There are some helpful dietary and lifestyle recommendations to follow before and after a Saunagus session to maximize its benefits and ensure your safety.
By following these tips, you can maximize the benefits of Saunagus and ensure you get the most from the experience, while also keeping your body healthy.
Before a saunagus
Drink plenty of water before your session to stay hydrated. The sauna will make you sweat, so it is important to start with proper hydration. Aim to drink at least 0,5-1 liter of water in the hour leading up to your session.
Do not eat a large meal immediately before the session. Eating heavy, greasy, or spicy foods can cause discomfort or indigestion when combined with the heat of the sauna. A light snack, like a piece of fruit or a small salad, is fine if you are a little hungry.
Avoid caffeine and alcohol before the session, as both can lead to dehydration. Alcohol can also impair your ability to tolerate heat and affect your body's response to the sauna’s therapeutic effects.
During a saunagus
It is normal to feel a bit uncomfortable and lightheaded, because of the heat, but always be mindful of your own limits. Listen to your body. If at any point you start feeling lightheaded, dizzy, or overly hot, it is important to take a break or leave the sauna to cool down.
Then take it easy and relax, enjoy the heat, the scents and atmosphere, and allow yourself to fully experience the heat therapy. Deep breathing can help you relax more deeply.
After a saunagus
After sweating in the sauna, replenish your fluids by drinking water, herbal teas, or coconut water.. This helps replace lost fluids and maintain hydration. If you have used essential oils, consider a hydrating drink with electrolytes to balance your minerals.
Give yourself time to rest and relax after the session. This allows your body to fully absorb the benefits of the therapy and helps your muscles and skin recover from the heat.
Eat a light, nutritious meal after your session to replenish your energy levels. Opt for foods rich in vitamins and minerals, such as fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, or whole grains. Avoid heavy, greasy, or processed foods that could undo the benefits of the detoxifying experience.
If you make Saunagus part of a regular wellness routine, aim for consistency rather than overdoing it. Above all, whether before, during, or after a Saunagus session, the most important thing is to listen to how your body feels. If anything does not feel right, do not hesitate to take a break or adjust the session to suit your needs.
Try saunagus at Plugin
For a really extraordinary sauna experience, Plugin offers an exclusive saunagus-session. Saunagus is a practice where aromatic oils and varying heat levels combine and offer a deep and sensoric experience. Under knowledgeable guidance from a sauna mester you will be led through a series of hot- and smell sequences which enhances the therapeutic effect of the sauna.
