Before you try your first mud bath treatment, familiarise yourself with these nine important points, and then keep reading for a rundown of some of our favorite mud bath experiences from across the world:

1. To stimulate circulation, mud baths are often heated to a temperature between 100 and 102 degrees Fahrenheit. The majority of mud baths consist of a combination of hot spring water and ash from nearby volcanoes.
2. The vast majority of participants in mud baths strip fully before getting in. If you feel modest and want to cover up certain portions of your body, you should wear an old swimsuit, ratty underwear, or a ratty T-shirt and shorts since whatever you wear after that will probably be permanently ruined with mud.
3. You will not get mired in the muck. You will get the sensation that you are floating while, at the same time, your whole body will be entirely suspended in the mixture. This feeling contributes to the overall impact of relaxation.
4. If you have claustrophobia, you should probably avoid a mud bath since you will almost certainly end yourself coated in muck.
5. You'll undoubtedly be drenched in sweat, but this is a good thing since your pores will become cleaner as a result of your sweating.
6. Due to the presence of important minerals, which often have a high concentration of sulfur, the mud may have a pungent odor (you know, like rotten eggs).
7. Since mud baths can relax the muscles, you should take one before getting a massage if you are planning on getting more than one treatment at the spa.
8. It's not for everyone to take a mud bath. Pregnant women and anybody else who may have high or low blood pressure, a heart problem, an open wound or rash, or a sensitivity to heat should avoid using them. If you have any worries, you should talk to your doctor.
9. The benefits of mud baths are pleasant, but they do not stay as long as those of other spa treatments. This is because the mud minerals cannot penetrate deeper than the top layer of the skin. However, you won't be upset about it since it will offer you a fantastic reason to come back!

The following are five of our most beloved mud baths located all around the world:

Calistoga, California

The town of Calistoga, located in the very center of California's Napa Valley, is well-known for the therapeutic geothermal waters and revitalizing mud baths that can be found there. The town is home to an impressive number of one-of-a-kind mud baths, far too numerous to name here. However, Visit Calistoga has a useful directory of the surrounding region's mud baths and hot springs.

Sulphur Springs

Sulphur Springs is a drive-in volcanic site located in the ancient town of Soufriere on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia. The attraction has public mud baths and a fresh waterfall for washing off afterward. Sulphur Springs was featured on the television show The Bachelor. (Don't worry, the volcano that has been inactive for almost 200 years and has not erupted since then is closely monitored for signs of volcanic activity.)

Rotorua, New Zealand

Mud bath enthusiasts come from all corners of the world to visit Rotorua, New Zealand, which is home to Hells Gate Geothermal Park and a mud bath spa. It has spacious public baths, a private bath that can accommodate a whole family, private baths that can accommodate up to three people, and a "Twilight Spa" for nighttime mud baths beneath the stars. There is also a waterfall fed by a spring that may be used to wash off (and cool down).

Kirishima, Japan

In Kirishima, Japan, at the Sakura Sakura Hot Springs, visitors can choose many different types of mud baths, including those inside or outdoors, private, group, or family-oriented, and either all-male or all-female. The majority of baths are allocated for visitors who are staying the night. However, they are available around the clock, and you are free to come and leave as you choose throughout your stay. On the premises, there is a selection of rustic cottages that can accommodate between 2 and 8 people, as well as log mansions that can host up to 20 guests and come equipped with their private mud baths.

Bormio, Italy

More than two thousand years ago, ancient Romans were the first to discover the thermal pools, sweating caverns, and mud baths in the hilly region of Bormio, Italy. These ancient Romans praised the healing qualities of the waters in the pools and caves. The waters that emerge from the springs range in temperature from 97 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit all year long, making them a favorite among skiers who want to unwind after a long day on the slopes.