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A sauna session is not only beneficial, but can - if done correctly - actively contribute to promoting health. Regular sauna sessions strengthen the immune system, stimulate circulation and provide deep relaxation for body and mind.
The right approach is important so that you can enjoy all the positive effects to the full. Our tips will guide you step by step - from getting started to the final resting phase. This will turn every sauna session into a real feel-good ritual.
1. do not go to the sauna hungry or on a full stomach.
2. the obligatory shower before every sauna and bath.
3. dry yourself well before entering the sauna, as dry skin sweats faster.
4. A warm footbath before the sauna relaxes and also promotes sweating.
1. in the sauna, place your sauna towel under your entire body, including your feet.
2 The stay should be short, but the effect should be intense. You should therefore sweat on the middle or upper bench, but for no longer than 15 minutes. Rely on how you feel; the heat should not be uncomfortable at any time.
3. lying down, you will feel the heat pleasantly evenly. However, you should sit for the last 2 minutes so that your circulation gets used to the upright position and the blood does not suddenly sink into your legs.
1 The cool-down phase begins in the fresh air. Treat yourself and your body to fresh oxygen and walk up and down with calm steps.
2. Dousing yourself with a Kneipp hose is the gentlest way to cool down. The splash shower also cools the body well.
3. before using the cold water immersion pools, you should always rinse off your sweat. If you have high blood pressure, you should avoid the plunge pools.
4. after cooling down, a warm foot bath gives you a feeling of warmth and well-being from your feet to your head.
5. repeated cold water applications train your blood vessels and increase your body's resistance.
6. a subsequent rest break is pleasant and also promotes recovery.
The full effect usually only unfolds after two more sauna sessions. Simply start again from the beginning, your body will thank you for it.
It has been proven that more than three sauna sessions do not increase the health benefits of sauna bathing. More important than the number of sauna sessions is the regularity of sauna use.
A massage and vitamin-rich drinks and food also promote relaxation after the sauna.
