For a long time, cleansing procedures have been given a lot of time and attention. They have become a kind of body cult. Special rooms for this have always been distinguished by special decoration and beautiful interior items, so that a person can calmly relax and fully enjoy what is happening. The bathhouse was somewhat different for different peoples. This was expressed in architecture, the relationship between temperature and humidity in the steam room.
Today types of baths have regained popularity and the more fashionable name "sauna". True, now they are visited not so much for cleansing as for emotional relief after an active day at work. Although, there are those who are so healthy, and very successful.
What are the features of a Finnish sauna?
It compares favorably with the others in two main indicators:
- A moisture level that reaches only 10-25%. This contributes to a more comfortable state of health and a facilitated perception of the procedure.
- The degree of air heating. On average, its temperature is maintained at 60-70 ° C. If a person prefers a hotter environment, then it can reach 120-140 ° C.
In addition, there are two types of Finnish saunas: black and white. Belonging to one of them depends on how the smoke leaves: penetrating through the cracks, or into a special chimney.
Finnish sauna device from the inside
As for the stoves, in the Finnish sauna they try to make them metal in order to melt faster and keep the forced temperature longer. The stones are located in the middle of the steam room and are open for watering. When they are sprinkled with water, a large amount of steam is generated, humidifying the air. Gradually, it dries up again, and the stones are watered again.
Often for this purpose, various herbal decoctions are used with the addition of a few drops of essential oils. This alternation of moist and dry air in a Finnish sauna helps to relax faster and increase sweating. This, in turn, improves the process of cleansing the pores of the skin from impurities and makes the prevention of colds due to the inhalation of healing vapors.
If a person is not a beginner, then he can make more than one run, alternating with swimming in a pool with cool water. In some cases, a cold shower is used. Brooms are not very popular with this procedure. They are often steamed without them.
The Finnish sauna is perfect for those who want to try what it is, in principle, since it is more gentle than its other types. And lovers of ultra-high temperatures will be able to realize their preferences and enjoy the procedure to the fullest.
