For Russian people, the bathhouse has always been not only one of the ways to maintain personal hygiene and cleanliness, but a place for relaxation and calm, a temple of body and soul. The popularity of the bathhouse and its modern version, the sauna, is only growing. How to go to the bathhouse correctly so as not to harm your health, but only get benefits and a good mood? We will talk about this in the article.
The effect of bath procedures on the body
First of all, the bathhouse is loved for its benefits and assistance in normalizing the functioning of individual body systems and improving the health of the body as a whole. Let's take a closer look:
- The cardiovascular system. When the body warms up, all blood vessels dilate, facilitating and accelerating blood flow. Metabolism improves, stagnant processes in tissues are eliminated. The composition of the blood changes for the better by increasing the number of leukocytes and saturating tissues with oxygen. Contrast dousing, rubbing with snow and simply a fresh cool breeze after steaming relieves vascular spasm. All this has a positive effect on the symptoms of vegetative-vascular dystonia, alleviating them and training capillary blood circulation.
- Digestive system. Exposure to high temperatures dilutes the acidity of gastric juice. This helps relieve the symptoms of gastritis and normalize the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Excretory system. Under the influence of steam, all our pores open up and active sweating occurs. Sebum, toxins - everything is removed from the body. Huge aesthetic benefits for the skin itself.
- Muscular system. Removal of toxins and salts, improvement of blood circulation - everything leads to a visual tightening of all our folds. Excess lactic acid, which interferes with the conduction of nerve impulses, is also removed through the pores. There is a feeling of relaxation and painlessness in the muscles.
As a result, we receive benefits for the whole body. How to go to the bathhouse correctly, who can and who can’t - read below.
These Rules are uniform for employees and visitors, who must familiarize themselves with them before using the services. Compiled in accordance with the Law “On the Protection of Consumer Rights” Federal Law “On the Sanitary and Epidemiological Welfare of the Population” dated March 30, 1999 No. 52, San P and N 2.1.2.350-13 “Sanitary and epidemiological requirements for placement, arrangement, equipment, maintenance and operating hours of baths and saunas” and other sanitary and legal standards governing the relationship between the user and the service provider.
1. General requirements
1.1. Before paying for the service, visitors are required to read these rules.
1.2. Payment for the service confirms that the visitor is familiar with these rules, fully agrees with them and undertakes to comply with them.
1.2.1. Ignorance of the rules does not exempt you from responsibility for violating them.
1.2.2. Visiting the sauna is a purely voluntary matter for visitors, therefore, all risks associated with using the service, in case of non-compliance with the rules, the visitor assumes.
1.2.3. By purchasing a check, clients confirm that they have no medical contraindications for visiting the sauna and take full responsibility for their health and the health of children visiting the sauna.
1.3. The price list of maximum maximum prices for sauna services is approved by order of the MKU UKSMP Administration of the city of Biysk.
1.4. Entry to the sauna is permitted on the basis of a payment document (check). The document is kept by the sauna maintenance worker and is returned to the owner after leaving the sauna. The visiting service is valid only on the day of payment.
You can visit the sauna after making a preliminary appointment with the administrator (or a sauna maintenance worker) and 100% payment according to the price list.
1.5. The sauna is open from 10.00 to 22.00 daily, last entry no later than 21.00. The administration reserves the right to change the operating hours of the sauna and declare non-working, holiday, sanitary and other days during the year. Information about changes in operation is posted at least 3 days in advance in the lobby and on the pool website or communicated to the visitor in person.
1.6. Visits to the sauna are subject to prior registration. The duration of a single visit is at least 1 hour. The paid period of time for visitors to stay in the sauna includes the time for cleaning the room at the end of the visit - 7-10 minutes (depending on the amount of cleaning).
1.6.1. If the Client is absent more than 10 minutes after the start of the booked time, the order is cancelled.
1.6.2. The client can notify the administrator about the delay in receiving the service, but no more than 15 minutes.
1.6.3. Filling the sauna from 1 to 5 people at a time. When visiting more than 5 people, an additional payment is made for each person according to the approved price list.
