STEP 1 — Learn about sauna
You journey begins here.
What is a Sauna?
A sauna is a wooden room with either an electric heater or a wood-burning stove that is capable of reaching 190° F and higher. In a dry environment with extremely low humidity, it’s called a dry sauna experience. Another key component is sauna stones which are placed in or on the heater, and you sprinkle water on to them to create a burst of steam during a sauna session. This is called a wet sauna experience because it generates humidity.
Health Benefits
— Reduced Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
— Enhanced Immune System
— Improved Circulation and Blood Pressure
— Detoxification
— Respiratory Benefits
— Relieving Tension, Stress, and Mental Fatigue
— Maintaining Clear and Healthy Skin
— Relief for Sore Joints and Muscles
— Weight Loss
— Improved Sleep
— Relaxation
— And much more!
STEP 2 — Review studies
Embrace a good health.
A Sauna is Good for Everyone
— Weight Control with Sauna
You’re likely familiar with some sauna benefits, but do you know that nearly every part of your body can be positively impacted by the high temperatures and/or humidity of a traditional steam sauna?
In a hot environment your heart rate increases which causes your metabolism to rise and in turn prompts your body to burn more calories.
Studies have shown that a mere 30-minute session can burn up to 1200 calories. With a daily sauna routine, it can seriously help placing our weight under control.
— Enhance your Life with a Sauna
In the United States, the C.D.C. estimate that stress accounts for nearly 75% of all doctor visits.
Sauna use has been associated with a 50% reduction in heart and all-cause deaths in a recent study.
Using a sauna also helps increase our body’s ability to produce energy which in turn helps kick off the healing processes.
— Exercise with Sauna are a Great Combination
Data from a long-term observational study in Finland show a stunning association of sauna bathing with a lowered risk of Alzheimer’s and other memory diseases. The more frequently you sauna, the lower your risk.
Another recent study involving over 2,300 Finnish men found that sauna time affects the health of our most basic and glorified organ: the heart.
Some research has shown that using a sauna has proven to help with muscle recovery and reduce muscle soreness after an intense workout.
STEP 3 - Pick a sauna
Which one is right for you?
Do Your Due Diligence
Compare
All sauna models provide a myriad of health benefits, the range of sauna styles allows you to find exactly the right fit for your needs and budget. You need to decide between the most popular types of sauna: traditional (steam), or modern infrared.
Choose
While a modern infrared room is often called a sauna, it does not meet the definition of sauna since neither hot stones nor water are used. Instead, it generates heat from the infrared portion of the light spectrum. The whole point of an infrared is that it delivers heat therapy (or chromotherapy) without getting extremely hot. Rather than the room getting hot from a central heat source, the infrared rays penetrate the body from several heaters located throughout the room.
Care & Maintenance
When it comes to treating the exterior of an outdoor sauna, these two things can preserve the original properties of the lumber:
Low-pressure wash the exterior periodically.
Apply a stain to the exterior that contains a UV inhibitor to resist the effects of sunlight. But never use varnish or paint on the exterior of the sauna.
When it comes to cleaning the interior of both an outdoor and an indoor sauna, you can either vacuum or sweep out your sauna periodically to remove dirt. You also have a few options for a deeper clean to remove stains due to perspiration or general wear:
Lightly scrub the wood with warm water.
Use fine grit sandpaper to sand out tougher stains or scuffs. But never treat the interior of the sauna.
