If you are healthy and feel fit, you can go to the sauna several times a week. For some people, sauna bathing is a way of life and they like to indulge in it every day. Several studies suggest that the more often a person takes a sauna, the more it reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease – by up to 70%. There is no one right sauna frequency for everyone.
Which sauna is best for you?
There are several types of saunas:
- Finnish sauna,
- infrared sauna,
- steam sauna,
- biosauna,
- herbal sauna.
Finnish sauna
In wellness centres, the Finnish sauna is the most common type of sauna, which is characterised by wooden wall panels and benches. The traditional Finnish sauna helps to flush toxins from the body, circulates the skin, organs and skin, strengthens immunity and relieves stress.
It helps with the so-called cold feet syndrome. The temperature in the Finnish sauna is high – ranging from 85 to 95 degrees Celsius. The humidity is between 10 and 20%. You should spend 10 to 15 minutes in the Finnish sauna. However, if you can’t stand the dry air too hot, try an infrared or steam sauna.
Infrared sauna
Infrared saunas are one of the newest types of sauna and are particularly popular with athletes who need to warm up their muscles before training. It looks similar to a Finnish sauna, but it uses radiators to create heat, which acts on the muscles and heats them deeply. The temperature in the sauna ranges from 40 to 60 degrees Celsius. We recommend staying in the infrared sauna for at least 20 minutes.
Tip: The positive effect of the infrared sauna is multiplied by a Thai massage. You will feel the effects immediately – relaxation of tension, stiff muscles and a sore spine. In combination with a bubble bath, you can indulge in it in the Lilawadi salons.
Steam sauna
If you suffer from allergies, asthma or respiratory problems, the hot air won’t do you any good. However, you don’t have to miss out on a pleasant sauna experience. A steam sauna (steam bath) with a temperature of 40 to 45 degrees Celsius and a humidity of 90 to 100% may be a suitable choice. The combination of steam with eucalyptus or mint scent will relax and disinfect the airways.
It also promotes regeneration and the natural ability to moisturize the mucous membranes. You can also use a scrubbing glove in the steam room to remove dead skin cells from the skin. Your clogged pores will be cleansed and you will have a replenished and rejuvenated skin after the treatment. The recommended time in the steam sauna is around 25 minutes.
Herbal sauna
The combination of aromatherapy and sauna is becoming increasingly popular. Here, too, the temperature ranges from 40 to 50 degrees Celsius. Various fragrant essences can be used in the herbal sauna. In addition to mint and eucalyptus, lavender, sandalwood, tea tree, rosemary and orange are also used. The humidity in the herbal sauna is between 10 and 20 % and the room is usually lined with ceramics and supplemented with dim lighting.
How to sauna properly
- Take a shower and dry yourself thoroughly before you go into the sauna. Dry skin sweats better than wet skin.
- If it’s your first time in the sauna, stay in for about 8 to 10 minutes. If you’re not breathing well, you can go shorter.
- In the sauna, sit on a sheet so your skin doesn’t touch the wood. The higher you sit in the sauna, the higher the temperature. You can sit or lie down while in the sauna.
- You should sit down for the last 1 to 2 minutes.
- Each sauna session is followed by a cool down. The gentlest way to cool down is from your right ankle, through your feet and towards your heart. Do not use lukewarm or hot water, otherwise the positive “Kneipp effect” will be lost. If you have stable circulation and normal blood pressure, you can also immerse yourself in an ice bath.
- Now comes the rest. Lie down on a lounger and cover yourself with a sheet.
- The break between sauna sessions should last about 30-45 minutes (or longer if you want).
- Then start again. Sweat in the sauna, cool down and relax.
- Don’t forget to drink during and after the sauna.
Effects of sauna on the body:
- relieves pain,
- reduces stress,
- improves heart and blood vessel health,
- rejuvenates the skin,
- helps to recover after exercise,
- detoxifies the body,
- promoting more restful sleep.
Sauna and Thai massage – Bratislava knows Lilawadi salons
In our salons you will experience pleasant relaxation in the form of Thai massage and wellness. We have a steam sauna, herbal sauna and infrared sauna.
After the sauna, a jacuzzi with massage jets and coloured backlighting awaits you. Call us on 0948 88 885, book an appointment and come and relax in Lilawadi.
