When most people think of saunas, they think of steamy wet saunas. The term dry sauna can sound confusing. This article will explain what a dry sauna is and how it contrasts with a wet sauna. We will go over the benefits of both and hopefully help you decide which type is right for you.

 

Dry Sauna VS. Wet Sauna

What both have in common is that they are both wooden rooms that are heated to high temperatures. Traditionally they use woodburning stoves, but electric stoves are also acceptable choices.

Wet saunas will have heated rock and a bucket of water in the room. A ladle of water is usually poured over the rocks. Since the stones are so hot, the water evaporates immediately and causes very high humidity in the room.

A dry sauna is almost identical and includes heated rocks. The difference is that there is no bucket of water to pour over the heated stones. The heat in the room is dry, and therefore, much higher temperatures can be tolerated.

The benefits of dry saunas are considered to be almost identical to wet saunas. For example, they are both great at relieving stress and tension, they stimulate blood circulation, and the sweating process eliminates unwanted toxins from your body. There are, however, several differences in the experience.

In a dry sauna, there is some humidity present due to the fact that your body sweats. This assists in cooling your core temperature and allows you to tolerate the heat longer. However, the lower humidity allows some to stay in the heat for longer periods of time.

Wet saunas make you sweat at a greater intensity thanks to the high humidity. The benefits of cleansing your body from unwanted toxins are, therefore, possibly greater due to the intensity of the sweating.

As far as relaxation goes, it may depend on your personality and preferences. Some people enjoy the relaxing experience caused by pouring the water over the heated stones. Many say that a sauna wouldn’t be the same without it. On the other hand, many claims that the humidity of wet saunas irritates them and doesn’t allow them to relax.

Wet saunas should not be confused with steam baths. They are, in fact, two different concepts. Saunas come from northern Europe, and steam baths come from the Mediterranean. Roman and Turkish steam baths, use pipes to bring the steam into the room. The rooms are made out of cement instead of wood.

Whichever sauna experience you choose, there are a few things you should keep in mind. For example, it is essential to remember to drink lots of water to keep your body from dehydrating.

It is also important to remember that synthetic materials become toxic when heated, so make sure you don’t wear a nylon swimsuit. The traditional way to enjoy a sauna is in the nude. However, if you are not comfortable with that, make sure you cover yourself in a cotton towel or use a cotton swimsuit instead of a synthetic one.

 

Final Words

The scope of this article was to answer the question: What is a dry sauna? We hope that we have done just that, and we wish you a happy sauna experience!

 

Sources:

A Wet VS A Dry Sauna – Benefits and How They Work

Recommended Safe Sauna Temperature And Humidity