1.7. It is prohibited to visit the sauna if you have infectious, skin, fungal or other diseases, feel unwell, have a fever, or other signs of an unhealthy condition that pose a danger to personal health and safety, as well as to the health and safety of other visitors.
1.7.1. Visitors over 70 years of age and persons with disabilities require a doctor's certificate regarding their health status and the possibility of visiting the sauna.
1.8. The administration is not responsible for the state of health of the visitor when providing them with false information about the state of health, for harm associated with deterioration of health if it worsened as a result of an acute illness, exacerbation of injury or a chronic disease that the visitor had before visiting the sauna.
1.9. In order to ensure the safety of visitors and the safety of property, video surveillance is carried out in public areas.
1.10. The administration is not responsible for harm caused to visitors as a result of their violation of these rules, safety rules, rules for using equipment, as well as for children unattended (accompanied) by parents or adults.
1.11. Visitors bear financial responsibility for breakdowns and damage to equipment. If a visitor causes property damage to the sports complex, the administration has the right to demand compensation. An act is drawn up.
1.11.1. If the damage is caused by minors (under 14 years of age), it is compensated by legal representatives or parents in accordance with current legislation.
1.11.2. The client can make a payment in the amount of the cost of damaged property or equipment to the cash desk. A fee based on the estimated cost of repairs may also apply.
1.11.3. If any defects are discovered before the start of the session, the Client is obliged to immediately notify the administrator or technical staff about this.
1.12. Visitors are obliged to maintain public order, behave respectfully and correctly towards other visitors and service personnel, and avoid actions that create a danger to others.
1.13. In case of emergency, the visitor is obliged to leave the premises, remaining calm and not creating panic.
1.13.1. If a fire occurs, you must, without panic, put on outerwear as quickly as possible (if the situation allows) and leave the building using the main and emergency (fire) exits or stairs.
1.13.2. It is necessary to strictly follow the commands of the Zarya Insurance Company staff
1.14. Minor children are allowed into the sauna only if accompanied by their parents or during group visits accompanied by responsible persons.
1.15. Adults should not let children out of their sight, having first explained to them the rules for visiting the sauna.
1.15.1. Responsibility for the life and health of the child lies with the accompanying parent (or a person of adult age).
1.15.2. Responsibility for the life and health of children during group visits lies with the leader, who is obliged to ensure that the children comply with these rules.
1.16. Access to children's groups is permitted only in the presence of teachers (coaches, group leaders) under their personal responsibility for the life and safety of children, which is recorded in the registration log.
1.17. The administration is not responsible for accidents or injuries associated with violation of these rules.
1.18. For violation of the rules of visiting the sauna, the administration has the right to stop the visit (in this case, money will not be returned) and refuse to visit the sauna in the future.
1.19. The administration is not responsible for technical inconveniences associated with preventive, repair and construction work carried out by city services.
1.20. If necessary and for the comfort of visitors, it is allowed to introduce new rules.
2. Rules for using the sauna. Recommendations.
2.1. Before visiting the sauna, it is better to consult a doctor. You should not steam in a state of severe fatigue or an acute form of illness.
2.2. You need to take a robe and a towel with you to the sauna, which should be placed on the bench before sitting down. To comply with hygiene requirements, visitors must wear removable shoes (flip-flops, slippers, etc.)
2.3. Do not wear metal objects or jewelry.
2.4. You should not visit the sauna immediately after eating or on an empty stomach.
2.5 . Before entering the steam room, you need to take a shower, but without soap, gel, milk, but simply washing your body with running water so that a natural fatty film remains on the skin, protecting the skin from drying out .
2.6. Before entering the steam room, you should not wet your head so as not to suffer from overheating.
2.7. Before entering the steam room, put on a felt cap to prevent heat stroke.
2.8. When entering the sauna for the first time, sit or lie on the lowest shelf to gradually get used to the temperature (the higher you are, the hotter the steam).
2.9. If you do not often go to the sauna, do not lie down in the steam room on the highest shelf, where the temperature is highest. It is necessary to increase the temperature gradually.
2.10. You should not sit on the lowest bench in order to spend as much time in the sauna as possible.
2.11. You cannot sit on the top shelf with your legs hanging down and your head up to the ceiling.
2.12. Do not speak. Breathe slowly through your nose (not your mouth!). If you feel hot to breathe, cover your nose with your palms.
