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When you are feeling tired and stiff, stressed, or chilled there's nothing better than a steam bath or sauna. Here you can switch off from the daily routine and find new strength and take some time just for yourself. Meanwhile the steam cleanses you, your skin becomes soft, supple and smooth and the resulting sense of freshness is long lasting.
Sauna bathing – relaxation for body and soul. Let us guide you with hints on how to get the best out of sauna bathing. Here is a simple way of describing a typical sauna bath.
Traditionally every sauna bath starts with a shower. Afterwards, scrubbed clean and armed with a towel to sit on, you step into the sauna. Now and then you ladle a little water over the hot stones on top of the sauna heater to increase the humidity, make the hot air quiver with heat and feel the warmth penetrate deep into your skin.
Once you begin to perspire freely it is time for another visit to the shower. Now that your pores have opened up, you can wash yourself really clean. Then return to the sauna to relax and unwind, emerging now and then to cool down with an invigorating shower.
Finally, round off your sauna bath by pouring plenty of water over the sauna stones and let the steam massage your body again, feeling how your muscles relax, how your circulation increases and how the perspiration has cleansed all your pores.
Leave for a final shower, soap yourself up and rise off with a cool shower. After your sauna, take time to relax in comfortable surroundings. Refresh yourself with a cold drink, or simply sit back and enjoy the feeling of well-being that soothes both body and soul.
Tip #1 - Sit on a bench at a lower level if the heat feels too intense. (Heat rises.)
Tip #2 - Tylö sauna heaters have a built-in humidifier (a wide groove for water on the top of the heater). Fill this groove with water before you switch the sauna heater on and the air in the sauna room will be pleasantly humid as soon as the heater has warmed up.
Tip #3 - Try mixing fragrant essences into the water you sprinkle over the sauna stones. Chose from mint, eucalyptus, cinnamon and other fragrances. Sauna scents bring an exhilarating new dimension to sauna bathing.
If you're in reasonable health, the benefits of a sauna or steam bath are great. If you have high blood pressure or heart disease, saunas may be good for you, but you'll want to be cautious; check with your doctor first and go easy. With either of these conditions, it's not a good idea to jump right into cold water after, as Finns always do. You should also check with your doctor first if you are pregnant.
During a 10-20 minute sauna session, your heart rate increases by 50-75%. This provides the same metabolic result as physical exercise and the increased cardiac load is the equivalent to a brisk walk. There is a nominal effect on blood pressure because the heat also causes blood vessels in skin to expand to accommodate increased blood flow.
Blood vessels become more flexible and there is increased circulation to the extremities. During a sauna, blood flow to the skin increases to as high as 50-70% of cardiac output (compared to the standard 5-10%). This brings nutrients to subcutaneous & surface tissue resulting in glowing healthy skin.
Steam baths and saunas induce sweating to provide a comprehensive cleansing of the skin and sweat glands. Skin is the largest organ in the body. 30% of body wastes are passed through the skin. Profuse sweating enhances the detoxifying capacity of the skin by opening pores and flushing impurities from the body.
When taking a sauna, skin temperature rises to 40°C (104°F) and internal body temperature rises to about 38°C (100.4°F). Exposure to the high heat creates an artificial fever state. Fever is part of the body’s natural healing process. Fever stimulates the immune system resulting in increased production of disease fighting white blood cells, antibodies and interferon (an anti viral protein with cancer fighting capability).
Spas and other such therapeutic facilities utilise saunas and steam baths in conjunction with massage to loosen fatty tissue and assist in the battle against cellulite.
Many regular steam and sauna users claim that a “good sweat” at the onset helps relieve and ward off the most severe symptoms of cold or flu.
Relief from the pain and stiffness of arthritis.
Steam is an excellent treatment for respiratory problems, such as chest congestion, bronchitis, laryngitis and sinusitis.
Revives tired and strained muscles after physical exertion.
The cleansing effect of profuse perspiration helps provide healthy skin and a clear complexion.
Finns always follow a sauna with a plunge into cold water. This is incredibly refreshing and enjoyable, and healthy as well. Then you relax afterwards and be sure you drink plenty of water, to replace the water you've lost.
The main risk of a sauna is staying in too long and fainting from overheating. People who are most susceptible to this are those with heart disease.
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