Since ancient times, the bathhouse has played an important role in human life. There you could relax, conduct the usual rituals, just leisurely chat, discuss the news. Now the sauna is the place where all the procedures are carried out, since over time it partially replaced the Russian bath. Many still do not understand what a sauna is and how it differs from a bath.
The definition of "sauna"
Finnish sauna in Finnish means "bath", recently this word is firmly rooted in Russian, English and Polish. What is a sauna? This room, usually upholstered in wood, houses a large stone stove that heats up to 120 degrees. The heat in the sauna is obtained from the very hot stones in this furnace. In Finland, the ancestor of the sauna, the ritual of visiting this place is sacred. It is believed that it heals not only the body, but also the soul.
Modern saunas consist of several rooms - a dressing room, a shower room, a steam room itself and a lounge. In the relaxation room you can cool off, have tea and socialize. Now many saunas are equipped with pools. In order for the healing effect of the steam room to be more noticeable, you need to make several visits to it.
How is a sauna different from a bath?
Many avid sweaters do not know how the bath differs from the sauna. The main difference is that the pairs in them are different. In a Russian bath, steam men use wet steam, which is formed by pouring water on a stove or stones. Sauna is dry, hot air, the minimum temperature in it is 90 degrees, and the humidity rate ranges from 3 to 8%. If the humidity in the sauna will exceed 25%, we can say that the person is in the bath. Indeed, sweating in the sauna does not occur due to humidity, but due to the high air temperature.
The temperature in the Russian bath is not more than 70 degrees Celsius, which is much lower than in the sauna.
Another difference of the Russian bath is that there are tanks with cold and hot water in the room, so washing procedures take place here. Sauna is a room in which only steam, everything else is carried out outside. As mentioned above, in many saunas there are pools, in Russian baths they are not provided.
It is impossible to imagine a Russian bath without a birch broom, but in the sauna this pleasure is not available. From very hot dry air, the broom can simply crumble.
What are the saunas?
The popularity of saunas is growing, and with it their diversity is increasing. Now, what kind of saunas have not been invented - it all depends on the imagination and creativity of their creators:
- Sauna-tent - the stones are heated on the street, on a fire, and then with the help of an iron bucket are transferred to the center of the tent, to a previously dug hole.
- Butterfly-sauna is a new type of steam room, the birthplace of which is Japan. The advantage of the idea is that a large wooden vessel in which a stove that heats the water is located can be transported anywhere. You can take such a sauna with you if you suddenly feel like taking a steam bath.
- Ice sauna - reviews indicate the popularity of this type of steam room. It is created from ice up to half a meter thick. Inside, wooden shelves are installed, and the roof is made of spruce. It is clear that upon heating in this design a thick fog begins to form. You can use such a sauna in severe frosts up to fifty times.
What procedures can be performed in the sauna?
It has long been known that people go to the sauna not only for pleasure, but also for therapeutic purposes. Through the open pores under the influence of steam, the body is cleaned of toxins and harmful substances. Therefore, the most effective cosmetic procedures are carried out in the sauna.
First, the skin is cleaned with a scrub, and then various masks are applied. After that, the skin will look fresh and healthy. To narrow pores, many women use natural ingredients - cucumber, lemon or oatmeal.
Very good sauna helps to fight excess weight. For this purpose, wraps with white clay or honey are successfully used. After wrapping, steamed skin can be massaged with a coffee scrub - mix any cream with a tablespoon of ground coffee beans, and then apply a moisturizer.
That sauna is an effective way to get rid of cellulite. Usually in such cases, blue clay or other cosmetics are used that help in the fight against the "orange peel".
In addition to cosmetic procedures, a number of recreational activities can be carried out in the sauna. For example, massage. Using any essential oil, you need to properly rub the spine and joints, this will help get rid of sciatica and osteochondrosis.
Visiting Rules
The place where you can relax and improve your health is the Finnish sauna. Unfortunately, not everyone knows how to bathe in order to have fun and relax, and what to take with them, unfortunately.
To visit the sauna, you need to bring rubber slippers, a special hat, a thin sheet, shower gel or soap and a bath towel. Before entering the steam room, you need to take a warm shower, this will help protect the skin from drying out, and put a felt hat on your head to avoid heat stroke.
First you should sit on the lower 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, and then repeat the call.
The total time spent in the steam room depends on the health and well-being of the person. If the heartbeat becomes more frequent, the time spent in a hot room can be shortened.
What should not be done in the sauna?
To feel comfortable in the sauna, the following actions should be avoided:
- go to the sauna immediately after eating;
- consume alcoholic beverages - this provokes vasodilation, causes an additional burden on the body and can be fraught with various adverse consequences;
- smoking indoors;
- take a warm shower after the steam room;
- sit on the very top shelf, touching the head of the ceiling;
- go into the pool without taking a shower.
A visit to the Finnish sauna gives a person the opportunity to relax, relax and replenish vitality.