2.13. If you are lying down, sit for a couple of minutes before leaving the sauna.
2.14. After leaving, cool your body in the shower, pool or special cooling room. You should not douse yourself with warm water after a sauna.
2.15. The first entry into the sauna should last no more than 8–10 minutes. Monitor your own well-being.
2.16. If after 3-5 minutes you feel that your body is well warmed up, take a short break.
2.17. The sauna can be visited in several sessions. Each run should last a minimum of 7 minutes – a maximum of 15.
2.18. After the procedure, you should rest for the same amount of time as you were in the sauna - this will help restore normal activity of the cardiovascular system.
3. Visitors are obliged to:
3.1. Observe hygiene rules. Maintain cleanliness and order in the sauna room. Use trash cans, do not throw various objects and garbage at windows,
3.2. Leave the sauna room in a timely manner and provide the opportunity to do cleaning before the next visitors arrive.
3.3. Treat property with care and ensure its safety (windows, dishes, benches, plumbing, etc.).
3.4. Observe and maintain public order and generally accepted standards of behavior, behave respectfully towards others and service personnel.
3.5. Follow requests, instructions and requirements of service personnel. Respond positively to comments from employees and bathhouse maintenance workers.
3.6. Observe discipline and personal safety requirements when using the sauna.
4. Visitors are prohibited
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4.1. Enter the sauna without the permission of the sauna maintenance workers.
4.2. After taking a shower, leave it on.
4.3. Bring glass objects and detergents in glass containers into the shower and steam rooms.
4.4. Use detergents, creams, cosmetics, fragrances, oils, etc. in the steam room. Use clay, honey, salt, berries and other perfumery and hygiene products in the steam room (if you use similar items in other rooms, clean up anything that has been splashed on the floor, walls, etc.).
4.5. Eating food in the steam room of the sauna (allowed only in the relaxation room). If you visit the sauna to lose weight, it is better not to eat.
4.6. Spray aerosol liquids in the sauna;
4.7. Carry out hygiene procedures in shower cabins (washing, shaving, hair removal, etc.);
4.8. Throw toilet paper, garbage, personal hygiene items into the toilet;
4.9. Don’t care about the floor, relieve your natural needs outside the toilets;
4.10. Smoking inside the entire sports complex;
4.11. Bring and drink alcoholic beverages;
4.12. Use the services while under the influence of drugs or alcohol;
4.13. Carry firearms, gas, pneumatic and bladed weapons, piercing and cutting objects, as well as explosive and flammable, toxic and strong-smelling substances;
4.14. Visit the sauna if there are contraindications (malignant tumors, acute inflammatory processes, heart disease, epilepsy, schizophrenia, etc.);
4.15. Perform actions that pose a direct or indirect danger to a person’s life.
ATTENTION!
Failure to comply with these rules creates a threat to the safety and sanitary well-being of visitors, i.e. it is a violation of the Law of the Russian Federation No. 52 of March 30, 1999 “On the sanitary and epidemiological well-being of the population” and San PiN. No. 982-72 dated June 19, 1972 “Sanitary rules for the design, equipment and maintenance of baths.” The perpetrators can be held accountable in accordance with current legislation.
The administration has the right to refuse subsequent visits to the sauna to unscrupulous clients who violate the rules of visiting saunas without explaining the reason for the refusal.
The administration is not responsible for the safety of visitors' personal belongings (documents, jewelry, watches, money, etc.) while in the sauna.
Contraindications to visiting the bathhouse
Taking into account the advice of both doctors and Russian steam room lovers, the following points can be highlighted:
- Do not visit the sauna or take a steam bath if you feel unwell or have a fever. Steam is akin to a thermal catalyst - it accelerates all processes in the body. Here we can include high blood pressure, suspicion of peritonitis or appendicitis, acute respiratory infections and other types of colds, including sore throat. When inhaling, all pathogens from the surface of the tonsils spread to all respiratory tracts. Beginning bronchitis or tracheitis will be provided. You should not go with a cough in the midst of the disease. You can provoke an exacerbation when copious sputum production is simply harmful.
