How to steambathe in bath house?

Going to the bath is not only the process of a banal washing. It is a desire to improve the body, take a steam bath and chat with friends. People who go to the bath house regularly get sick little or not at all. The main thing is to take a steam bath according to the rules and not try to steam up for years in advance. The advice of experienced bathers will help to avoid mistakes.

How to steam properly?

• Start steaming from the second run. For the first time just sit on a bench so that your body can warm up and prepare for the bath procedures.
• After each entry drink water, unsweetened compotes and tea.It will help replenish the loss of water in your body.
• Do not be zealous with bath procedures. Stay in the bath for no more than two hours a day to keep your health in order. As for a steam room, it is recommended to leave only 30 minutes of this time. It should be divided into 6 visits, each of which lasts for 5 minutes.
• Place a sheet or a towel on a bench to avoid burns.
• Before going to the bath, do not use soap and other cleaning agents. Unprotected skin can be burned by the hot steam in the steam room.
• In all cases of deterioration of health (with shortness of breath, the slightest discomfort and dizziness etc.) leave the steam room immediately.
• Perform all procedures gradually and consistently.
• Avoid sudden heating and cooling of your body. The best option after the steam room is a light contrast shower.
• After the final procedure, relax in a warm room, drink weak tea with lemon. The substances contained in citrus reduce pressure by 10-15%, strengthen vascular tissues and relieve spasm from them.

Steaming procedure

Steaming is a type of massage that is used to warm up the body and relax the ligaments and muscles. Before steaming a person lies on his stomach and a professional bath attendant, friend or relative begins with a light stroking of the feet with sauna whisks and gradually reaches the head and hands. Then the same procedure but in the opposite direction. They are carried out on the hips using stroking movements. The procedure is repeated three or four times, each lasts about a minute. After stroking movements, they start lashing lightly. They do so from the area of ​​​​the shoulder blades to the waist, moving on the legs. The lashings end at the heels. The duration of the procedure is 1 minute.

The next step is more intense lashing movements that run along the back and legs. After their completion the steamed person turns over on his/her back. The partner repeats the described techniques while maintaining the sequence of actions.

Light compresses with the use of a sauna whisk are started after lashing movements. The back is treated first. The sauna whisks are slightly lifted as if catching the air and 2-3 whip them on each part of the body separately. Sauna whisks are lowered onto the body with the side that was turned up and heated up more. For 2-3 seconds the sauna whisks are pressed against the skin. The procedure is done over the entire surface of the body (starting with the shoulder blades and ending with the shins). Such compresses relax the clamped muscles, relieve their tone and improve blood flow.

After the compress on the feet, sauna whisks are applied to the lower back and at the same time slowly directed in different directions like scissors - to the head and feet. The procedure should be repeated 4 or 5 times. A steamed person turns over on his/her back and this technique is repeated again. After the fifth time the body is allowed to rest. In subsequent sets, the procedure can be repeated at will. Do not interfere with the use of aromatic substances that can be sprinkled on the benches. In this case, the mixture is as follows: 20 aromatic drops per 3 litres of water. Bath attendant is not a stoker. He must be able to control sauna whisks, steam and heat. In this case, the healing effect is enhanced many times over.

Common bath mistakes

If you have never been in a bath, do not rush to get  the full range of pleasures immediately. Beginners make common mistakes that can drive them away from a pleasant procedure once and for all.

Mistake 1 - sweating at high temperatures

The 60 to 60 rule applies to bath house, that is with a humidity of 60% the temperature in the steam room should also be 60 degrees. If you raise the temperature along with humidity, there is a danger of thermal shock. At 60 degrees a bather sweats. At the same time, slag is removed from the body and it is comfortable for a person.

Mistake 2 - pour water onto the stones immediately

Before entering the steam room, do not immediately pour water onto the stones. First you need to get used to the ambient temperature. Otherwise, you can overheat and feel uncomfortable. So, the desire to take a steam bath again runs the risk of disappearing for a long time.

Mistake 3 - from the fire to the frying pan

It is recommended to doue with ice water and dive into the snow after the third entry into the steam room. Your body must get used to the temperature difference gradually.

Mistake 4 - wrong location

Entering the steam room, lie down on the benches with your back. The head should be where the heat is less. It will be easier for your body to endure high temperatures if you raise your legs to the top. This will unload the heart and the large vessels of your legs.

Mistake 5 - bathe immediately after eating

Postpone visiting the bath for a couple of hours after eating. It will be difficult for the body to do two things at once: digest food and maintain optimal body temperature. Avoid overwork!

Before entering the steam room, put on a felt or a wool hat, they will protect you from overheating.

Is it possible to sweat in a bath house with my children?

