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Building an ADA Compliant Sauna Room

noreply@blogger.com (Stores And Stuff) — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 14:17:00 +0000

Do you need to build a sauna room that is ADA compliant? By meeting just a few requirements, you can make your sauna accessible to everyone. This list is detailed, but not designed to supersede any local code requirements that may be required. You can see examples of ADA compliant sauna rooms on our traditional sauna reviews page.

At least one bench should have a seat that is 42 inches (1065 mm) long minimum and 20 inches (510 mm) deep minimum and 24 inches (610 mm) deep maximum.
The bench should provide for back support or be affixed to a wall. Back support should be 42 inches (1065 mm) long minimum and extend from a point 2 inches (51 mm) maximum above the seat surface to a ponit 18 inches (455 mm) minimum above the seat surface. It should be 2.5 inches (64 mm) maximum from the rear edge of the seat measured horizontally.
To assist in transferring to the bench, consider providing grab bars on an adjacent wall, but not on the seat back. If provided, the grab bars cannot obstruct transfer to the bench.
Where installed in wet locations, the surface of the bench should be slip resistant and not accumulate water.
Clear floor or ground space should be provided and positioned at the end of the bench seat and parallel to the short axis of the bench. The space should be 30 inches (760 mm) minimum by 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum.
Doors should not swing into the clear floor space. Sauna doors must always swing out of the room.
An ADA sauna door will need to be 36 inches wide.
A turning space should be provided. Either a circular space with 60 inches (1525 mm) diameter minimum, or a T-shaped space within a 60 inch (1525 mm) square minimum with arms and base 36 inches (915 mm) wide minimum with each arm of the T clear of obstructions 12 inches (305 mm) minimum in each direction and clear at the base 24 inches (610) minimum.
EXCEPTION: A readily removable bench is permitted to obstruct the ground space. It needs to be movable in order to temporarily provide the 60" turning circle.
Floor height transitions can be a maximum of 1/2" without requiring ramps. Saunas And Stuff recommends Dri-Dek anti-bacterial flooring panels for this purpose.

Contact Saunas And Stuff for help creating an ADA compliant room. They have all the sauna options necessary for your project. Be sure to check your local codes for additional regulations.

Hot Yoga Sweat Therapy

noreply@blogger.com (Stores And Stuff) — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:31:00 +0000

Hot yoga is all the rage in many areas across the country. It is known for its amazing detoxing properties, as well as its calming nature and flexibility-improving environment. It is becoming more popular among mainstream people looking to get in better shape while improving their flexibility. Once you start going, you get hooked. So where does the sauna come in? People are beginning to do hot yoga poses while in their sauna, making it their own hot yoga studio in their house. Interested yet?

Sauna hot yoga is starting to break out as a new and innovative workout. It is great for someone that wants to improve his or her body while adding more flexibility to their workout routine. Hot yoga in the sauna can do just that while allowing you to do it on your time, in the comfort of your home and whenever you want. A new workout is born!

The best way to start is by taking an actual hot yoga class at the gym, so you can learn some of the poses and see how the teacher holds the poses. Then you can take some of those poses to your sauna. You might even consider hiring a hot yoga instructor to come to your home sauna to teach you the moves and design a hot yoga routine for you that works in the middle of your sauna. Each pose brings something new to the table, twisting your body in ways that help you eliminate and remove toxins and things in your body you do not want there in the first place.

The benefits of hot yoga are nothing short of amazing. They include such health benefits as weight loss, alleviation of arthritis, and reduction of high blood pressure. This activity also clears up skin and gives it a nice soft glow, helps with stress, anxiety, and depression, as well as balances your emotions. It has also helped countless numbers of people with back pain, stiff necks, headaches, scoliosis, herniated disks and many other back problems.

One of the major benefits of doing stretching or yoga poses in a hot rock sauna or in a hot studio are the amazing benefits the heat has on stretching. The heat loosens your muscles and makes it easier to really stretch everything out and reach your full flexibility potential. Your flexibility will continue to get better with time. Start out with a simple routine and add new yoga stretches to it over time. You will notice a huge difference in your flexibility, not to mention your mental clarity. Hot yoga in the sauna has so many amazing benefits. Have you hot yoga’d today? Find the perfect sauna for your home at Saunas And Stuff

Simple Home Sauna Care and Maintenance

noreply@blogger.com (Stores And Stuff) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:11:00 +0000

Saunas are a great way to relax and unwind after a long day at the office. It is especially good for tight muscles and detoxing. What happens when your sauna starts to get an odor, or what can you do to be proactive and keep up regular maintenance on your sauna? This is actually easier than you may think with a little elbow grease and several products. You will have the cleanest sauna in the area.

Regular maintenance is not too involved, but can be important to keep it clean and running properly. You can try to use a broom and vacuum for basic cleaning, as well as do a quick clean up of the floors and benches.

Keep a stack of towels outside your sauna for easy access to use for sitting on while using the sauna. This will protect the wood from your body sweat, and help keep the sauna clean. It is best to make sure these towels are not washed in harsh detergents to protect the wood as well.

Protecting the sauna wood should be one of your highest priorities when maintaining the sauna. Start by treating your sauna benches, backrests and other areas with sauna bench wood oil. A weekly schedule of cleaning the wood works best to make sure it is cleaned regularly and maintained, unless you do not use your sauna as often. Purchase a mild detergent and mix with water, and use a sponge to liberally wash the wood on the floor and benches. After you have washed the wood, take a towel to wipe the wood dry.

If the wood begins to become discolored due to excessive use, you can use light grade sand paper and slowly brush away the discoloration. This can give your sauna wood a refreshed look.

You should also maintain your sauna heater. If your sauna uses a wood burning heater, you will need to constantly remove the ash build-up. You should also periodically check the exhaust pipe to make sure that there is no creosote build-up. This can be a major fire hazard so this is a great thing to check often.

If you are running off an electric heater, the maintenance is easier as all you have to do if occasionally wipe off the heater to keep any build-up under control.

Finally, if your sauna heater has sauna stones, you need to examine them weekly to make sure none of the stones have cracked. If there are any cracked stones, they should be removed and replaced.

Saunas And Stuff supplies cleaning supplies and sauna stones to keep your sauna in great shape for unlimited use. You will have the cleanest sauna on the block and people will feel excited to join you in regular sauna relaxation sessions.

