Preparation

• To prepare for your sauna, shower before entering to maximize sweat levels and open and cleanse the pores of the skin. Do not apply lotions or oils after your shower because they will close your pores and restrict the cleansing process.
  
  

Entry

• Enter the sauna with a towel so you can cover yourself if necessary and have something to sit on. Sauna take about 30 minutes to heat up, but if the sauna is already turned on, walk in, close the door behind you and sit on a bench.
  
  

Adjustment

• You can increase the amount of air moisture in the sauna by throwing water on the heated stones in a basin, usually found in the corner of the room. Steam will rise from the hot, wet stones and will make the room heat up. Some modern versions of the sauna apply water automatically.
  
  

Timing

• Stay in the sauna as long as you feel comfortable. Some people stay an average of about 15 minutes, while others up to an hour at a time. Be sure to listen to your body. When you begin to feel too hot or light-headed, leave the sauna immediately. Close the door behind you when you leave.