How do you do the sauna
If we were to think about the real Finnish sauna we will necessarily have more things available in addition to the sauna: the snow to run and roll around, a frozen lake where to throw ourselves and cool off, and at the end some precious birch branches to let us massage the whole body.
Usually all this is not available to us. So, we just have to rely on the care of SPA and Wellness Centers you can find everywhere, among private and affiliated structures you can find extremely reliable, safe and very well-kept centers with saunas.
The sauna is made at a temperature between 90° and 110°, it seems a lot but in reality our body manages the high temperatures well and after the first few minutes in which we will notice a certain difficulty, the difficulty will disappear and we will begin to sweat profusely and relax. A session should not last less than 7/8 minutes, the minimum time to have a positive reaction to heat, for a maximum of about 15 minutes.
How to prepare for a sauna
When we think that we can spend some time for ourselves with a nice sauna and a relaxing massage, we will also have to think about preparing for the sauna. First thing: time, we must give ourselves time to do everything calmly and quietly. Starting from a light breakfast so as not to arrive with an overflowing stomach, a yogurt, a little fruit are enough. To add a hot drink, such as chamomile or a relaxing herbal infusion that will help you sweat, absolutely avoid alcohol. Before entering, it is better to take a hot shower, this will prepare the pores of the skin and relax the muscles and mind. Furthermore, it is a hygiene rule that should be respected in any case. Wearing the costume, picking up the hair and removing all metal objects, necklaces and bracelets, could overheat too much and be annoying. Remember to bring a couple of towels with you. A towel will be used in the sauna, it will be placed on the wooden benches where you will sit, while another will be used at the exit to dry yourself after a refreshing shower or during rest.
First step, enter the sauna
Entering the sauna will be wonderful. Practically the realization of a dream. The sauna evokes pleasant memories and allows our mind and body to be in harmony. A mechanism facilitated by heat that instantly relaxes the muscles, the limbs seem lighter and the mind can devote itself to happy thoughts. The embrace of heat will envelop every single cell of our body, providing the skin with the opportunity to purify itself. A process that can be repeated over time, in fact the first results can be obtained after a few sessions. Constancy pays here as a physical training in the gym. For the first few times it is advisable to stay in the lower benches, where there is less heat and where it will be easier to bear it. The position you take, sitting or lying down does not matter, the way you will get up will be important, which must be slow and progressive, not quickly.
So, now, you just have to try paying attention to all the indications that we have listed. Remember to always seek the advice of your doctor before taking a sauna.