How Do You Use a Wet Sauna

Take Off the Clothes and Take a Sheet. Take off your clothes and jewellery. … Shower Before Sauna. Take a shower beforehand. … Dry Off the Body. … Showering the Legs with Warm Water. … Place your whole body on the sheet or a towel. … From Lower to Higher Bench. … Sit or Lie Still. … Sauna Time & Cooling Off.

How long should you stay in a wet sauna?

The longer you stay in the sauna, the more you risk dehydration, so a general rule is to cap your time to 15 to 20 minutes. The Finnish, who the word “sauna” comes from, may have an even simpler suggestion since the sauna is meant for relaxing, not ticking off minutes: Leave the sauna once you feel hot enough.

What do you wear in a wet sauna?

A classic, oversized T-shirt, loose-fitting cotton wrap, and shorts are always an excellent choice for the sauna. They will absorb excess heat and let your skin breathe freely. Always wear clean clothes, dressed on just before getting inside.