A sauna in your own home is a long-cherished wish for many people. It offers relaxation after a strenuous day at work and helps to boost circulation and relieve tension. There are now numerous options for your own personal oasis of well-being, all of which offer different advantages and disadvantages.
Finnish solid wood sauna
The classic among saunas is the Finnish sauna. For the home bathroom or your own spa area, this model is now available not only in spruce panels, but also in many other different types of wood made of solid wood. In addition, the sauna can also be equipped with LED colored light, which provides additional relaxation.
For private use, saunas made of planks that can be assembled with a simple plug-in or screw system are ideal. The planks should have a thickness of at least 35 to 40 millimeters.
The heart of the Finnish sauna is the sauna heater. Here, special attention should be paid to the operating mode. For many electric heaters, a high-voltage power connection is required, but there are now numerous heaters on the market that work with 230 volts (normal socket connection). In addition, there are of course the classic wood-burning stoves to buy, which provide a particularly original feeling of relaxation.
Element sauna
With an element sauna, there are no limits to your imagination when planning and building, and the available space can be used optimally. For many interested parties, it is therefore a good alternative to the solid wood sauna.
The assembly is usually faster and, above all, more cost-effective. The individual elements are already prefabricated and delivered to the home address for assembly. There, they can be connected to each other in just a few simple steps. Due to the good insulation, an element sauna can be heated up and used quickly.
However, the element sauna is only suitable to a limited extent for outdoor use in most cases. Due to the construction and insulation, it can happen that moisture accumulates in the walls. Therefore, the element sauna must always be heated thoroughly after use.
Garden sauna
Anyone who has a large garden and does not want to sacrifice valuable living or storage space for the sauna is well advised to choose a garden sauna. After all, what could be better than sitting in the cozy warmth and looking out at your own snow-covered garden?
Sauna barrels have been particularly popular for outdoor use for some time now. Depending on the space required, these are available in countless variants with or without an anteroom. They are solidly built and, above all, weather-resistant. For example, the provider Karibu has numerous offers where the appropriate sauna heater is already included in the purchase price.
Infrared cabin
The infrared cabin is a sauna in which the temperature in most cases does not exceed 50 to 60 degrees Celsius. Therefore, it is better suited for heat-sensitive people than the classic sauna.
The heat is generated by infrared rays that warm the skin from the inside. Around 90 percent of the energy warms the body directly, the rest is released into the outside air. Joint pain and tension in particular can be relieved within a few minutes. Similar to the sun, infrared rays also ensure the release of endorphins.
In most cases, the infrared cabin works with a normal power connection and is somewhat cheaper to purchase and operate than a Finnish sauna.
Steam bath
For many people, the air in a classic sauna is too dry. In a steam bath, on the other hand, there is high humidity of almost 100 percent. In return, the temperatures are significantly lower, averaging 45 to 55 degrees Celsius.
The steam bath is particularly beneficial for the respiratory tract and mucous membranes. For colds, apple cider vinegar is also suitable for relieving symptoms. A study also confirmed that a 10- to 15-minute session can lead to a significant reduction in blood pressure and a decrease in the release of the stress hormone cortisol.
For home use, steam shower cabins are primarily used, which can be installed in the bathroom to save space.
