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A good sauna is an enjoyable place where rational design and magic become one. It would be easy to talk about the technical side of building a good sauna, but as strange as it might sound, we assure you that the mystical side of the sauna is equally essential. The combination of the two will define your future sauna experiences. To be more precise – we cannot emphasize enough that you must trust your gut feeling when building your own to every last detail.Below you will find some things to look out for in a ’good’ sauna design. The basics - the sauna heater must match the dimensions of the sauna room. The heater manufacturers provide the recommended dimensions of the heater compartment in the product description, but it is important to pay attention to a few critical details. Better and more powerful sauna steam comes off from large rocks, and the more, the better. So small stoves with powerful electric stoves, which seem to heat relatively large spaces quickly, are not very practical, as the steam they provide is usually fierce and short-lived. A small stove must be able to gather plenty of heat because of fewer stones and pouring water over them will cool down them quickly. Therefore, the heater should be at least a minimum capacity, as suggested by the manufacturer&#039;s specification and with plenty of large stones to ensure a greater accumulation and radiation of heat from the rocks.Should you opt for a pricier wood-burning stove, it can add some natural charm to the sauna. It starts with heating and pre-tuning your awaited sauna session. A parallel with the ancestral world, everything experienced in the sauna was like a call for contact with the unseen world. Plus an aesthetic: a log fire, the smell and sound of burning and crackling wood ... and something else. Something else looms in the far corners of our consciousness. It is activated similarly, like long expeditions into the unknown, the wilderness, the rapids, sailing the endless waterways or going foraging, fishing or hunting, almost like a distant memory of those times when we depended on and lived off seamlessly of nature and its gifts.For a satisfying sauna experience, good ventilation is a must. The oxygen-rich air during a long sauna session, together with the heat, warrants a good rest and relaxation. Ideally, regulating air circulation naturally would be the best way. This can be done by installing openings for the inlet and outlet of fresh air, depending on the location of the heater. However, if that is not an option, installing a ventilation system is necessary. A window in the sauna room is a big bonus because it provides a quick and most efficient solution to the need for air exchange.You&#039;re in luck if your sauna room can accommodate space in both length and width to lie freely on. Only sitting down in a sauna, your head will inevitably get hotter than the rest of your body, especially compared to the soles of your feet. By contrast, lying down vertically in the sauna allows you to relax properly in the even spread heat. Now a bit about safety - positioning the seating area and the heater must comply with fire safety requirements. Also, the air circulation rules must be observed so that the hot air from the heater is circulated as evenly as possible throughout the sauna. The best designs whilst designing the sauna are avoiding corners and making it as curved, convex, and oval as possible.Whilst we talk forever about how to heat the sauna, it’s essential to consider where and how to cool down! Based on the body&#039;s natural defences, the healing and relaxing effects of a sauna we are all after are particularly powerful when there is an opportunity to cool down properly. Water plays a vital role – float weightlessly and let it carry you. If there is a natural or artificial body of water or a swimming pool nearby suitable for this purpose, you’re in luck. However, in the absence of one, the best solutions are those where you can at least be able to dip yourself knee-deep in water. Indoor pools, barrels, buckets, or even inflatable pools in the garden can do the trick – we let you be creative here!Bless!

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The ABC of a good sauna

Mary Teras

Undoubtedly, one of the most embracing procedures in the sauna tradition is pouring water on hot stones. The profound importance of this practice is emphasized by the fact that the Finno-Ugric tribes have preserved the word &quot;leil&quot; in their languages almost in its original form despite the millennia-old divergence of paths. The Udmurtian word &quot;lul&quot; (&quot;leil&quot;) also carries a meaning of &quot;breathing&quot; and &quot;soul&quot;, as does the Mansi word &quot;lil&quot;. Handi word &quot;ļiļ&quot; means &quot;life&quot; and &quot;vitality&quot;. Thus, steaming the sauna room has been associated with both the world of souls and the force of life.Throwing water (or an infusion) on the hot stones will circulate the air in the sauna and swiftly increase the humidity of the air. It depends, of course, on the quantity of water thrown. In any case, the action of the water vapour increases the heat sensation, so doing it in moderation is the way. Mind to only throw hot or warm water on the stones to not &quot;frighten&quot; them and build up the experience step by step. A measure of a ladle-full (approx. half a glass of water) to start with should be sufficient to get a quick initial feel of the temperature of the stones and whether &quot;to brace’&quot; or embrace the steam. Then the procedure can be repeated at the desired pace. Always drizzle the stones slowly and distribute the water evenly between them

