What is a Sauna?
Discover the ancient tradition of heat bathing and its modern health benefits
A sauna is a small room or building designed to provide dry or wet heat sessions. The word comes from Finnish and has been an essential part of Finnish culture for thousands of years. Traditional saunas heat the air to temperatures between 150-200°F (65-93°C), creating an environment that promotes sweating and relaxation.
Today, saunas come in various types including traditional Finnish saunas with wood or electric heaters and hot stones, infrared saunas that use light waves to heat your body directly, and steam rooms that provide moist heat at lower temperatures.
Regular sauna use has been shown to improve heart health and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Sweating in a sauna helps eliminate toxins and impurities from your body through the skin.
Heat therapy relaxes muscles, reduces soreness, and speeds up recovery after exercise.
The warmth and quiet environment of a sauna promotes relaxation and reduces stress hormones.