How long should you stay in a sauna?

Certain home customers have been having sauna sessions at their fitness club or spa for ages, and know the exact amount of time that is perfect for them to enjoy a nice sweaty sauna session. However, other home sauna customers may be new to saunas altogether, and may be wondering exactly how long they should be having sessions for. Further, if one is used to traditional saunas, but is now purchasing an infrared sauna, they may need to adjust their session length. Audacia Home discusses all of this in this blog post; once complete, you will ideally know exactly how long you should stay in a sauna for Below is not medical advice - but we have found with our own home sauna customers. Please consult your physician about your specific situation.

The most important factor - bar none - when preparing for a sauna session is ensuring that you are properly hydrated. If you enter a sauna dehydrated, you will likely immediately feel dizzy or lightheaded once you enter a hot sauna. This is why it is of paramount importance to ensure that you properly hydrate yourself before beginning a session. At a minimum, drink 4-5 full glasses of water in the preceding 2 hours before your session.