Purpose of the sauna

The Health Benefits of Sauna

Alternating between heat and cold during a sauna session has numerous benefits for the body. The intense heat of the sauna stimulates circulation, helps detoxify the body and relaxes muscles. Cooling down after the sauna, in a cold bath or shower, strengthens the immune system and refreshes the mind.  

Sauna rituals

Sauna rituals, such as the popular soaking sessions (“Aufguss”), add an extra dimension to the experience. During an Aufguss, a sauna master pours water with essential oils onto the hot stones. This not only creates a unique fragrance experience, but also an even more intense feeling of warmth. Today, in a lot of spas you can additionally enjoy such things as tea rituals, sound and scent therapies and a lot of other relaxing sessions.

Sauna & Mindfulness

A sauna visit is the ideal opportunity to be in the “here and now” for a while, without external stimuli. By consciously enjoying the heat, scents and tranquility, you can fully focus your attention on doing nothing at all for a while, on “being” a little more instead of always “doing.

Why Try Sauna?

Whether you’re looking for deep relaxation, a boost to your health or a moment of mindfulness … a sauna visit means making time for yourself. The nice thing about the current meaning of “sauna” is the different relaxation options, meant to let you discover what suits you best.