From saunas and jimjilbang to hammams and temazcales, bathing rituals exist in almost every culture around the world—but they’re still not a regular part of many people’s lives. Robert Hammond, the co-founder of New York City’s High Line and president of Therme Group US, wants to change that. He discusses the history of bathhouses in the modern United States, and explains their physical, social, and spiritual benefits. Plus, he tells us about his favorite spots to soak, steam, and plunge and shares an evolving, community-focused vision for the future of bathing culture.
Robert “Robbie” Hammond - his Instagram
Culture of Bathing - Substack for the Culture of Bathing (group that put on the variety show Jenn attended)
The High Line
Therme Group US
Therme Erding - in Germany
Therme Bucuresti - in Romania
Russian Bath
Wall Street Bath
World Spa
Sojo Spa Club
QC Spa
Othership Bathhouse
Mikkel Aaland
Sweat - book by Mikkel Aaland
Perfect Sweat - documentary by Mikkel Aaland
Peter Attia
Sauna Days
Gwyneth Paltrow - her instagram
Spa Castle
Finnish Bathing Society
Baden Baden Thermal Baths
Therme Vals - designed by architect Peter Zumthor
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