Steam Sauna

When talking about the traditional sauna, most are in fact referring to the steam sauna. Steam is produced by pouring water over hot rocks to create a humid environment.  Traditional saunas can also be used dry, so there is always the option to enjoy a wet or dry sauna experience.

Using the ladle to pour water over the rocks, however, can add to the atmosphere and enhance the overall sauna feel. The steam sauna is also often called a wet sauna.

Health Benefits of A Steam Sauna

Whether you enjoy a steam or infrared sauna, the benefits are virtually the same.

Your choice of sauna may come down to personal preference and convenience.

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You are likely to experience benefits such as weight loss, improved circulation, healthier skin, increased metabolism and muscle and joint pain relief in much the same way as the infrared sauna.

Your choice may come down to your own personal comfort, as the steam saunas can create fluctuations in temperature and tend to run a lot hotter than the infrared sauna. The hot humid environment in the sauna may be uncomfortable if you do not tolerate heat very well but is ideal if you enjoy the heat.

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Sauna Shower vs Steam Sauna

Although both the steam shower and steam sauna utilize the healing benefits of steam, they offer two very different experiences. How the steam is produced come from two quite different systems as well.

The Steam sauna generates its steam from inside the sauna by ladling water on the sauna heater

The steam shower has a steam generator outside the shower which pushes a steam mist into the shower.

The steam sauna also gives you the option of enjoying a dry sauna.

The main difference between the steam sauna and steam shower is the temperature.

Saunas tend be much hotter than the steam shower and the temperature and humidity are more likely to fluctuate depending on the amount of water used on the sauna rocks.

Although the steam shower has the similar health benefits as the sauna, the relaxing atmosphere in the steam sauna adds to the sauna session

How much space you have, to dedicate to a sauna or steam shower has to be taken into consideration when looking at the options. If space is a big issue then a portable, foldaway steam sauna may be worth considering.