Do you know the benefits of a sauna? There are many after a hike, an excursion or simply when you want to warm up when it's gray outside:
- Improved blood circulation,
- Helps eliminate toxins,
- Relieves muscle tension,
- Promotes mental relaxation,
- Strengthens the immune system,
- Helps with sleep,
- Clears the airways, and many others.
We built our sauna with aspen wood. This wood carries less heat and comfort on the benches is assured. The wood is of Finnish origin like the wood stove.
During our travels in the Scandinavian countries, we really enjoyed the wood-heated sauna! We do not heat our sauna electrically, but with wood from our estate.
The rustling and crackling of the wood fire helps to relax and you will forget the worries that preoccupied you before leaving on vacation with us.
And to reinforce the sensation of heat and increase the humidity level, we prepare a "löyly" - an "Aufguss" - a small basin of water (with or without essential oil). By placing a bunch of birch branches on the hot stones and gently pouring the water over them, you naturally breathe in the benefits of these essential oils.
For the uninitiated, we have a guide to help you fully enjoy this experience. Our tenants who have never used a sauna before were convinced.
Live this authentic Finnish sauna experience: smell the wood burning, see the flames dancing through the stove window, hear the crackling of the fire, and the birds singing.
All your senses are awakened! The wood stove naturally creates an atmosphere that is both cozy and rustic.
Our tips for using the sauna
Everyone is free to practice sauna bathing as they wish. The following ritual is the result of years of experience and even scientific studies in Germany and Finland (among others). Discover how to use a sauna properly!
We have taken the advice of the Finnish Sauna Society (Suomen Sauna Seura).
The sauna is traditionally practiced naked with a simple bath towel wrapped around the waist. You should always place a towel between the body and the bench.
Before having a sauna session, we advise you to consult your doctor if you have any doubts. We decline all responsibility in the event of an accident or incident related to these recommendations.
1.
Take a shower before the sauna, because clean skin sweats more easily and quickly.
This is also a good preparation for the venous system.
Do not use soap in the shower cabin and do not drink the shower water.
2.
Enter the sauna (temperature between 60° and 80° C) and take a seat according to your habit on the lower or upper bench (the regular will always go on the upper bench to be warmer).
If you choose to lie down, remember to sit up at least 2 minutes before the end of your time in the sauna, to avoid possible dizziness.
3.
The typical duration of a sauna bath is between 8 and 12, or even 15 minutes, depending on the temperature, the amount of water, endurance and individual tastes.
4.
The first affusion or Löyly (Finnish word, "sauna spirit", defines the action of pouring water on the hot stones to bring an extra burst of heat and more humidity in the air) can be done after 3 to 5 minutes, when the body starts to sweat (but preferably from the second session). The water is poured with the spoon and only on the stones, starting from the back so as not to burn yourself with the steam.
It can be followed by other Löyly according to each person's pleasure.
5.
Beware of possible dizziness, especially if you are a beginner. This is a normal reaction of the body due to the acceleration of blood circulation.
6.
When leaving the sauna, the ideal is to use the shower — with the shower head — of cold water to cool yourself down gradually: right leg, left leg, right arm, left arm, back, torso and finally the head. This allows you to gradually approach the heart and also corresponds to the sensations of the body during immersion in a cold tub.
The shower is quite the opposite and cools the body in the opposite direction, this accentuates dizziness.
The waterfall shower bucket is to be reserved for initiates whose body is already strengthened by numerous sauna baths (and to be used outside the building ;-)
7.
The cooling and resting phase in the cool should last at least 15 minutes or more, if you have time. When you want to practice the sauna ritual, you have to take your time! Read and especially drink (non-alcoholic drinks).
8 .
After a good cooling phase, you can return to the sauna.
To obtain the maximum benefits for your body, it is recommended to make 3 to 4 passages in the sauna alternating with breaks each time.
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