Types of Saunas

Sauna Types

Saunas can be divided into type in a variety of ways although the main types are normally defined as Traditional saunas and Infrared saunas. Sauna types though can be divided according to heating type or sauna by country.

Infrared Saunas

are aimed at heating your body temperatre rather than a room and the benefits are Infrared include benefits for sports injuries. This type also uses as the name suggest, Infrared rays can be excellent for a number of ailments and the bueaty of these saunas is that they can be instaled easily enough as a home sauna. Rad more about Infrared saunas.

Traditional saunas

Finnish saunas (also known as traditional saunas) are based on designs with strong timber from trees grown inthe Nordic countries including from cedar and pine trees. Various types of heater can be used. Read more about Traditional Finnish saunas.

By heating Wooden sauna

Some people think of types of sauna in terms of different types of sauna heating. Learn more about sauna heating.

Types of sauna by country

Other people see types of sauna differentiated according to country. Different countries have different types of sauna. Estinian sauna, Finnish sauna dn Russian Banya are all very different. Read more about the sauna country guide.