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The water should be warmed up or be hot, to which you could add essential oils for a more aromatic atmosphere in the steam room. You could also use herbal extracts or water infusions for drenching the birch twigs. Avoid any other leaves or herbs of the water bucket landing on the hot stones whilst steaming up the sauna room.To make herbal infusions, the necessary plants may be left in hot water until the active ingredients of the plant are released. Mint, blackcurrant, juniper and birch are most widely used. However, the tradition and favourites of the use of herbs vary greatly depending on whom you ask – so feel free to find your favourites!Throwing hot water on the stones, your body will be coated with the condensation from the steam, which will slow down your body’s perspiration – to avoid that, start by first letting your own sweat to be released so that the detox process could be released, continued by some more hot steam and whisking. The length of sauna enjoyment is up to each of our own preferences. The entire <a target="_blank" href="https://iglucraft.com/en/outdoor-saunas/">sauna</a> experience should be enjoyable from A to Z – it’s only then we can achieve the extent of pleasure and relief of stress the sauna experience is what it is destined to be.Smooth, sublime, and spiritual saunaing!

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Iglusauna is not just about the design and craftmanship. Iglusauna can be the landmark in your garden or an expression of your mindset. The steam of Iglusauna is famous at home and abroad. Due to its curved shape steam travels upwards to the ceiling, drifting softly downwards and filling the entire room and enveloping those relaxing on the bench.<a href="https://iglucraft.com/en/outdoor-saunas/">View all Iglusaunas</a>

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IGLUSAUNAS

Hot stones, steam rooms and a ladle-full of etiquette

What&#039;s the point of starting your own glamping business if you don&#039;t stand out? You want your new business to make it to <a href="https://www.dwell.com/article/best-outdoor-sauna-designs-fb2edc6c">the lists by famous publications</a>, you want it to be <a href="https://www.dwell.com/article/ree-park-safari-prefab-glamping-cabins-iglucraft-205e035b">appreciated for clever design and business model</a>, you want it to be <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-6503601/David-Beckham-buys-14k-igloo-style-sauna-steamroom-Cotswolds-mansion.html">promoted by famous people in love with your product</a>, you want it to be <a href="https://www.fieldmag.com/articles/iglucraft-traditional-saunas-prefab-dome-cabins">praised by many design magazines</a>, you want it to be social media friendly, you want it to be <a href="https://www.booking.com/hotel/ee/iglupark.en-gb.html?aid=318615;label=English_Estonia_EN_EE_29381413945-Xiow9ZuTzpiWLxjSB6bIfwS111460315945%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap1%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atidsa-64415224945%3Alp9061562%3Ali%3Adec%3Adm;sid=66b02da69621486f6ed65accc0dbf1cd;all_sr_blocks=775910202_335887800_0_0_0;checkin=2022-04-05;checkout=2022-04-06;dest_id=-2625660;dest_type=city;dist=0;group_adults=2;group_children=0;hapos=1;highlighted_blocks=775910202_335887800_0_0_0;hpos=1;matching_block_id=775910202_335887800_0_0_0;no_rooms=1;req_adults=2;req_children=0;room1=A%2CA;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=popularity;sr_pri_blocks=775910202_335887800_0_0_0__12102;srepoch=1648555189;srpvid=27d05459bb50053b;type=total;ucfs=1&#hotelTmpl">loved by your clients through plentiful and spectacular reviews</a> and you want it to break even and profit as soon as possible. This is all the feedback that Iglucraft cabins have received from hospitality business owners working with Iglucraft cabins.The trend has for some time been towards places to stay in the nature - where you can disconnect and really take time for yourself and your loved ones. Digital detox, possibility to disconnect, social distancing, or however you desire to call it - small accommodation sites have been booming since the start of COVID, and while the hotel businesses have since been in survival mode, different prefabs similar to Iglucraft have become more successful by day while operating at nearly 100% occupancy rates in most cases. A great surprise and proof of the fact can be seen on <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/s/homes?search_mode=flex_destinations_search&date_picker_type=flexible_dates">Airbnb Offbeat category page</a>, where Iglucraft prefab cabins have made it to the top10 and top20 with so many of its clients&#039; projects. When looking through the list, offbeat accommodation choices are versatile and very few prefab cabins have made it to the list, which literally means that in order to stand out most hosts have had to build their cabins from scratch. <a target="_blank" href="https://iglucraft.com/en/cabins/">Igluhut</a>, on the other hand, is an easier, more unique as well as more sure way to stand out without the extra effort. Make sure to check them out and consider starting your own successful hospitality business with Iglucraft <a target="_blank" href="https://iglucraft.com/en/cabins/">cabins</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://iglucraft.com/en/outdoor-saunas/">saunas</a> that boast the turnkey concept as well as an easy order, delivery and installation process in any location you can dream of.The top 20 in Airbnb Offbeat category is this impressive bunch of Iglucraft cabins, each featuring tens and hundreds of reviews and a review rate of above 4.8 average. <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/26371217?adults=1&category_tag=Tag%3A8225&children=0&infants=0&search_mode=flex_destinations_search&check_in=2022-06-06&check_out=2022-06-13&federated_search_id=bbda28a1-ec7d-4611-be6a-8d89d0166516&source_impression_id=p3_1648556840_Yu0TJXHKwAGiRoqy">Lake View + Sauna 30 minutes from Oslo</a><a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/26445770?adults=1&category_tag=Tag%3A8225&children=0&infants=0&search_mode=flex_destinations_search&check_in=2022-05-29&check_out=2022-06-05&federated_search_id=4fdfc3ea-c14a-46dc-bb66-f0397f44fb98&source_impression_id=p3_1648556902_Q9FCSuqRHKASy7%2Fj">Igluhut Milzkalne</a><a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/49451970?adults=1&category_tag=Tag%3A8225&children=0&infants=0&search_mode=flex_destinations_search&check_in=2022-11-06&check_out=2022-11-13&federated_search_id=60e9bc7a-4d96-4111-a64a-66f4a267871c&source_impression_id=p3_1648556709_nvUr7dkL74E4HUW1">Floating Igloo Romance</a><a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/52767999?adults=1&category_tag=Tag%3A8225&children=0&infants=0&search_mode=flex_destinations_search&check_in=2022-05-01&check_out=2022-05-08&federated_search_id=bbda28a1-ec7d-4611-be6a-8d89d0166516&source_impression_id=p3_1648556783_dBd6qL4hpHbIVRul">Cozy Nordic Iglucabin with Seaviews</a><a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/43346676?adults=1&category_tag=Tag%3A8225&children=0&infants=0&search_mode=flex_destinations_search&check_in=2022-04-01&check_out=2022-04-08&federated_search_id=4fdfc3ea-c14a-46dc-bb66-f0397f44fb98&source_impression_id=p3_1648556963_eWrDzjyGqMCqw2tO">Hobbithus Minuhus pa Fione in Norway</a><a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/42888498?adults=1&category_tag=Tag%3A8225&children=0&infants=0&search_mode=flex_destinations_search&check_in=2022-05-08&check_out=2022-05-15&federated_search_id=4fdfc3ea-c14a-46dc-bb66-f0397f44fb98&source_impression_id=p3_1648557024_WQ%2BaXXbomoYnJaaw">Des Refuges Du Chalet</a>

