The wellness benefits of green space are well-known and, particularly throughout and following Covid-related lockdowns, more important for our health than ever. With stress being the number one reason for Brits missing work, taking a proactive approach to wellbeing and finding more ways to de-stress is essential. A survey by the Mental Health Foundation found that 45% of people in...

While we’ve extensively covered studies into the benefits of sauna use, including for those with chronic health conditions, we thought we’d analyse some of the discussions around the latest wellness trend to start spreading through social media - cold therapy. Cold therapy includes immersion in a cold environment, such a cold shower, ice bath or open swimming session. These practices...

As Covid-19 cases spiked and the UK went into lockdown, mental wellbeing was thrust suddenly into the forefront of our collective consciousness. Almost two years later, people across the UK continue to report feelings of isolation, stress and anxiety, due in part to lack of socialisation and inaccessibility of mental health services.  Continue reading →

A new study by UK Sauna's wellbeing specailists has investigated the number of employees taking time off due to a range of work-induced illnesses. Continue reading →

Wellness is a multibillion dollar industry worldwide, with everybody from Gwyneth Paltrow to Lily Allen promoting the value of mental, physical and interpersonal wellbeing.At UK Saunas, we are staunch advocates for all types of wellness so we've taken a deep dive into the data, examining thousands of listings for therapists, gyms and spas, along with a huge range of wellness...

The Power of Aromatherapy (Mother's Day Edition!): 11 Essential Oils For Positive Feelings In our last post, we outlined the romantic benefits of essential oils, appropriate for Valentine's Day, and the associated "moods"  produced from each oil when used correctly within aromatherapy. Photo by Andrea Piacquadio, from Pexels We wanted to expand on the last list due to the advantageous power of the...

The Power of Aromatherapy: 6 Essential Oils to Set The Mood This Valentine's Day!Let’s face it, 2020 was…an exceptional year. From the unwelcomed introduction of the coronavirus and the scarcity of toilet paper to the probability of a World War 3 and the devastating forest fires in Australia. More...Now that we have arrived in 2021, things are starting to look up at...

Acquiring clear skin can be a difficult goal to accomplish, but there are tips online to help your skin routine, including saunas and natural ingredients for clear skin! Simple moisturizers can be beneficial for skincare, but what most don't know are the chemical attributes implemented within them, and that's why using natural ingredients and saunas are a key utility for...

Did you become a running fanatic during lockdown or did you use the time to slow down and pick up a relaxing hobby? Whether or not you fell into the fitness fanatic category during lockdown, with places gradually starting to open up, now is the perfect time to get outside and be more active. What better way to get your step count up than a fun trip to a theme park? With several of these opening to the public once again, you can enjoy a day out with your friends and family, with plenty of walking around, rides and doughnuts involved (it’s all about balance!) Continue reading →

The COVID-19 crisis has in many ways led to a dramatic overhaul in our day to day lives. Old routines have now been replaced with new and more cautious ones. A year ago, nobody had heard of the now-popular phrase known as ‘social distancing’, which has recently become the norm in an effort to try to save lives. We have spoken to the experts on simple yet effective ways to manage stress at home without spending a penny. From tips on mindfulness and health advice, to apps you can download, you can find them all in this helpful guide. Continue reading →