and your mind But if you don’t know how to sauna like a pro, you may be walking away from the deeper benefits saunas can offer.
If you ’ re interested to start using your home sauna like a pro, we have you covered. In this article, we will break down how to use the Finnish-style dry heat saunas for both electric and wood-burning variants. Follow these tips and you’ll be using your sauna like a pro in no time.
STEP 1: PREPARE YOUR BODY + MIND
The ideal sauna experience is not rushed. If you only have time to squeeze in a 10-minute sauna
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session, then by all means do so! That is better than nothing But if you really want to sauna like a pro, then you should set aside at least 1 ½ - 2 hours from start to finish.
Prepare your mind and body before you start. That means drink plenty of water in the hours leading up to your sauna session This is a good life tip, anyway, but even more important when you ’ re planning a sweat session
And when it comes to food, the best is a light snack You don’t want to go in with an empty stomach you might get lightheaded and nauseous. Likewise, you don’t want to go in right after eating, either That’s because after a full meal, all your blood flows towards your stomach to help digest your food This affects your body's overall circulation, and if you try to sauna at the same time, you won’t be feeling great Our advice is that if you ’ ve eaten a large meal wait at least 2 hours before you step into your sauna
Some experts recommend taking a shower first to do a “pre-wash,” cleanse your body of any heavy grime, and prepare your skin and pores.
STEP 2: PREPARE YOUR SAUNA
Whether you have an electric stove or a wood-burning stove, you should start heating your sauna at least 45 minutes before you start your session so that the rocks and sauna walls have time to heat up. Ideally, the thermostat should read 180 - 200 degree Fahrenheit Do you have a sauna with a woodburning stove? Make sure you have plenty of wood chopped before you begin. Likewise, make sure you fill any water buckets beforehand, so you don’t have to leave the heat of the sauna if you want to make a little bit of steam.
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STEP 3: ENJOY THE SAUNA: ROUND 1 DRY HEAT
For the first sauna round, you’ll want to sit in dry heat for 10 - 15 minutes. The goal is to heat your body evenly and thoroughly. Sudden exposure to extreme temperatures for a long duration can shock your body, and this gradual introduction is a gentle way to get used to the dry sauna environment The North American Sauna Society recommends not creating steam during this “introductory” Round 1. You want to fully relax into the hot environment, while also listening to what your body is saying
STEP 4: ENJOY THE SAUNA: COLD
After 10 or 15 minutes, take a break for at least 15 minutes to cool down Traditionally, you would cool down with a “plunge pool,” or another Finnish tradition, a roll in the snow! A simple cold shower will do the trick
It may sound uncomfortable, but after sitting in a hot sauna, the cold will be refreshing and rejuvenating. In addition, returning to the hot sauna environment after a 15-minute cool down will feel cozy and comforting
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barrel sauna in the snow
STEP 5: ENJOY THE SAUNA: ROUND 2, HEAT + STEAM
Now, this round, you’ll want to make steam by pouring water over the heated rocks. This process is known as löyly — and while it may be uncomfortable at first, the steam will allow the hot air to heat your core more efficiently You can also scent the steam by mixing essential oils with your bucket of water for an extra relaxing or stimulating experience
If you plan to wash or exfoliate your body (only at home, please!), towards the end of this round (or the next if you go 3 rounds) is the perfect time to do so In this second round, you’ll want to stay in the sauna longer if you can, at least 20 minutes. But, remember to always listen to your body Apr
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