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Igluhut is a prefab that is tailored to suit. The design of Iglucraft cabin is unique, combining the centuries-old shingle technology with modern knowledge and craftwork. Model 4 is a cabin with more air and light. Sometimes you just need some extra space in your glamping pod. It is equipped as Model 3, but we have added an extra room for your comfort.<a target="_blank" href="https://iglucraft.com/en/cabins/cabin-model-4/">More information about cabin model 4</a>

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CABIN MODEL 4

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Iglucraft Prefab Cabins Excel in Airbnb Offbeat category

The history of hot tubs dates back to Ancient Egypt, around 2000 BC, where hot tubs were the size of small pools in the culture of bathing and sanitation. The water was then heated on sizzling hot stones for the pleasure and wellness of the bourgeois, which they then bathed in several times a day in aspiration to become god-like.Ancient Rome mimicked all the good from Ancient Greece, amplifying them, so thousands of baths were built with elaborate saunas and steam rooms - sudatorium and laconicum – combined with hot, warm and cold pools. All for the pleasure of the body&#039;s thermoregulation to fulfil a perfect relaxation with its healing side effects.Human physiology has remained the same over the millennia, and so has the luxurious sauna practices of the ancient world and the magical ones of the Nordics which all have carried on to modern times.For the past 35 years, we have been treasuring our own sauna practices and rituals - throwing hot water on stones and whisking after that and soaking in a hot barrel (at around 39°C / 102F) followed by tempering in cool, or even icy water.In a steam room, the body is deeply detoxed by sweating and the elimination of residues accumulated under the skin is intensified by a whisking massage. Additionally, it’s a relaxation for the muscles and the mind. After soaking in water, cooling off in the pool or hot-tub,  or stimulating the body with a cold shower or a bath, the shock effect exercises the heart and the circulatory system and &#039;massages&#039; the internal organs by dilating and constricting the blood vessels, and activates the body&#039;s defences and immunity.After the self-splurge spree of the stimulation of your body, a flood of calming endorphins from the defence mechanisms takes relaxation to the next level, where the concept of an antique world luxury craving feels closer than ever. With the ability completely unlax - you may find yourself in the path of the ancient Nordic mages, under the influence of endogenous N-Dimethyltryptamine (DMT).Apart from the steam room and relaxation, you can top up the experience by enabling the heat of the hot tub carry you further. Now, the levels of relaxation in the sauna have reached a point where an IT  guru might best explain it with your state of your mind being restarted: it’s like if your BIOS, the operating system of your self, has not yet started running, the cache is still empty and you feel with every cell in your body that ANYTHING is possible...P.S. If there is no body of water available nearby where to cool off after a sauna, you can also use the barrel or a tub bath to cool yourself down. To do this, fill the barrel with cool water to your liking instead of hot water. Then, after exiting the sauna, take a deep breath out, submerge into and float in the soothing water like a cork, lifting your head out to breathe if necessary. Indulge yourself until your feel the calling to return to the sauna.Soak up the spirit of the steam!

