The Different Types of Saunas: An Informative Guide
Saunas are a popular way to relax and relieve stress. There are many types of saunas that you can buy, but the type you choose will depend on your needs.
In this blog post, we discuss the different types of saunas and how they compare to one another in terms of features, price, and the benefits from using saunas.
We hope this guide helps make it easier when shopping around for a new sauna.
Dry Heat Saunas
Dry heat types of saunas are the most common types. They use dry, indirect heat to warm up your body and can be used in multiple ways.
One type of dry heat is a traditional Finnish-style sauna that uses rocks heated by an external fire or stove to create steam quickly with high humidity levels (around 20%).
The other option for using rock heat is through infrared light which heats you directly without heating the air.
There’s no need to wait long before feeling its effects too because it immediately penetrates ½ inch into your skin. Some types of infrared emitters even come preheated so once you turn them on they’re ready to go.
Wet Saunas
Wet types of saunas have a steam room with hot water that you sit in and can also be used to take a bath.
Steam rises from the heated water, which is much hotter than dry heat types because it’s boiled first.
You still want to stay hydrated while using this type too because if your body loses more fluid than what you’re taking in through sweat then dehydration will occur.
Therefore, make sure you drink plenty of fluids before and after using wet types of saunas as well as listen closely to any warning signs such as dizziness or nausea. If these symptoms do arise, leave the steam room immediately.
Infrared Saunas
Infrared types of saunas are popular because they emit heat without also emitting harmful UV rays.
This makes them great to use for relaxing, which is why it’s the most common type used in spas and homes alike.
It offers you more control on how much exposure your body gets by allowing you to choose between low or high intensities (equaling 20-60 minutes) plus there’s no need for external light sources like traditional types that require rocks or bulbs.
Wood-Burning Saunas
Wood types of saunas are popular because they’re portable and can be moved easily.
You don’t need to worry about finding an outlet or having the right type of wiring in your home for this type either since you’ll gather wood outside near a campfire (or fireplace) before bringing it inside with you.
It’s great if you like feeling connected to nature, but make sure there isn’t any brush or trees nearby that could catch on fire when burning wood indoors.
This is also why it’s important not to use wet types of sauna materials such as cedar due to its flammability level.
These are the Different Types of Saunas
As you can see, there are multiple types of saunas to choose from. To learn more about this subject, continue reading our blog for more helpful articles.
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