- If we consider simply physical fatigue, then bath procedures will not bring pleasure, and therefore no benefit. High temperatures require endurance and strength. If they are not there, you should not strain your already strained muscles, just sit, warm up a little and rinse off.
- You need to go to the bathhouse before meals or an hour after eating. But you shouldn't starve either. Have something light to eat.
That's all. If you do not have chronic diseases and can tolerate hot air well, then you are ready for bath procedures.
Who is at risk from a jacuzzi?
In recent years, bath complexes have always had a jacuzzi - it is believed that after a bath it is good to relax under the massaging streams of water. But it turns out that this is not safe for everyone.
German scientists do not recommend Jacuzzis for people with kidney disease. They observed cases of internal bleeding in patients with glomerulonephritis. This is a serious disease in which the kidneys are gradually replaced by connective tissue, resulting in kidney failure. In a Jacuzzi, the water pressure is sometimes so powerful that it can cause injury to the kidneys damaged by the disease. German doctors are confident that powerful streams of water can also be dangerous for kidney stones. It is possible that such stones will “break loose” and cause renal colic or blockage of the ureters - these are classic complications of kidney stones.
People taking medications that make their blood thinner should also be careful. First of all, this does not apply to aspirin or Plavix, which act more mildly, but to warfarin. This drug often behaves unpredictably and may seriously increase the risk of bleeding. And against the backdrop of the powerful impact of water jets, the risk of their development is even higher.
But a hot tub also has beneficial effects. Daily half an hour in such a bath is recommended for patients with diabetes. Of course, if they do not have the contraindications listed above.
How often can you go to the bathhouse?
Bath day is not just a figure of speech. This day has become a tradition, an occasion for relatives and friends to gather, relax and socialize. Usually such a day is postponed to the weekend, when all work is done.
I grew up in a village, and our bath day was always on Saturday or Sunday. More often in summer. Then it was a given, and only when I began to be interested in health and natural care did I really fall in love with bath days. Now, unfortunately, it is not often possible to get into the bathhouse.
To maintain health, it is recommended to go to a steam bath at least once a week. You can do it twice if possible. But not more often.
How many times should I go to the steam room?
Many people ask the question - how often can you visit the bathhouse during the week? The answer here is simple - the bathhouse is not just a way to wash yourself. To wash off the day's dust, you can rinse off in the shower. But to get a powerful boost of energy, you need to go to the bathhouse. Hence the answer - you shouldn’t do this too often, so as not to overload the body with stress.
After all, during a visit to the bathhouse, the heartbeat quickens, the pulse and blood pressure rise. A powerful load on all body systems mobilizes hidden forces and, of course, this should not be abused so as not to have the opposite effect. It is enough to go to the bathhouse once a week on weekends to relieve the fatigue that has accumulated during work, warm up thoroughly and tone up.
And if during your visit you use a contrast shower or at least a dousing with cool water, you can not only remove waste and toxins, but also strengthen your body.
Bath day is not just a figure of speech. This day has become a tradition, an occasion for relatives and friends to gather, relax and socialize. Usually such a day is postponed to the weekend, when all work is done.
To maintain health, it is recommended to go to a steam bath at least once a week. You can do it twice if possible. But not more often.
Bath paraphernalia: what to take with you to the steam room
A bathhouse is a place where you can not only wash yourself, but also relax and unwind. We spend some time in the bathhouse (it takes me an hour), so it’s important to take the necessary things with you:
- Tea or water. The body loses fluid in the steam room, so you always want to drink in the bathhouse. Let it be just drinking water, but it is much better if it is herbal tea.
- Broom. You can even have several different ones. Very convenient are small in size, light, collected from young fluffy branches into an oblong and round shape.
- A cap on your head , a mitten for hot food so that it doesn’t burn you when you give in to it.
- Aromatic oils or herbal decoction to give the steam more healing and aroma. I always take one essential oil with me and spray it on stones and walls.
- Scrubs, masks. How could we live without them? I don’t have a single bath without a scrub. It works best on a steamed body. Without my favorite cosmetics, I feel bored in the bathhouse). I also apply masks to my hair - they work better in a hot steam room.