Iglucraft hot-tub matches perfectly with your Igluhut or Iglusauna, but has enough character to stand alone in your back yard. Enjoy the tub with cold water after the sauna or heat it up in cold evenings. A place to relax and unwind.<a target="_blank" href="https://iglucraft.com/en/saunas/hot-tub/">Get your hot-tub</a>

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HOT-TUB

Why sauna and hot-tub are a perfect combination?

Last week the Ambassador of Estonia, Mr. Viljar Lubi, hosted a private opening of Iglucraft sauna in his residence. The sauna will serve as a central point of sharing Estonian traditions with the visitors of the Ambassador&#039;s residence in the future by providing the guests with a possibility to experience a true Estonian sauna in the very center of London.

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The guests of the event were able to experience Iglucraft traditional sauna craftsmanship combined with innovative technology as the sauna includes a novel technology of steaming - an indoor climate device that mixes the steam from upper levels and cold air from the lower levels. Also, take a Virtual Reality tour into the vastly developing world of Iglucraft products that gives a really authentic overview of Iglucraft <a target="_blank" href="https://iglucraft.com/en/cabins/">cabins</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://iglucraft.com/en/outdoor-saunas/">saunas</a> in an imaginative glamping park. But also taste authentic Estonian food and drinks, and learn about Estonia and the sauna culture from Iglucraft team, who have been involved with the world of sauna for almost a decade.

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The Ambassador&#039;s residence will also act as a showroom for clients with heightened interest in Iglucraft products, but in case of first interest please contact our UK representatives, who can introduce all of Iglucraft&#039;s products also through the Virtual Reality.Steve Heyel<a href="tel:steve@iglucraft.co.uk">+447842 575881</a>John Harris<a href="tel:john@iglucraft.co.uk">+447790 581254</a>

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Iglusauna is not just about the design and craftmanship. Iglusauna can be the landmark in your garden or an expression of your mindset. The steam of Iglusauna is famous at home and abroad. Due to it&#039;s curved shape steam travels upwards to the ceiling, drifting softly downwards and filling the entire room and enveloping those relaxing on the bench.<a href="https://iglucraft.com/en/outdoor-saunas/">View all Iglusaunas</a>

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Iglusauna at the Ambassador's Residence in London

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Prefab Saunas & Shingle-Clad Micro Cabins by Iglucraft of Estonia

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Unusual accommodation in a Igluhut in Nuuksio Reindeer Park, Finland

The sauna season is just beginning! While sauna seems like an obvious choice in the winter time, because who wouldn&#039;t like to escape the humidity and cold, sauna in the summer, on the other hand, is a very reasonable choice.The fact that the sauna is used happily both in the summer as well as in the winter, even in the Mediterranean climate, may be assumed on the basis of a historical fact that by the 3rd century, approximately 850 saunas or terme were built in Rome - the centre of indulgence of the era, or sudatoriums, were heated up to 70°C. But why on Earth? Here are 7 excellent reasons why sauna is a great choice in the summertime.1. Sweating, sitting on the sauna bench - deep cleansing of the body. In order to keep our body in the best possible condition, we must be able to get rid of residues on an ongoing basis, some of which accumulate under the skin and can only be excreted during long-term sweating. Especially in the summer. It can be successfully and pleasantly done in the <a target="_blank" href="Iglucraft sauna">Iglucraft sauna</a>, which does not require to heat the steam room too hot. To sweat properly, moderate heat (approx. 70°C) is sufficient, at which it is nice to sit on the stage for a long time or, if the dimensions allow, also to lie down. Steam could also be created by pouring water on the hot stones of a sauna stove very moderately so that condensation does not block the sweat glands. The possibility to beat yourself with the whisk of twigs is like a cherry on top of a cake, which can be applied, in order to raise the body temperature even more to activate the function of the skin and the intensity of sweating.

