Proper sauna etiquette includes showering before entering, using a towel, sitting or lying down depending on space, keeping conversation to a minimum, and being mindful of creating steam. Always follow posted rules and remove belongings when leaving.
The sauna is a great way to relax and loosen up your muscles after a good workout, and most gyms or gyms have them available to guests. Anyone using a sauna should practice proper sauna etiquette at all times when using the area to ensure all users are happy and comfortable. Most facilities that offer a sauna have proper sauna etiquette rules posted outside the sauna to avoid confusion, so the first step is to read these posted rules carefully and follow them.
Sauna etiquette, whether posted or not, includes showering or rinsing before entering the sauna. This prevents unpleasant odors from developing in the sauna, especially after users have been working out in the gym. It also prevents germs from being transferred to the sauna and spreading to other users. Always have a towel handy when using a sauna, especially if that particular sauna allows nudity. While it is perfectly within the bounds of good sauna etiquette to be naked in a sauna that allows it, one should always sit on a towel while using the sauna to prevent the transfer of germs and odors.
While inside the sauna, it is also good sauna etiquette to lie down, assuming, of course, that there is enough space for it. If other users are in the sauna with you, it is generally a good idea to sit rather than lie down to ensure comfort for all users. The sauna is meant to be a relaxing place, so conversation should be kept to a minimum unless you and a friend are the only people in the sauna. When conversing, users should keep their voices low and respect other people’s wishes for silence.
Some saunas are steam saunas, in which water can be poured over hot coals or vents to produce steam. Be sure to read the sauna rules and regulations before creating steam, as some saunas do not allow this. It is also a good decision to ask other sauna users if they prefer a steam-free environment before creating steam in the sauna. Remember that whether it is a steam sauna or not, each person’s body will sweat while inside. It’s a good idea to keep an appropriate amount of space between each person, as transferring sweat from one person to another can be awkward and rude. After one has finished using the sauna, one should make sure to remove all belongings such as towels from the sauna and close the door tightly when leaving.
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