Comments on: Build you own sauna in 3:48 http://www.saunatimes.com/2010/02/02/build-you-own-sauna-in-348/ Sat, 17 Jul 2010 13:46:59 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: Free Sauna Information | Outdoor sauna: cement or wood foundation? | The Sauna Times http://www.saunatimes.com/2010/02/02/build-you-own-sauna-in-348/comment-page-1/#comment-527 Free Sauna Information | Outdoor sauna: cement or wood foundation? | The Sauna Times Sun, 21 Feb 2010 14:58:58 +0000 http://www.saunatimes.com/?p=1849#comment-527 [...] I know your sauna has a cement slab, and i’ve built a couple saunas with a cement slab base (which could be argued is the [...] [...] I know your sauna has a cement slab, and i’ve built a couple saunas with a cement slab base (which could be argued is the [...]

]]> By: Glenn http://www.saunatimes.com/2010/02/02/build-you-own-sauna-in-348/comment-page-1/#comment-519 Glenn Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:05:09 +0000 http://www.saunatimes.com/?p=1849#comment-519 At the mobile sauna yesterday, we had good effect with an international/reggae/african playlist. Nothing Ragga and Rough, but more ambient dub (King Tubby, Thievery Corporation) with a mix of African (Amadou & Mariam, Fela Kuti). When at the controls, choosing instrumental music, and or music where one doesn't understand the lyrics seems to resonate like a cold water splash on sauna rocks. At the mobile sauna yesterday, we had good effect with an international/reggae/african playlist. Nothing Ragga and Rough, but more ambient dub (King Tubby, Thievery Corporation) with a mix of African (Amadou & Mariam, Fela Kuti). When at the controls, choosing instrumental music, and or music where one doesn’t understand the lyrics seems to resonate like a cold water splash on sauna rocks.

]]> By: Stephen http://www.saunatimes.com/2010/02/02/build-you-own-sauna-in-348/comment-page-1/#comment-518 Stephen Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:22:40 +0000 http://www.saunatimes.com/?p=1849#comment-518 When I have friends over, soft rock/acoustic rock is the big crowd pleaser. I use Sirius Satellite Radio and usually have it on the Coffee House on channel 30 (XM 51, Dish network 6030, DirecTV 848). It seems to have a good balance of being not too intense and not too laid back. The SPA channel is great for meditating (Sirius 73, XM 72, Dish Network 6073, DirecTV 856). It can also be fun to choreograph your sweat session by matching the type of music to the type of experience you would like to facilitate. As the heat is experienced as more intense toward the end of the round, more intense music fits well. When I have friends over, soft rock/acoustic rock is the big crowd pleaser. I use Sirius Satellite Radio and usually have it on the Coffee House on channel 30 (XM 51, Dish network 6030, DirecTV 848). It seems to have a good balance of being not too intense and not too laid back. The SPA channel is great for meditating (Sirius 73, XM 72, Dish Network 6073, DirecTV 856). It can also be fun to choreograph your sweat session by matching the type of music to the type of experience you would like to facilitate. As the heat is experienced as more intense toward the end of the round, more intense music fits well.

]]> By: jan svennssen http://www.saunatimes.com/2010/02/02/build-you-own-sauna-in-348/comment-page-1/#comment-517 jan svennssen Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:20:10 +0000 http://www.saunatimes.com/?p=1849#comment-517 Stephen - what music do you like playing in your new sauna? Stephen – what music do you like playing in your new sauna?

