There’s nothing better than spending a day in the sauna. When you come back from a day in the sauna, you are completely relaxed and you sleep like a baby that night. There are many different types of saunas, steam cabins and baths. A number of them are described below. What types there are and what they do for your body.
Take time
For a day in the sauna , you really have to take the time. Don’t just rush in and out again, because that is of no use at all. Take at least 2 to 3 hours to do a number of sauna sessions and baths.
Caldarium
The caldarium is ideal for the novice sauna goer. The entire sauna consists of stone. This sauna is only 50 degrees. But the heat reflects through the stones. This reflection creates a very pleasant warmth. The caladarium is a Latin word and its translation is heat room.
Finnish sauna
The Finnish sauna is more for the seasoned sauna and for die hards. The temperature in this humid room is 85 degrees. The most important thing about this sauna is that you are very calm, otherwise the sauna cannot be maintained. Most Finnish saunas have a wonderful eucalyptus scent. This scent opens your airways, and when you step out of the sauna, your skin feels tingly fresh.
Turkish steam bath
The Turkish steam bath is also ideal for beginners. The temperature is around 40-50 degrees and there is very high humidity. The humidity is sometimes so high that you can no longer see each other at a distance of 2 meters. After the Turkish steam bath, your skin is completely purified and feels wonderfully relaxed. The steam bath is also very good for your respiratory tract.
Infrared sauna
An infrared sauna works great for injuries and muscle pain. The infrared rays penetrate deep into your skin, making your muscles flexible and improving blood circulation. The infrared sauna has a temperature of 50 degrees. The radiant heat makes you sweat profusely. This is very good for your body, because the heavy sweating drives the waste products out of your body. NB! After this sauna session you are only allowed to cool down after 15 minutes. Please note: This sauna is not suitable for pregnant women.
Light sauna
Depending on which sauna complex you go to, the temperature of the light sauna can vary considerably. This sauna has color therapy. In the sauna the lamp keeps changing color. Colors affect our body and mind. Each color has a specific effect on your body and mind.
Don’t forget to cool down thoroughly after every sauna session and drink plenty of water!
Saltwater pool
The saltwater pool has a pleasant temperature and there are minerals and salts in the water. The amount of salt keeps you afloat, allowing your muscles to relax wonderfully. The high concentration of salts restores the acidity of your skin. Don’t forget to rinse off after the salt bath.
Hot tubs
Bubble baths are not only relaxing, they also stimulate your circulation and your skin. A bubble bath at 38 degrees, so when you climb out of the bath it is usually chilly.
Herbal bath
Depending on what kind of herbal bath you step into, it can have the following effects:
- Relaxing
- Refreshing
- Stimulating
- Mind enlightening
- Strengthens the immune system
The herbs also have a caring effect on your skin. When you step out of the herbal bath, your skin feels wonderfully soft.
If you have certain allergies, ask what herbs are in the bath.
Finally
Besides this, a sauna complex offers many more facilities such as massages and facial treatments. A sauna complex often offers a package with access to the sauna, a treatment and food for an attractive price. At many sauna complexes, Tuesday is ladies’ day. And gentlemen, then you really won’t get in. You can make a day in the sauna as expensive as you want. But one thing is certain, you will come away reborn.
