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Some Useful Tips
• We recommend sauna sessions should be 30-45 minutes at 45oC – 55oC, however it
comes down to what you’re comfortable with. However if you do like it hot, please ensure
you drink AT LEAST 1.5 L of water during your session.
• Allow approximately 20 to 30 minutes (depending on the ambient temperature) for the
sauna to warm up before beginning a session.
• Try drinking some hot tea before your sauna session to induce a deeper sweat.
• The heaters will automatically maintain the set temperature inside the sauna once the set
temperature is reached.
• The ceiling vent can be opened at any time for air circulation. If you are still too warm,
open the door until you feel comfortable or turn the set temperature down.
• To absorb perspiration and keep the sauna tidy during the session, place a towel on the
bench and fl oor of the sauna. Keep one towel handy to wipe excessive sweat
from your body.
• The interior timber is aromatic and adds to the enjoyment of your sauna session.
If you feel the odour is too strong during the fi rst few days of usage, leave the door
open to air out the sauna.
• Try not to eat anything at least an hour before your sauna session. It is bett er to use
the sauna on an empty stomach. You are more likely to feel uncomfortable sitt ing in a
sauna with a full stomach.
• Ensure you drink plenty of water before, during and aft er your sauna sessions.
We recommend 1L before, 1L during and 0.5L aft er every session. Water acts as the vehicle
to move the toxins from your body. Drinking water before will maximise perspiration
during the session. Drinking aft er will help keep your fl uid levels up aft er sweating.
• Taking a hot shower or bath prior to the sauna session will further promote perspiration.
Once fi nished, sit in the sauna with the door open and allow your body to cool off .
When you feel comfortable enough, take a warm (or cool) shower to rinse the sweat
off your body.
• To help relieve sore and tense muscles, massage the aff ected areas while in the sauna.
• Treat your ankles and feet more eff ectively by elevating them while inside the sauna.
Any area that you wish to achieve a specifi c deep heating eff ect should be moved as close
to the heaters as feels comfortable.
• At the fi rst sign of cold or fl u, increasing your sauna sessions may be benefi cial in
boosting your immune system and decreasing the reproductive rate of the viruses.
Consult your physician for the proper treatment and care for this or any other conditions.