Savu Sauna Etiquette::

1. Cleanliness: Please consider washing before arriving at the sauna. You must also shower on site when coming out of the sauna, before entering our cold plunges. This helps maintain cleanliness and respect for others sharing the space.

2. Phones and Devices: Your sauna session is the perfect opportunity to disconnect with technology and reconnect with your mind and body. Mobile phones and electrical devices are not permitted in the sauna.

3. Bench Towels: These are compulsory. Bring a towel to sit on in order to keep the benches clean and free from sweat. This is essential for hygiene and comfort for the next person.

4. Respect and Relaxation: Saunas are places of relaxation. Keep noise to a minimum and avoid loud conversations. Respect the peaceful atmosphere.

5. Personal Grooming: Do not shave, clip nails, or engage in any grooming activities while in the sauna. It’s not the appropriate space for such activities.

6. Food & Drink: Avoid bringing food or drinks (other than water) into the sauna.

7. Heat and Steam: If you add water to the sauna stones, be cautious and considerate of others. Avoid creating excessive heat and steam without checking with fellow users. When you do pour water please do so gently and in moderation as shown by the sauna supervisor.

8. Attire: Nudity is not permitted in our sauna. You are required to wear an appropriate bathing suit.

9. Essential Oils: The only essential oils permitted in the sauna are those provided by Savu.

10. Footwear: Our sauna is barefoot only. No footwear is permitted in the sauna. Please leave footwear outside, at the bottom of the steps.
    

    By following these rules, you contribute to a clean, relaxing, and enjoyable sauna experience for everyone. Thank you.

The Finnish Sauna Society recommend a temperature of 80 to 90 degrees Celsius.

This is the temperature range that we strive to achieve, although this can fluctuate slightly depending on a number of factors.

Please note: the first sauna session of the day will always be slightly cooler, as our stove continues to reach optimal temperature. If you prefer a hotter sauna experience, we recommend booking a later session.

When using the sauna we advise that you listen to your body and take regular breaks.

Sauna hats are a traditional way of cooling the head in a hot sauna environment.

The versatility of materials used for sauna hats make them equally suitable for indoor sauna use and outdoor cold plunging.

Sauna hats protect your head from the heat, especially if you are sat on one of the upper benches.

Sauna hats also help to regulate your body temperature, decreasing the risk of dizziness.

Feel free to grab one and give it a go!

There will be opportunities to add water to the stones but please be gentle and intentional when doing so.

For a traditional and authentic Finnish experience we recommend adding a little water to the hot stones.

The 'löyly' (hot steam that rises from the stove) will partly determine the humidity level and intensity of the heat within the sauna.

The act of generating löyly is considered a means of purifying the body and soul. The ritual of throwing water on heated sauna stones and the mystical nature of the steam that arises is more than a mere physical phenomenon. It's an awakening, a release of the sauna's spirit which envelops you, penetrates deep into your muscles, and touches your soul.

At Savu we routinely add essential oils to the water that can be drizzled onto the hot stones. These aromatic additions not only infuse the steam with a pleasant scent but also add therapeutic qualities , as well as create a more immersive sauna experience.