Why You Should Stick With Your Sauna Sessions in the Summer

Having a sauna in summer may seem counterintuitive, but people visit our Infrared Sauna for a wide range of reasons, including chronic pain management, stress relief and muscle recovery. As these things are not limited to any one part of the year, we would 100% recommend continuing your sauna routine, even in the warmer months.

Need more convincing? Read on for some more inspiration to keep up with your sauna sessions- your mind and body will love you for it! 

Muscle recovery

Being enveloped in warmth is therapeutic for sore joints and achy muscles. If you’ve had a big day catching waves at the beach or have been out for a big family bike ride, our sauna will be just what you need to soothe those tired bones and muscles.

Sun Safe Workout

Studies show that the heat of a sauna has the same effect on your body as a mini workout. Your heart rate increases, blood pumps and endorphins are released. Avoid the sunburn and do your cardio indoors- all you need to do is sit in the sauna at a temperature that gets your heart pumping and bumps up your breathing rate.

Relaxation

Our sauna room has been purposely created as a calming and relaxing space. Escaping to the quiet and stillness of a sauna helps to lift the tension of a busy day. Make use of the saunas Bluetooth function, and listen to your favourite music, audiobook or even a guided meditation.

Pain Relief

Pain doesn’t take a holiday just because we do! Studies show that Infrared Sauna reduces inflammation and pain. If you suffer from arthritis or other chronic physical pain conditions, the sauna is a wonderful way to ease those joints and muscles as well as lulling your nervous system into relax mode.

Boost your Immune System

Don't let your busy summer schedule grind you down. As the saying goes "if you don't make time for your wellness, you'll be forced to make time for your sickness". Sauna can help boost the immune system through promoting the production of white blood cells and improving blood and oxygen circulation. 

Detox

We're probably all a tad guilty of overindulging during the holidays and a gentle detox in the sauna is a great way to help you feel a little less sluggish. Sweating is one of the body's natural detoxification mechanisms. Studies have shown heavy metals such as arsenic, lead, mercury, and cadmium were all found to be released in higher levels of post-sauna sweat than other detoxification pathways.

Infrared sauna sessions facilitate excretion of toxins through sweat via the largest organ of the body, the skin. By gently increasing your body temperature and inducing a deep sweat, the infrared sauna will promote detoxification, helping to flush out harmful substances and heavy metals from your system.

The sauna is designed to be enjoyed all year round, and we guarantee you will not regret continuing your sauna sessions through the summer months. Here are our tips for sauna-ing in summer:

Hydrate! This is the most important tip, hydrate well before, during and after your sauna session. Maybe even try an electrolyte supplement like Hydralyte or add some ice to your water bottle.

Wear something light and loose after your session. A flowy dress or a loose-fitting t-shirt and shorts will feel nicer to put on than gym tights or jeans after you’ve been hot and sweaty. 

Make use of the cool towels and face mist we provide in the sauna room. They are the perfect way to refresh at the end of your session. Feeling brave? You could also try a cold shower as soon as you get home.