The Scottish sauna movement is heating up! We are catching up with our Scandinavian and European neighbours, where sauna has long been a part of actively enjoying long cold winters.
Sauna warms and relaxes, soothes and calms, enhances sleep and promotes social ‘sauna talk’.
It is undeniable that sauna has considerable health benefits. Here are some of the physical, mental and social benefits of sauna.
Sleep Better
Sauna provides relaxation, stress reduction and sleep improvement. Good sleep has a huge influence on our overall physiological health.
Heart Healthy
Can improve cardiovascular health and can lower blood pressure, a sauna session is like taking moderate exercise.
Fitness Recovery
Can help to improve exercise performance and muscle recovery.
Pain Relief
Provides a safe and effective treatment for chronic pain and fatigue.
Mental Health and Socialisation
Sauna has the ability to improve our mental health and wellbeing through relaxation and socialising.