Sweat Sauna Therapy

noreply@blogger.com (Stores And Stuff) — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:03:00 +0000

Sweat therapy has been around for many years and has been used for various physical and mental purposes for thousands of years. Sweat therapy is the combination of group counseling/psychotherapy with group sweating. Group sweating is social interaction while experiencing psycho-physiological responses to heat exposure.

The skin is our largest organ and sweating is the most effective way to remove toxins from the body. Saunas have been used for thousands of years and sweating has been proven to be effective for cleansing, relaxation and for boosting ones general health.

Sweat Therapy helps the body detoxify while strengthening its immune system to fight off everything from the common cold to serious life threatening diseases such as cancer, all while in the presence of those healing alongside you.

Infrared saunas are most often used for sweat therapy, as the air temperature remains much lower than in a traditional sauna, so the individual feels more comfortable. Sweating often begins before the person feels very hot at all and the sweating is more profuse than in a traditional sauna, without the same degree of discomfort involved. Those in the group can talk about issues while sweating.

Some individuals use the sauna with close friends or loved ones, allowing them socialize or to air their grievances while benefiting from sweating. While there are variations in the different forms of sweat rituals, the common purposes include promoting physical and mental health, spirituality, and socialization. Sweating induces commonly observed effects of exercise on mental health. Sweat practices are similar to exercise as they cause the stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system.

Group members work together as a unit to get through the challenge of the heat by offering towels and water to one another and showing frequent concern for one another's ability to handle the heat. These seemingly simple expressions of sharing and concern for one another become part of the group norms and transcend into people showing greater care and concern for one another.

We advise those wanting to try sweat therapy to make sure they remember and are aware of the safe practices of sauna use. Always drink plenty of water and do not stay in the sauna for more than 20 minutes at a time. Saunas And Stuff is a great resource for sauna information and many different sauna options in case you are interested in trying out sweat therapy in the comfort of your own home with those that know you best.

When to Limit Sauna Use

noreply@blogger.com (Stores And Stuff) — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:24:00 +0000

There are so many great benefits to regular sauna use, especially for your health, relaxation and overall frame of mind. There are a couple of different times when you should not use a sauna, or should get the go ahead from your doctor before proceeding. We are here to help you determine when sauna use is safe and when you should proceed with caution.

If you are pregnant - According to the Organization of Teratology Information Services (OTIS), a body temperature of 101º F and above can raise concerns during pregnancy. Some studies have shown an increased risk of birth defects in babies of women who had an increased body temperature during the first trimester of pregnancy.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) states that becoming overheated in a sauna is not recommended during pregnancy. There are various types of saunas, and every sauna is programmed to maintain a different temperature and humidity level. Before choosing to use a sauna during pregnancy, it is best to seek the advice of your health care provider.

If you have certain heart conditions – If you have unstable angina pectoris, poorly controlled blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythms, advanced heart failure, recent myocardial infarction, and severe aortic stenosis, you should speak with your doctor before using a sauna. Since blood vessels dilate when exposed to heat, this can cause blood pressure to fall, which can be dangerous to those with heart conditions. Saunas can sometimes help these conditions when used properly, but work with a doctor prior to embarking on regular sauna use.

If you are taking certain medications - There are a number of medications that can affect the body’s normal response to heat either by inhibiting sweating or by otherwise interfering with the normal physiology. For example, some medications used for psychiatric conditions like schizophrenia or the use of stimulant medications for conditions like ADD or excessive sleeping also increases the health risks from heat exposure. If you are on any of these medications, please speak with your doctor before sauna use.

If you are using alcohol or drugs - If you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, do not take a sauna session because the effects on your cardiovascular system can be increased. An intoxicated person may not pay attention to how much time has passed in the heat, or may not notice the early symptoms of over-heating, such as feeling lightheaded or nauseous. There is also the risk of falling asleep, which could be fatal in a sauna.

If you are under the age of 12 - Until puberty, kids can’t regulate their body temperature through sweat production as efficiently as adults can. This means that children under twelve or so are more vulnerable to the heat effects of the sauna. For this and other reasons, kids do not follow the same guidelines of sauna use as their parents. They should limit their time and make sure they drink plenty of water after they leave.

Many of the same tips for exiting a hot tub are also useful in leaving the sauna. In order to make sauna use a safe and relaxing experience, remember to keep your sauna temperature to no higher than 194°F (The maximum allowed sauna temperature in Canada and the United States is 194°F) and be sure to accurately monitor the temperature and lower as needed. Also, limit your stay to no more than 15 to 20 minutes at a time. As you are exiting, cool down gradually after use and avoid going rapidly from a hot to a cold environment.

You should also try to drink 2 to 4 glasses of cool water after each session to re-hydrate your body. Also, never take a sauna session if you are ill, and if you find yourself feeling unwell while in a sauna, head for the door.

Saunas And Stuff has an amazing selection of saunas for every style, home and lifestyle. They provide saunas for residential and commercial installations Please visit their website to check out the infrared and traditional rock sauna options, as well as all of the sauna accessories.

Difference Between a Sauna and a Steam Room

noreply@blogger.com (Stores And Stuff) — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:15:00 +0000

There are many people who talk about the steam room and the sauna, and many that are still not sure what the difference is between the two. It is said to boost circulation if you do a sauna, cold plunge and then steam back-to-back. Are there differences between the two? Is the heat the same? SaunasAndStuff.com is here to help explain the difference between the two and which might be the better option for you.

Saunas and steam rooms both use heat therapeutically, although this is accomplished in different ways. A sauna uses dry heat, and maybe a small amount of humidity created by pouring water on the sauna heater rocks A steam room incorporates high humidity levels and warmth. A sauna uses a heater or a wood burning stove in an enclosed room to elevate the temperature, usually above 190 degrees F. In a traditional dry sauna, bathers sit or lie in the room to absorb the warmth, which elevates the body's internal temperature, stimulates blood flow, and opens up the pores. After a set period of time, the bather jumps out into a cold plunge or shower, and then rests at room temperature before re-entering for another round. Or they head into the steam room for a change of pace.

A steam room is maintained at a much lower temperature, usually not more than 110 degrees F, but the humidity is kept very high, at usually almost 100 percent. A cloud of steam vapor immediately surrounds bathers who enter the steam room. The cooler temperature makes steam rooms more bearable for some people, and also helps asthmatics and other people suffering from breathing conditions.

Both options open up the pores of the body, helping them to eliminate toxins through sweat, help ease muscle soreness, improve circulation, offer total body relaxation, and strengthen the immune system.

