The jokes are over - just like autumn and the natural warmth of the sun.

In our entries, we very often refer to the current weather conditions, because let's be honest - they have a huge impact on us.

Since the cold is not letting up, but is actually getting deeper, we come today with a truly hot story.
A story that warms your soul and more. A story that once was a solution to original problems, and today it triumphs as one of the most popular SPA & wellness treatments.
Finally, a story about health and taking care of yourself - especially when the weather outside leaves much to be desired... Enjoy a story about a sauna!

The beginnings of the sauna in Europe and around the world
The history of the sauna dates back to the beginning of humanity. Who would have thought how it would develop...
Saunas had a purely practical function, as they were created as a result of the search for a warm shelter during frosty winters. It was quickly discovered that wood is an excellent insulator of heat, and the heated stone retains it longer.
Therefore, in central Asia around 7 BC, they began to be built and the stones were additionally poured with water or covered with snow - the original inhabitants noticed that the water vapor created as a result of such a procedure gave even more heat.
And they gathered in these saunas around a heated fire pit covered with a pile of stones, hoping to survive the endless cold.
The built saunas also served other purposes - they were washrooms (where people washed, for example, after the burial of the dead) or a place where women went to give birth to children.
They have become a place of celebration and important events. It's no wonder that various stories appeared around them and they began to be associated with something special.

Straight from Asian lands, the concept of the sauna came through the Urals to Europe, and above all to Finland. The word sauna itself comes from the Finnish language.
We owe its name and spread throughout Europe to the Finns.
For thousands of years, the importance of the sauna among people in different parts of Europe has evolved and changed depending on the region.
Using the sauna had various dimensions: spiritual, cleansing (in the physical sense), and even - over time - healing.
They began to observe the impact of using a sauna on the body and health and… draw conclusions.
In medieval Poland, they were called baths, and people such as Bolesław the Brave and Władysław Jagiełło went for steam baths.
The turn of the 13th and 14th centuries was the moment of the best and most effective care for the hygiene of the Slavs of that time. Later, this trend began to decline significantly when Polish lands were confronted with French methods of "keeping clean" - perfuming and powdering.
Additionally, there are many slander and insinuations surrounding steam baths and the use of water, claiming that they have a negative impact on health, and that contact with water itself contributes to higher mortality among newborns.

Water is life, and the sauna is... health.







 

Fortunately over the course of many years, we - humanity, have come back to our senses and apologized with water.
And also with a sauna!
Regular use of the sauna brings a number of advantages and has a positive impact on our psychophysical condition.
Don't you have an idea for a gloomy December evening? Go to the sauna!
Preferably with the help of our oils, but more on that in a moment.

What effect does regular use of a sauna have on the body?

• Stimulation of the circulatory and autoimmune systems.
• Reducing the feeling of fatigue.
• Muscle relaxation (priceless, e.g. after physical exercise).
• Eliminating stress and its destructive effects on our body.
• General improvement in mental condition, increased production of endorphins, i.e. happiness hormones.
• Firming the skin and improving its color.
• Increasing the body's immunity.

With all these beautiful advantages, it is worth remembering that a sauna may not be beneficial for everyone. People struggling with cardiac problems should consult a doctor before visiting the sauna.


And for those uninitiated in these divine rituals of warming up and relaxation, we briefly present the main types of saunas and their characteristics:
Dry sauna (Finnish) - with the highest temperature (up to 120 degrees) and low humidity (about 10-15%). We enter naked, without costumes and towels, for about 8-10 minutes. The stove heats the stones and we relax on wooden seats.
Wet sauna - it's a little less hot here, "only" 65 degrees.  Humidity is higher, up to 40%. Equipped with a water dispenser for stones or a steam generator. Wooden seats.
Steam sauna (bath) - temperature around 55 degrees and very high humidity - 40-100%. Equipped with a steam generator to maintain humidity and an oven to maintain the set temperature. The seats and backrests are ceramic.

There are actually several other types of saunas.
The Polish Sauna Association (yes, there is such a thing!) distinguishes saunas such as: stone sauna, salt sauna, biosauna, Russian banya, and also... herbal sauna. And that's where we're headed, because in a herbal sauna you can complement the relaxation process with... aromatherapy!

Oils in the sauna? Three times yes!
Probably not everyone realizes this, but you can use... essential oils in the sauna.
This is certainly great news for their lovers!
A few drops of the oil can be added to a bucket of water poured over the stones or to a special container in the steam sauna.
The use of essential oils during a sauna session is the perfect time for aromatherapy and enhanced relaxation and health experiences.
We often emphasize that aromatherapy also has a very positive effect on our psychophysical condition, so in combination with a sauna it seems to be a perfect duo.

What oils can we use for aromatherapy while using the sauna?

Eucalyptus, cedar, pine and certainly citrus.
The oils will be absorbed through the skin and respiratory system.
Choose one based on your fragrance preferences or specific properties. You can also mix several to get the desired effect.

It's time for you, so choose for yourself and we... present a full range of aromatherapy possibilities:

Eucalyptus essential oil reduces tension, eliminates inflammation of the upper respiratory tract, supports the fight against colds, and has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.

Orange essential oil refreshes the air, reduces stress and tension, supports the fight against depression, has a strongly energizing and mood-improving effect

Grapefruit essential oil strengthens blood vessels, eliminates discolorations, has anti-inflammatory properties, reduces acne and has anti-cellulite effects.

Lemongrass essential oil has antifungal and antibacterial properties, reduces seborrhea, and helps fight depression.

Of course, the above suggestions are only a small part of our oil crew.

We invite you to:

https://www.shamasa.pl/en/products/essential-oils/

to choose the perfect set for yourself or... for a loved one?

Christmas is just around the corner…
Let's give each other what is good for health and well-being - every day and on special occasions.
Or maybe you will soon take your friend to the sauna for relaxation and aromatherapy together...?

We wish you only aromatic moments!
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