Saunas are one of the most effective ways to get rid of all the physical and mental fatigue and tiredness. The most awesome temperature therapy can heal several mental issues. Also, the combination of high temperatures and increased humidity brings many benefits to the human body. Overall sauna is a great place to relax in a peaceful environment and enjoy a good chilling time with the company of your partner or friends.
There are some steps that you can follow to get most of the benefits of using a sauna. Let’s take a look at those steps.
1. Follow The Instructions
Each sauna has different specifications and different guidelines to use them at maximum efficiency. But, if you ignore reading the instructions and use any sauna in any random manner, you will not be able to get most of its benefits. Also, different saunas have different restrictions in their use. So, you should always follow the instructions, warnings, and health guidelines to get a safe and pleasant sauna experience.
2. Reach The Sauna On Time
You are opting for a sauna to relax your mind and body. So, naturally, you will never want to rush through it. Also, getting in the sauna in a stressed and nervous situation significantly reduces the benefits of your sauna. Hence, you should plan your schedule in such a way that you can reach the sauna before time and can start the sauna session smoothly and peacefully.
3. Don’t Let It Become Uncomfortable
One of the main objectives behind your sauna session is comfort. But, if you think that the more you stay in the sauna, the more you get benefitted, then you have the wrong idea. Sauna should ideally be used for small periods of time. For the first time, you should stay only 10-15 minutes in the sauna. You can gradually increase this period up to 30-40 minutes. Some contemporary infrared saunas also offer 45-60 minutes sessions. But, no matter how long the session is, if you feel uncomfortable at any point, you should exit the sauna immediately. Never act against the reactions of your body in any situation.
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4. Maintain Suitable Meals
A full stomach is never good for getting the benefits of a sauna session. When your stomach is full, your blood mainly focuses on your digestive system and it will not properly circulate throughout the body at that time. Hence, you will not get the full benefits of a sauna on a full stomach. The best method is to eat after the sauna session. Also, you can have light snacks before getting into the sauna.
5. Drink a Good Amount Of Water
You should drink 500mL of water gradually before getting into the sauna session because you are going to lose a great amount of liquid in the sauna. One great option is taking a bottle of water into the sauna. According to some experts’ advice, you can add a pinch of sea salt to that water to prevent heatstroke. Also, you should avoid consuming alcohol before getting into a sauna session.
6. Choose What To Wear Wisely
The benefits of your sauna session depend a lot on what you wear in the sauna. It is always best if you have the opportunity to take off all your clothes in the sauna. But, if you don’t have that option then you can use a cotton towel that absorbs sweat very efficiently. And, you should avoid swimsuits, tight-fitting or dirty clothes, and dresses having metal parts as they can affect your skin.
7. Combine Your Sauna Session With A Cold Shower
Take a shower before entering the sauna to remove the dust and dirt from your skin. And, take a cold shower just after the sauna session. This will increase the benefit of your sauna session to a great extent.
