The use of saunas for stress relief, relaxation, and health promotion. Sweating goes far back in human history, about 3,000 years ago the Mayans of Central America used sweat houses for religious ceremonies and good health. Nearly every culture has its own way of using heat for relaxation, therapy and ritual; from ancient Roman baths to Turkish hammam.

One of the oldest — and hottest — of these techniques is the sauna. Saunas have been used for thousands of years in Northern and Eastern Europe, where nearly a third of all adults take them regularly.

Changes in body temperature are easy to understand, but the heart's responses to heat are even more important. The pulse rate jumps by 30% or more. As a result, the heart nearly doubles the amount of blood it pumps each minute.

Spending time in a sauna may help keep the heart healthy and extend life. More specifically, the frequency is associated with a reduced risk of: sudden cardiac deaths, coronary heart disease and cardiovascular disease. Sauna bathing may improve exercise performance in athletes.

European sauna rules:

No outside clothing and shoes are allowed, we will provide you with a premium bathrobe, spa slippers and towels. You can leave your personal belongings in our lockers free of charge.

Leave your bathing suits home, they contain detergent particles and are made of artificial fabrics that do not let your skin breathe, hence block your pores.