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2. Fresh twigs / herbs bound together in the sauna whisk, which are freely available only in the summer, fill the steam room with a pleasant aroma. Also, the active ingredients of herbs are usually the most intense in the recently collected whisks. According to the folk medicine, many different herbs may be bound into whisks, the use of which has traditionally been varied. However, it is certain that massaging the body by beating it with whisks helps to transport the heat into deeper layers of the skin, it intensifies metabolism, lymph and blood circulation and improves skin elasticity - thus, it has a rejuvenating effect on the skin. The impact is especially noticeable immediately after the sauna, but with frequent sauna visits, interaction with relaxation and reduction of stress, the duration of the rejuvenation treatment is more durable.3. Muscle relaxation after intense physical activity, effort. Traditionally, in Estonia, the sauna was heated after each working day, when the body had to put up with extreme load performing the field work. Nowadays, the source of muscle tension has become sedentary work and lifestyle, as well as physical exertions during trainings and hikes, after which the heat of sauna is a great way to relax tensions in the muscles. Once again, there is no need to try to create extreme heat. Rather, it is recommended to contribute to a longer stay in the steam room, upon which the effect will be long-lasting and relaxation more thorough. The massage performed by beating oneself with the whisks is also of a great help, especially if it is possible to entrust somebody else with the task and at the same time lie down and enjoy oneself.4. Cardiovascular training. The influence of self-heating and subsequent cooling in the sauna is like a massage of internal organs and blood vessels. In the steam room, the blood vessels dilate, the heart activity intensifies, oxygen-rich blood is directed from the &quot;reserve&quot; of the internal organs onto the surface of the body to support cooling processes, sweating. The opposite process takes place when plunging from sauna to a much cooler environment - a pool or a body of water or pouring oneself over with cold water. The blood vessels narrow, the heart activity intensifies as a result of a shock and then slows down to a considerable extent. The whole process strengthens the heart and improves the elasticity of blood vessels, which helps to prevent / alleviate hypertension, especially if you can use spring water for cooling. In summer, it is also possible to stay in the water for a longer period of time after taking a steam bath as if floating in the mother&#039;s womb, which is an extremely relaxing and sometimes even ecstatic undertaking. This sort of luxury, though, can be afforded only in a perfectly warm water, instead of plunging into an ice hole during the winter or in a water body during the autumn or spring coolness.

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5. Stress relief, holiday travel. If, after an active day, it is possible to take a steam bath in the sauna, let the heat warm your body, sweat, massage yourself with fresh, pleasantly smelling whisks and then cool down, by plunging into a natural or artificial water body or, in their absence, taking a cool shower, the body&#039;s defence mechanisms activate. Intracorporeal hormones, which come to the rescue in a stressful situation, should ensure the stability of the body&#039;s functioning and find a solution in case of the emergence of any problems. Anyhow, since we have already relieved the muscle tension in the steam room by pleasantly massaging the body with the whisks and then only simulated a stressful situation by alternating cold and hot, we have tricked our body to obtain a lot of extra relaxation. It is also not uncommon that after the relaxation of internal tensions one reaches unprecedented peace and bliss, or in other cases be brought to ecstasy, lying and meditating alone in the sauna. 6. Improved skin, which tends to be a problem especially during hot summers. The intense and controlled heat of a sauna stimulates circulation within your body. This helps remove dead cells, relax facial tensions, improve skin elasticity, and detoxes out unhelpful bacteria. Ultimately leaving your skin refreshed, nourished, and glowing.

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7. Sauna - an enjoyable social pastime that is always special. One goes to the sauna only in a good company, leaving all worries behind so that one may feel free and unforced. Such wisdom has been shared mouth-to-mouth for centuries. By doing this, all the tensions in the body and mind may be blown off in the four corners of the world, in order to relax, to be purified. In this peaceful mood, special sensations and experiences of wow-effect have occurred that are good to be shared with friends and loved ones.This how special and trusting the atmosphere may become in the sauna may perhaps be illustrated by a memory of mine, when once during another sauna seminar that I was holding in Saaremaa, a former manager of an agricultural holding came up to me and said that all the agreements concluded in the sauna at the time worked and lasted long, thus there was no need to write them down.

