How Long Should I Stay in the Sauna?

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

The More Time You Stay in the Sauna, the More Likely You Are to Become Dehydrated, So Limit Your Time to 15 to 20 Minutes. the Finnish, from Whom the Word “Sauna” Derives, May Have an Even Simpler Suggestion, Given That the Sauna Is Intended for Relaxation Rather Than Timekeeping: When You’ve Had Enough of the Sauna, Exit It.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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