When relaxing with children, you may want to share bath procedures with them. If such a culture is respected in your family, there are no questions. If the child visits the bath for the first time, consider the recommendations of doctors. Doctors believe that going to the bath house should be postponed until school. A seven-year-old child and older children will tolerate the heat more easily and in case of discomfort they will tell their parents about it.

When you go to the bath with children, be guided by their appearance, well-being and behaviour. High temperatures are prohibited. A child has a low weight and a thin layer of fat. The baby's skin turns pink within a minute and overheating occurs too quickly. To avoid it a child should drink warm or slightly cool water in the steam room. It is easier to transfer the heat and will help regular ablutions. Water for them should be warm. A contrast shower for an unhardened baby will do more harm than good.

Before visiting a steam room, it is necessary to warm up the rooms adjacent to it. In this case, your child will not freeze at the exit and will be satisfied. After a steam room the child needs to be wrapped in a terry towel. The main thing is to listen to your child and control his behaviour. It is impossible for the baby to spend as much time in the steam room as adults. Two minutes will be enough, especially for those who visit the bath house for the first time or rarely visit it.

How to choose a sauna whisk for bath house?

A sauna whisk is used for steaming. Fresh birch and oak sauna whisks can be used immediately. Dried ones are pre-soaked. To do this, you need to heat the water to the temperature of 50 degrees Celsius. Boiling water cannot be used otherwise the branches will boil and the sauna whisk will become unusable.

It is birch and oak sauna whisks that combine reliability and useful properties. This makes them the most popular among sauna lovers, who choose birch and oak in 80 cases out of a hundred. The birch sauna whisk contains a whole vitamin complex. After the body is steamed you can massage with a birch sauna whisk like a washcloth. Natural washcloths make the skin beautiful and supple. Oak leaves contain a lot of essential oils and tannins. Oak sauna whisks have bactericidal properties, soothing the nervous system. If the steamer has oily skin, then first they use an oak sauna whisk, and then a birch sauna whisk. Unlike ordinary oak sauna whisks, Canadian oak sauna whisks are more fragrant. It is often chosen by lovers to bathe in a non-contact way.

Eucalyptus sauna whisks are rarely used for massage and patting during bath procedures. It is brewed and the resulting infusion is sprinkled on the stones. The resulting aromatic vapour is suitable for inhalation. Eucalyptus branches can be woven into strong birch, oak and other sauna whisks. There will be more benefits from the steam room. This is due to the essential oils contained in eucalyptus. They help relieve pain, have a therapeutic effect on radiculitis, neuralgia, sprains, bruises, muscle inflammation.

Linden sauna whisk calms well, heals wounds, increases sweating, and has an antipyretic effect. It contains essential oils, tannin, protein, glucose, trace elements, ascorbic acid. When steaming, linden helps to relieve headaches.

In addition to essential oils, maple sauna whisks contain carotene, vitamin C, phytoncides and alkaloids, which promote wound healing.

Mint helps with cramps, rheumatism, arthritis, itching and inflammation. Improves mood.

Nut sauna whisk contains essential oils, minerals and vitamins. It helps in the treatment of diabetes, neurodermatitis, eczema, varicose veins. Useful for beriberi, anaemia, gastrointestinal diseases.

Juniper sauna whisks are rich in tannins, ascorbic acid, glycosides and flavonoids. Relieves fatigue, relaxes muscles, relieves headaches, improves blood circulation. They help in the prevention of allergies and clear the bronchi. It has bactericidal and antiseptic action.

The composition of the fir sauna whisk includes essential oils, balsamic substances and phytoncides. It stimulates the activity of the brain, strengthens the immune system, tones and smoothes the skin. Used for rheumatism and stress. It also soothes.

Bird cherry sauna whisk contains phytoncides and essential oils. Perfectly helps in the prevention of various types of colds and effectively destroying microbes.

Alder sauna whisks contain carotene, alkaloids, proteins, fats, tannins, glycosides, vitamins PP. They help to treat ulcers and wounds, inflammation of the skin. They are indicated for people with excessive sweating.

Tip: when choosing a sauna whisk, consider the possibility of allergic reactions to a particular plant.

Allergy sufferers should avoid strong-scented sauna whisks. Among bath lovers there are adherents of the so-called non-contact streaming. They believe that a sauna whisk should not touch a person - it is enough to place it a centimetre from the body. To do this, you need to grab a «piece of the steam pie». It is formed under the ceiling of the steam room when water is exposed to hot stones. To capture it in «pieces», you need to take two wide and light sauna whisks from Canadian blue oak or maple and direct a part of the pie to the body of the steamer. Even without touching the body a person enjoys and heals.

Aromatherapy in the bath house

Natural aromas have a beneficial effect on human health. Aromatherapy treats pulmonary, cardiovascular, psychosomatic diseases. Some fragrances are used prophylactically.