Most of the time, the option that works best for someone turns out to be personal preference. For the people who are unable to endure high heat, steam rooms might be the best option. On the other hand, many people cannot stand the wet sensation and humidity of a steam room and will prefer a sauna instead.

Whether you prefer using a steam room or a sauna, please pay attention to your body and how you are feeling. If you feel unwell or overheated be sure to exit the room immediately. You should also drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration, which can cause dizziness and fainting.

Saunas And Stuff has an amazing selection of saunas for every style, home and lifestyle. We also do commercial sauna rooms. Please visit our website to check out the options we offer, as well as all of the accessories to go along with it.

Health and Weight Loss with a Home Sauna

noreply@blogger.com (Stores And Stuff) — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 15:26:00 +0000

Year after year, most folks seem to have "getting healthy" or "losing weight" on their list of New Years resolutions. A new sauna from Saunas And Stuff can actually help. Let’s make 2013 the year you meet that goal and actually lose that weight and get healthy while doing it.

Infrared saunas are a great way to lose weight and detox the skin and body. Saunas work differently for everyone, depending on your body weight, how your body produces sweat, your normal heart rate and your metabolism. Most people see amazing benefits from using an infrared sauna.

Saunas for Weight Loss – If you are already in great shape, saunas will help you remain at your current weight while greatly increasing your blood circulation. You will also get to reap the rewards of the detox benefits. For people who are overweight, saunas are great additions to a new gym regimen. You also need to exercise and eat healthy, but saunas will help you relax, detox and improve circulation to boot. Most people who are overweight have a slower metabolism. Regular use of a sauna could help with. A 30 minute daily sauna session or "sauna bath" can increase your metabolism due to the penetrating heat and increase in blood flow.

Saunas for Detox – Infrared saunas are a great option to detox your body. They can significantly expedite the detoxification process as it heats your tissues several inches deep. This helps enhance your natural metabolic processes. Saunas also increase circulation and oxygenate your tissues, which is very beneficial for your health. Your skin is a major organ for eliminating toxins, and most people do not sweat enough to eliminate all of the toxins from their home, work and outside world environments. Repeated use of the sauna slowly helps restore your skins ability to eliminate toxins, especially after sun damage and wearing tight clothes cause this process to slow. Restoring your skin elimination will significantly reduce your toxic load and will also help rid your body of heavy metals and chemicals.

The major difference between an infrared sauna and the traditional Finish (hot rock) type of sauna is the latter heats you up from the outside in, like an oven. The infrared sauna heat penetrates and heats you from the inside out. They are amazing options for turning around your health in the New Year.

Saunas And Stuff sells some of the top line infrared saunas and traditional hot rock saunas and sauna heaters. Contact us to help you select the perfect option for you.

Product Highlight Infrared Quartz Portable Room Heater

noreply@blogger.com (Stores And Stuff) — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:06:00 +0000

With the weather dropping and the need to get warm and toasty after playing in the snow, infrared room heaters are perfect additions to any home. You can cuddle up with hot chocolate, a movie and a portable room heater near to get all cozy and happy.

There are many varieties of infrared room heaters but they are not all created equal. You want to make sure you purchase a good quality brand that doesn’t overuse energy. We recommend an infrared quartz portable room heater, which we are featuring a special on at the moment. This super compact room heater uses the same infrared technology that our infrared sauna line utilizes.

Infrared quartz heaters are revolutionary-designed portable heat sources that offer safe, healthy and therapeutic heat. They are perfect for single rooms up to 1000 square feet. The best feature about these heaters is they save you money compared to other supplemental heating systems. The infrared heater emits clean, ultra-efficient, and evenly distributed heat. With safe infrared absorption, the heater is able to warm the air much like the sun warms the earth and the atmosphere. This type of heat is comfortable and natural for your body to absorb through a unique heat exchanger.

This little heater may be small, but it packs a big punch. At only 16”x16.5”x15”, this heater produces an even flow of heat to warm up your room. This might be the perfect addition to a guest room for visitors that might be from warmer climates and not used to living in the frozen tundra. With an oak wood cabinet and dark oak stain finish, many love the styling on this heater. It encompasses four infrared quartz-heating elements.

Our infrared quartz heater has an LED display and touch button controls for simple function, as well as a remote control for easy use. There are two settings, including high and low. The heat settings vary from 750 to 1500 watts to accommodate varying room sizes, resulting in a huge cost savings. The high efficiency, low sound producing fan helps circulate the heat evenly. It also includes a two-year limited manufacturer’s warranty.

Infrared room heaters are a great thing to have during the freezing winter months to create a nice toasty room. Check out our additional room heater options at www.saunasandstuff.com, as well as a sauna to add to your basement to stay warm and healthy all winter long!

Tylo Sauna Heaters - Best for Traditional Hot Rock Saunas

noreply@blogger.com (Stores And Stuff) — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:41:00 +0000

Saunas offer a relaxing sanctuary in the comfort of your own home. They give out heat that helps your body relax and cleanse itself of toxins. There are many options when it comes to saunas, and you can get the perfect size and style to fit your specific needs.

When it comes to heating your sauna, you need to choose the best, as this will make or break your experience. Having uneven heating in your sauna or frequent heater malfunctions can ruin the experience. It is best to not settle for a cheap sauna heater. Tylö sauna heaters are top quality options for every sauna owner. They include a five-year home warranty to assure you it will work and perform beyond your expectations.

Tylö is a top-respected company in the sauna heating industry that was founded in 1951. The company has pioneered numerous innovations to improve the safety, function and enjoyment of sauna bathing. These Tylö sauna heaters offer the most up-to-date technology, and have a great design.

You will notice three chambers in a Tylö heater. The two side chambers have open air flow for fast efficient heating. The center chamber is an extra deep rock chamber. The sauna heater rocks can directly touch the heater coils for excellent heat transfer. The deep rock chamber maximizes the opportunity for water to contact a rock and steam off. It is simply a superior compact and efficient design.

Here are several important tips for your new sauna heater: - The output of the sauna heater must be suited to the cubic size of the sauna room itself. - A simple rule of thumb is you need a heater that produces approximately 1 kW for each 1.3 cubic meters. - For a sauna room with large areas walled with glass, tiles or other dense materials, you will require a heater with a greater output.

