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Whether for relaxation, recovery, or simply the pleasure of a moment to yourself, the sauna session is a wellness ritual proven over centuries. To gain all the benefits, it is essential to follow a few key steps. Here is the ideal sauna session routine, clear and suited for both beginners and regular users.

Before the Session: Proper Preparation

1. Take a Warm Shower

It cleanses the skin and helps the body gradually adapt to the heat. Dry yourself thoroughly: dry skin perspires better.

2. Hydrate

Drink a large glass of water before the session. Sweating causes fluid loss that must be anticipated.

3. Choose the Right Attire

The sauna is ideally practiced nude or wrapped in a cotton towel. Avoid synthetic materials that prevent the skin from breathing.

Sauna accessories: cotton towels

During the Session: Heat and Relaxation

Woman relaxing in a sauna

4. Enter the Sauna and Settle In Comfortably

Sit or lie down depending on the available space. Adopt a relaxing posture, without tension. Listening to your body remains essential: if any discomfort appears, it is time to exit.

  • Infrared sauna: gentle, progressive, highly enveloping heat
  • Steam sauna (traditional): more intense heat, hot and humid air
  • Hybrid sauna: combination of both experiences

Recommended duration: Beginner: 10 to 15 minutes / Regular user: up to 20 minutes

5. Breathe Calmly

Slow, deep breathing promotes relaxation and helps the body release tension.

After the Session: Recovery and Lasting Benefits

6. Cool Your Body Gradually

Exit the sauna, get some fresh air for a few moments, then take a warm to cool shower according to your tolerance. This step helps revitalize the body.

7. Rest

Lie down or sit quietly for 10 to 15 minutes. It is during this phase that the body fully absorbs the benefits of the heat.

8. Rehydrate

Water, herbal tea, or warm beverage: hydration is essential after the session.

Woman in a sauna with a glass of water in a spa reflecting on a sweating or detoxification treatment during her vacation at a luxury hotel resort, happy and relaxed person during her vacation at a lodge, in a steam room to relieve skin stress or reflect.

How Many Cycles in a Session?

A complete session can include 1 to 3 cycles: Heat / Cooling / Rest.

Beginners can limit themselves to a single cycle, while experienced users can complete several rounds, always respecting their sensations.

How Often Should You Have a Sauna Session?

As a general rule:

2 to 3 sessions per week are ideal for lasting sauna benefits
Regular use allows the sauna to become part of a true wellness routine

In Summary

A successful sauna session rests on three pillars:

  • simple but essential preparation
  • controlled exposure to heat
  • respected recovery phase

At Holl’s, every cabin is designed to offer a seamless, comfortable experience suited to all profiles, so that each session becomes a true moment of pleasure and regeneration.

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