A platza is traditional Russian bodywork practice that uses hot/cold therapy to improve blood circulation both overall and in the specific areas of application. Fresh oak tree branches called veniks are used after being soaked in warm water for 10-25 minutes and are heated additionally in the banya (steam sauna) itself. The treatment is 30 minutes in total, 15 minutes in the banya at around 200 degrees and 15 minutes ending in the cold plunge pool floating stretch at around 30 degrees.