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A ritual from the North, at the heart of your garden
The wooden barrel sauna is not just a decorative object. It is a thousand-year-old tradition from Finland. A refuge for the body, a pause for the mind. At Storvatt, we perpetuate this art of living with rigor and respect. Our saunas are designed as separate spaces, simple, warm, and deeply authentic.
But then, how do you get the most out of it? Here is our guide to fully experience the sauna.
When should you have a sauna session?
There is no strict rule. Each moment of the day has its virtues, to be adapted according to your needs.
The morning: a gentle awakening
Starting the day with a sauna session is giving your body a gentle awakening. The heat relieves the tensions of the night, stimulates circulation and gives you a calm energy, ideal for a good start.
The afternoon: the recovery break
After an intense day or a sports session, the sauna becomes a valuable ally. It relaxes your muscles, releases mental tension, and helps you return to yourself, simply.
The evening: for deep sleep
Nothing like a heat bath before going to bed. The body slows down, stress fades away, and sleep becomes deeper. A true decompression chamber to end your day.
How many times per week?
Two to three sessions per week are enough to feel the positive effects. What matters is regularity — not intensity.
What duration for each session?
We recommend between 15 and 20 minutes per session. No more. Prolonging too long can cause unnecessary dehydration. Listen to your body.
Hot/cold alternation: an ancestral reflex
It is one of the pillars of Nordic tradition: alternating the heat of the sauna and the cold of a shower or bath. A simple method, but tremendously effective:
15 to 20 minutes in the sauna
1 to 3 minutes under a cold shower or ice bath
Rest, then start again if desired
The benefits
Eliminates toxins: the heat makes you sweat, the cold invigorates.
Relaxes muscles: tensions melt like snow in the sun.
Strengthens immunity: ideal for preparing for winter.
Beautifies the skin: pores open, close, and your complexion breathes.
In summary
Whether you are a morning enthusiast or a lover of gentle evenings, your sauna is there to reconnect you with what matters. Close your eyes, breathe in the smell of heated wood, let time slow down. And you, what is your favorite time to enjoy the sauna?
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Your questions about the barrel sauna
Answers to the most frequently asked questions to organize your sessions with complete peace of mind.
What is the best time to take a sauna?
There is no strict rule. In the morning, the session offers a gentle wake-up. In the afternoon, it helps with recovery, and in the evening, it prepares you for deeper sleep. Choose the time that corresponds to your need of the day.
How many times a week can you go to the sauna?
Two to three sessions per week are enough to feel the positive effects. Regularity matters more than intensity. Gentle and frequent sessions are better than a single visit that is too long.
How long to stay in a barrel sauna?
We recommend between 15 and 20 minutes per session. Beyond that, you risk unnecessary dehydration. Listen to your body and exit as soon as you feel uncomfortable. If you have any doubts about your health, consult your doctor.
How to practice hot-cold alternation?
After 15 to 20 minutes in the sauna, spend 1 to 3 minutes under a cold shower or in an ice bath. Rest, then start again if you wish. It's a simple method, rooted in Nordic tradition.
Does the wood of a Størvatt sauna require maintenance?
Our saunas are made from Red Cedar, a naturally rot-resistant wood that requires no special maintenance. The wood is guaranteed for 5 years. You can discover our high-end materials to learn more.