The longer you stay in the sauna, the more you risk dehydration, so a general rule is to cap your time to 15 to 20 minutes. The Finnish, who the word “sauna” comes from, may have an even simpler suggestion since the sauna is meant for relaxing, not ticking off minutes: Leave the sauna once you feel hot enough.

You can use a sauna three or four times during the week, with one or two sessions each. Spending 10-15 minutes in a sauna every day is a great way to stay healthy. If you're going daily, limit your time in the sauna and stick to only one session. Avoid spending more than 30 minutes in the sauna.

Something made of cotton; a classic, oversized T-shirt, loose-fitting cotton wrap, and shorts are always an excellent choice for the sauna. They will absorb excess heat and let your skin breathe freely. Always wear clean clothes, dressed on just before getting inside.

You may choose to wear nothing… but please wrap up in a towel.

YES! It is important you stay hydrated during a sauna session. This means you should be sipping water throughout the session to avoid becoming dehydrated. As your core temperature rises your body will begin to sweat to try and cool down. ... So make sure you drink plenty of fluids to stay safely hydrated.

Sauna buckets and ladles are essential accessories for sauna. Sauna buckets are used to hold water that would then be used to create vapor during bathing. Vapor is an important part during bathing as it helps clean skin pores and clear out your lungs.

Water should be slowly poured on the sauna heater rocks with the use of a ladle so that the right amount of water is applied. Once the water hits the rocks, it turns to steam. You should not pour too much water.