If you need help wiring your new Tylo sauna heaters, download a copy of our Tylo sauna heater installation manual (http://www.saunasandstuff.com/downloads/dl/file/id/51/tylo_sauna_heater_installation.pdf). It can help with both sauna room planning and design as well as the heater setup and wiring.

Make sure you purchase a top of the line Tylo sauna heater from as SaunasAndStuff.com. You'll get the best prices and free shipping.

Outdoor Saunas are Perfect for Winter

noreply@blogger.com (Stores And Stuff) — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 02:59:00 +0000

Saunas in the great outdoors might be one of the most relaxing options for winter. A sauna in the backyard can be a luxury sanctuary. There are many new options to help enhance the look of your own backyard and to fit your personal style. If you are fortunate enough to have a pool or hot tub in your yard, an outdoor sauna can be the perfect compliment. In the cold weather, the sauna and pool combination is amazing, as you can take the plunge in the cool pool between warming up in the sauna. The polar plunge!

People are constantly making the interior of their home personal and matching their style, but they often neglect the backyard. Adding furniture and some rocks is just not enough. An outdoor sauna can make your backyard the envy of the neighborhood. These saunas are making a comeback as everyone wants to find relaxation and peace in their own backyard.

The best way to take care of your backyard sauna is to make sure you treat the wood and keep it in the best shape possible. Saunas are made from soft woods such as cedar or which allow the absorption of steam. These woods handle the swelling better than hardwoods. Since the wood has a soft, porous surface, abrasive tools can scratch the delicate timber. Hard chemicals can also penetrate the wood, damaging the integrity of the sauna. Use carefully selected tools and cleaners to treat the wood properly and avoid damaging the sauna. In addition, all cedar saunas can be treated with linseed oil on the outside for protection and to give them a rich color.

If the wood on the inside of your sauna gets stained over the years, you can often renew it with a nice sanding. Make sure you finish with a really fine grit to prevent a porous surface. That would make the wood more susceptible to becoming stained again.

Check out the wide range of sauna kits to build your own backyard sauna, and head there to relax and rejuvenate your mind and body. Saunas And Stuff will help you find the best options for your style and space, as well as help you take care and treat your sauna so it lasts for many years to come.

Carbon Fiber Infrared Saunas - Best Home Sauna Kits

noreply@blogger.com (Stores And Stuff) — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:40:00 +0000

Infrared Saunas are a popular new technology for saunas. An infrared sauna uses infrared heaters to emit infrared radiant heat, which is absorbed directly into the human body. This is unlike traditional saunas, which heat the body indirectly via air or steam. These infrared saunas have become all the rage and are easier to tolerate for those that are sensitive to heat.

The two main types of infrared saunas are bio ceramic tube infrared saunas and carbon fiber infrared saunas. There are several differences between the two types. The ceramic tube sauna has been around the longest and the carbon fiber is a new style and technology in infrared heaters.

Carbon Fiber Infrared Saunas are slightly more expensive than bio ceramic tube infrared saunas. The heat in carbon infrared saunas is evenly distributed all throughout the sauna and has a very large surface area. In contrast, ceramic versions result in heat that is concentrated closer to the heaters themselves. Quick, smooth and evenly distributed heat fills the sauna in carbon fiber saunas, where ceramic saunas quickly heat up but heat is more intense closer to the heaters.

Ceramic tube heaters are long, skinny tubes that emit infrared ray waves in all directions, thus reflectors are used to reflect the IR waves from the backside of the tubes into the sauna. The limitation is that they can create areas of concentrated heat waves where it is really hot and some areas that are cooler with less concentrated heat.

Infrared rays are thermal heat, like the sun’s rays, and heat up what they bump into. If you stand in the sun, you feel hot until you step into the shade, where it feels cooler even though the temperature did not change. Infrared waves work similarly.

The key purpose of the carbon fiber panel heaters is to create an even overall pattern of infrared waves inside the sauna. The entire panel can cover a large area of the walls, backs of benches and even floor panels and will emit an evenly distributed pattern of infrared rays. The goal is to heat the sauna user evenly to get a full body sweat going.

Carbon Fiber Infrared saunas are the most durable with flexible and less fragile than ceramic heater rods. Carbon fiber saunas are also the most efficient with the lowest cost of operation. Most of our customers that have had the opportunity to try both options prefer the carbon fiber infrared sauna option. Check out our amazing selection of carbon fiber infrared heaters for your next sauna purchase!!

Adding a Sauna to Your Meditation Routine

noreply@blogger.com (Stores And Stuff) — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 12:28:00 +0000

Current fads and trends in the athletic training world never seem to last very long. That is part of the reason we love the sauna. It has been around for more than 1,000 years as a way to recuperate from a hard workout. With the Olympics all the hype right now and athletes floating across your television screen, recovering from these hard workouts might be something to note, should you try to channel your inner Olympian.

One of the recent trends that have caught my attention (it has also been around for many, many years) is meditation. Allowing your mind to fully relax and drain all thoughts to a state of complete calmness has been touted by many for years as one of the most important things you can do for yourself. It is so incredibly hard to find a place to experience this full mind relaxation without other distractions and interruptions. The sauna came to the top of my mind as an amazing place to do daily meditation.

Saunas, especially those within the comfort of your own home, give you a place to allow both your body and mind to relax simultaneously. The twenty to forty minutes you take daily in the sauna allow you to slip into a meditative near-sleep state while you eliminate toxins from your body. Your mind can clear fully and all of your concerns can melt away.

Some of the major benefits of meditation include healthy cardiovascular health by slowing the heart rate and pace of breathing, lowering stress levels, strengthening the immune system and improved self-esteem and a more positive outlook on life.

Having the comfort of your own home sauna gives you the perfect place to practice daily meditation, to relax both your mind and body. Head to SaunasAndStuff.com to find your new mediation sanctuary!

Towel Warmers Give You Toasty Towels

noreply@blogger.com (Stores And Stuff) — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 13:50:00 +0000

Do you hate the feeling of getting out of your nice, warm shower filled with steam to find an icy situation waiting for you once you step out? Do you love that feeling of pulling a fresh towel out of the dryer and using it while it is still warm? Then you must look into the many options for towel warmers to warm up your towel and help keep you toasty. These are perfect for after using the sauna to stay warm instead of entering an icy room after a nice warm sauna session. They also help dry out your towel after using it, which can be very helpful in more humid climates.

