If your 2023 resolution has anything to do with taking better care of yourself or putting a higher focus on your self-care routine, you’ll want to keep reading.
Have you heard about Finlandia® Saunas?
If you haven’t, you’re going to be glad you stumbled upon this blog!
These saunas not only let you get creative with your new private escape but host a surprising range of benefits that will have you taking those goals to the next level.
To discover how Finlandia® Saunas are different from other options on the market, and learn about some of the most notable benefits they provide, keep reading!
What is a Finlandia® Sauna?
With so many brands and styles on the market these days, from infrared to steam or dry, the options can seem endless.
While infrared saunas have their place in the wellness space, Finlandia® Saunas are in a league of their own.
These saunas are made of high-quality materials and are representative of a traditional Finnish sauna.
These saunas use a heater with rocks on top to create a comforting warmth, and with just one or two ladles of water, your sauna will slowly fill with steam, easing your body into a deep state of relaxation and getting your heart pumping.
Curious about what makes Finlandia® Saunas so exceptional if they’re of a traditional style?
The Types of Finlandia® Saunas
Finlandia® Saunas come in two distinct styles, providing the ultimate customizable experience.
Pre-Cut Saunas
These saunas are the ultimate “do it yourself” design, ideal for those who love DIY projects or have some carpentry background.
Findlandia®’s pre-cut saunas provide you with all the interior parts needed to construct your in-home sauna, precisely sized to fit your unique space.
With this sauna design, there are some basic steps you’ll need to complete before you begin building the interior with our premium materials:
- Choose where you’d like your sauna to be installed
- Decide on the desired shape and size of your sauna
- Build the frame
- Add the insulation
- And provide your exterior.
Then, you’ll be sent the pre-cut wood for your exact sauna based on the layout plans you chose, and you can start the process of completing your custom sauna!
With the pre-cut sauna, you’ll be able to enjoy the process from start to finish, creating a one-of-a-kind space that you can be proud of each and every time you lean back to soak up the heat!
Pre-Fab Saunas
If you’re looking for a more simplistic process, the Pre-Fab Sauna would be your best option.
These saunas are pre-framed and insulated and come in paneled sections that are designed to easily lock together, making installation simple.
Better yet, these saunas are portable, making it possible for you to take them apart and relocate them anywhere you need them.
You’ll no longer have to worry about leaving your custom sauna behind if you move!
The Top 7 Benefits of Finlandia® Saunas
Saunas boast a wide range of benefits and can foster a healthier lifestyle with just 20 minutes of use a day.
Below, you’ll find seven life-changing benefits you can reap by simply laying back and enjoying the steamy interior of your Finlandia® Sauna!
1. Better Cardiovascular Health
When you’re surrounded by heat, your heart will begin to pump harder.
While your body will quickly get used to this faster rhythm, it’s getting a mini workout by having to pump harder in an attempt to regulate your body temperature.
These additional beats help your heart get stronger and can work towards a healthier heart with continuous use.
2. Full-Body Detox
In today’s day and age, we’re constantly surrounded by some form of pollution, whether it be the city air, the fumes from cars passing by, or simply from the additives in our foods, we experience far more toxins in our daily life than generations before us.
Sweating helps your body push those toxins out, especially when you’re body temperature rises higher, and you begin to sweat more than normal. This naturally cleanses your body from the everyday toxins it absorbs.
3. Relaxation
Just the simple act of sitting in a quiet, calming environment is enough to induce the beginning stages of relaxation in the body, but when you pair that with a comforting heat that surrounds the body, that’s put in overdrive.
Heat naturally relaxes muscles, helping them release tension and lengthen, falling back into their natural position. Not only does this help your body fully relax, but it also helps combat pain as tension is reduced.
4. Stress Relief
As mentioned above, being surrounded by heat helps your body relax, but it also has another interesting effect; it helps regulate stress hormones!
Modern-day living has left people across the world suffering from chronic stress, and finding ways to cope naturally is essential in maintaining your health.
