5 Wellness Benefits Gained from Using an Outdoor Sauna Kit

The benefits of sauna use are well documented, however, there are ways to enhance the benefits even further. Outdoor sauna kits in particular, can help users reap even more health and wellness benefits. The combination of sunlight, fresh air and sauna heat can contribute to improved relaxation, detoxification, stress reduction, respiratory function and heart health. Investing in a home sauna, particularly an outdoor variety, will allow you to receive all of these wellness benefits with ease and convenience. If you are looking into customizing a sauna kit for your backyard, contact SaunaFin. We can tailor a sauna to fit your family or you can choose from a prefab option to keep things easier. Contact us today for a free quote! 

Read on to learn about five major wellness benefits from using an outdoor sauna.

1. Tranquil Relaxation

Sauna’s are known for promoting physical relaxation. When you enter a sauna you are engulfed by the heat which triggers a process called vasodilation. Vasodilation is the process in which your blood vessels dilate. This results in increased blood flow to all areas of your body, including your muscles. Increased blood flow to your muscles allows for better healing and muscle relaxation. Th solitude of being in an outdoor sauna also helps contribute to feelings of relaxation. In an outdoor environment, there are no distractions or electronic devices that can take your attention away from your sauna session. This allows for increased mental and physical relaxation. The soothing sounds of the outdoors can also contribute to increased relaxation, as natural sounds can help activate our parasympathetic nervous system, which is also referred to as the body’s rest and digest system. 

2. Respiratory Function

Using an outdoor sauna can have surprising benefits for your respiratory health. The combination of intense, warm air inside the sauna and the fresh outdoor air during cooldowns creates an environment that promotes deeper, more beneficial breathing. The intense heat experienced in a sauna can help open your airways and dislodge any mucus, making it easier for you to take deep full breaths.

Once you leave your sauna and step into the outdoors, the contrastingly cool air can refresh your lungs and support better oxygen intake. This can also help clear your respiratory passages. Doing this is especially beneficial for those who are looking to support and improve their respiratory function for exercise or just for daily life. This synergy between sauna therapy and fresh cool air can revitalize your breathing and boost respiratory function so you can breath easier.

3. Detoxification

Sauna use is also known for its ability to detox the body and an outdoor sauna makes for the perfect site to do so. Saunas promote a great deal of sweating due to the extreme, high temperatures. Sweating helps you expel toxins from your body, such as heavy metals including lead and arsenic. Increased sweating can also help boost the circulation of your lymphatic system. Boosting this circulation can further help your body release toxins through lymphatic drainage. Stepping into fresh air outdoors after your sauna can further help promote efficient detoxification.

4. Mental Health Benefits

Choosing to utilize an outdoor sauna over an indoor sauna can make a significant difference when it comes to reaping the mental health benefits of saunas. Saunas can help improve mental health by effectively reducing stress and improving mood. Saunas can help reduce cortisol levels in the body. Cortisol is the body’s stress hormone and lower levels of it are associated with less feelings of stress and even less hypertension. Saunas can also help boost levels of serotonin and endorphins. Serotonin can help improve sleep, mood healing and digestion, while endorphins are responsible for alleviating pain, boosting mood and reduce stress. The hormone levels begin to change once your session is over and you step out of the sauna. Stepping into the outdoors and being in nature offers it own unique set of mental health benefits. Spending time in nature can also help boost mental clarity and mood while reducing stress and anxiety. Using an outdoor sauna allows you to reap both benefits simultaneously. 

5. Vitamin D Boost

This one may seem obvious, however, using an sauna outdoors allows you to receive a daily boost of vitamin D in the process. Direct sunlight on the skin is one of the best ways to get you vitamin D intake. If your outdoor sauna has a window you can soak up the vitamin D through there. If not, leave the sauna door open to let the sunlight in. Alternatively, you can also choose to sit in the sun or on your sauna porch for 10-15 minutes after your session. Vitamin D is extremely important for health immune function, and your outdoor sauna may be the perfect excuse to get in your daily dose.

Build an Outdoor Sauna with SaunaFin

Overall, outdoor sauna kits are an excellent choice for those who are looking to reap extra wellness benefits that come from being outdoors. Home saunas are beneficial on their own, but using them outdoors offer many unique advantages. If you are interested in a custom sauna kit for your backyard, contact SaunaFin today!

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