You may not think much changes in the world of saunas and steam rooms but advances in designs, locations, and new technologies have made the world of saunas ever more interesting! These are just a few of the biggest 2019 sauna trends you may want to consider if you’re looking to upgrade or install a sauna in your home or place of business. Here we go!
Sauna exercise
We’ll get into the design trends a little later but in North America, the trend of combining the experience of a sauna with exercise is becoming more popular. Yoga, tai chi, and similar low impact exercise programs are assembled in various cities across Canada and the US. Although there are numerous benefits to enjoying a sauna void of any other activity, combining it with a yoga session or some tai chi has helped give some an added level of difficulty and more accomplishment walking out of there.
Outdoor saunas
Homeowners with a sizeable backyard or property to dig into might enjoy installing an outdoor sauna. These can be a little more expensive to set up as they require the necessary equipment, accommodations, and more materials to build but they’re well worth it if you want a room independent from your home. Traditionally, outdoor saunas are the ONLY kind of sauna. It’s only been in recent decades where they’ve moved indoors into spas, gyms, and residential homes. Outdoor saunas can add value to a property and looks a lot more attractive than any shed or barn. Some are even building their own DIY gardens atop their saunas, customizing its aesthetic to taste.
Shower/sauna combinations in home bathrooms
If there’s any place that homeowners prefer to install their compact infrared sauna, it’s their bathrooms. Although you can virtually set up a sauna almost anywhere, the bathroom gets it usually because of the shower/sauna dynamic. More and more people are creating saunas doubling as a shower, for practicality’s sake. Granted, these sort of saunas tend to be more personal and smaller, accommodating only one or two people. For a single person though, it saves space, maximizes your bathroom hook-ups, and gives you a little spa retreat in your own home.
Floating saunas
That’s right. Just like you may have assumed it to be the case by the name, some spas are building saunas that float on bodies of water. In fact, there are more playful structural designs than ever before in the world of saunas. In some lakeside communities or homes, it’s becoming more common to see the occasion floating sauna from Seattle, US to northern Europe. This adds an entirely new dynamic to the sauna experience, with a sense of luxury.
Alternative therapies
One of the most popular things to do when choosing a home infrared sauna is to choose its features. Alternative therapies, like aromatherapy through essential oils or chromotherapy aka color light therapy, are becoming go-to add-ons for many of these saunas. This gives a homeowner the chance to really craft the sort of sauna experience they want to have for themselves. There’s also more evidence to suggest positive benefits to essential oils therapy, chromotherapy, and more. By combining these therapies together inside a sauna which has heightened benefits all on its own, you’re really getting a customized, results-focused relaxation.