Rinse off before entering the steam room
First of all, people love the bathhouse for its benefits and its help in normalizing the functioning of individual body systems and improving the health of the body as a whole. Let's take a closer look:
- The cardiovascular system. When the body warms up, all blood vessels dilate, facilitating and accelerating blood flow. Metabolism improves, stagnant processes in tissues are eliminated. The composition of the blood changes for the better by increasing the number of leukocytes and saturating tissues with oxygen. Contrast dousing, rubbing with snow and simply a fresh cool breeze after steaming relieves vascular spasm. All this has a positive effect on the symptoms of vegetative-vascular dystonia, alleviating them and training capillary blood circulation.
- Digestive system. Exposure to high temperatures dilutes the acidity of gastric juice. This helps relieve the symptoms of gastritis and normalize the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Excretory system. Under the influence of steam, all our pores open up and active sweating occurs. Sebum, toxins - everything is removed from the body. Huge aesthetic benefits for the skin itself.
- Muscular system. Removal of toxins and salts, improvement of blood circulation - everything leads to a visual tightening of all our folds. Excess lactic acid, which interferes with the conduction of nerve impulses, is also removed through the pores. There is a feeling of relaxation and painlessness in the muscles.
As a result, we receive benefits for the whole body. How to go to the bathhouse correctly, who can and who can’t - read below.
A bathhouse is a place where you can not only wash yourself, but also relax and unwind. We spend some time in the bathhouse (it takes me an hour), so it’s important to take the necessary things with you:
- Tea or water. The body loses fluid in the steam room, so you always want to drink in the bathhouse. Let it be just drinking water, but it is much better if it is herbal tea.
- Broom. You can even have several different ones. Very convenient are small in size, light, collected from young fluffy branches into an oblong and round shape.
- A cap for your head, a mitten for hot food so that it doesn’t burn you when you give it to them.
- Aromatic oils or herbal decoction to give the steam more healing and aroma. I always take one essential oil with me and spray it on stones and walls.
- Scrubs, masks. How could we live without them? I don’t have a single bath without a scrub. It works best on a steamed body. Without my favorite cosmetics, I feel bored in the bathhouse). I also apply masks to my hair - they work better in a hot steam room.
You should not immediately rush headlong into a hot steam room. Be sure to rinse with hot water first. Rinsing will help prepare the body for the hot steam and alleviate the stress and drop in blood pressure experienced.
No need to pour boiling water on yourself. A temperature of 38-40 degrees will be sufficient. After dousing yourself with this water several times, you can head to the steam room.
To visit the bathhouse, in addition to a hat, you will have to stock up on a few other things that will make your health trip more comfortable.
First of all, take care of a rug made of waterproof material that can be laid on the floor. It will help avoid injuries, which unfortunately do not happen very rarely when people slip on a wet floor.
In addition to the rug, prepare slippers or flip-flops that you can quickly take off when going inside a heated room.
If you want to get an additional healing effect, you can take steaming steam with you for the bath. By dissolving a small amount of healing infusion in hot water and sprinkling it on the walls and sometimes applying it to stones, you can immerse yourself in an aromatic healing cloud that has a beneficial effect on the skin, respiratory and many other systems of the body.
And, of course, what’s a bathhouse without a broom? Be sure to stock up on a broom from the wood that you prefer. Most often, a birch, oak or juniper broom is used. Each of them has its own characteristics.
If you care about the beauty of your skin and hair, you can use various scrubs, masks and rinses in the bath. Hot steam perfectly opens pores, enhancing their healing effect.
Visiting the steam room also has its own rules, which should be strictly followed so as not to harm the body.
There is no need to try to sit in the steam room for as long as possible, running the risk of getting heatstroke. People enter the steam room several times, taking short rest breaks.
The number of entries into the steam room depends on your preparedness and can range from 3-5 to 10 times. The first entry should be the shortest and the temperature should be minimal. 60 degrees will be enough. To do this, you can sit on the bottom shelf and stay for 3-7 minutes so that the body begins to get used to the hot air without a sharp change.
On the second pass, you can wave the broom to saturate the skin with the beneficial substances it contains, as well as create the healing effect of waves of hot air and the massage effect of the steamed broom.