It is recommended to use no more than three aromas at a time for a healing effect. In this case, the individuality of each will be felt.

Correctly organise the procedure as follows. Three bundles of different fragrant plants are taken and placed as high as possible in a corner away from the stove. When water hits the heater, wet steam is formed, and it rises to the ceiling, envelops the plants and steam distillation occurs, as a result of which the steam releases phytoncides and distributes them throughout the steam room. Thus, the resulting aroma is absorbed through the lungs and body of the steamer, and he receives a healing pleasure.

Secret: freshly picked plants will not give the desired effect and therefore they are pre-dried. In this case, the concentration of nutrients in them reaches its peak. Some types of flora do not accept «competition», for example: mint, wormwood, eucalyptus is placed in a steam room in a single form. That is, in the first run, the steamer breathes mint, in the second - wormwood, in the third - eucalyptus. Otherwise, the herbal cacophony of pleasure will not bring. Eucalyptus sauna whisks can be additionally placed under the head as part of the procedure. This will enhance the beneficial effect of aromatherapy.

Among experienced bath attendants the sweet clover plant is held in high esteem. Due to its composition, it is considered a herbal massager, since its vapours are actively absorbed into the bloodstream with a good healing effect.

Lavender is used as a soothing and relaxing agent in the steam room. A few drops of lavender oil can be dissolved in a small glass container and placed on the top section of the shelf.

Precautionary measures

The inhalation effect is so strong that it is better for people with heart problems, allergies, hypertension and children to refrain from an aromatherapy session.

Do not use chemical flavours to avoid poisoning. If you decide to use store-bought essential oils instead of plants-  look for a quality product with good reviews. Natural essential oil is produced on expensive equipment and is not cheap, while a cheap product will be useless.

Before splashing on the heater, the infusion of herbs needs to be filtered. If this is not done the plant particles will smoke, forming toxins when they contact hot stones. An unpleasant smell should also be an alert. If a combination of scents results in a «weird» odour, tickling, or discomfort - discard the mixture and leave the steam room for a while.

If essential oils get into your eyes without delay, rinse them with plenty of water.

Do not use fragrances if you have got allergies, if there is a child and during pregnancy.

Follow the instructions. You cannot drip essential oil on your eye. An excessive amount of the drug increases the risk of allergies, even in healthy people.

Use natural pharmacy without bigotry. Listen to your body and do not neglect the recommendations of doctors.

Bath contraindications

Despite the benefits of the Russian steam room, some people should not visit it. The list of contraindications includes:

• Mental illness.
• Oncology.
• Cardiovascular diseases.
• Problems with the kidneys and gastrointestinal tract.
• Tuberculosis.
• Arthritis.
• Postoperative conditions.
• Blood clotting disorders.
• Skin diseases in the acute stage, including rashes of various nature, eczema, psoriasis.

Pregnant women should be cautious. If you are in «a position», consult your doctor before visiting a steam room. Despite the fact that in the past all women visited the bath for lack of  a shower, high temperatures can harm the course of pregnancy. If there are no deviations, with the permission of the doctor, you can go to the steam room for a short time. There is no need to steam. A Russian person needs a bath like air. You don't need a reason to go to the bath. We need a reason because even our grandmothers said that the bath heals all diseases. Many doctors confirm their words.

Benefits of bath house

A Russian person needs a bath like air. You don't need a reason to go to the bath. We need a reason because even our grandmothers said that the bath heals all diseases. Many doctors confirm their words.

Benefits of the banya for our bodies

1. Improvement of blood circulation.
2. Beneficial training of the heart and blood vessels.
3. Improved blood clotting.
4. Accelerating the removal of toxins and toxins.
5. Improving breathing efficiency and developing lung capacity.
6. Clearing the airways of mucus.
7. Weight normalisation.
8. Improving muscle performance.
9. Calming action.
10. Prevention of colds.
11. Cleansing and moisturising the skin.
12. Healing massage.
13. Sleep normalisation.
14. Improving the functioning of the thyroid gland.
15. Cellulite prevention.
16. Acceleration of the outflow of lymph.
17. Strengthening hair follicles.
18. Improving the functioning of pores and excretory organs.
19. Bactericidal effect.

If you visit the bath occasionally, the body may experience stress. Bath attendants with experience recommend introducing bath procedures into a cult. In this case, the body will get used to the temperature loads and the bath will benefit it. Irregular visits to the bath lead the body to stress. The benefit in this case is conditional. The reward will be stronger immunity, good health and mood.

Take with you to the bath

• Sauna whisk.
• Terry towel for the body.
• Waffle foot towel.
• Felt hat.
• Slippers or slippers.
• Two sheets for covering and for covering the shelf.
• Detergent.
• Washcloth.
• Change of linen.
• Water, kvass.

We wish you light steam and good mood!