Finnish sauna bath (hot sauna)

Finland is the home of the European sauna tradition, and Finnish sauna bathing takes two traditional forms.

Classically you sprinkle water over hot stones in a temperature of 75-85°C and a relative humidity of about 15-20%. You feel the unique, tingling sensation as wave upon wave of heat penetrates deep into your body.

The more extreme variation of this is the dry sauna bath at 90-100°C and only 5% humidity, for those who like the searing sensation of heat on the skin, when perspiration is the only way to cool the body.

Bio sauna bath

The Bio sauna is gentler that the traditional Finnish sauna - not as hot but with higher humidity. It's a pleasent environment where you can relax for longer periods.

The increased humidity means the body still brings toxins to the skin's surface to be washed away, leaving your skin soft and smooth as well as helping prevent infections. A Bio sauna also helps the respiratory system, especially if essential oils are infused into the air.

Gentle coloured lighting and music may be used to further create an environment that is deeply relaxing.