]]> By: Stephen http://www.saunatimes.com/2010/02/02/build-you-own-sauna-in-348/comment-page-1/#comment-515 Stephen Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:52:30 +0000 http://www.saunatimes.com/?p=1849#comment-515 I live in Bryson City, NC on the foothills of the Smoky Mountain National Park in Western North Carolina. I moved here in 2005 to take a job working as a psychologist with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. My Sweat Therapy Sauna was built in 2007. In reality, working almost entirely on weekends, it took four months to complete. It was designed specifically for combining group counseling with sweating. I hope that it will serve as a prototype for those interested in using sweat therapy in health and educational settings. See www.PsychSymposium.com for more info on that. The design was influenced by the Finnish Sauna, the American Indian Sweat Lodge, and modern technology. Like a common sauna, it was built with conventional wood-framed construction with insulation between vertical studs, the interior lined with cedar walls and benches. It is heated with an electric heater. Like an American Indian sweat lodge, the Sweat Therapy Sauna allows people to sit in a circle to promote group cohesion. The heating element is placed in the center. It is windowless to control lighting to promote intimacy and introspection and contains a stereo system to make use of the therapeutic benefits of music. The dimensions of the Sweat Therapy Sauna are 10’ x 10’ x 7’ and can accommodate about 12 people. The 15 KW electric heater is a stainless steel floor model purchased from Finlandia Sauna. Four recessed ceiling lights operate on a dimmer switch. The stereo is a waterproof marine audio system that includes an amplifier, MP3 connector, and four speakers purchased from Poly-Planar. A shower is installed on the outside of the right front wall. Although I built my sauna with group counseling in mind, it is used mostly with my friends and family. Below is a list of costs. It includes about $1,000 for the service of an electrician. Sweat Therapy Sauna Paid Heater 15-KW (Excalibur) 2,050 Stereo 453 Slab 580 Framing Material 2026 Roofing 536 shower/fence/power trnsfr 327 Insulation 300 Interior woodwork 1208 Thermometer/hygrometer, bucket, dipper, timer 145 Lights, ceiling insulation 250 Door 300 Miscellaneous Lumber 100 Electrician 854 Concrete Sealer & Roller 30 Miscellaneous Lumber 138 Hydraulic Door Closer 40 Deadbolt 15 Electrician (fan, dimmer, spotlight) 150 Cabinet Doors 100 Total $9,602 I live in Bryson City, NC on the foothills of the Smoky Mountain National Park in Western North Carolina. I moved here in 2005 to take a job working as a psychologist with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. My Sweat Therapy Sauna was built in 2007. In reality, working almost entirely on weekends, it took four months to complete.
It was designed specifically for combining group counseling with sweating. I hope that it will serve as a prototype for those interested in using sweat therapy in health and educational settings. See http://www.PsychSymposium.com for more info on that. The design was influenced by the Finnish Sauna, the American Indian Sweat Lodge, and modern technology.
Like a common sauna, it was built with conventional wood-framed construction with insulation between vertical studs, the interior lined with cedar walls and benches. It is heated with an electric heater. Like an American Indian sweat lodge, the Sweat Therapy Sauna allows people to sit in a circle to promote group cohesion. The heating element is placed in the center. It is windowless to control lighting to promote intimacy and introspection and contains a stereo system to make use of the therapeutic benefits of music.
The dimensions of the Sweat Therapy Sauna are 10’ x 10’ x 7’ and can accommodate about 12 people. The 15 KW electric heater is a stainless steel floor model purchased from Finlandia Sauna. Four recessed ceiling lights operate on a dimmer switch. The stereo is a waterproof marine audio system that includes an amplifier, MP3 connector, and four speakers purchased from Poly-Planar. A shower is installed on the outside of the right front wall.
Although I built my sauna with group counseling in mind, it is used mostly with my friends and family. Below is a list of costs. It includes about $1,000 for the service of an electrician.
Sweat Therapy Sauna

Paid

Heater 15-KW (Excalibur) 2,050
Stereo 453
Slab 580
Framing Material 2026
Roofing 536
shower/fence/power trnsfr 327
Insulation 300
Interior woodwork 1208
Thermometer/hygrometer, bucket, dipper, timer 145
Lights, ceiling insulation 250
Door 300
Miscellaneous Lumber 100
Electrician 854
Concrete Sealer & Roller 30
Miscellaneous Lumber 138
Hydraulic Door Closer 40
Deadbolt 15
Electrician (fan, dimmer, spotlight) 150
Cabinet Doors 100
Total $9,602

]]> By: Clint http://www.saunatimes.com/2010/02/02/build-you-own-sauna-in-348/comment-page-1/#comment-514 Clint Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:12:37 +0000 http://www.saunatimes.com/?p=1849#comment-514 WOW.... One could easily make the argument that he's chosen the best layout there is - it's just like what a sweat lodge would be. Everyone get's even heat. By far the most conducive for conversation too. Well done Stephen!! WOW…. One could easily make the argument that he’s chosen the best layout there is – it’s just like what a sweat lodge would be. Everyone get’s even heat. By far the most conducive for conversation too. Well done Stephen!!

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