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Why Sauna in the Summer?

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We seem to concentrate too much on our body’s physical health. Although significant, some of the strongest factors in living a long healthy life are often neglected, i.e. our mind’s health, especially in the turbulent and unexpected times like these. Sauna is an essential method for relieving tension that can help enhance your mental health in turn. So, how can sauna help with more healthy emotional wellness?The effects of sauna are based on the physiological and psychic reactions of the body. These are expressed as a response to heating as you sit or lie or whisk in a heated room. And also to the drastic alternation of the hot and cold when you cool yourself in the water, shower, snow, or cold air. Research even shows that because of the sauna, you can feel euphoric. Saunas are kind of stressful on the body, but to deal with it the brain creates and releases more euphoric hormones. There will also be a fast and strong antidepressant effect triggered by a single session, so if you use a sauna daily, you will end up being consistently happy. Therefore, the alteration of the temperatures in the sauna can really support people who fight depression. Regular sauna sessions are also found to contribute to relaxation and impact on mental health by allowing you to avoid the external world’s uncertainties and complexities. When speaking of anxiety and stress levels, regular sauna decreases cortisol levels, the main stress hormone in your body. The excessive sweating induced by the sauna often decreases the level of frustration and enhances relaxation.Sauna also induces better sleep. Having well-rested sleep is the most important thing you can do to increase your memory and cognition. Having high-quality deep sleep is vital to optimum brain function and mental health and one way to experience is to use sauna regularly. With soothing heat that penetrates deep into the skin, sauna sessions help relax the body tremendously. You will find that sleep comes easily and will last throughout the night.At the same time bear in mind that you should go to the sauna only when in good company. The effects of sauna derive from relaxation and we can relax in a situation where we do not have to hide behind roleplays and masks and hence the importance of the sauna company. This is the origin of the saying that in sauna all are equal, be you a king or a pauper. And once you step over the threshold of the sauna door, all the hatred and ill blood must be left behind. Just as important is the mood you have when preparing to go to the sauna. Thus, it would be perfect that you were not pushed for time to be somewhere else both while in sauna and after having a sauna.The intensity of the sauna experience and the very humanity of both its invigorating effect on body’s defence systems and broadening effect on the mind are the reasons why sauna traditions are timeless and known all over the world. Sauna has been enjoyed by indigenous people as well as very different civilisations in the Orient, Europe, and Central America. And although every tribe and nation has their own sauna traditions and each sauna goer in turn has their own practices, based on the universal physiological and psychic properties of the human body and mind, some things can be underscored that one should pay attention to in the sauna.Also, traditionally, after-sauna time was taken to spend with yourself, guests and family. It is an old folk’s belief that after sauna no work should be engaged in. Those who broke that rule could expect to suffer ill fate and their toil would have no blessing. If you take the time and give yourself an opportunity to enjoy a “new reality” stemming from the relaxation of the body and tranquillity of the mind, then sauna offers relief to stress for sure and some wow experience from time to time. Just as you start hearing the sounds of nature once you have left the noise of the city behind, this change in pace offers a chance to notice what goes on in your mind and consciousness. This also explains the new ideas and magical experiences of those that participate in sauna rituals.All in all, emotional health isn’t going to cure itself at the end of the day. In order to reinvent yourself as a better, more optimistic, and more grateful human, you need to take action. In preserving and creating well-being, <a target="_blank" href="https://iglucraft.com/en/outdoor-saunas/">saunas</a> are a must. It can be difficult to sort out mental health, but you can accomplish it in your daily life with the right actions, though.

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Iglusauna is not just about the design and craftmanship. Iglusauna can be the landmark in your garden or an expression of your mindset. The steam of Iglusauna is famous at home and abroad. Due to it&#039;s curved shape steam travels upwards to the ceiling, drifting softly downwards and filling the entire room and enveloping those relaxing on the bench.<a href="https://iglucraft.com/en/outdoor-saunas/">View all Iglusaunas</a>

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The surprising effects of sauna on your mental health