Towel warmers continue to gain popularity in the United States. They have been used in many homes and hotels in Europe for many years. Towel warmers were used to heat towels, as well as help them dry after use. They can also serve as a radiator in the bathroom or any room in your house, including the one with your sauna, heating the air while warming up your towel.

Towel warmers can be hard wired or plugged in, depending on the style and where you want to use it. You can also mount them on your wall outside of the sauna, shower, bath, or steam shower to make it easy to grab that toasty towel without fear of your kids pulling it over.

There are also many different designs to choose from. Towels warmers will typically be made from metal such as brass or stainless steel. SaunasAndStuff.com has many amazing designs to fit your style and budget. Most have automatic shut offs after two hours so you don’t have to worry about turning them off all the time and can allow you to put your used towel on the rack to dry.

These towel warmers help to keep towels fresher longer, as well as allow you to wash them less often. The freestanding towel warmers allow you to use the towel warmer in many different rooms and for a multitude of things, making it the most multipurpose option of all! We use our towel warmer in the winter to help dry off our coats when we come in from the snow.

If a warm towel after the shower or sauna sounds amazing to you, check out our great selection of home towel warmers and designs to fit your needs.

The Steam Bath and Steam Shower Trend

noreply@blogger.com (Stores And Stuff) — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:44:00 +0000

There is a growing trend of steam bath and steam showers across the nation. They offer both the benefits of a steam room and the functionality of a shower or bath. It is a fun, relaxing way to get clean and relax at the same time.

Steam showers are a type of bathing where a humidifying steam generator produces water vapor that is dispersed around a person’s body. It can be explained as a steam room that offers the same features of a bathroom shower, or a regular shower with an added steam feature that is powered by a home steam generator. Some steam showers also use solar thermal technology and heat the water with the sun, reducing the electricity bill.

A major difference between steam showers and saunas are the humidity levels. Steam baths tend to be more humid, but you can adjust the temperature and steam in both. Steam showers are usually in an enclosure that prevents the water vapor and steam from escaping.

Steam showers are available in a variety of materials, including but not limited to acrylic, fiberglass, stone and wood. Modern steam showers also provide additional features that may include foot massagers, rain faucet showers, stereo and television features, chromotherapy (light therapy) and aromatherapy.

Steam baths provide the same concept as steam showers. Heaters are used to maintain warm temperatures in the baths.

Steam showers and baths offer a lot of the same benefits of the sauna. The steam will soothe sinus irritation and chest congestion. Sweating helps clear your pores and purge toxins. The elevated temperatures increase your circulation for healthier skin and more energy. It will also help relax sore and stiff muscles.

SaunasAndStuff.com offers many options for steam baths and showers. We have a great selection of steam generators to help create your relaxing oasis. Contact us to receive advice on how to select the perfect generator to create your steam bath or shower, or you can select from one of our steam bath or shower options. We also offer a full range of beautiful electric towel warmers for you bathroom. The come in a variety of designer finishes such as chrome, white and oil-rubbed bronze. A wonderful warm towel is the perfect finishing touch to your steam shower experience.

Saunas at the Spas - A Must

noreply@blogger.com (Stores And Stuff) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:13:00 +0000

When I head to the spa for a full day of relaxation, one of the things I look forward to besides the relaxing massage is sitting in the sauna. I always enjoy detoxing in the heat of the sauna after a relaxing massage. There is something exciting about the cleansing and renewing of your body.

I always get sad when I notice a spa location or hotel spa does not include a sauna. There are so many easy sauna options to sit in the smallest places or set up exactly how you would like, so adding a sauna can be easy and an exciting addition.

With all of the amazing health benefits of the sauna, it is the perfect thing to add to allow your clients to experience the most relaxing and fulfilling experience at your spa. I always try to use the sauna for approximately 10 minutes at a time, depending on how I feel and my temperature. I also always advise take a shower upon exiting the sauna to rinse away the toxins off my skin, since the sauna helps expel toxins in your body out through your pores.

There are so many great sauna options in all different shapes, sizes and kinds to fit your needs and what will best benefit your customers. The two main types of saunas are dry and wet. Wet saunas, otherwise known as steam rooms, are kept at lower temperatures to prevent superheated water from scalding the skin on contact. Dry saunas are kept at much higher temperatures by keeping the moisture levels down to close to zero. These extreme temperatures cause relaxation and promote sweating to help cleanse the system and provide health benefits. These dry saunas are the types I would suggest for the majority of spas. Larger spas can have both options.

Infrared saunas are the most popular as the infrared technology produces heat through electromagnetic radiation heaters. One of the reasons infrared saunas are gaining popularity is because of the lower air temperature which is easier to tolerate. Especially in the case of first time users, infrared provides the same sauna benefits of a traditional version, without the intense and sometimes unbearable heat and thick air.

If you own a spa or health club and are looking to add the business benefits of saunas, please contact http://SaunasAndStuff.com for the best options and a ton of different products to meet your needs. We also ship to the 48 states for free, as well as offer some of the lowest prices around. Now that’s a reason to add a sauna!

The Sauna: A Refuge in Your Own Home

noreply@blogger.com (Stores And Stuff) — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:20:00 +0000

Is your home no longer a place of rest for you? Have kids, cleaning, work, or house repairs prevented you from finding time or a place to relax within your own home? With the increasing stresses of life burdening us more and more these days, there is an ever expanding need for some “me” time.

Sure, a trip to the day spa may be in order now and then, but who has the time to drive there? Day spa visits can also add up to a great deal of money in no time at all. Perhaps your own home sauna is a better option, being both convenient and cost effective.

Saunas, for all their physical health benefits we have discussed here on this site, are also a boon to mental health and relaxation. Imagine having your own personal oasis in the home – always quiet, away from the stress, where your mind and body have a chance to heal. Just 20 to 40 minutes in a sauna and you emerge rejuvenated and refreshed. Imagine having this refuge inside your own home, at your disposal 24/7!

With a wide variety of styles, options, and sizes, there is a “personal in-home refuge” (the sauna) available to fit every budget. If you’ve been considering buying a vacation home to get away from it all but are worried about the costs, bring a mini vacation into your home with a sauna from Saunas & Stuff!

Sauna Ideas for Valentine’s Day

noreply@blogger.com (Stores And Stuff) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:53:00 +0000

News alert to all of the men out there. Valentine’s Day is approaching mighty quickly, and we have a great last minute romantic option for you! This Valentine’s Day, think bubbles and bubbly. We can set the stage for a great option that will blow her socks off and allow her to relax. You don’t need expensive restaurant reservations. Just a sauna from SaunasAndStuff.com and some creativity.

