All the benefits of home sauna
Relaxation, elimination of toxins, purified skin, activation of the blood circulation, recovery after a session of sport ... The list of the benefits of the sauna is long. Enjoying its benefits at home and at will is tempting. But before crossing the course, it is necessary to ask you some questions in order to carry out your sessions in good conditions and to equip you appropriately.
Good use of his sauna
Using a sauna at home allows you to practice in peace, alone or with your loved ones. You can also do it at the time that suits you, with flexibility.
The sauna is easy to use everyday and has no major contraindications. Only people with asthma or cardiovascular disease, as well as pregnant women, should be careful to limit the temperature or duration of sessions.
To enjoy fully and without any risk of your sauna, some good practices are nevertheless to be put in place.
- Before the session
Turn on your sauna about 45 minutes upstream so that it can heat up to between 70 ° C and 90 ° C, so it will be ready when you start your session. You can also add essential oils to benefit from aromatherapy.
Remember to remove your jewelry and glasses, which could burn you because of the intense ambient heat. The ideal is also to practice before a meal or about 2 hours later, the time of digestion.
Take a warm shower before the session for hygiene reasons and get your body used to the heat. You're ready!
- During the session
Unlike the hammam, the heat of the sauna is dry, and is therefore felt more intensely. You can water the stones heated with water scented with oils to spread a little steam.
Start with a first short pass ofless than 10 minutes, depending on your heat tolerance. Then rinse off with a lukewarm shower and gradually cool to activate blood circulation. Remember to hydrate yourself between each session to compensate for the loss of water caused by sweating.
Then take a few minutes to fully enjoy the relaxing effects of the sauna, then repeat the experience up to 3 times. The following passages can last from 10 to 15 minutes. It is generally recommended not to exceed a total of more than 1 hour of sauna.
If you experience extreme fatigue, headaches, or dizziness, shorten your session. Do not force, especially if you practice alone at home.
Install a sauna at home
There are many products on the market that will fit perfectly to your space and your budget. Traditional sauna made of plank or infrared wood, indoor or outdoor, your tolerance to heat and your level of practice will allow you to choose the right product.
- The traditional sauna
Also called Finnish sauna, it has the advantage of being the most insulating and the one that conserves the best heat , with a very low humidity. The heat comes from its stove (wood or electric), which heats the stones on which water is poured. This then causes an immediate heat favoring sweating and dilation of the pores of the skin.
- The infrared sauna
It represents the perfect solution for those who can not stand the dry, strong heat of the traditional sauna. The temperature of an infrared cabin oscillates between 37 ° C and 60 ° C. It heats the body and not the surrounding air, which makes the heat more pleasant, and relieves back pain, relax muscles and stimulate blood circulation.
Which location to choose?
If you decide to install your sauna at home, make sure to have a shower nearby for more convenience. Ideally, a sauna should be installed on a flat and resistant floor (concrete slab or tiling). It happens however that we can arrange floor on parquet. Depending on the size of the cab, an additional power supply may be required.
As for the installation, you can opt for saunas to assemble yourself or involve professionals for more tranquility and comfort.
Current solutions are customizable and flexible, so do not hesitate to advise you to choose the best product.
This article was written in partnership with Instal-Fit
Photo credits: Instal-Fit
Published August 29, 2018.