Frequently Asked Questions

Moderate use of a sauna is safe for most people. 

However, a person with cardiovascular disease, low blood pressure, or those who have recently suffered a heart attack should speak to a doctor first.

Women who are pregnant should ask their doctor before sauna use.

Dehydration can result from fluid loss while sweating. People with certain conditions, such as kidney disease, may be at a higher risk of dehydration.

The increased temperatures can also lead to dizziness and nausea in some people. If you a new to sauna, take regular breaks during your session.

To avoid any negative health effects, the following precautions are also advised:

- Avoid alcohol before and during the sauna. Alcohol increases your risk of dehydration.

- Limit time spent in a sauna: Do not spend more than 30 minutes at a time in a sauna.  As you get used to the heat, you can start to increased your sessions over time.

- Drink plenty of water: Whatever type of sauna a person uses, it is important to replace the fluids lost from sweating. People should drink about two to four glasses of water after using a sauna.

A sauna session includes the sauna itself for the duration of your choosing. Time can be flexible, however our booking system is based on safety guidelines.

We will provide you with towels to sit on, and all the wood needed to keep the fire stoked during your sauna, and a bucket and ladle to help steam up the sauna.

If you book beforehand, we can have a cold plunge ready upon your arrival.

We will provide a foot rinse, and outdoor shower to use before and after your sauna.

We recommend bringing a water bottle with you to rehydrate during and after your sauna.  Hydrating with extra minerals is always a good idea and offers additional benefits to the detoxing process.

15-20 minute sessions are optimal for health and longevity, but it's important to honour your body and not overexert yourself. 

You can choose to do multiple short rounds with breaks or cold plunge in between which can enhance the benefits of both therapies.

Wild Sauna is a traditional Finnish wood-burning sauna.  Originally a horse float, Wild Sauna has been meticulously and lovingly designed and converted into a roaming sauna by Kerrin and David themselves. 

The sauna typically sits at around 80-90 degrees celsius and features a Huum sauna stove which is fuelled with wood, which then heats stones, and allows you to pour water over the stones to provide humidity to the sauna.

A sauna whisk (known as a 'vihta' or 'vasta' in Finnish) is made up of fine, leafy tree-branch tips bound together in a bunch and used for tapping and brushing the body to increase circulation and enrich the skin with therapeutic oils and vitamins. Birch (or eucalyptus) whisks are anti-inflammatory and can also be used to relieve pain.

To use, soak your whisk in very hot water for 30-60 minutes to revive the freshness of the whisk and gently tap or brush along your body during the sauna. Doing so, releases pleasant earthy scents into the sauna, adding the extra benefit of aromatherapy.