Gone are the days when advanced therapeutic effects were confined to the walls of sauna cabins. Today, with a touch of creativity and minimal to no additional costs, you can intensify your sauna blanket experience by integrating a spectrum of innovative therapies.

We give you a taste of how you can take your wellness routine to the next level, combining the best of both worlds in a symphony of light, scent and sound.

Here's a quick rundown of the blogpost

• Chromotherapy
• Red Light Therapy
• Aromatherapy
• Sound Therapy
• Himalayan Salt Therapy
• Breathing exercises and mindfullness
• Facial care with face masks
• Literature and audiobooks
• TV series and movies
• Guided visualization and positive affirmations
• Nidra Yoga

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Chromotherapy

Immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of healing colors with chromotherapy (or color therapy), turning your sauna session into a vibrant dance of hues that not illuminate the room, and lighten your mood. 

Chromotherapy uses the healing power of colors, with each color radiating its unique vibrational energy to influence mood and health.

You can add chromotherapy to your infrared sauna blanket sessions quite easily and free of charge by using mobile apps. Remember to dim your ambient light.

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Red Light Therapy

Combine the cozy embrace of your infrared sauna blanket with red light therapy and give your skin the VIP treatment it deserves.

This combination is a dual approach to well-being, especially in the field of facial care. As your body wraps in the warmth of the blanket, a red light therapy facial mask can target your face and facilitate tailored rejuvenation.

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AROMATHERAPY

Let aromatherapy turn your sauna blanket session into an aromatic journey, with each scent adding its own healing power. This combo provides relaxation and mood enhancement. 

Create a fragrant and serene atmosphere by placing soy candles or essential oil diffusers in the room. Don't forget that there are matching scents available for almost all self-care goals.

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SOUND THERAPY

Tune in to sound therapy during your sauna session, where the only thing more soothing than the heat is the symphony of sounds, taking away your stress one note at a time.

This can be done in various ways. There is a lot of material available online, often for free. Such as guided meditations, music tuned to healing frequencies. You can also use sound therapy with a white noise machine: it has a variety of soothing natural sounds.

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HIMALAYAN SALT THERAPY

Himalayan salt therapy is believed to come with specific health benefits, besides purifying the air, such as ameliorate respiratory function and boosting skin health.

Add a Himalayan salt lamp to your sauna room and enjoy the soft glow, creating an atmosphere as salty and serene as a wonderful beach holiday.

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Other than using these innovative therapies, there is so much more you can do during your sauna blanket session, adding not only to the physical benefits, but also to personal interests and mental well-being. We share some of our ideas:

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Breathing Exercises and Mindfulness

Inhale relaxation, exhale tension with breathing exercises and mindfulness, turning each breath into a mini-vacation for your mind, because sometimes the best getaway is just a deep breath away.

Deep, controlled breathing promotes relaxation, and oxygen circulation too, complementing the detoxification process initiated by infrared heat. [1] 

Mindfulness exercises, such as focusing on your breathing or participating in a guided meditation, can transform your sauna session into a sanctuary of mental clarity and calm. [2]

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Facial Care with Face Masks

Get a spa experience by treating your face with facial masks during your sauna blanket sessions. 

Whether you choose hydrating, purifying, or anti-aging masks, applying them during your session can lead to a deeper beneficial impact on skincare. 

The combined effect of infrared heat and the active ingredients in facial masks can help improve skin elasticity, hydration and overall tone, leaving your skin feeling rejuvenated and radiant.

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Engaging in Literature and Audiobooks

Escape the real world by entering the world of fiction and non-fiction without the need for screen time. Whether you dive into the latest novel from your favorite author or listen to an audiobook or podcast, this activity during your sauna session combines the best of both worlds.

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Watching Favorite TV Series or Movies

By watching your favorite TV shows or movies, you can turn your sauna blanket experience into a fun, personal movie theater session. With your hands free and your body enveloped in comforting warmth, catching up on your favorite shows or enjoying a new movie can be exceptionally relaxing.

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Guided Visualization and Positive Affirmations

If you listen to and watch guided visualization while wrapped in the warm therapeutic warmth of the blanket, you take the mental health gains of a sauna blanket session to new heights. When you combine this with positive affirmations, you strengthen your self-esteem and encourage a positive mindset at the same time. [3]

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nidra yoga

Nidra yoga is ideal to practice while lying in your sauna blanket because, first of all, it is quite simple. You don't have to be an experienced yogi because it is a guided meditation. Moreover, it is almost the same as Savasana (corpse pose) but more extensive. This form of yoga brings you deep relaxation and withdraws the senses and releases body tension. This eases your posture in the sauna blanket.

Nidra yoga is known to aid in physical healing and help you fall asleep.The duration of a yoga session is approximately the same as your sauna blanket session.  Online (YouTube, Spotify) you can find endless Nidra yoga guidance for free. Find the voice that suits you best to guide you into this inner journey.

Find a quiet spot, ‘do not disturb’ sign on the door. Snuggle into your blanket and rest your arms along your body, with the palms facing the sky. Close your eyes and follow the voice.

Note: Stay awake while practicing yoga nidra. It helps to say to yourself, 'I won't sleep. I will stay awake.' Repeat this regularly.

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By adding one or more complementary therapies to your infrared sauna blanket session, you create a multi-sensory heat therapy.

Try a mix of the suggested therapies and find the combinations that best suit your personal preference. Maybe it's the mix of guided visualizations with positive affirmations that puts you at the center, or the simple pleasure of losing yourself in a good book under the soft glow of a Himalayan salt lamp. The possibilities are endless and the power to customize your experience is in your hands.

Let us know what unique combination you have discovered that others may not have thought of? Let's continue to inspire and strengthen each other with our wellness programs.

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References

1. American Lung Association, Breathing Exercises, https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/wellness/breathing-exercises

2. Crystal Hoshaw, What is Mindfulness? A Simple Practice for Greater Well-being, Healthline https://www.healthline.com/health/mind-body/what-is-mindfulness

3. Crystal Raypole, Positive Affirmations: Too Good to Be True? Healtline, https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/do-affirmations-work

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