Join BANA and special guest, Jeff Birkby, Geothermal Consultant to The Hot Springs Association of North America, as we discuss the best practices of hygiene and Preparation Rituals for therapeutic hot spring soaking. Around the world cultures have developed different rituals regarding how they approach hot spring soaking.

This conversation will highlight why certain preparation rituals around hot spring bathing are important to adopt for hygienic, health, and cultural reasons. Jeff will review some key points and we will foster a roundtable discussion around North American best practices for pre-soaking rituals!