Here are several creative options for this Valentine’s Day to incorporate the relaxing benefits of a sauna:

Start by purchasing a couple of steaks, potatoes and vegetables to cook out on the grill. Make the perfect, romantic dinner at home to relax and enjoy each other’s company.

Leave an invitation to a warm rendezvous in the sauna somewhere where she will find it.

Start the sauna right after dinner to get it ready for your romantic time in the sauna to detox, relax and be able to talk and catch up.

Set up a comfy sofa or blankets and pillows to enjoy after the sauna. Upon exiting, you can take a warm shower together and continue relaxing in the comfy blanket and pillow bed with a glass of wine and some chocolates.

If you need to buy a sauna, head to SaunasAndStuff.com for a large selection of saunas for sale. You are sure to find the perfect option. You will get a years of use from a sauna and you can have these romantic nights whenever you want throughout the year.

Sauna Rules for Safety and Fun

noreply@blogger.com (Stores And Stuff) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 02:11:00 +0000

Saunas are gaining in popularity, and they are becoming more and more crowded in gyms, health clubs and spas around the world. The best way to truly enjoy a sauna is to get one in the comfort of your own home, where you can use it as much as you want and in the privacy of your own living space. In your home, the rules go out the door. But what happens when you have company or others in your sauna?

Here are some basic rules for using saunas:

1) Do Not Sit Spread Eagle in the Sauna
At least try to close your legs and know that everyone else in the sauna does not need to see what you are working with. Some places request a towel be used at all times, and we are in this camp in regards to the lower regions. Try to at least think about those around you and what they would want to see and what should remain for you and your significant others eyes only.

2) Try to refrain from talking a lot
Most people head to the sauna to relax and reap the amazing health benefits they offer. They don’t want to hear about your most recent breakup with your boyfriend or how crappy your job is going. We want to shut out the world and think of nothing during these few precious minutes of sauna bliss. Please allow us this one request for a short time, and take your drama conversations to the locker room.

3) Use a towel to sit on or lay on
There is nothing worse than seeing a person’s bare bottom sitting on the wood, sans towel. I don’t want to sit anywhere where someone wasn’t using a towel, and don’t want to think anyone might think this is okay. Please, please always use a towel to sit or lay on when using the sauna.

4) Shut the Sauna Door
I recently headed to the sauna after a yoga session. I was relaxing, when someone entered the sauna and left the door open. I looked at them for a moment, got up out of my relaxation moment to fix their thoughtless mistake. Always close the door. We are using the sauna for the heat. Please don’t ruin that.

5) Stay in your Sauna as Long as you want
Saunas are the perfect opportunity to relax, rejuvenate and enjoy life. Reap all the amazing health benefits the sauna has to offer, and stay as long as you feel comfortable and happy. Upon exiting, remember to shower off to remove the toxins and complete the entire experience.

These basic rules should help you feel more comfortable using the sauna and enjoying everything it has to offer. Make sure you adhere to the rules of using a sauna. And if you can’t stomach thinking of someone breaking one of these rules, you should head to www.SaunasAndStuff.com and check out the amazing options on home saunas we have so you can put one in your own home. Then you can sauna in privacy and reap the rewards without interruptions.

Sauna Health Benefits

noreply@blogger.com (Stores And Stuff) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:48:00 +0000

Everyone is running around trying to finish their last minute Christmas shopping and preparing for Santa’s visit. After they collapse in exhaustion from Christmas, that week between Christmas and New Years gives people a chance to figure out how 2012 will be different. Resolutions, resolutions and more resolutions. For the most part, at least one of those New Years resolutions revolves around improving your health or making a health change. Did you ever realize a sauna can help you with those resolutions?

Saunas can help you achieve your wellness goals with the many health benefits they offer. You can lower your blood pressure, aid in weight loss, and extend your life. You can also relax at the same time, which should be at the top of your resolution list.

Saunas for Weight Loss
Saunas can be amazing partners to help you achieve your weight loss goals. One sauna session can help you burn more than 600 calories, which is equivalent to 30 minutes of rowing at the gym or an hour on the treadmill. The heat from the sauna penetrates below the skin to break down the fat and water particles in your skin, helping to burn calories and accelerate weight loss. It is a great alternative to physical exercise for those who are unable, or unwilling, to exert themselves.

Saunas for Cleansing and Detoxification
We are exposed to so many toxins every day, from what we eat to the hazards in the environment. When toxins are present in our body, blood circulation is blocked and cellular energy is impaired. The body’s immune system is inhibited due to toxins, making it difficult to fight disease. When infrared sauna heat is applied, the large water molecules in our bodies that contain toxic gases like sulphur dioxide, carbon dioxide, lead, mercury and chlorine vibrate are broken down. The encapsulated toxic materials and gases are then released, expelling these toxins. Some experts in weight loss believe our bodies use fat to dilute toxins. Since infrared saunas excel at helping rid your body of toxins, you may be burning fat that is being used to dilute toxins in the process. Make sure you take a shower once you leave the sauna to wash the toxins off your skin. If you want a great option to start the year with a detox program, a sauna is the perfect partner for you to accomplish this goal.

Saunas to Help Lower Your Blood Pressure
Infrared saunas are great for lowering blood pressure. People who take saunas a couple times per week actually drop their blood pressure by heating their body. The environment in which they are lowering their blood pressure is more comfortable than sitting in a heated external environment. Infrared saunas are a great option due to the fact that the cooler air temperature they have is less likely to hurt your lungs if you take a deep breath. Relax and enjoy a few moments of peaceful silence.

Saunas to Extend Your Life
A major benefit is helping to extend your life. Medical researchers have long been reporting on the health benefits of infrared sauna therapy. It helps support those who suffer from fibromyalgia, arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, and even autism. The circulatory and blood pressure lowering benefits are also a plus! One major benefit that helps to extend your life, and the overall quality of your life, is the fact that saunas aid in relaxation. With all the stress being experienced and the fast pace of life, saunas help you take a moment and fully relax. The heat also helps bring that relaxation to a heightened stage of completion.

2012 is finally your year!! If you want to lose weight, relax and find your zen, or help lower your blood pressure, incorporate the sauna into your routine. After a workout, head to the sauna to help eliminate toxins and relieve pain from sore muscles. You can also continue losing weight by doing this. This is the best time to make it happen. Having a sauna in your home guarantees easy access and the option of using the sauna whenever you want. There are some great deals for you now. Get hot and healthy in 2012 with your own sauna from www.saunasandstuff.com!

