Guides
Everything from booking your first session to putting a sauna in the garden.
Your first sauna: what to wear, what to bring and what to expect
First time at an outdoor or sea sauna in Ireland? What to wear, what to bring, how a session works and the etiquette nobody tells you.
6 minute read
Sauna and ice bath: how to do hot and cold properly
How to combine a sauna with an ice bath or cold plunge: round length, plunge time, how many rounds, and how to finish, plus who should skip it.
5 minute read
Sauna benefits: what the evidence actually says
What regular sauna use is linked to (sleep, mood, recovery, heart health), what's overstated, and who should check with a GP first.
6 minute read
Sea saunas and sea swimming in Ireland: staying safe in cold water
How to combine a sea sauna with a swim safely in Ireland: cold water shock, tides, currents, what to bring and when to stay out of the water.
6 minute read
Buying an outdoor or barrel sauna in Ireland
What a home outdoor or barrel sauna costs in Ireland, wood-fired vs electric heaters, where to put it, planning questions and how it copes with Irish weather.
7 minute read
Home ice baths and cold plunges: what to buy in Ireland
Inflatable tubs, chillers or a chest freezer conversion? What home ice baths cost in Ireland, how cold they get, electrical safety and keeping the water clean.
6 minute read