In this article we will tell you where the sauna came from and what is so useful. Kharkiv has not become a “bath capital”, but we guarantee that we know all the intricacies of bath art. And we will be happy to share this information with you. The sauna came to us from Finland, and for many years this bath culture has found its fans all over the world. In his homeland, the sauna is a sacred concept. It is impossible to quarrel and quarrel. “In quarrels couples disperse” – so say the Finns. Although we are in Kharkiv, the sauna is no less important for us. We have harmoniously woven our care and hospitality into this bath tradition.
A distinctive feature of the Finnish sauna is dry steam, it is neither in the Russian bath, nor in the Turkish hammam. This steam tones the body and soothes the soul. The health-improving effect of the sauna is enhanced by the aromas released under the influence of temperature by the tree. A real Finnish sauna can cleanse the body and heal the soul.
The heat opens the pores of the skin, through which the body is cleansed of toxins. Very useful bath treatments after sports and exercise. Also, a noticeable and cosmetic effect of the sauna – the skin becomes velvety and radiates health. Massages with the use of oak brooms and a wide range of teas from our phytobar will significantly enhance the beneficial effects.
Rules to follow when visiting the sauna
We are not only hospitable, but also take care of your health. It is our duty to receive guests in the city of Kharkiv. Sauna is a place of recovery, but in order for it to be so, you need to know a few rules:
before entering the steam room, it is desirable to wash yourself in the shower, but without using soap. It removes the fatty film from the body, which leads to dry skin;
a special hat will protect you from heat stroke. It is not necessary to enter a steam room without it;
the body must get used to any temperature, so you can not immediately lie down on the top shelf in the steam room. It is better to lie on the bottom shelf first;
it is not necessary to arrive in the steam room more than 10 minutes on the first visit. And if you start any ailments, leave the steam room immediately;
try to relax the whole body, do not distract yourself with conversations;
before getting up from the shelf, sit on it for a few seconds. Do not get up abruptly.
after leaving the steam room, we recommend washing in a cold shower or bring down the heat in the pool (water 10-25 degrees). Then, we suggest you go for a couple of minutes under a hot shower.
the recommended time between activities in the steam room – 20 minutes. During this time you can drink herbal tea or spend these minutes on a massage. Although we are located in Kharkov, the sauna of our hotel has the widest range of exotic bath drinks.
subsequent activities in the steam room can be extended up to 15 minutes. After each event, take a dip in the pool or take a cold shower. And note that only a short rest will prepare your body for the next event in the steam room. Important – overweight people are recommended to go to the steam room more often, but the duration of stay in it should be less.
What not to do while in a steam sauna
try to sit less on benches and lie more. Do not try to extend the time spent in the sauna, being on the coldest (lower) bench;
try not to keep your head under the ceiling of the steam room;
after leaving the steam room do not pour warm water;
do not go out after the sauna in cold rooms, even in clothes. Then you will not achieve the hardening effect;
it is very harmful for an organism to drink alcohol in a sauna;
before diving into the pool after the steam room, wash off the sweat in the shower;
it is impossible to spend completely all break between actions in a steam room, in the pool. You can damage the vessels dilated by temperature with water pressure;
You can damage your hair by combing it in the sauna;
The beneficial effects of sauna on human health
Thermoregulation. One of the main functions, which is aimed at maintaining a constant temperature in the human body, is thermoregulation. The dominant role in this complex process belongs to the skin. Namely, sweat excreted through open skin pores can quickly cool the human body, and closed pores, on the contrary, will retain heat. Therefore, the conditions created in the steam room are, in a way, a simulator for this function of the body. Now no one will doubt that the most pleasant way to improve their thermoregulation is a sauna. In Kharkov, the guest can meet any weather and you better be ready for it.
Central nervous system (CNS). Based on research, it became known that bath procedures, lasting 10 minutes, increase the reaction and coordination of human movements. But it should be remembered that it is not necessary to spend more than 20 minutes in the steam room – after this time there is a deterioration of motor functions. If you still linger longer than the specified time, then bring the body back to normal will help a cold shower or other cooling procedures.
Importantly! If you have CNS disease, you should have specific recommendations from your doctor to visit the sauna. In Kharkov, there are many medical institutions that cure CNS diseases and we can expect that our guest can be a person with a similar disease.
Cardiovascular system. Under the influence of high temperature in the steam room increases the work of the cardiovascular system. The consequence of this is: an increase in blood supply to the vessels of the brain, and in general improves blood circulation in the body. Only a properly performed bath procedure has a beneficial effect. So watch the time and temperature in the steam room, and most importantly, your health. If you feel that you have dizziness or increased heart rate – immediately leave the steam room.
Importantly! If you have a disease of the cardiovascular system, you should also have specific recommendations from your doctor to visit the sauna. There are many medical institutions in Kharkiv that treat diseases of the cardiovascular system and we can expect that a person with a similar disease can become our guest. We ask you to be careful.
Influence of sauna conditions on the mechanism of external respiration. Due to the effects of elevated air temperature on the human body there is an increase in respiratory rate. The reason is the narrowing of blood vessels in the lungs under the influence of ambient temperature. Thus, the human body tries to protect itself from overheating. And to increase heat transfer increases the frequency of respiration and depth of respiration (this happens involuntarily and these processes are a protective function against overheating). Also, due to the open pores of the skin, sweating increases. The respiratory function of the skin is doubled. Sauna has strong healing properties to eliminate the effects of colds, such as accumulated sputum in the lungs. This effect can be enhanced by moistening the air in steam with decoctions and infusions of medicinal herbs. Thus, the effect of the sauna will be similar to the process of inhalation.
Importantly! If you get sick and you have a fever, you are completely forbidden to sauna. Kharkiv has a peculiar climate. Therefore, your body will be prone to acclimatization, and during this period it is very easy to get ARI.
The effect of bath procedures on the skin. Under the influence of heat in the steam the skin temperature rises. Significantly increases blood circulation in the skin. During the first few minutes, the temperature on the surface of the skin increases significantly and can be 40-42 degrees. Then the thermoregulatory mechanisms are activated and active sweating begins, which slows down the rise in body temperature. All these factors increase the permeability of the skin. The sensitivity of the skin increases, immunobiological properties increase, respiratory function increases, the epidermis softens. The temperature factor stimulates oxidative processes in the skin. A positive result from bath procedures is the improvement of such skin functions as protective, respiratory, excretory, thermoregulatory, tactile. And these changes significantly affect the work of internal organs and strengthen the body’s immune system as a whole.
Now, you know how useful a sauna can be. In Kharkov, settling with us, you can not only find shelter, but also take care of your health.
Warning! The following diagnoses are an absolute contraindication to visiting the steam room:
- decompensation of chronic diseases;
- fever of the human body;
- tuberculosis;
- malignant tumors;
- thrombosis, embolism, bleeding tendency;
- glaucoma;
- infectious diseases;
- atherosclerosis;
- infectious skin diseases;
- hyperthyroidism, cachexia, diabetes mellitus, metabolic disorders in the human body;
- psychopathy and psychosis.
We hope that our sauna in Kharkov will become for you one of sights of our city.