Going to the sauna has always been linked to an evening activity, where both the relaxation of our body and mind happens either after an active day or week, training or strenuous physical activity.The heat and steam of the sauna alleviate muscle tension, activate skin &quot;breathing&quot; and sweat out all the toxins, all of which can be boosted with whisking or the Parenie (a thermal massage using leafy and fragrant bundles of birch twig) skin exfoliating and mood-enhancing, soothing aromas. After the steam and hot/cold alternation create a &quot;stress effect&quot; on the body, which further strengthens the protective mechanisms. With the help of the body&#039;s internal chemistry the heart calms and the mind plunges into the processes of recovery and relaxation – all of which can be maximised by lying down immediately after and allow yourself some me-time. Lying down on the hard surface is recommended, taking on board the after-sauna effects.But is it possible to get the opposite effect from a sauna by starting the day with &quot;quickly charging your batteries&quot; before immersing yourself in the daily hustle and bustle?Yes, with a capital&#039; Y&#039;! And it doesn&#039;t take much - just a few small but essential changes in the sauna routine and the right mindset!Below you will find some great ways to rouse your internal resources.The initiative requires pre-tuning to smoothly and efficiently redesigning your sauna experience. Pre-tuning or one&#039;s conscious preparation and commitment to results is no stranger for those who have experience in training or practising a sport. Also, when getting ready for intense exam sessions or when preparing for important tests. And, of course, for those who engage in spiritual practices that require concentration and directing attention.

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The process of pre-set can be very individual. Each of us has developed methods of collecting ourselves and committing to the result. To face the challenges that require effort over time, to achieve stability, it is usually good to be aware of all your preparative actions. They typically contain self-input. Formulate and visualise the desired result with some focus on an accompanying activity to succeed in this. Often the simultaneous activity is the action of writing down your purpose. If you desire to dynamically engage the subconscious to your self-attunement, one option would be stimulating your imagination whilst falling asleep. Be it in any format you wish. It depends on whether you work best with your feelings (as a visualiser) or you are are a &quot;more grounded&quot; (an indicative) person. But it could also be a healthy mix of great visuals with subtitles. Whilst we are falling asleep when everyday reality has begun to slightly &quot;blur&quot;, the different parts of consciousness come into contact by exchanging information (Carl Jung), and so the subconscious can start working for itself. Imagine this as installing your subconscious with a line of commands that can be activated when you most need it and help you focus and engage your internal resources.If your battery-charging sauna rituals have already become regular, it is good to reiterate some awarenesses, right here and now, that hold the clues to ensure presence and avoid habitual behaviour. The development of habituality reduces the positive effects of the sauna and the intensity.It&#039;s common sense that sufficient sleep is a prerequisite for freshness. But since sleep deprivation can also be compensated for at the expense of internal resources, constantly catching up with sleep is not usually sustainable.

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Breakfast should be light and healthy. Something easy to digest. Since the options are endless here, the only advice would be that if you can go to the sauna and cool down in less than half an hour, it is advisable to take a meal after &quot;charging your batteries&quot; so not to burden your body with digestion and &quot;reserve&quot; blood circulation for heat regulation. Unless your breakfast is very ascetic and digestion is not a significant burden, it is good to take daily food with a flying start after the sauna.The morning sauna could be heated to the degree that the aromas could fly off the stones and temperature should be a maximum of 60C (140F). If necessary, it is recommended to cool and ventilate the room. Fresh air is always welcome in the sauna, but especially in the process of morning sauna to avoid &quot;oxygen debt&quot; and possible drowsiness.

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It is recommended to stay in the steam room only for sufficient/light preheating time. Experienced winter swimmers also pay good attention to warming the feet so that the body is evenly warm but not necessarily hot. Therefore, it is best to bring your feet up to the same level as the rest of your body because the temperature in the lower spheres of the steam room is significantly lower. Lying down would inevitably lead to complete relaxation. It is difficult to determine the exact recommended time in the sauna, but about 5-7 minutes is usually enough. Be sure not to have a &#039;roasting head&#039; feeling.Essential oils or infusions stimulating natural aromas help create a mood and atmosphere. Intense smells quickly and effectively help affect the state of mind and emotions. And since there is no right or wrong in what&#039;s a good taste or smell, everyone needs to identify the scent they would like to start their day with or, if you go with the sauna with a group of friends, agree on one that suits everyone.