Bathing in a sauna helps promote the release of serotonin in the body, naturally combating cortisol levels through the feel-good hormones that flood your system during a sweat session.
5. Improved Sleep
Body temperature plays a significant role in our sleep schedule. In fact, when your body temperature rises only to drop after you leave the sauna, your brain begins sending signals to your body that it’s time to sleep.
This can help you fall asleep longer and even aid you in getting a more restful sleep with fewer interruptions throughout the night.
6. Better Circulation
As you sit in the heat, your blood vessels will begin to expand in response.
This gives your blood more room to move through your body, helping it flood your body with oxygen-rich blood.
Pair this with the quickened beat of your heart, and your blood will be pumping through your body more efficiently, ensuring it fully circulates throughout your entire body in the most effective way.
7. Glowing Skin
While sweating may not be your go-to skincare routine, you might be surprised at the benefits it can have.
As you sweat, your body is cleansing the skin, helping remove dead skin cells from your skin and reveal the healthy fresh layer underneath.
Not only does this help your body clear out bacteria that may be causing your skin to break out or look dull, but the increased circulation helps your skin look more smooth, leaving you absolutely glowing!
Tips to Make Installing your Sauna Easy
Finlandia® Saunas have changed the way saunas are installed, creating a more personal experience where you can take your self-care into your own hands, building your sauna yourself using the high-quality materials provided to you.
This creates a unique experience and makes the entire process more customizable.
With that said, there are some tips that you should consider when beginning to install your sauna, whether it be a Finlandia Pre-Cut Sauna or their Pre-Fab Sauna.
Location Matters
Where you install your sauna is an important decision. Not only will this affect how you use it, but it also plays a role in how well it’s able to work.
There are a few things you’ll need to consider when deciding where to install your sauna. These include:
- How easy it is for you to access
- Where the electricity source is located
- That the surface it’s on is solid, level, and waterproof
- That it’s a safe place to have a significant heat source
Before beginning to install your sauna, make sure you have selected the perfect place that will make using it easy, and ensure your sauna is perfectly supported.
Ventilation is Key
Saunas can put off a significant amount of heat and moisture each time you use it.
Ensuring your sauna has proper ventilation not only helps release the built-up moisture after your session, but it helps promotes a healthy airflow, ensuring the air inside your sauna always remains fresh and clean.
Don’t Forget the Insulation
A sauna isn’t much of a sauna if it’s not able to effectively maintain the temperature inside.
Properly insulating your sauna is essential. This ensures it’s energy-efficient, locking in the heat during your session without requiring excessive effort from your heater to maintain it.
Choose The Best Lighting For Your Goals
Saunas aren’t typically filled with bright light unless it’s the daytime and there are wide windows built into the frame.
This gives you some flexibility with the kind of lighting you want to include in your sauna.
Do you want dim, moody lighting to create a romantic escape that soothes the senses?
Maybe you want to take your session up a notch with some chromotherapy by adding some red or blue hues to your session.
The only thing you do need to make sure of is that the lighting you choose is capable of withstanding the heat inside your sauna.
Accessories, Accessories, Accessories!
Nothing makes using your Finlandia Sauna more fun than including the perfect accessories to elevate each sweat session.
With the right accessories, you can create the ultimate relaxation experience and ensure you maintain those ultra-comfortable feelings long after you exit your sauna.
Sauna accessories to consider adding can include:
- An elegant hourglass to calmly show the passing of time
- Plush robes to lock in the heat before your post-sauna shower
- A unique bucket and ladle to personalize your sauna
- A thermometer to easily monitor the temperature inside
- Sauna pillows or cushions to make each session the pinnacle of comfort
Finlandia® Saunas For Sale in the San Francisco Bay Area
Whether you’re curious about how Finlandia® Saunas have created the ultimate DIY sauna experience, or are excited to explore them in person, Paradise Valley Spas has everything you need.
With nine convenient locations spread across the San Francisco Bay Area, finding your dream sauna has never been easier.
Contact us or visit your local showroom to discover which Finlandia® Sauna can help you reach your goals this year!