Home Sauna Kits: Pre-Built VS Pre-Cut

noreply@blogger.com (Stores And Stuff) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 07:18:00 +0000

Today’s consumers have the luxury of choice with many of their purchase decisions, and saunas are certainly no exception. With such a wide variety on the market many shoppers can get lost in the mix. So where do you start and what kind do you get? Two of the most popular traditional rock sauna styles we offer are pre-built saunas and pre-cut saunas. These two types of sauna kits get mixed up all the time so we want our customers to be educated about the differences so they can make the most qualified purchase decision this holiday season.

Pre-Built Traditional Rock Saunas

Pre-built sauna kits come in an easy-to-assemble kit and are self-contained, freestanding units. These modular, prefabricated wall units fit together easily and provide greater flexibility in terms of being portable. You can take these saunas with you when you move, so they make a great option for someone who relocates often. Sauna assembly can vary by room size and shape, and these can take as little as one to two hours to put together. Then you are ready to relax and sweat away the toxins!

Pre-built saunas come in a variety of sizes ranging from a 4 x 4 foot room suitable for two people to a 9 x 10 foot family sauna, and larger. The pre-built wall and ceiling panels are made from Grade A Clear Western cedar wood and are also available in fir, poplar or spruce. Assembly is further simplified with pre-built sauna benches, a pre-installed door and all the parts and accessories needed to complete your installation.

These pre-built (also called prefabricated) home saunas can be installed indoors or outdoors. If you want to install it indoors, we suggest you assemble the steam sauna room on a waterproof surface such as tile, concrete or linoleum. For the outdoors, a poured concrete slab is the best. Roof kits are also available to convert an inside sauna into an outdoor sauna. We advise you to apply a water sealant to the exterior wood to protect the walls from the elements if you are converting from an indoor to an outdoor sauna.

Pre-Cut Traditional Rock Saunas
Pre-cut sauna kits are made for converting an existing room, large closet or old laundry room/bathroom into a sauna. These are great for the do-it-yourself-er that wants to be actively involved with the assembly of their new sauna, as well as save money. You need to build an insulated stud frame room to install the sauna kit if you don’t have a good-sized area available for the sauna.

For the pre-cut sauna kit, you are required to provide the structural framing, insulation, vapor barrier and exterior paneling. Everything else that you need to line the inside of the room with cedar, as well as a pre-hung door, pre-built benches and duck board floor, bucket, ladle, wall light and more are supplied in the kit.

These offer a variety of different design options and allow the customer to put their own personal touch on the sauna. The options are endless!

With the holidays coming up a new sauna would be the perfect addition to your house or condo. They offer a great way for the family to spend quality time together while relaxing and benefiting their health. What are you waiting for? Grab either your pre-built or pre-cut sauna kit from www.saunasandstuff.com today! If you are just looking for a sauna heater, check out our full line of Tylo models.

Saunas, Snow-Style!

noreply@blogger.com (Stores And Stuff) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:01:00 +0000

The leaves have fallen and we are approaching the beginning of winter. Everyone is beginning to find boots, beanies and ways to keep them warm in the dropping temperatures. What better way to immerse yourself in warmth than in an outdoor sauna.

We have saunas that have pink foam board insulation to protect them from snowy conditions, allowing the user to experience the benefits of sauna use all winter. If you have always wanted a sauna, but do not have room in the house for one, consider an outdoor sauna. You can even situate it near the backdoor, allowing for quick access all year long.

Outdoor saunas in snow country are beginning to catch on, as people find this an exciting way to relax and socialize, without giving up precious square footage in their tiny cabins or ski getaways.

During the long, dark final days of winter, regular sauna sessions will help you stay healthy and lift your spirits. Sauna parties at the cabin are also a great way to socialize. Begin by enjoying the sauna in a regular sauna session. Once you are warm and the sweat is flowing, open the sauna and head out into the snow. You can lay down and roll around in the snow, letting it scrub your skin, further cleansing it. You will find you can enjoy the snow for quite a long time before getting cold. Once you start to get cold, you can enjoy round two in the sauna. The Finnish love the experience of using a sauna in the snow, and it has become somewhat of a tradition in that country. It is one of the most exhilarating experiences in life!

Saunas are a major part of the Finnish culture. There are more than five million inhabitants and more than two million saunas in Finland, averaging one sauna per household!! The Finnish believe that saunas are a place to relax socially with family and friends, and to receive health benefits, both physically and mentally. The Finns think of saunas as not just a luxury, but a necessary part of life. And the sauna in the snow experience is one of their favorite parts in the winter.

If you are excited about the sauna in the snow experience and want to find the perfect sauna for your backyard, please visit www.SaunasAndStuff.com or contact us to discuss the best option for you.

Saunas...the Five W's

noreply@blogger.com (Stores And Stuff) — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 21:22:00 +0000

Saunas, health benefits and relaxation oh my! Saunas are all the rage, and we are hearing sauna conversations across the nation; across dinner tables, in health clubs and between friends at bars. Are you still confused on the basics. We are here to clear some things up with the five W’s of sauna…in true sauna fashion.

Who – Who is enjoying saunas?

It used to be the people of Finland, the finnish. Then it was the Scandanavians. Now its your next door neighbor and that sassy skinny girl leaving hot yoga. Everyone is starting to get into saunas, especially after Oprah and Dr. Oz starting talking about the massive amount of health benefits infrared saunas offer. So yeah, it should be you next.

What – What the heck is a sauna?

Saunas are small rooms, or a house, designed as a location to experience dry or wet heat sessions for recreational or therapeutic experiences. There are two main types of saunas: dry and wet. The majority of saunas are built out of wood, with cedar and hemlock being the most common.

Wet saunas, or steam rooms, are kept at lower temperatures, 100°F to 115°F, which prevents superheated water from scalding the skin on contact. Dry saunas can be kept at much higher temperatures of up to 250°F by keeping the moisture level down to nearly zero. These temperatures cause relaxation and promote sweating, to help cleanse the system and provide health benefits.

Where – Where are saunas?

They are now everywhere! They used to only be at swanky hotels, expensive condo or apartment communities and ritzy health clubs. Now they are in basements, houses and neighborhood gyms across the nation. They can be built to your liking, with custom build kit saunas that incorporate all the elements you want. Easy to assemble, and ready to use.

