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nsure that you have sufficient time: a cycle (in addition to actual session time) requires
approximately two hours. Indulge yourself in the benefits which can only be provided by
this rhythmic juxtaposition between hot and cold. In any case, trust your body entirely: its
your body that ultimately defines sauna duration, frequency and how it figures in your life.
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Do not have a sauna immediately after eating: after a meal, it is best to wait at least
three hours so that your body has time to digest the food; if you have not eaten, a light
snack is appropriate so as to not put pressure on the body in terms of digestion.
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Try and only drink before (particularly after intense physical exercise) and/or after
having a sauna (even between one sauna and the next, if you are planning on having
more than one); if possible, do not drink liquids during the sauna, otherwise you reduce
the purifying effects.
Drinking a hot herbal tea before having a sauna prepares the body for sweating.
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Ensure that you have removed any rings, necklaces, etc. especially if they are
made of metal; the aforementioned may become extremely hot when exposed to
the high sauna temperatures.
Do not wear glasses - they will immediately become misty upon entering the sauna.
It is possible to wear contact lenses even if the surface can become hot and dry: in
such an instance, it is advisable to repeatedly close your eyelids in order to keep the
actual lenses moist.
Do not, under any circumstances, bring mobile telephones, digital hand-held devices,
etc., into the sauna with you; if nothing else, they compromise the idea of relaxation!
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Have a shower, as hot as you like; this is an important stage in order to remove fat
residues and any cosmetic products from the skin. Dry yourself well: skin must be
completely dry.
You can extend the above stage by immersing your feet in hot water for some time
(approximately 5 minutes in water with a temperature of 40 °C).
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nitially, a sauna session may last approximately 8-12 minutes; this can be extended (15
minutes). In every instance, listen to your body and your intuition: the sauna session is not a
competition to see who can last the longest (the specified sauna "time" only acts as a guide, if
you feel the need to leave after only five minutes, then do).
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If seated, always place a towel under where you are seated, on your back and under
your feet.
You will not require head covering, as the heat of the sauna will not damage your hair
in any way.
Naked
(seeing as every clothing type, particularly synthetic clothing, hinders
perspiration)
sit or lie on the preferred bench, bearing in mind that the further
from the ground you are, the higher the temperature, subsequently the greater the
sweating; initially, it is best to use the lower bench in order to gradually get used to
the temperature.
ATTENTION! Do not hang towels on the wooden heater cover: they may
catch fire!
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