If you’re feeling stressed, achy, unable to sleep or your sinuses are acting up, then perhaps you could use a natural pick-me-up. If any of this sounds familiar, then it’s time that you discovered the incredible naturally beneficial power of a steam sauna. More than just a relaxing escape, a session in a steamy sanctuary offers a whole wealth of total-body health benefits that truly make it something that everyone should experience.
Imagine stepping into a warm, humid embrace. The gentle heat instantly envelops you, melting away all tension and soothing tired muscles. But the magic of a steam sauna goes far beyond mere relaxation. Let’s delve into some of the fantastic ways that it can boost your wellbeing too…
Detoxification Powerhouse: As your body warms up in the steam, you naturally begin to sweat. This natural process is a fantastic way for your body to release toxins and impurities from within. Think of it as an internal cleanse, helping your kidneys and liver to do their vital work more efficiently. Regular steam sessions can leave you feeling lighter, cleaner, and more energised, simply for stepping into the steam.
Breathe Easy: If you suffer from sinus congestion, allergies, or even a common cold, a steam sauna can be your new best friend. The warm, moist air helps to loosen mucus and clear nasal passages, providing much-needed relief. It’s like a natural decongestant that soothes inflammation and makes breathing so much easier.
Muscle Relaxation and Pain Relief: Whether you’ve had a tough workout at the gym, have over-done the gardening or are simply experiencing muscle stiffness from the strains of daily life, the heat from a steam sauna can work wonders for pain relief. By increasing blood flow, it helps to relax tight muscles, reduce soreness and alleviate joint pain, and is a fantastic way to aid recovery and improve flexibility – just by sitting in steam!
Radiant Skin: And if you’re dreaming of a healthy, glowing complexion? Steam can help with that too! The warm moisture opens up your pores, allowing for a deep cleanse that removes dirt, oil, and impurities. This can lead to clearer skin, reduced acne breakouts and a more youthful appearance. Plus, the increased circulation brings vital nutrients to the skin’s surface, promoting a priceless, healthy radiance.
Stress Buster Extraordinaire: In this fast-paced world, stress has become a common companion. Stepping into a steam sauna offers an instantly tranquil escape. The warmth and quiet create such a calming environment that promotes relaxation and reduces stress hormones. It’s a wonderful way to unwind, clear your mind and improve your overall mood. I personally love closing my eyes and listening to solfeggio music as I meditate in my steam sauna.
Improved Circulation: The heat in a steam sauna causes your blood vessels to dilate, improving circulation throughout your entire body. This can have numerous benefits, including lower blood pressure and a healthier cardiovascular system. With poor circulation, I’d often get numb of tingling finger and toes and my sauna has really helped to prevent that.
A Boost to Your Immune System: While it’s not a cure for illness, the increased body temperature during a steam session can help to stimulate your immune system, making your body more resilient to infections.
Why Everyone Should Try A Steam Sauna
The beauty of a steam sauna is its accessibility and wide range of benefits. Whether you’re an athlete looking for muscle recovery, someone battling seasonal allergies, or simply seeking a way to de-stress and improve your overall wellbeing, the steam room offers something beautifully beneficial for everyone.
So, the next time that you have the opportunity, whether at your gym, spa, or even an at-home setup, please take the plunge and experience the incredible health benefits of a steam sauna for yourself. Your body and mind will thank you for it tenfold.
AURA POD: Boost Recovery, Detox & Relax At Home
Being a bodybuilding professional with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS), I face chronic pain and inflammation from the stress of my joints being too loose which can cause me to faint if I stand still for too long. Whilst this isn’t a disability that can be cured, as I was born this way, I refuse to be inactive or sedentary, and so I safely weight train at the gym everyday to give my body the maximum strength and support that Mother Nature failed to bestow upon me.
This means that on top of the normal DOM’s from working out at the gym, I also have my daily inflammation and frequent dislocations to deal with, which causes muscle tension, overcompensation in other parts of my body, and can be uncomfortable to sleep from the relentless throbbing and burning of my joints. But stepping into a steam sauna my symptoms instantly melt away.
I’ve always craved hot showers, subconsciously answering the cries of my body for pain relief before I’d ever heard of hEDS, let alone been diagnosed. But standing in a hot shower, as I learned the hard way, can lead to burns from the hot water and fainting, especially as it placed such pressure on my knees and ankles from standing still on the spot, hyper-extending with hypermobility.
And so my research led me to the wonders of at-home saunas, where you are safe, able and free to experience the steam seated in the comfort of your own home. No more expensive spas, chasing available slots or sitting with strangers in swimwear – just absolute peace, surrender and relief whenever you want or need it; my Aura Pod delivers wellness wherever I am, and is suitable for both indoors or outdoor use.
You can be forgiven for thinking that my sauna bag is in fact my gym bag, as the pod and all of its accessories conveniently and concisely dismantle into this one single, neat and practical storage bag which includes: a heat-insulating thermosheild cover, fibreglass frame, folding chair, portable smart steam unit with heat changeable settings, connection tubes, and fittings, a sweat-absorbent floor mat, wireless remote and instruction manual.
Being the perfectionist that I am, what really drew me to this sauna above all others, is it’s internal temperature range of 40-50° with a near 100% humidity. It feels beautifully hotter than a standard dry sauna, but also has eco-friendly running costs, a donation is made to a mental health charity with every purchase and there is a 90-day satisfaction guarantee for peace of mind.
It allows me to be free to purify my body, clear my mind and indulge in the ultimate sanctuary of recovery and relaxation as often as I choose to from the comfort of my home. There is nothing quite as beautiful as coming home at the end of a long day, kicking off your shoes and meditating in steam; my aches and pain dissolve, I feel lighter than air, my skin glows and I achieve the most deep and restorative sleep that leaves me literally leaping out of bed in the morning.
You don’t have to be an athlete or fitness enthusiast to benefit from steam, as anyone looking for a way to naturally relax without turning to unhealthy vices for escapism from the stress and strains of life can benefit from a sauna. So put down the cigarettes, wine, substances and cookie-dough ice cream and step into the steam, I promise you’ll feel so much better being kind to your body and allowing yourself to recover.
It takes just 15-20mins to achieve a deep sweat detox, where your body can flush out toxins and leave you feeling refreshed. At this same time your muscles are recovering as soreness is reduced, blood flow improves and tight muscles relax. Your metabolism also benefits from steam as it enhances the burning of calories and supports cardiovascular health. And the best part? You can pop it up in minutes, with no plumbing, tools or prior experience necessary! If I can do it, anybody can.
Sweating is one of the body’s most naturally effective ways to remove toxins, which helps to eliminate heavy metals, impurities and clear excess water retention. As blood circulation increases in steam, this helps to deliver oxygen and nutrients to sore muscles, reduces stiffness, and speeds up recovery, providing the most beautiful relief from muscle tension and joint discomfort.
It’s also fantastic for cardiovascular health, as it increases the heart rate and improves circulation for better blood flow, relaxation of the blood vessels and overall heart function which is vital for all ages. Regular sauna sessions complement a healthy, active lifestyle by reducing stress, promoting circulation and aiding in post-exercise recovery, in turn giving you the tools to naturally sleep better, feel better by releasing endorphins and reducing stress levels, and be more active and enthusiastic throughout all aspects of life.
So switch aches, pains and the daily stresses of life for steam, and transform your home or garden into your own personal oasis in minutes – your body, mind and soul deserve it.
