The art of a sauna infusion is more than just pouring water onto the sauna stones. A real sauna master knows how to mix the right amount of water with fragrant oils and herbs to create a unique atmosphere and experience for sauna guests.
Here are the steps sauna masters should follow to make a perfect infusion:
The choice of herbs and oils
The choice of herbs and oils is crucial for a successful infusion. There are a variety of oils and scents to choose from, but sauna masters often prefer natural, herbal and essential oils. Popular aromas include eucalyptus, mint, lavender, lemon, rosemary and thyme.
Preparing the fragrance mixture
Once the herbs and oils have been selected, they are combined in a bowl or pot, depending on the sauna guests' preferences. The mixture is then diluted in water and heated to an appropriate temperature. The amount of water depends on how strong you want the vapors to be and can be adjusted as needed.
The placement of the mixture
The prepared fragrance mixture is then poured onto the sauna stones. Sauna masters know how to distribute the water onto the hot stones to create perfectly balanced steam. An easy way to pour the water onto the stones is to pour it from top to bottom or from back to front. You can also use a regular ladle to scoop the water onto the stones or, for an even better and more even infusion, use the Wellow Sauna shower ladle .
The distribution of vapors
When the vapors start to spread, it is important to distribute them properly throughout the sauna room. A sauna master often uses a fan or special fans to direct the vapors to the sauna guests. They ensure that the vapors are not too hot and are evenly distributed throughout the room.
The repetition of the infusion
A good sauna master repeats the infusion several times so that the sauna guests can feel the full effect of the scent. There should be enough breaks between the infusions so that the sauna guests can recover and relax.
Tips & tricks on how you, as a sauna master, can conjure up a real infusion and impress sauna guests:
1. Use warm water for the infusion
With warm water, the viscosity of the oil is lowest and it binds better with the infusion water
2. Less is more …
It is not always necessary to distribute a lot of water on the sauna stove; even with small, better distributed amounts of water, the temperature can be noticeably increased.
3. Do not place anything on the edge of the sauna stove
Infusion agents, sauna buckets or similar items that have been left lying around can be accidentally knocked down when waving the towel.
4. As a sauna master, use a sweat towel
As a sauna master, you will also sweat when performing the sauna infusion. We strongly recommend using a sweat towel to wipe off your own sweat before waving, so as not to splash other sauna guests.
5. Do not use alcoholic beverages for the infusion!
Undiluted use of liquor, for example, will ignite on the stove! A fountain of fire can form very quickly!
6. Ice infusions are recommended, but be careful
The effect and use of ice balls for evaporation is particularly attractive, but the evaporation of ice is relatively rapid and leads to a large development of heat. If too much ice has landed on the stove, it is advisable to open the sauna door immediately and blow fresh air in.