When – When is the best time to sauna?

You can sauna when you are stressed out as a massive form of instant relaxation. You can sauna after you work out, to help your body eliminate toxins in your system and clean itself out. You can use the sauna in the dead of winter in the frigid temperatures of the snowy states, or during the summer why relaxing at a hotel spa in Las Vegas. We use ours almost everyday to relax, refresh and detox. And sauna parties are always popular.

Why – Why use a sauna?

Saunas offer numerous health benefits. You can lower your blood pressure, aid in weight loss, and extend your life. Saunas offer a great way to detoxify your system. The main thing we want to stress is to wash your skin once you exit the sauna to get the toxins off your skin. One major benefit that helps to extend your life, and the overall quality of your life, is the fact that saunas aid in relaxation. With all the stress being experienced and the fast pace of life, saunas help you take a moment and fully relax.

What more could you ask for! SaunasAndStuff.com is here to help with any questions you might have about saunas and the options available to you. Now’s the time to enjoy that sauna!!

Hot Sauna Trends to Watch For

noreply@blogger.com (Stores And Stuff) — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 01:14:00 +0000

Saunas have been gaining popularity in the last several years. North America is taking a cue from the Finnish and reaping the many health benefits of saunas. Whether you want to buy an infrared sauna or a traditional hot rock steam sauna, there are many different options to choose from. Saunas continue to adapt and evolve with new designs and trends popping up across the nation.

The following are some trends we are seeing in 2011 in the sauna industry:

The top trend that continues to evolve with saunas is design. People are beginning to customize sauna kits to fit their taste and style, as well as the overall feel and design of the interior of their home. The individualization of the sauna includes using new materials to help the environment (for the eco-friendly) or the use of exotic stones (for the discerning) are coming into play.

This year has also brought in the evolution of smell. The use of fragrance or essential oils is beginning to allow users to personalize their sauna experience for a particular time of day or feel. Using citrus scents in the morning allows the sauna user to make up and prepare for the day, or relaxing lavender after a day of stress or for anyone that needs an enhanced complete relaxation moment.

New LED technology changes the use of lights, allowing for an even more serene sauna experience. The use of a “starry sky” or new illuminated elements allows the sauna user to personalize the sauna or add new lighting elements to make the experience one to remember.

A future trend sauna users should be on the lookout for is the control technology. The introduction of a sauna remote that can be used in multiple locations may allow sauna users to heat up their sauna in the basement from the comfort of their office upstairs. Users may also be able to program the sauna to begin heating up at a certain time during the day, like 10 minutes before lunch so it is ready for your lunch break.

The use and popularity of saunas is widespread, and it might be a great way for you to spruce up your home. The personalization of the sauna is now more available than ever, offering multiple options to make your new sauna to fit right in your home. Contact SaunasAndStuff.com to discuss our many options and which sauna will be the best one for you.

Infrared Room Heaters: Energy Efficient Space Heater Technology

noreply@blogger.com (Stores And Stuff) — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:56:00 +0000

Nowadays, infrared room heaters and fireplaces are all the craze. These innovative household mainstays are gaining popularity due to the safe, beneficial heat they deliver. In fact, the sought-after design of the fireplace room heater in particular is showing up in more and more homes across the country each year.

These infrared quartz heaters are a revolutionary-designed portable heat source. Infrared heat is safe, healthy and therapeutic, offering many benefits for users beyond the typical room heater. Quality infrared room heaters should never feel hot to the touch. They do not emit any fumes or harmful matter into the air like normal home heating systems, and quartz room heaters will not dehydrate the air. Some even sanitize or purify the air!

Electrically heated infrared heaters radiate up to 86 percent of their input as radiant energy. Nearly all the electrical energy input is converted into infrared radiant heat in the filament and direct onto the product by reflectors. Infrared heaters are much more energy efficient than most space heaters, utilizing most of the electricity and energy that is emitted.

The designs are constantly evolving, and you can now choose anywhere from micro portable heaters to the beautiful infrared fireplace room installation. Both will keep you warm during the colder months, or simply give you the excuse to cozy-up with that special someone.

Portable room heaters are perfect for single places like offices, garages, workshops, basements and cool spots in your home. They work in collaboration with an in-home heating system, heating rooms that are not used often in order to conserve energy. If used collectively, you can cut some of your heating bills in half by strategically utilizing infrared room heaters in some unused rooms or spaces within your dwelling in place of heating every room in your house.

Check out SaunasAndStuff.com’s quartz infrared room heater to stay warm in the winter months, or cuddle up by the infrared quartz fireplace room heater and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate.

Sauna Sales are Hot in Summer 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Stores And Stuff) — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:11:00 +0000

Yes, we the pun in the headline was intentional. It's hot outdoors, yet the popularity of saunas has been picking up speed in 2011. Sauna sales are very strong this year despite the still somewhat slow economy. There home improvement trend continues, with folks investing in there home and making it a daily vacation destination. Why relax just two weeks a year?

Many people are beginning to realize the various health benefits of saunas, and pre-built sauna kits are making it easier for saunas to fit in just about anyone’s home or backyard, no matter what the size.

Despite saunas having been around for centuries, the increased focus on stress relief and improvement of health in society today has brought saunas back to the forefront. In addition to providing a relaxing experience, saunas also cleanse the body of toxins and other impurities, ease joint and muscle pain, stimulate metabolism, and provide many other holistic health benefits.

People are also entertaining at their homes more often, and focusing more on spending time with family. The social aspect of saunas allows families to enjoy their custom built sauna kits in the comfort of their own home. Coupled with the health benefits and relaxation, it is a win-win cocktail of enjoyment.

The ever-increasing popularity of saunas has led to many innovative design options, including various heating technologies and a wide variety of home kits, pre-built kits or custom designed kits to allow individuals and families to build the sauna of their dreams within the space they have available. These sauna kits are easy-to-use and can fit any living situation and budgets. Many new heating technologies including wood, electric dry, electric steam and infrared sauna heat provide even more options to the consumer than ever before. In addition, the increasing coverage of carbon fiber infrared saunas in the news has allowed them to become a best seller at SaunasAndStuff.com.

With this growing trend of sauna popularity, we cannot wait to see what comes on the market next. If you are looking for the perfect option to relax, improve your health and spend time with your loved ones, a sauna might be the ticket for you!