The Bio Sauna
A Relaxing Therapy for Both Home and Spa Settings
By definition, saunas are enclosed rooms that provide dry heat, rather that the moist heat found in steam rooms. In the sauna, heat is provided by a stove or ceramic heater, and cold water is splashed on the stove to increase humidity and control heat. Sauna guests sit or lie on benches or recliners.
The Bio Sauna
With a bio sauna, the sauna can be transformed into a mild tepidarium used for light and color therapy or a mild steam room. The bio sauna allows spas and home consumers the ability to adjust heat and moisture settings as well as lighting. Additional features include colored lighting panels to facilitate chakra balancing and color therapy, and diffusers for aromatherapy.
European Bio Sauna
The Bio Sauna was first introduced at European spas and is now found at spas worldwide. While there is considerable variation at the following spas, the bio sauna is characterized by providing mild heat and low to moderate humidity.
At the Sonnentherme Spa at the Hotel Sonnenpark, located in Sunland Middle Burgenland, near the Hungarian border, about an hour's drive from Vienna and Graz, guests can relax in a bio sauna or light sauna. In the bio-sauna guests relax with meditation-inducing music and a gradual increase in temperature. The temperature in the sauna cycles from 40 to 55°C with a continuous humidity of 45 to 55 percent. Guests typically stay in the bio sauna for a maximum of 45 minutes and then cool off with a Kneipp hose or cooling shower.
At the Soleschwimmbader Health and Beauty Spas located in Germany and France, the bio sauna is maintained at 50 degrees C with a 50 percent humidity. Bio sauna patrons can also enjoy individual foot baths and a cooling pool.
At One Spa the bio sauna diffuses an orange essence and is lit with colored fiber optic lights to enhance the relaxing atmosphere.
At the Vitality Hotel Erica in South Tyrol, the bio sauna is known as the traditional Brechtl Bath. Also known as the inhalation or sweat parlor, the bio sauna is a favorite among guests. Here, the temperature is gradually increased to a maximum of 55 degrees C, and a different herbal infusion is used each day. The bio sauna floor is covered with a carpet of fir branches from the forests of South Tyrol. The branches release a pleasant aroma during the sauna and stimulate the reflexes in the soles of the feet.
Benefits of the Bio Sauna
Relying on mild temperatures that rise gradually, the bio sauna offers a wider range of benefits without challenging the body. Higher temperatures stimulate the body and promote blood circulation. Intermediate temperatures help release tension and stimulate the glandular system. A mild temperature setting of 40 degrees calms the body while promoting balance and harmony.
Sonnetherme bio sauna
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