What is a steam bath?

A steam bath opens pores, soothes sore muscles, increases circulation, and provides a generally relaxing and healthy experience. People have indulged in steam baths for centuries, as the has practice spread across and among contintents. Now, modern technology has enabled the installation of efficient, carefully controlled baths at spas, fitness centers, meditation rooms, and in personal residences. For a very wet and hot health treatment, people often seek out a peaceful steam bath. This usually takes place in a sealed room with wooden benches, similar to a sauna, which is kept at an even temperature and filled with mist. There is a narrow range of optimum temperature for humans, around 112° F (44° C), that raises our body temperature without causing overheating. The circulating vapor must be replenished so the humidity remains near saturation for maximum benefits.You may find a steam bath at your yoga studio, local spa, health clinic, or stand-alone establishment that may also have ...  more

SteaA steamroom showerm baths differ from dry saunas in that they use steam to convey heat and they are filled with steam. While dry saunas are heated up to a temperature of 80 – 100 degrees Celsius but with no humidity, steam rooms only reach a temperature that ranges between 40 and 46 degrees Celsius. However, humidity inside a steam room is 100%, so being inside a steam room feels as hot as being in a dry sauna as, because of the steam, the sweat does not evaporate and carry away heat from the body. Steam rooms are heated with steam generators and they are almost airtight, thus stopping the steam from escaping. Steam baths are usually built with materials that do not absorb humidity, such as ceramic tiles and they have slanted ceilings, to prevent steam condensation from dripping onto bathers.  more