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However, some smells are known to be more effective to start your day, such as lemongrass – whilst it&#039;s intense but not too intrusive, homely but not too mundane. The world of stimulating scents and combinations of scents is endless, and it shouldn&#039;t be difficult to find several favourites. The aromas of rosemary, eucalyptus, juniper and citrus fruits could be some on the menu. From time to time, it might be good to vary the scents to keep the daily start-up sauna new and thus keep your mind alert. At the same time, you should avoid throwing too much water to the stones, as very little is enough to fill the sauna with invigorating aromas.Once the body has been preheated in the sauna, the central part of the start-up process is self-tipping with water or, if possible, a quick dip in cool water if desired. However, to get a shock effect that activates protective reactions, it is enough to immerse yourself in the water only for a second. It is advisable to leave the head to be submerged last so that the body can absorb and adjust to the shock first. Watering the head helps to completely cool the body and create a balanced reaction.It makes the process easier for novices to have a mindset of a hot sauna being immediately at hand. Dipping into an ice hole has even started to appeal to some who cannot bear the idea of cold.In colder environments, whether under running water or immersed in a body of water, a process of &quot;start-up&quot; takes place. The sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the characteristic state of arousal, is activated, resulting in constriction of the blood vessels under the skin and an increase in the amount of blood in the large blood vessels, resulting in an increase in heart rate.It is comparable to moderate exercise, but you should always consult your doctor before performing the cooling phase in case of any heart and/or blood pressure problems.Immersing oneself in cold or even icy water or taking a short bath, one must be prepared for a rapid change in heart rhythm (&quot;palpation&quot;) and in some cases, for a significant increase in breathing. However, it lasts only for a second and the process is compensated by a flood of adrenaline, endorphins, noradrenaline and beta-endorphin, which on the one hand have a calming or even detoxicating effect and a mobilising effect on the other. At this point, pre-set will become helpful in focussing on the mobilising effects of the body&#039;s defence system and choose freshness, alertness, and a good (and often highly elevated) sensation.

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For those who have not been exposed to this experience before, starting with a cold shower or pouring cold water over yourself is recommended. Avoid any extremes! Kickstarting your body protective mechanisms with a morning sauna, getting out of your comfort zone is necessary, but be aware of testing your boundaries sensibly. Should you wish to start practising ice water dipping or start winter swimming, it must be done gradually. It is pretty easy to apply a step-by-step regime in temperate climates because of the body&#039;s &quot;heat retention&quot; - as the weather cools, water begins to cool gradually, too.Since the body&#039;s reactions to a sudden change in temperature can be very individual, and the sense of co-ordination can change very quickly, it is strongly advised to have company to help you get out of the water for the first time when going from a sauna to a cold body of water.You could also start training your body in cold water, either in shallow water or in the immediate vicinity of a specific support point, such as a dock with a ladder. But, again, preliminary gradual preparation is required for more extended stays in the water.If an attractive body of water is not available or entering one makes you feel uneasy, a great alternative would be starting by rinsing yourself with plenty of cold water or devoting yourself to a cool shower.After the experience when enjoying the energy rush from hormone-lease and the feeling of pleasant awakening feeling from and detoxicating has peaked, you could pop back into the sauna for a few more minutes, recharge your batteries with a full-bodied cloud of aromas, and then move on to the day.Sauna is a place to keep a healthy and reasonable pace and mindset. Therefore, the whole procedure should not take more than half an hour. As for more profound relaxation, a private space, silence and natural background sounds are recommended. For kickstarting your senses, communication with others and doing pleasant activities are more suitable.

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In addition to feeling well, a morning sauna serves as training of internal organs and body defence system. The cold water shock intensity and the calming strengthen the heart muscles during heat regulation, blood transfers &quot;massage&quot; the blood vessels, which helps maintain their elasticity and prevent blood pressure problems. In addition, the shock reaction stimulates the nervous system and activates/enhances the production of hormones that maintain homeostasis and the functioning of the immune system.To conclude, yes - it is possible to get hormones to play part in both the relaxation and stimulus through the body&#039;s defence mechanisms utilising the changing of the hot temperature of sauna and the cold. Small manoeuvres like taking a sauna and self-attuning will allow you to radiate and divide the energy you need for an active day and leave some for evening sessions that calm and mediate experiential information - to filter the relevant from irrelevant and reposition where we put emphasis in life.Smooth saunaing!

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Iglusauna is not just about the design and craftmanship. Iglusauna can be the landmark in your garden or an expression of your mindset.The steam of Iglusauna is famous at home and abroad. Due to it&#039;s curved shape steam travels upwards to the ceiling, drifting softly downwards and filling the entire room and enveloping those relaxing on the bench.<a href="https://iglucraft.com/en/outdoor-saunas/">View all Iglusaunas</a>

Morning sauna - the battery charging sauna

Polina says she spent the most amazing 24 Hours in Tallinn, while exploring the most unique accommodation in the city - Iglupark in Noblessner area. &quot;We went to the sauna, enjoyed coffee on our winter terrace and even jumped into the freezing Baltic Sea (Baltic Sea Plunge). The last one took a lot of courage and a lot of hot steamy sauna beforehand, but I&#039;m so proud that we did it. The place is located in the former shipyard and is very close to the trendy Noblessner district in Tallinn so it is a great combination of nature and city together.&quot;What&#039;s your excuse?