1. Hot and Cold Baths: Roman thermae privatae had separate rooms for hot baths (caldarium), cold baths (frigidarium), and warm baths (tepidarium).
2. Heating System: The Romans used a hypocaust system for heating the floors and walls of the thermae privatae. Hot air from the furnace was circulated through this system, which kept the rooms warm and comfortable.
3. Exercise Rooms: The thermae privatae also included exercise rooms such as a palaestra, which was an open-air rectangular courtyard used for exercising.
4. Massage Rooms: Massage rooms were also part of Roman thermae privatae. A masseur would massage your body with soothing oils to help heal your muscles and relax your mind.
5. Steam Rooms: Roman thermae privatae also had steam rooms called laconicum, which were designed to induce sweating and stimulate the body's natural healing process.
6. Saunas: Saunas were also part of Roman thermae privatae, called sudatorium. Here you could spend time in a dry, hot room to purify the body.
7. Relaxation Rooms: Relaxation rooms were included where one could relax and unwind after a swim or workout. These rooms were equipped with comfortable lounges, refreshing drinks, and snacks.
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