GfK Travelscope's analysis of the travel market shows that there is above-average growth in wellness trips. These have risen by a whopping 24 percent in recent years. The largest target group is couples as well as 30 - 50 year olds. No miracle, because in this time one is in the bloom of the life. Having to make decisions and being exposed to stressful situations - whether it's choosing a partner or looking for a job, children, family, finances, fears about the future. Getting it all under one hat is sometimes not easy and can bring considerable stress situations. So it is in this phase of life that you are at your busiest. A short wellness trip and switching off for a few days can be like balm for the soul. Not only are wellness trips on the rise, but the importance of wellness and well-being programs is growing in general.
But does it always have to be wellness trips or are there other alternatives to do something good for the body and soul?
After a wellness vacation for a few days you feel like reborn. But some lack the time to take themselves out completely for a few days and others lack the financial means. A good alternative, in which you also feel like newborn afterwards, is a visit to the sauna, also called saunas or saunas. A sauna facility, combined with steam baths, is often attached to public swimming pools or to fitness studios. The interior of a sauna is usually made of wood. A special sauna heater is used to heat the temperature in the sauna between 80 °C and up to 130 °C with different infusions. Inside the sauna there are benches, which are arranged in two to three levels. The temperature increases significantly towards the top. Originally, the purpose of a sauna was to be thoroughly cleaned. However, studies have long since proven that going to the sauna not only cleans you up, but has many other benefits.
What types of saunas are there?
There are a lot of different types of saunas. Among the most famous saunas is the classic Finnish sauna. By the way, in Finnish culture sauna is an essential part. Almost every private household has a sauna. Other types of saunas such as Russian banya, Swedish sauna, bio sauna, steam sauna, Turkish hamam, textile sauna, helarium, and even a baby sauna for babies from 4 months and toddlers are also known in the sauna world.
What are the benefits of taking a sauna?
Taking a sauna has many different benefits. In addition to visual issues, such as a cleaner complexion and soft, clear skin, it strengthens the immune system and increases overall well-being. During a sauna session, the body temperature increases up to 39 °C. This is comparable to a fever. This destroys pathogens. The constant alternation between heat, cold shower and normal room temperature hardens your body. In this way, you not only prevent circulatory disorders, but also achieve a similar effect with saunas as a fitness workout. A visit to the sauna stimulates your sweat production and you lose significantly more sweat than in a normal state. This, in turn, rids your body of harmful substances. So, in summary, it can be said that taking a sauna is good for your health (circulation, blood pressure, immune system) and at the same time for your beauty (cleaner skin appearance due to sauna). So just give it a try - you will feel good afterwards!
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Published on: 5 February 2014