Combination of words «Finnish sauna» has become nominal long time ago. But only few people know that this word, being so close to hearts of each amateur of dry steam, is translated from the language of Suomi country as «a room made of wood».
Created by Finns, sauna reflects the character of this calm unhurried nation in its best way. In the dry sauna the air is heated up to 140 degrees with the humidity no more than 10-15%. Finnish sauna doesn’t have that emotional colouring of steaming procedures in Russian bath. You won’t be able to wave a broom and to add some steam there – all these procedures are not for Finnish sauna with its high temperatures.
Sauna is an essential part of Finnish lifestyle, and this word is present in almost all languages. There are saunas in Finland everywhere – in private houses, in hotels, in motels, in cottages for rest. Finns consider a sauna to be not the luxury, but a daily necessity – and you visit a real Finnish sauna at least once, you will be assured in this fact yourself and you will agree with them.
From the point of view of Finn people, visiting a sauna is a usual health-improving hygienic procedure.
When in Finnish sauna, you should breathe only with your mouth half-opened and try to talk as little as possible. The period of sitting inside of the sauna for permanent amateurs is 2-3 times, with 5-10 minutes intervals between them.