Finnish sauna is a pleasure and health

Since ancient times, the bath has played an important role in human life. There you can relax, conduct the usual rituals, just have a leisurely chat, discuss the news. Now the sauna is the place where all the procedures are performed, as it eventually replaced the Russian bath in part. Many still do not understand what a sauna is and how it differs from a bath.

Definition of the term "sauna"

Finnish sauna in Finnish means "bathhouse", recently this word is firmly rooted in Russian, English and Polish languages. What is a sauna? This room, usually upholstered in wood, it houses a large stove, which heats up to 120 degrees. The heat in the sauna is obtained from the very hot stones in this oven. In Finland, the progenitor of the sauna, the ritual of visiting this place is sacred. It is believed that it treats not only the body, but also the soul.

Modern saunas consist of several rooms - a dressing room, a shower room, a steam room and a rest room. In the rest room you can cool down, drink tea and chat. Now many saunas are equipped with swimming pools. In order for the healing effect of the steam room to be more palpable, it needs to make several visits.

What is the difference between a sauna and a bath?

Many inveterate swimmers do not know what makes a sauna different from a sauna. The main difference is that the pairs in them are different. In a Russian bath, steamers use wet steam, which is formed from pouring a stove or stones with water. The sauna is dry hot air, the minimum temperature in it is 90 degrees, and the humidity rate varies from 3 to 8%. If the humidity in the sauna exceeds 25%, you can say that the person is in the bath. After all, sweating in the sauna is not due to humidity, but due to the high temperature of the air.

The temperature in the Russian bath is not more than 70 degrees Celsius, which is much less than in the sauna.

Another difference of the Russian bath is that there are tanks in the room with cold and hot water, so the washing procedures take place here. Sauna - a room in which only the steam, everything else is spent outside. As it was already said above, in many saunas there are swimming pools, they are not provided for in Russian baths.

It is impossible to imagine a Russian bath without a birch broom, but in a sauna this pleasure is not available. From a very hot dry air, a broom can simply crumble.

What are the saunas?

The popularity of saunas is growing, and with them, their diversity is increasing. Now what only saunas are not invented - it all depends only on the imagination and creativity of their creators:

• Sauna-tent - the stones are heated in the street, on a fire, and then with the iron bucket are transferred to the center of the tent, in a hole dug in advance.
• Butterfly-sauna - a new kind of steam room, the birthplace of which is Japan. The advantage of the idea is that a large wooden vessel in which the stove that heats water is located can be transported anywhere. Such a sauna can be taken with you to rest, if suddenly you want to steam.
• Ice sauna - reviews indicate the popularity of this type of steam room. It is created from ice thickness to half a meter. Inside, wooden shelves are installed, and the roof is made of spruce. It is clear that when heated in such a construction begins to form a thick fog. Use such a sauna can be in severe frosts up to fifty times.

What procedures can be performed in the sauna?

It has long been known that the sauna is used not only for pleasure, but also for healing purposes. Through the opened pores under the influence of steam, the body is cleansed of toxins and harmful substances. Therefore, the most effective cosmetic procedures are carried out in the sauna.

First, the skin is cleansed with a scrub, and then various masks are applied. After that, the skin will look fresh and healthy. To narrow the pores, many women use natural ingredients - cucumber, lemon or oatmeal.

Very well the sauna helps to struggle with excess weight. Wraps with white clay or honey are successfully used for this purpose. After wrapping, the steamed skin can be massaged with a coffee scrub - mix any cream with a tablespoon of ground coffee beans and then apply a moisturizer.

It is the sauna that is an effective remedy for getting rid of cellulite. Usually in such cases, use blue clay or other cosmetics that help in the fight against the "orange peel".

In addition to cosmetic procedures, a number of recreational activities can be held in the sauna. For example, massage. With the help of any essential oil you need to rub your spine and joints properly, this will help get rid of sciatica and osteochondrosis.

Visiting rules

A place where you can relax and improve your health is a Finnish sauna. How to sweat, to enjoy and relax, and what you need to take with you, unfortunately, not everyone knows.

To visit the sauna, you need to bring rubber slippers, a special cap, a thin sheet, a shower gel or soap and a terry towel. Before entering the steam room, you must take a warm shower, this will help protect the skin from drying out, and put a felt cap on your head to avoid a heat stroke.

First you should sit on the bottom shelf of the steam room, lie on your back and relax. In this position, spend no more than 10 minutes, then slowly get up, sit for a minute, go out and take a cool shower. After the first procedure, it is recommended to rest for 15-20 minutes, drink tea or water, then repeat the approach.

The total time spent in the steam room depends on the health and well-being of the person. If the heart rate increases, the time spent in a hot room can be shortened.

What not to do in the sauna?

In order to feel comfortable in the sauna, the following actions should be avoided:

• Go to the sauna right after eating;
• To drink alcoholic beverages - this provokes the expansion of blood vessels, causes an additional burden on the body and can be fraught with various adverse consequences;
• Smoke indoors;
• Take a warm shower after the steam room;
• Sit on the topmost shelf, touching the head of the ceiling;
• Go into the pool without taking a shower.

Visiting the Finnish sauna gives a person the opportunity to relax, relax and replenish life forces.