When the first leaves fall from the trees and the cold season approaches, people long for warmth.
It’s no wonder that thermal baths and saunas are now very busy: after all, taking a sauna properly is healthy.
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A visit to the sweat chamber strengthens the immune system, ensures relaxation, restful sleep, improves the skin and has a positive effect on physical fitness.
But with so many naked people in such a small space, there are some things that don’t go over particularly well with fellow sweaters.
To ensure that there is a pleasant climate among sauna goers despite the highest temperatures, everyone should follow a few simple principles. Here are the seven most important rules of etiquette for the sauna.
1. Go to the sauna without clothes on
Drop all your covers! Naked skin is the most natural thing in the world in the sauna cabin. That’s why bikinis, swimming trunks and flip flops are taboo.
The synthetic materials keep heat away from the skin and are also unhygienic. Also avoid wearing jewelry as this could cause burns.
AHand towelYou should still have it with you: This serves as a seat pad and you can cover yourself with it when leaving the sauna.
2. Before the sauna: Don’t forget to shower
You should shower before entering the sauna area. Wash yourself thoroughly and dry yourself. Then you can start first gear.
After leaving the sauna, you should shower again before diving into the cooling pool.
3. Enough distance from the person sitting next to you
Stay at least an arm’s length away from your neighbor and avoid touching their towel.
Don’t squeeze into gaps and make room for new guests so they can avoid this too. If it is still tight, sit next to your own gender.
Ask if it’s okay if you sit down.
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4. Avoid onions, garlic and alcohol
Heat increases the smell of body fumes. In order not to disturb your fellow sweaters, you should avoid onions, garlic and alcohol the day before. You should also not eat heavy meals before a sauna visit.
5. Be considerate
The sauna is not a replacement for the regulars’ table or the gym. Move animated conversations to another location and only speak in whispers, if at all. Likewise, cell phones are not allowed in the relaxation area.
6. Keep your eyes to yourself
You are just as naked as everyone else. So don’t forget: Staring is taboo! Even if your dream woman or man has just entered the sauna. It’s better to leave intimate caresses with your partner at home – after all, the sauna is not a swingers club.
7. Stay polite
Help – my tax advisor! Now it’s time to keep calm. If you meet employees, superiors or anyone else you wouldn’t want to see here – stay cool.
Nod politely, cover yourself with the towel, and sit so that you are not directly facing the person. It goes without saying that the encounter will be kept confidential. If you heed all of this advice, nothing will stand in the way of a relaxing day in the sauna area.
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