How to use sauna

The sauna, this magical oasis of relaxation and detoxification of the body, has been attracting people all over the world for thousands of years. However, for many, it hides much more than just a place to sweat and chat with friends. Correct use of the sauna is the key to its many benefits. We have written a quick guide for you to achieve all exceptional sauna benefits. To start with, a brief overview of precautions for the safe use of saunas.

1. Safe use of the sauna

Safety comes first. Therefore, we cannot ignore some basic safety measures that should be taken into account:

• Follow the installation, assembly, connection, and maintenance instructions.
• Do not cover heaters or stones. Covering may cause a fire hazard due to overheating.
• Always keep flammable materials (e.g. towels) away from the heater and stones.
• Do not touch the heaters and stones during or after using the sauna, as there is a risk of burns. Heaters and stones become hot during use.
• If you are sick or have health problems, especially heart disease, or circulation problems, are pregnant, or take certain medications, consult your doctor before using the sauna.
• Children and people with poor health should not be in the sauna without supervision.
• You should not use the sauna if you have open wounds, fever, sunburn, or are dehydrated.
• If you feel discomfort during use, stop using it immediately and consult a doctor.
• Do not enter the hot sauna if you have consumed alcohol, strong drugs, or narcotics.

A sauna has many healing effects, including improving circulation and relaxing muscles. It detoxifies your body and relieves stress, which also improves sleep and strengthens the immune system. Through heat therapy and sweating, the sauna thus helps maintain physical and mental health and contributes to general well-being. Follow the instructions below to get all these amazing health benefits.

Before first use

1. Wipe all surfaces with a damp cloth before first use.
2. Check that all connectors are properly connected.
3. Volcanic stones are included in the Finnish sauna. Load only enough rocks to cover the heater. Expect cracking on first use.
4. Turn on the sauna and heat it to maximum temperature. Leave it on for at least one hour to remove the smell of the heaters and any impurities. Also, the heaters settle into normal operation.

Tips for using the sauna

1. Drink plenty of fluids before, during, and after use to stay hydrated.
2. Allow the sauna to warm up for a while before use.
3. Do not use lotions and oils before using the sauna, as these products can clog pores and restrict perspiration, reducing the effectiveness of the sauna.
4. Before use, it is recommended to take a shower to wash off all impurities and cosmetic products from the skin.
5. After showering, pat yourself dry to speed up sweating.
6. If the sauna has several bench levels, the higher the bench, the higher the temperature. Start at the lowest.
7. Beginners start with shorter 5-10 minute therapies and gradually increase the time.
8. Sweating in the sauna starts after about 15 minutes of therapy, depending on the type of sauna you have.
9. While using the sauna, place towels on the seat and floor to absorb sweat. This will keep your sauna clean.
10. A sauna without a wrapped towel allows the body to sweat harder and more evenly.
11. Open the ceiling vent to allow fresh air to enter the sauna.
12. After using the sauna, take a shower with lukewarm water, cool your head last and slowly.
13. Saunas with RGB lighting also enable chromotherapy.

 

3. A quick guide to using the sauna

1. Drink a glass of water or tea.

2. Turn on the sauna.

3. Undress and remove jewelry.

4. Take a shower to remove cosmetics and dirt from your skin.

5. Pat yourself dry to accelerate the onset of sweating.

6. Enter the sauna covered in a towel or sheet or place it under your body.

7. Set the temperature, time and other functions of your choice. Start with a lower temperature.

8. After the therapy, exit the sauna and cool down or take a shower. It is important to cool the head last and slowly.

9. Repeat the therapies as you wish and don’t forget to hydrate even between individual therapies.

10. After finishing the sauna, take a shower and cool down completely to stop the sweating process before putting on your clothes.

The sauna is a real gift for the body and spirit, but only if we use it with awareness and prudence. Adhering to basic guidelines such as properly limiting sauna time, staying hydrated and knowing your own limits is key to achieving all the health benefits it offers. Let’s not forget that the sauna is a unique opportunity to relax and regenerate the body and mind, so let’s use it to our advantage, but at the same time take care of our health.

You can see which sauna is right for you in our article Types of saunas and the differences between them.

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