Sauna Bath

Well, it's really up to you as to how to use a sauna, as there really isn't a right way to do it. It all comes down to a matter of what you are personally comfortable with and whom you are having a sauna with (unless you are alone that is). Now, having said that, one of the things you should know about how to use a sauna, is that you go in naked. Okay, you don't have to. You can wear a bathing suit or towel. Whatever suits your fancy and suits your comfort levels. Being naked in the sauna is for your benefit - health wise. It has nothing to do with being erotic.

Knowing how to use a sauna will mean you will need to know some of the basic rules or etiquette first. They're pretty easy things to do, and you can always change them around to make them work best for you. You will also feel a lot better if the other people using the sauna with you know how to use a sauna - it will just add to your overall pleasurable experience.

Have a shower first. Why? Aren't you going in there to get soaked in sweat? Yes, but you being clean helps the sauna room stay clean. Remember, you are not the only person using it. Sit on the upper bench to get the most benefit from the hot air rising. Sitting on a towel would be a good idea. While you're relaxing, just let the heat slowly seep through your body and open your skin pores. If you want to change the air moisture, just throw water on the stones. Don't drown them, just slowly add the water to get the best results. If this is your first time in a sauna, you might want to know that the more steam you create, the hotter the room gets.

Temperatures in a sauna can run between 60 to 100 degrees Celsius. At the lower temperatures, the air is drier. But you do not want it to be too dry, or it will cause respiratory problems. So, if you want more humidity, you pour water over the stones. When asking a friend how to use a sauna and how to cool things in the room down, you'll probably be told that splashing water on the benches helps. The water as it evaporates takes heat out of the air.

Speaking of just starting out, when you are experiencing a sauna for the first time, don't stay in there for a half hour or and hour. It's best to build up your tolerance for this over a period of time (say 5 to 10 minutes at a time). Needless to say having a contest to see who can last the longest isn't one of the smarter things to do.

If you get to a point where you have about had it and want to step out, then head to the changing room and perhaps take another shower, one that cools you down. Now, another thing here about how to use a sauna, just because you have stepped out to shower, doesn't mean you can't go back in again. That's the whole point, to go in and out to get the full benefit of the effects of the sauna.

Once you've had the biscuit and want to conclude your sauna session, head for the shower again to get the sweat off. Make sure you dry off properly before getting dressed. If you have the chance after your sauna, grab a nap and a cool drink. Traditionally the Finnish people prefer a cool beer after a sauna. The choice is up to you.

Here are a few other tips on how to use a sauna. To get the biggest bang for your buck, you need at least a half an hour (unless it's your first time). Ideally, an hour would work best. And, need a large towel, either to wear or sit on, or a small towel to sit on and ditch the large one. You'll need moisturizing lotion and a bathrobe to wear while cooling off.

You can have a sauna as many times a week as suits you, provided you do not have serious health problems that would be aggravated by being in a sauna. Always consult with your Doctor if you are not sure.

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