![]() ![]() It’s not a good idea to stay there for longer than this, especially without some breaks. Typically, people stay in the sauna for 10 to 20 minutes. But be careful! You don’t want the grease from the sausages to leak into the heating element of the sauna heater. In Finland, it is quite popular to heat sausages wrapped in foil on the sauna heater and then eat them in the sauna with some mustard. In a home sauna, it is okay to bring other drinks, like a cold beer, in the sauna. The public and gym sauna guidelines usually forbid bringing any alcoholic drinks or food into the sauna. Other food and drink are usually not allowed. Bringing Food or Drinks into the Saunaīringing a bottle of water into the sauna is usually always okay. If you used all the water, please fill up the bucket for the next person. Fill the Water Bucketĭon’t leave the sauna for the next person to find out there’s no more water in the bucket. Good sauna etiquette is to ask others if they are okay with you throwing more water on the rocks. I’ve been to the sauna many times with someone who threw water on the stones like nobody’s business and the heat got unbearable for most people in the sauna room. Your heat tolerance might be higher or lower than others. Most places will have a bucket of water and a ladle for throwing water, but it’s worth noting that in some countries, like Germany, there is a dedicated Sauna Meister, or “sauna master” whose job it is to throw the water and the patrons of the sauna are not allowed to throw water themselves. ![]() The way to increase the heat and steam in the sauna is to throw water on the stones. Public saunas are for everyone to use, so make sure you’re not the d-bag hogging up the whole sauna to yourself! 8. It might be nice to lie down in the sauna to relax, but if the space is getting tight, make room for others. Be Considerate of Others and Don’t Hog the Sauna to Yourself If you absolutely can’t be in the sauna without playing music, you can try taking your AirPods in the sauna, although they might not handle the heat well. Leave your speaker and phone in the locker room. Taking your phone in the sauna or playing music is often frowned upon in the sauna. ![]() It’s okay to talk to your friends but try to keep your voice down if others are trying to relax. It’s good sauna etiquette not to disturb the other people in the sauna. Many people go to the sauna to relax and unwind. Don’t Talk too Loudly or Disturb Other People in the Sauna The heat “escapes” from the sauna if the door is left open for too long.Īccording to good sauna and steam room etiquette, you should enter the sauna quickly without blocking the door if other people are going in or out.īut don’t rush! The floor is often wet and slippery, so while the goal is not to let the heat escape, don’t run and slip on the wet floor. Enter and Exit the Sauna Calmly but Quickly ? Read my complete guide on what to wear in a sauna 4. If someone is uncomfortable with nudity, consider wearing a towel. The gym sauna etiquette prohibits you from going to the sauna in your workout clothes! Always wear a clean swimsuit or use a clean towel.īe respectful of the dress code even when going to the sauna with your friends. If the spa or gym rules specify wearing a towel, you need to follow the rules and respect the dress code. But wearing a swimsuit or a towel is always acceptable of course. In Finland, most people go to the sauna naked even in public saunas. Respect the Dress Code (or the Lack Thereof) The sauna rules at most gyms and spas tell you to shower before. No one wants to sit in your filth, so please rinse yourself before going to a sauna. Make Sure You’re Clean Before Entering – Take a Shower!Īlways rinse yourself before entering the sauna. intoxicated (although in Finland it’s very common to have a beer or two in the sauna)Ģ.Sick or you have some underlying medical condition.It’s probably isn’t a good idea to go the sauna if you are: ![]() 2 In Conclusion The 14 Rules of Proper Sauna Etiquette 1. ![]()
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