Sauna Guide
“The use of heat for cleansing and healing is a conscious extension of mammals’ use of heat that has been practiced throughout human history. Hot springs, saunas, hammams, steam rooms, sweat lodges, steam inhalations, baths, hot mud and poultices have been used traditionally in cold, dry climates to prevent and treat respiratory infections and to enhance overall health and wellbeing.”
Changing rooms
Our changing rooms have ample space & we’ve a storage box for belongings adjacent.
Sauna
Our Sauna is of Finnish origin, it is dry-heat. A wood-burning stove is situated in a corner where we burn kiln dried blocks of ash, oak & beech to create temperatures of 85° - 100°C. Rocks are situated above the stove where one can pour water to create steam or ‘Löyly’ as spoken in Finland. ‘Uisce gaile sabhna’ as Gaelige. Our benches are Aspen timber, our walls and ceiling are Scandinavian spruce and our exterior walls are Larch. Our sauna stove is made by ‘Harvia’.
Shower
The beach shower is a key part of your sauna experience. It is just a few short steps from the sauna door. It is extremely refreshing as keeping your face and hair wet will enhance your sauna experience and prevent your hair follicles from becoming too dry. As your skin is already warm from the sauna the cool water will soothe you before you re-enter the sauna as it is important to cool down efficiently before re-entering the sauna room. It is highly recommended as it is its own experience especially in winter months.
Health
Whether you indulge several times a week or only once a year, saunas can provide relaxation and health benefits, such as reducing minor aches and pains. Sweating induced by saunas may be beneficial for people with conditions such as COPD, congestive heart failure, and peripheral arterial disease. Saunas may also help reduce symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and can be advantageous for muscle recovery after sports. People experiencing depression and anxiety may also find sauna bathing helpful.
Group decisions
As a group, together you can discuss when is an appropriate time to add more ‘löyly’ or “uisce sabhna” water. Sauna is about relaxation not suffering. Slow, deep breaths can help you acclimatise properly. This coupled with routine visits to the shower or the shoreline for a light splash in the sea should help to ensure a very pleasant sauna experience. 3 x 10-15 minute sauna room sessions is our recommendation.
What to expect…
Changing area (outdoor)
Private & Social sauna settings
Sauna temperatures 85° - 100°C
Beach shower, fresh water
A stress-free environment
One-way south facing glass window
Changing room & sauna room
Beach shower