What is sauna?

A sauna is like a hot room that helps you feel super relaxed and refreshed.

Imagine you're wearing a heavy backpack all day, your body feels tired and hot. Now picture taking off the backpack and jumping into a warm bath. That’s what a sauna feels like, but instead of water, it's just really hot air.

In a sauna, you sit or lie down in a small room that is very warm, almost like being outside on a sunny summer day, but even hotter! The heat helps your body sweat, which makes you feel lighter and more relaxed, just like when you take off that heavy backpack.

A sauna usually has a heater that warms up the air. Some saunas also have a special kind of wood that gets super hot and gives off extra warmth. You can sit in there for a few minutes, or even longer if you want! The heat makes your body feel good, like when you're cozy under a blanket on a cold night.

After you get out, you often jump into a cool place, like a pool or just the regular room, to help your body relax even more. It's like going from being in a warm bath to being outside in the fresh air!