A sauna protocol is a defined procedure or system that rules the way in which you interact with the sauna. Most sauna protocols that you will find online are to do with the health and safety of a user, prodimentaley from commercial premises looking to minimise risk both from a legal and moral point of view. For most of us, the type of sauna protocol we are searching for is about a set of instructions on how to use the sauna as a tool for a greater outcome, be it mindfulness, detoxification or relaxation. Another term that incorporates this same, desired outcome is a sauna ritual.
A sauna ritual is a series of actions performed in a sequence that is defined by a specific order and usually holds ceremonial value to the user. Although for most instances, a sauna protocol and a sauna ritual are the same thing, neither of them really have a universally defined meaning or defined sequence of rules.
A difference between the two could be that a sauna protocol is the set of rules outlined in a commercial setting, such as;
In which you must follow to meet the regulations of that premise. Whereas a sauna ritual may be much more personal, and could be defined as a specific order of actions that you enjoy either pre, during or post sauna bathing that enhances your experience.
Again this terminology is open to interpretation, but for Clearlight Infrared® Saunas, we use a combination of both meanings for a sauna protocol and a sauna ritual.
A Clearlight Infrared® Sauna Protocol/Ritual is an educated and researched sequenced set of actions used either before, during or after a sauna to enhance the users experience, both for safety and best practice, and for a specific user goal or outcome, determined by the user. Because Clearlight has access to the world’s leading scientific community in the area of sauna bathing, infrared sauna technology, sweat and hydration, our Clearlight Infrared® Sauna Protocols/Rituals have extensive research and are based on published medical papers.
Now that we have defined our terminology clearly, below is a ritual that we have created to be used in conjunction with the Aurora Dome Sauna for enhanced stress reduction.
The Aurora Dome Sauna is one of the simplest ways of attaining the full raft of physiological health benefits on offer inside an infrared sauna in a small, practical and affordable package in your own home. An individual lays on the thick memory foam mattress, which is enveloped by our two patented True Wave heaters. These heaters utilise True Wave far-infrared heating elements with a low EMF and ELF output, approved by the World Health Organisation, that warm your body with safe infrared energy. Our Aurora Dome Saunas are procured with eco-certified materials, and use 100% organic hemp fabric in their design, and are packaged with a lifetime warranty for added confidence.
This sauna protocol was designed to enhance relaxation, reduce emotional stressors and balance your mood and emotional state. Before we begin, you will need:
It’s important to give yourself the time and space for this specific ritual to allow your body to heal and rejuvenate. To begin:
The design of a dome sauna is more accommodating to individuals that have a lower tolerance when it comes to hot environments, which can cause the user to feel uncomfortable and even claustrophobic while inside a compact sauna. The aurora dome sauna allows your neck and head to sit comfortably outside the sauna, so your body can more effectively regulate your core temperature and even allow you to soak up the health benefits of an infrared sauna for even longer. With this in mind, even our larger saunas, like the Sanctuary, have been designed to position the True Wave far-infrared heaters toward your chest and the rest of your body, rather than targeting the head too much. Not only is this more efficient, it’s more comfortable for users, especially when you lengthen the amount of time spent inside the sauna.
We’ve also found that customers love the aurora dome sauna because of the fact that it is a practical addition to their home, and can be positioned in different rooms and stashed away out of sight while you’re not using it. Better still, it only takes a few minutes to fully set the sauna up and pack it away after use. The clever packaging design of the two major dome components mean that they fit within each other, and take up no more room in your house than two bar stools.
There’s a number of benefits when it comes to not covering your head and reducing the amount of heat your head is exposed to. As we’ve mentioned, the dome sauna’s design allows your head to more effectively regulate your body’s temperature, and offers the experience of a sauna in a much more accommodating and flexible design. Individuals with low heat tolerances can often only spend minutes at a time inside a traditional sauna, while the dome sauna allows that same type of individual to sit comfortably for anywhere upwards of 25-minutes.
Cooling the head is also a common form of ayurvedic treatment, most prominently found in the practice of Takradhara, that combines the warming effect of a massage with ‘takra’, a cool herbal buttermilk that is poured over the forehead. The simultaneous warmth over the body and cooling effect over the head is said to stimulate the endocrine system and increase blood circulation to your brain.
Just because your head isn’t covered by the dome sauna doesn’t mean that the potential health benefits are any less significant for consistent users. Inside an aurora dome sauna, the majority of your body is still soaking up the true wave far-infrared heat energy. Modern, peer-reviewed medical studies have shown that infrared heat is an effective means of treating skin disorders, alleviating muscle pain, arthritis and fibromyalgia, as well as detoxifying our blood, fortifying our immune system, assisting with weight loss and reducing the appearance of cellulite.
As you can see, we’ve designed the Aurora Dome Sauna to be a stylish, practical addition to your home. We recognise that not everyone has the budget or space in their home to accommodate a built-in sauna, but we didn’t want our customers to miss out, either. That’s why we’ve designed a package that can be prepared for use and packed away in just a few minutes, and can be hidden away in a wardrobe or storage space without taking up too much room.
This means that the Aurora Dome Sauna opens up the health benefits of an infrared sauna to more people, and they can experience the relaxation in the comfort of their home in a practical, portable package.
You can take a look at The Aurora Dome Sauna here.
If you're interested in an infrared sauna cabin for home, click here to view our range of full-spectrum saunas, far-infrared saunas, and outdoor saunas.
Clearlight would like to remind users that this should not be taken as direct medical advice, and you should always consult a licensed health practitioner before making any significant changes to your lifestyle or existing pain treatment regimen.
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