Finnish sauna — how to use and what are the advantages

We are especially happy to go to the sauna in the autumn-winter period, when the air temperature outside decreases and sunny days are like a cure. Longing for warmth means that at this time we have a special desire for warming sessions in the sauna. However, the Unitral Hotel's wellness area can be used all year round. We cordially invite you to Mielno.

Finnish sauna — what are the advantages

Staying in the sauna first of all improves blood circulation, thereby increasing the efficiency of the work of internal organs and speeds up metabolism. The use of the sauna is recommended for people suffering from cardiovascular diseases, anemia, struggling with asthma and rheumatism. It also helps fight muscle pain, in case of excess weight and skin problems such as eczema or psoriasis. Sauna screenings are also recommended for people with depression and those who are struggling with chronic stress. The rituals that accompany sauna stays allow you to calm down and relax. Soothing music and gentle lights also matter here. The beneficial effects of using the sauna cause more and more people to indulge in this pleasure every day. Especially since it is now a widely available attraction.

The sauna should not be used, including during menstruation and hormonal disorders. The sauna is also excluded by pregnancy. Also, children should not enter the sauna, because they do not yet have fully developed thermoregulation and too high a temperature can lead to overheating of their body.

Finnish sauna — how to use

The Finnish sauna has a high temperature (up to about 100 degrees Celsius) and low humidity (up to about 20%). At one time, it is recommended to stay in a dry sauna for no more than a quarter of an hour. Then you need to take an ice shower or enter cold water. When washing the body, it is worth remembering to do it gradually and in the direction from the limbs through the torso to the head. It is the alternating interaction of high and low temperatures that tempers the body. Such a cycle can be repeated two to three times.

Before entering the sauna, you need to take a warm shower. A swimsuit should not be worn inside, as any textiles can interfere with heat transfer. Jewelry should also be removed, which at high temperature becomes dangerously hot and can burn.

The world's sauna capital is Tampere, Finland's second largest city. Moreover, in Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia, the use of the sauna has been popular for centuries. In northern Europe, saunas perform not only health but also social functions. Seances are accompanied by appropriate rituals, and meetings in this space are the order of the day. The vast majority of houses in Scandinavia are equipped with saunas. Residents of northern Europe use the sauna up to two to three times a week. First of all, to improve well-being and increase the body's resistance. This part of the continent has it together that the days are short here and it is cold and dark most of the year. In such geographical conditions, the warmth of the sauna helps to improve mood and positively affects well-being.

At Hotel Unitral, guests can enjoy swimming in the pool, massage in the jacuzzi or blissful relaxation in the dry sauna or steam room. An intimate wellness area allows you to relax in peace and quiet. We cordially invite you to Mielno.