Saunas have been around for quite some time. It is believed that many ancient cultures used some form of the wet or dry sauna. Many people still believe that a sauna possess cleansing and healing power and that it improves circulation and raises immunity levels.

Saunas have remained a tradition in many parts Europe, for over 1,000 years. The Scandinavian nations have a strong tie to saunas. Swedish and Finnish saunas represent the two basic categories; wet and dry, that saunas fall into. Steam based saunas are favored by he Finns, whereas the Swedes are more fond of the dry sauna.

Choosing between a wet or dry sauna is a strictly personal preference. Keep in mind that you will feel hotter in a wet sauna even though the dry sauna is heated to a much higher temperature. Some say wet saunas are better suited to detoxification due to the moist air and increased sweat production. I suggest you try each style first before you decide on which one to buy.

One of the latest trends in saunas today is the introduction of the personal sauna. You no longer need to trudge down to the health club or gym to get the benefits of a sauna. There are a number of manufactures that provide both wet and dry saunas suitable for home use. There are even some do it yourself kits for the handy crowd. Prices vary depending on the size and features you select and they type of sauna you are interested in. Normally a wet sauna will be a bit more expensive than its dry counterpart, but prices are similar and it’s the features that really add to the cost