Public steam rooms in a gym or fitness facility is one thing. Spa steam rooms are another. In an environment like a spa, there’s an expected etiquette which should be maintained. If this is your first time in a spa steam room, you can be relaxed and enjoy it while still following etiquette. For the inexperienced and newbie steam room goers, here are some basic steam room etiquette rules to follow.
Arrive early.
Arrive at least fifteen minutes prior to your steam room spa appointment. You may need to fill in some paperwork or change into your robe. In a lot of cases, sap goers choose to arrive 30 to 45 minutes early just to be safe. The sitting and waiting areas can be pretty lavish with teas, quiet social conversations, and soft music. Take your time with it.
Ask questions.
If you’re unsure of anything, don’t hesitate to ask a staff member. They should be able to direct you to your lockers, show where the changing rooms are, and more. Anything you need to feel relaxed and comfortable, they’re there for you. Don’t stress about it. Instead of wandering the facilities wondering, there should always be someone there with information to help.
Should I go naked?
A lot of first-time spa users will ask whether they should arrive at the steam room nude or not. In North America, almost all spas – especially if you’re going for a massage – will encourage you to go fully naked under a robe. That said, in a steam room, some permit nakedness while others do not. Ask ahead of time, if you don’t already have a confirmation of some kind.
Quiet time.
In a spa steam room, don’t be a chatterbox. Instead, show respect by being kind and quiet. People are coming to these sessions to be relaxed and to forget their surroundings. If you see someone you know, you may want to give a second thought as to whether to open a conversation. Steam room etiquette is to remain respectful to those around you.
After you’re done.
When you come out of your spa steam room, what’s expected? Get into the shower, rinse off, dry off, and then, be on your way. You may want to take some time in the shower to awaken your eyes, breathe in deeply, and stretch out a bit before you dry off. You may also want to hydrate quickly before rinsing off. A steam room is reinvigorating but it can also take a lot of water from the body as well. Grab a cup of water and drink up.
Using the facilities.
If you’re hesitant about enjoying what’s there and free for you to take, don’t be. Teas, healthy snacks, and anything available is there to be taken by you. Don’t overeat or over-consume but feel encouraged to partake in what’s there. In some spa environments, it’s rude not to. Just remember not to do anything inappropriate anywhere in the steam room setting or around the spa. You’d be surprised by what some people try in a steam room – from clipping their toenails to exfoliating their feet.
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