Under no circumstances should you whip a broom on heated skin. Such blows can only lead to injuries - scratches and cuts, but will not bring any benefit.
You need to work with a broom very carefully - blowing hot air onto the body, carefully applying the broom with slight pressure to the skin and only lightly patting without applying force.
The second entry can be made for 10-15 minutes. Then you should definitely leave the steam room for a while and take a rest.
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How to choose the main attribute of a Russian bath - a broom
What is a Russian bathhouse without a broom! This attribute is absent in eastern hammams and baths in other countries. One thing has been proven for a long time - the most accessible and inexpensive massage with 100% results is whipping with a bath broom. All steam lovers have their favorite broom, so I’ll tell you about the most common ones.
Birch
The most common and accessible. Helps well with muscle pain and aching joints. Birch leaves are famous for their antiseptic properties and help with various skin irritations. Also, one of the advantages of a birch broom is its help in the fight against chronic cough.
Oak
Carved, openwork. The steam disperses evenly throughout the body in a wide and hot wave. The main advantage is lowering and stabilizing blood pressure.
Lime
Has a slightly sweet smell. Good in combination with wormwood branches for headaches.
The benefits of brooms can be supplemented with essential oils of cedar, eucalyptus or fir. An orange is very harmonious for the mood. Add to broom water and enjoy.
In the steam room
- Beginners are not recommended to steam alone. You may feel unwell, in which case you will need outside help.
- For the first time, it is enough to stay in a heated room for up to ten minutes. But if you already feel discomfort at the very beginning, then leave.
- You should start your acquaintance with the bathhouse from the bottom shelf. The upper ones are only suitable for experienced steamers.
- On the bench you need to sit reclining. Your feet should be level with your body or slightly higher.
- Breathe through your nose, otherwise you risk burning your bronchi.
- During your first visit, avoid using steam and brooms.
Rules for visiting a Russian bath
The nature of the bath is wet steam, the temperature is about 65 - 70 degrees Celsius, and the humidity reaches 80% or more. The higher the humidity, the more difficult it is to tolerate the heat in the steam room. What rules are there when visiting a bathhouse, so as not to harm your health in such heat, but only get benefits?
First of all, find out if there are any contraindications for you. Don't forget to bring everything to make your stay in the bathhouse comfortable: brooms, towels, scrubs, masks, washcloths, head caps, delicious herbal tea. Remove jewelry before the sauna to avoid getting burned.
Get used to the heat gradually: don’t start steaming right away. Come into the bathhouse, sit downstairs and warm yourself up. You can go back to the dressing room to breathe. At the same time, walk calmly, without sudden movements, so as not to get a headache.
On the second run, start steaming. Work the broom from the bottom up. Before the steam room, you do not need to soap your body and head - this will interfere with maintaining the correct body temperature and you can overheat. Leave all cosmetic procedures for later. Scrubs and masks will work better on a steamed body and scalp.
After the steam room you can wash yourself. Apply the mask to your hair, and while it is working, wash your body and use a scrub. Afterwards, you can rinse the mask from your hair and wash it with shampoo.
Now you know how to go to the bathhouse correctly, but do not forget about safety precautions. We'll talk about it below.
Bathhouse for women
As mentioned above, bathhouse projects can be built in such a way that the premises for men and women are separated, or simply men’s and women’s days are allocated for visitors.
A women's public bath is one of the most suitable ways to take another step towards improving your own health. Why is visiting such establishments so important for women?
The answer is simple: during the procedure, the skin will be cleansed, as it will be exposed to high temperature, and the intensity of the sebaceous and sweat glands will increase. Moreover, blood vessels dilate, and this has a beneficial effect on blood circulation, which will eliminate venous blood clots.
There is an opinion that a bathhouse for a woman can become a real comprehensive cosmetology procedure. Your skin and body will become younger with every minute you spend in this establishment, and then all the toxins that negatively affect your body and well-being will come out.
Each public bath includes a rest room. After you take a steam bath, you need to restore the amount of fluid in your body - drink water, kvass or juice.
You shouldn’t eat a lot, because your body’s work rate is currently increased. Alcohol will also become undesirable.
