Why do people wish each other health and happiness? Perhaps because, despite prosperity, success and other promises, there is nothing more valuable. However, feeling good is essential for health and happiness. Andrej Trelkovsky well-being 3

HAVE YOU BEEN FEELING GOOD TODAY? 4 well-being

Wellness is coming home. Despite all the short-lived fashions, trends and hype, “wellness” has become an enduring and serious part of our lives. A whole movement, some would even call it a way of life, has sprung up around the simple word “wellness”. Perhaps because our everyday lives are increasingly characterised by speed, by ever growing demands in the workplace and – quite literally – by breathtaking leisure activities. This is summed up in a single word: stress. It’s almost impossible to avoid but, for the sake of our health, it’s important that periods of stress are followed by periods...

10 32 64 THE SAUNA EXPERIENCE. SAUNA MODULES FOR THE BATHROOM AND THE LIVING AREA. BATHING IN A POOL. COMFORTABLE POOLS FOR INDOORS AND OUTDOORS. STEAM SHOWERING. MULTI-FUNCTIONAL SHOWER SYSTEMS. 8 well-being

114 128 BATHING & SHOWERING. 80 BATHTUBS, WHIRLTUBS, SHOWER TRAYS. LIGHT IN THE BATHROOM. FUNCTIONAL AND ATMOSPHERIC LIGHTING. THE FEEL-GOOD ABC. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT WELLNESS, ETC. well-being 9

THE SAUNA EXPERIENCE. SAUNA MODULES FOR THE BATHROOM AND THE LIVING AREA. 10 well-being

Design by EOOS From Asia to the rest of the world: the sauna started out on its remarkable journey thousands of years ago. The history of the sauna could date back to the Stone Age. Just mere coincidence? After all, the sauna principle is based on heated stones. The fi rst references are found in East Asia, from where the sweat bath embarked upon its journey around the globe. It travelled as far as North America, then still connected with Asia via a land bridge. In this way, so the theory goes, the fi rst people not only arrived and settled on the new continent, they also brought the concept...

The natural-wood louvres feel comfortable against the skin. It’s even more comfortable with an additional headrest. well-being 15

Sit, lean back, lie down: despite its compact dimensions, Inipi also offers a surprising amount of space for two people. The sitting and lying areas and floor panelling are made of natural, light aspen wood. well-being 17

A truly “magical” stone: the Inipi remote control with its round design is comfortable to hold. 18 well-being

The transparent glass surfaces create a visual sense of peace and clarity. A simple rectangle made of wood and glass: with its minimalist design, the mere appearance of the sauna module communicates a visual sense of calm and clarity to the user. Inside, the cabin features a minimalist design with a characteristic rear wall with horizontal louvres that, like the fl oor, sitting and lying decks, are made of light aspen wood. The Inipi story: the ritual sweating took place in a tent heated with hot stones. The construction and use of the original Indian ‘sauna’ that was the inspiration for Inipi...

2 1 3 The ultimate indulgence for sauna lovers: Inipi Ama, sauna plus shower. A cleansing shower is compulsory both before and after a sauna. Design freedom for Duravit and EOOS with the Inipi Ama shower module developed to complement Inipi. “Ama” again Lakota, means “wet” and stands for a highquality shower with every conceivable comfort. Fully glazed apart from the rear wall, the design is in tune with the sauna’s clear, transparent appearance. Here, too, a compact layout was important: Inipi Ama can be fi tted either on the front or as an extension to the two sides of the sauna. If required,...

1 2 Shower included: Inipi with Inipi Ama shower module, 2350 mm wide and 2205 mm deep. well-being 23

Inipi in coloured-light mode: five pre-programmed scenarios transform the sauna session into a virtual journey. For more information about light and colour, see page 114. 26 well-being

Around the world: how pre-programmed sauna scenarios provide exotic variety. Inipi’s fi ve pre-programmed scenarios stand under the motto, “around the world”. Temperature, relative humidity, coloured lights and music are all perfectly tuned and transport sauna-goers into the planet’s different climatic zones. Asia. An expedition of sounds through the Far East with soundscapes created by traditional musical instruments, such as the dizi (fl ute), gu-zheng (zither) and hulushe (triple fl ute) from China, the koto (zither) and shakuachi (fl ute) from Japan and the throat singing of Tibetan monks....

2220 mm 2220 mm 1170 mm 1800 mm 2220 mm 1170 mm 2350 mm 3350 mm 3350 mm 2350 mm 2350 mm 2205 mm All functions, scenarios and user profi les can be operated via remote control. There is a second control unit on the outside, concealed behind a fl ap. The sauna is available in various configurations, either with or without the Inipi Ama shower module. The sitting and lying areas and fl oor ceiling panelling are made of natural, light aspen wood. Inipi is available in 10 different welcoming surfaces made of real wood veneer or wood decor. INIPI + INIPI AMA DIMENSION MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY 28 well-being...

Teak (Decor) Rosewood (Decor) White High gloss (Decor) Wengé (Decor) American Walnut (Real wood veneer) Americ. Cherry Tree (Real wood veneer) Macassar (Real wood veneer) Ebony (Real wood veneer) Bleached Oak (Real wood veneer) Ash Olive (Real wood veneer) Indoor: Aspen / Birch well-being 29

QUESTIONS AND TIPS. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SAUNAS. 30 well-being

What happens in a sauna session? A full sauna session takes about two hours. Shower and dry yourself before taking a sauna – dry skin sweats more quickly. A warm foot bath also aids sweating. The procedure in detail: 1. Sauna session approx. 10 mins., followed by the cool-down and relaxation phase, approx. 30 mins. The same times apply for further sauna sessions and cool-down phases. Do not overdo it: after three sauna sessions, you have achieved your desired health objectives. Sauna – how often? Everyone is different – the important thing is to feel comfortable. If you take regular saunas, the...