Sauna Essentials

Sauna bucket and ladle: A wooden pail and ladle are used to pour water over sauna rocks to produce steam, which is crucial for a relaxing experience. The vapor helps to clear the lungs, cleanse the skin, and lower blood pressure, among other health benefits. A wooden pail is traditionally used, as it’s capable of handling high temperatures.

Sauna hat: Wearing a hat in a hot sauna room seems counterintuitive, but sauna hats have long been used to regulate the body’s temperature while sitting in the sauna. Wool or felt is most commonly used as it’s an excellent insulator and keeps the air around your head at a cooler temperature. Plus, it protects the hair from overdrying.

Sauna thermometer and hygrometer: These instruments help you monitor the temperature and humidity levels inside your sauna. They are essential for ensuring that you don’t overheat or dehydrate.

Essential oils: Adding a few drops of essential oils to a bucket of water before ladling it over the sauna’s hot rocks can enhance your sauna experience. The best essential oils you can afford are recommended.

Sauna backrest: A backrest provides support for your back while sitting in the sauna. It can be made of wood or other materials and should be designed to withstand high temperatures.

Sauna towels: Sauna towels are made of cotton or linen and are designed to absorb sweat and moisture from your body while you’re in the sauna.

Sauna lighting: Sauna lighting provides you with a simple wall light and shade or upgrade to a customizable recessed light system.

Waterproof e-reader: A waterproof e-reader can be used to read books or magazines while you’re in the sauna.

Comfortable robe: A comfortable robe is essential for covering up after your sauna session.

Bluetooth speaker: A Bluetooth speaker can be used to play music or audiobooks while you’re in the sauna.

Please note that these items are not exhaustive, but they should provide you with a good starting point for enhancing your home sauna experience.