Q:  How to use the sauna safely?

A:  During sauna use, always drink plenty of water to replace the fluids lost during perspiration. Before use, remove any metal items such as watches or jewellery as they can become very hot. Ensure you shower before using the sauna to remove any perspiration, creams, oils or deodorants and to moisten the skin. For hygiene reasons, wear appropriate swimwear and take a towel to sit on. Enter the sauna and sit or lie on a bench at a height where the heat is comfortable to you. This will raise the body temperature and start perspiration.

Q:  What do I need to be aware of?

A:  A sauna operates at 85°c – 100°c. Make sure that the temperature is comfortable for you by varying your position in the sauna. Contact lenses may dry out and glasses can become very hot and therefore should not be worn whilst using the sauna. Breakable containers must not be taken into the sauna. Exposure to hot equipment, slippery surfaces caused by water, ice, snow or other substances, hot temperatures, airborne illnesses, and contaminants is undertaken at your own risk. Property is left at your own risk. Arrive having recently showered. Do not wear or use any of your own products or lotions inside of the saunas as they may contain ingredients which can be harmful or slippery.

Q:  What should I do if I start to feel unwell?

A:  If at any time in the sauna any feelings of illness are experienced, leave the sauna immediately and consult with staff or seek medical advice if necessary. Please seek medical advice before coming if any of the following apply: • You have a serious illness, or have a heart condition, high or low blood pressure, or respiratory condition or any other medical condition which may affect your reaction to heat. • Are taking medication for any of the above conditions, or if you are unsure as to the advisability of using sauna. • Are susceptible to migraines - saunas can trigger these. • Are a diabetic with damaged feet or peripheral neuropathy who experiences reduced sensation in your feet.