Saunas can help with everything from reducing stress to increasing circulation. There are different types of saunas that you’ll want to consider when choosing a sauna for your home.
Here’s everything you need to know in order to start your search for the best sauna for you!
Types of Saunas
There are two main types of saunas – traditional and infrared.
Traditional Saunas
A dry sauna (or traditional sauna) is the most common type of sauna installed in homes. They can be heated by wood fire, electricity, or gas. Users pour water over the stones to add moisture to the extremely dry air. Adding water after sitting for a few minutes opens your pores and aids in releasing toxins from your body. If you’re looking for a typical sauna experience in which you relax in a room with higher temperatures, this is the sauna for you.
Traditional saunas can heat up to temperatures between 150-185 degrees Fahrenheit. Users can also control the temperature and humidity of the sauna. It can take between 30-45 minutes to reach the desired temperature. This sauna type also gets the toxins out of your body but the experience is a bit different – more comparable to sitting out in the sun.
Infrared Saunas
Infrared saunas also use dry heat but without a stove or stones. They are well-suited to home installation. In these, heat is emitted from infrared heaters that warm your body and induce perspiration without heating up the air in the sauna chamber.
The temperatures are not quite as hot as a traditional sauna, with the maximum temperature being 125º Fahrenheit. Though they have lower temperatures, users will still feel the heat. Rather than heating the air, the infrared energy will directly heat your body. This raises your body’s core temperature, still allowing profuse sweating. An infrared sauna can be used as soon as the sauna is turned on.
Benefits of Saunas
Saunas are beneficial in flushing out toxins by helping you to sweat more efficiently. This can relieve the skin’s pores of inflammation and acne by leveraging the body’s natural process. No matter what type of sauna you choose, you can still receive all of the health benefits, like:
- Improved circulation. Saunas are great for your cardiovascular health because the high temperatures lead to improved circulation.
- Relax muscles. Increased circulation also reduces muscle tenderness. Saunas can also help alleviate chronic pain in your muscles.
- Relieve stress. Numerous studies show that saunas reduce stress and stress-related symptoms, such as headaches and migraines.
- Promote better sleep. Using your sauna in the evening will help your body detox and unwind before you go to bed. This can allow you to have a deep, uninterrupted sleep.
It’s recommended that you limit your sauna session to 10-15 minutes at a time to maximize the benefits. And, be sure to drink plenty of water before and after each session to ensure that you stay hydrated.
Costs & Maintenance
Indoor saunas require little maintenance beyond a simple wipe-down. The cost of the sauna can depend on the size you choose, and the cost of installation can depend on the space you’re putting it in and the style you choose. There may be alterations that have to be made to the space in order to accommodate your sauna. It’s best to have a professional visit your home & assess the space so that they can guide you in the right direction.
Have more questions?
Bassemiers carries saunas by Finnleo, Jacuzzi, Auroom, and Thermory outdoor barrel saunas. Learn more about the sauna models that we carry or visit our showroom. Our sales team will help answer all of your questions!