Safety precautions in the bathhouse
For a Russian bath, it is necessary to have an open stove damper for better ignition of wood and ventilation. Without this, the smoke will spread throughout the entire bathhouse. You can simply be poisoned by combustion products.
It is desirable to have wooden handles for metal objects; if they are not there, then you should use a mitten. Don't forget it on the stove ledge next to the vat: it will just start to smolder.
People often get burned by steam when pouring water or applying steam. Be careful and don't rush. Do not open the hot water tap to full power if you are not confident in your abilities or feel weak.
First, cold water is poured into the washing basin, and then hot.
All these simple rules will allow you not to harm your health and not regret that you visited the bathhouse or sauna.
Behavior in a public bath
Generally accepted rules of behavior are structured in such a way that you do not cause any inconvenience to the people around you.
- Let's start with how you arrived: be sure to say hello to the service staff - you will not only show your upbringing, but also quickly become “one of our own.”
- In the locker room you need to behave with restraint: take off your clothes so as not to touch others and, most importantly, place your things in such a way that they do not disturb anyone.
- We choose a place for ourselves. Determine your washing area and under no circumstances touch things lying nearby, do not remove or move anything.
- Let's go to the steam room. Carefully soak the broom: do it so that hot water does not get on others or yourself. Do not pester visitors with advice and recommendations (unless, of course, you are not familiar enough).
Remember! Rules of conduct in a public bath include a ban on being naked in the waiting rooms. Do not disturb the staff, and do not use products that have strong odors.
Preparation for the sauna and schedule for visiting the steam room
Before visiting the sauna, it is recommended to remove all metal jewelry from the body, and women should remove hair clips. They will heat up in a hot steam room. And if you immediately feel the hot rings or chain and remove them before they become scalding, then you will not notice the effect of the hot metal hairpin, and it will harm your hair. During the day before going to the sauna, try not to overexert yourself, and do not start steaming on an empty stomach or with hypothermic limbs. Take a warm foot bath and warm your face with a hot towel.
You can steam for no longer than 15 minutes at a time if you feel that the temperature in the steam room is beyond your capabilities. But if, for example, you usually steam at a temperature of 90 degrees, but find yourself in a Finnish sauna with a temperature of 75 degrees, then you can relax in the steam room longer than the specified time. But even in this case, you should not experiment, trying to find out how long you can sit in the steam room. You can stay in a hot sauna room as long as this relaxation brings you pleasure.
At the first signs of discomfort (nausea, darkening of the eyes, dizziness), you should immediately go to the rest room to cool down. But don't make sudden movements. If you were lying on a shelf, then slowly rise up and sit for 20 seconds before standing up. A sudden change in body position from horizontal to vertical in a sauna can lead to fainting.
Proper relaxation in a sauna involves alternating relaxation in a hot steam room with water treatments.
If you are a seasoned, experienced bathhouse visitor, then you can afford sudden temperature changes and throw yourself into a cold pool or wipe yourself with snow in winter. If you are not used to such extreme winter fun, do not copy the actions of other people, but steam and cool off in a way that is comfortable for you. Even a warm shower is enough to cool your body in a sauna. After all, the main thing in bath procedures is to obtain health benefits and pleasure for the soul.
The question of how often you visit the sauna depends on your state of health.
| Human well-being | Frequency of visits to the steam room |
| Healthy people without contraindications to bath procedures. | They can visit the Finnish sauna once a week without restrictions. |
| But beginners in the bath business need to be careful. | They are recommended to first go to the sauna once a week for 4–5 months. Then you need to take a break for 3-4 months and continue to steam in a Finnish sauna again without such long breaks. |
After the last session in the steam room, you need to wash off the sweat in the shower, but even during the final water procedure it is not recommended to use shower gel or bar soap. It is better to use natural body scrubs based on coffee grounds and olive oil or sea salt. They will perfectly cleanse the skin of possible impurities and nourish it with useful substances. Then sit in the relaxation room for about 20 minutes to allow your body to completely dry and cool down after the bath procedures. Before going outside, get dressed, and in winter, wrap yourself tightly so as not to catch a cold in the wind.
