The biosauna lies somewhere in between the high temperatures of the Finnish sauna and the high humidity of the steam bath.
Unlike the classical sauna it has a much gentler effect on our body. Biosauna also acts on the mind, freeing it from negative thoughts and relaxing our muscular system.
If the high temperatures of the Finnish sauna scare you (up to 100°C) and the humidity of the steam room is not for you (100 percent), the biosauna is the perfect solution as it creates a perfect balance between heat and humidity.
Features
The biosauna is a so-called sauna medium. The temperature is 50/60°C with humidity never exceeding 70%.
Another detail that differentiates the sauna classic from the biosauna is that in the latter, essential oils from dried herbs and hay are diffused into the air.
They are released by vaporization and, penetrating the epidermis, generate an emollient and revitalizing effect.
In addition to regenerating the skin, they induce a sense of profound well-being, due to the effect of aromatherapy.
While the phase of increasing body temperature at sauna is important, a proper cooling process that quickly returns the body to its natural temperature is equally essential. This can be done by means of showers, which are strictly cold, or by immersion in cooling tanks.
Cooling should start from the peripheral parts of the circulatory system and then progressively reach the areas closest to the heart. Therefore, the following order should be followed: right and then left leg, right and then left arm, abdomen, head and finally chest.
For this purpose, the use of a kneipp pipe which allows the jet of ice water to be directed to the various areas of the body.
It is also important to remember, once a sauna session is over, to replenish the fluids expelled through sweating by drinking plenty of water, tea or herbal teas to make the virtuous process of bodily revitalization even more effective.
The beneficial effects
The biosauna brings numerous benefits to our bodies. The high but moderate temperature compared to the Finnish sauna allows slow body heating that stimulates circulation and the cardiac system and purifies the respiratory tract, skin and hair.
The vaporization of natural essences further acts on the respiratory tract and skin, amplifying the purifying and cleansing action initiated by the heat.
It is also a beauty tool. Profuse sweating causes theexpulsion of toxins, thus purifying the pores of the skin and making it more elastic and radiant.
Herbs also act on a psychological and muscular level with asoothing and relaxing action. Everything happens extremely gradually and comfortably, and our mind also regains a sense of peace.
The beneficial effects involve different aspects of our body. The many positive effects help us to:
- find peace and relax;
- Stimulate metabolism due to the effect of increased heart rate;
- Experience relief from muscle, joint and rheumatic pains;
- Renew the immune system.
Like all saunas, by inducing a rise in body temperature it creates a controlled "fever" effect that counteracts the onset of viral and bacterial infections, helping immune defenses.
That produced by the heat of the biosauna is also a mechanism that tends to strengthen the body, which will thus be more resistant to daily temperature changes and related illnesses, such as colds and flu-like conditions.
A true panacea for body, soul and mind, that of the biosauna: thanks to this completely natural treatment, our physique can gently relax, fully recovering its strength and obtaining new sap and energy useful for the whole organism.
