How Does a Session Work at The Sacred Sauna?
When you book a session at The Sacred Sauna in Stockholm, you don’t just get a regular sauna experience – you get a complete, tailor-made wellness experience that focuses on your body and mind. We strive to create a relaxing and healing environment that allows you to recover, reduce stress and improve your well-being. In this blog, we go over exactly what you can expect when you visit us and what a typical session is like.
What Can You Expect During Your Session?
When you book a session at The Sacred Sauna , you will have the opportunity to experience sauna and cold baths in a unique, authentic and relaxing environment. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you understand how a sauna experience at our spa works.
1. Arrival and Introduction
When you arrive at The Sacred Sauna in Stockholm, your experience begins with a warm welcome from our team. You will be guided through our facilities and given a brief introduction to what to expect during your session. We will walk you through our facilities and inform you about the sauna system, cold bath and any optional extras such as aromatherapy or massage.
Our staff are professional and knowledgeable in wellness and will be on hand to provide you with all the information and support you need throughout your session. If it is your first time at The Sacred Sauna, we will help you feel comfortable and give you tips to get the most out of your sauna experience.
2. Preparations
Before entering the sauna, we recommend taking a shower to prepare your skin and open your pores. It is also important to drink enough water before your session to avoid dehydration, as saunas and cold baths can lead to fluid loss.
If you have booked an aromatherapy session or any other additional treatment, we can also give you a brief introduction on how the specific oils or treatments work and what to expect.
3. Sauna experience
When you step into our sauna, you will feel the immediate warmth enveloping your body. At The Sacred Sauna, we offer both traditional Finnish sauna and modern steam sauna, providing a versatile and customized experience depending on your preferences.
The sauna is designed to create a calm and relaxing atmosphere. You can choose to sauna for 10–20 minutes at a time depending on how your body reacts to the heat. For extra relaxation, you can also try our Aufguss ritual , where we use steam and essential oils to create an intense aroma experience that promotes deep well-being.
If you want to maximize your experience, you can use a sauna hat , which is a traditional accessory that helps protect your head from the intense heat and allows you to stay longer in the sauna.
4. Cold baths and contrast therapy
A unique part of our sauna experience is our cold bath. When you feel you have had enough heat in the sauna, you can jump into our refreshing cold water. The alternation between the hot sauna and the cold water, known as contrast therapy, stimulates blood circulation and gives the body a feeling of renewal and energy.
If you wish, you can take a break between the sauna and cold bath to allow your body to recover and prepare for the next round. Many of our clients like to alternate between the sauna and cold bath several times during their session to get the maximum effect of the contrast therapy.
5. Relaxation and Mindfulness
After your sauna and cold bath, you can relax in our chill-out zones where you can sit and reflect, read or just enjoy the peace and quiet. We also offer access to modern changing rooms and a welcome area to give you the best relaxation experience. Many of our guests find this moment of silence and stillness after the sauna an important part of their wellness experience.
If you have booked a massage treatment, you can now enjoy a therapeutic massage to end your session in the best possible way. Our experienced staff will ensure that you receive a treatment that focuses on releasing tension and relieving muscle pain.
6. Closure and Recovery
Once your session is over, our staff will be on hand to ensure you are well and feeling refreshed. We recommend that you drink plenty of water to rehydrate after your sauna experience. If you feel like it, you can also take a final shower to rinse off any remaining essential oils or sweat.
We hope your sauna experience at The Sacred Sauna has been relaxing and restorative, and we look forward to welcoming you back for more sessions in the future.
Book your Sauna experience in Stockholm
Looking for a relaxing sauna experience in Stockholm? Book a session at The Sacred Sauna and enjoy a tailor-made wellness experience that will help you relax, recover and feel better. We offer sauna, cold bath, aromatherapy and massage treatments to give you the best possible experience.
