Sauna Rules

Please read carefully

NO ALCOHOL • NO DRUGS • NO ILLNESS OR HEART CONDITION
REMOVE CONTACT LENSES • WASH BEFORE USE • REMOVE JEWELLERY

YOU SHOULD NOT USE THE SAUNA IF YOU:

  • Are under the age of 18 without approved adult supervision.
  • 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 of which you are unsure as to the advisability of using saunas.
  • Are susceptible to migraines – saunas can trigger these.
  • Are a diabetic with damaged feet or peripheral neuropathy who experiences reduced sensation in your feet.
  • Have a contagious disease, infectious skin condition, open sores or wounds.
  • Have an illness causing an inability to perspire.
  • Have had a heavy meal within one and a half hours.
  • Are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
  • Have recently exercised. Time should be allowed to enable body temperature to return to normal levels.
  • Contact lenses will dry out and glasses become very hot and hence should not be worn in the sauna.
  • Care should be taken when adding water to the stove for this will rapidly cause an increase in heat. Respect the needs of other users and seek their approval or warn them before putting water on the coals.