Heat therapy has been utilised for healing and general wellness for many millennia. It turns out our ancestors were onto something excellent, as more recently Saunas have been thought to provide an even greater range of benefits for users. From detoxifying the body to boosting brain function, saunas are a one-stop-shop for recharging your mind, body, and soul.
Designed For Your Backyard
Nowadays, Saunas come in all shapes and sizes, the most popular of which being traditional dry saunas, heated by an element and hot rocks, and more recently the emergence of infrared saunas. However, regardless of the design type, their purpose remains consistent, to heat your body and initiate heavy sweating. We all understand sweating is a natural bodily function and a healthy one at that, effectively removing toxins from the body, while you rehydrate yourself with the cleanest liquid of all.
Detoxify your Body
A home Sauna is the ultimate extension of an already healthy and active lifestyle. After an intense workout, you’re likely to experience some muscle soreness, which is another area the sauna can work its magic. It’s believed that saunas enhance the muscle recovery process, by increasing the circulation of oxygen-rich blood to the muscles that are most in need. If you worked up a sweat during your workout, you can keep this fantastic, detoxifying process going by finding a seat in the sauna straight after you’re done. However, make sure to take plenty of water in there with you, as you’ll be losing more liquid than you’re taking in. Several studies have also suggested regular sauna use can be incredibly effective in aiding weight loss. This happens by increasing the production of human growth hormone, lowering cortisol levels, and reducing stress.
Perfect for Relaxation
Saunas are also one of the few places where you can achieve a cardiovascular workout simply by relaxing. Unwinding in the sauna will increase your heart rate to a level similar to what you would expect from moderate exercise. On top of that, saunas are also believed to assist users to achieve restorative deep nights of sleep. The combination of the heat, silence, and solitude provides a highly relaxing environment to leave users feeling peaceful and calm. Interestingly, it is actually the process of your body cooling down post-sauna that lulls users off to sleep. Your body’s temperature naturally cools when you sleep, so when you get out of the sauna and start cooling down it signals the body that it’s time to drift off to sleep.
At Affordable Prices
Now available at increasingly affordable prices, saunas are an accessible piece of paradise for all Kiwis to consider. On top of abundant health benefits, a home sauna offers you an incredible social space to invite friends over for a catch-up. So, next time you’re ready to get someone over for a bottle of wine or a couple of beers, consider a session in the sauna instead. Your body will thank you for it.
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