Sauna, hammam and spa immerse us in a hot and relaxing wellness bubble. They also have in common the therapeutic virtues of water.
Before going to one of these havens of peace, one identifies their differences and their benefits to know which one corresponds best to us.
The hammam: a soothing steam bath
The hammam (or Turkish bath) is a ritual inspired by the Roman baths, dedicated to relaxation.
It diffuses a warm and moist vapor, excellent against stress, sleep disorders and tensions. The hammam also helps eliminate toxins, breathe better and relax the muscles.
How does a session in the hammam take place?
The hammam session takes place in a tiled room in which the temperature climbs to 50 ° c. We start by taking a small shower before going through a succession of rooms decorated with marble and tiles of faience. The humidity of the air reaches 100%, so it is recommended to refresh yourself from time to time with a shower to tone the body.
You can also enjoy traditional treatments to pamper your skin: scrubs, masks and exfoliating care based on natural products are perfect to complete a session of hammam.
A session should last an average of 45 minutes.
The sauna: a beneficent warmth
The sauna is a steam bath from Finland.
It boosts blood circulation, tones the skin and clears the airways.
Contrary to what one might think, the sauna does not dry out the skin and could even be beneficial for people with psoriasis.
How is a sauna session?
A session takes place in a kind of wooden box in which stands a stove that diffuses a dry heat up to 80 ° c.
Ideally one should be naked and not surrounded by a towel when doing a sauna session, because the latter prevents an optimal evaporation of perspiration. It is therefore preferable to place the towel under its body (for obvious hygiene reasons, but also to avoid burning on the wooden planks).
Once lying down or sitting in the sauna, you relax by breathing in your mouth and do not stay more than 10 minutes at the first passage (15 minutes for the following ones).
On leaving, one drinks about 1 liter of water before taking a fresh shower to tighten the pores of the skin and the blood vessels that have dilated under the heat of the sauna. We take the time to rest, to dry, then return to the sauna to reproduce the same ritual (three passages maximum, the session not to exceed one hour in total).
Caution: it is better to avoid the sauna and the hammam in case of cardiac problems, circulation disorders, hypertension diabetes or hypotension. They are also discouraged for pregnant women.
The spa: a hot tub to bubble
The spa is a place of relaxation and relaxation, which helps fight stress and fatigue. The word "spa" literally means "health by water". It is a bath of hot and bubbling water whose temperature is close enough to that of the body.
Spa and jacuzzi actually mean the same. In addition to the warmth of the water, the hydromassage jets contribute greatly to the feeling of well-being.
Immersed in the bubbles of the spa, your body is flotation. The pressure on the joints decreases and the muscles are relieved. It is also a great way to recover after an effort.
The term also refers to beauty institutes and fitness centers. Placed under the sign of well-being and aesthetics, these places generally offer hammam and sauna as well as a variety of treatments and massages, for our greatest happiness!
The spa can be installed indoors or outdoors. And depending on its size, you can enjoy it alone or with several.
Between these pauses of dream our heart balances, why not try the three experiments?
