Hamei Tiberias — The Old Inner Pool
Most people arrive with wrong expectations: "spa", "experience", "pampering day". It's not that. What's here: real thermal water, old structure, stable heat, slow pace, possible quiet. If you come right—it's one of the most efficient places in the country to soften your nervous system. If you come wrong—it feels "tired".
Who This Is For
- Those wanting deep release in neck and shoulders
- Those seeking return to slow pace
- Those who know how to be with themselves
Less suited for:
- Those arriving to "have fun"
- Those needing social energy
- Those seeking "atmosphere"
Recommended Times
Quietest:
- Monday–Thursday, 09:00–11:30
After the rush:
- Monday–Thursday, 18:00–20:00
- Early Friday
Avoid:
- Thursday evening
- Most of Saturday
- All holiday periods
If there's noise—wait 10 minutes. The place settles into its own pace.
How to Use the Water (Most Important Point)
- Enter slowly, very slowly at the feet
- Sit low (water should be above shoulders)
- 6–9 minutes—no more
- Exit to indoor air / corridor / brief sitting
- Return for 2–3 more cycles
- Exit before your body feels heavy
If you stay too long → exhaustion runs too deep. Goal: soften, not "deplete".
What to Bring
Yes
- Towel
- Sandals
- Water to drink
- Light clothes for exit
No
- Phone
- Conversation
- Planning
When there's no stimulation—the water works.
How It Feels When It Works
- Breath opens forward, not "deep in belly"
- Neck becomes light
- Shoulders drop
- Thoughts become simple
No "wow". No "amazement". Just comfortable quiet.
After You Leave
Common mistake: people exit and "refill the day". Instead:
- Water
- Short walk by the lake or old promenade
- Slow return to car
- Quiet drive
Let your body hold the quiet a bit longer.