Benefits of a premium traditional Finnish sauna

As life gets faster, our hearts often pay the price. Stress, a sedentary lifestyle, and poor sleep can take a toll on cardiovascular health. But what if one of the oldest wellness rituals in the world—combined with smart modern control—could help support your heart from the comfort of home?

At Glow Saunas, we believe that a traditional Finnish sauna offers more than just relaxation. With smartphone-controlled features, it becomes a powerful tool to support heart health and blood pressure—effortlessly integrated into your daily wellness routine.

What Does Science Say About Sauna Use and Blood Pressure?

Traditional Finnish saunas operate at high temperatures (typically 70–100°C), creating deep, passive heat through steam. This environment prompts the body to react in similar ways to light aerobic exercise: heart rate increases, blood vessels expand, and circulation improves.

A landmark longitudinal study from the University of Eastern Finland followed over 2,000 middle-aged men for 20 years and found that regular sauna use significantly reduced the risk of high blood pressure. Participants who used the sauna 4–7 times per week had a 46% lower risk of developing hypertension than those who used it once weekly [PubMed source].

Another study published in the journal Hypertension reported that a 30-minute sauna session could result in measurable reductions in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure immediately after use [NCBI source].

The combination of heat-induced vasodilation, muscle relaxation, and reduced cortisol (stress hormone) levels may explain this cardiovascular benefit.

How Does Smart Control Enhance Cardiovascular Benefits?

Traditional doesn’t have to mean outdated. With Glow Saunas’ smart-controlled technology, you can:

• Preheat your sauna remotely via smartphone
  
• Set session timers to regulate consistency and safety
  
• Adjust temperature settings easily during your session
  
• Create a personalised routine synced with your fitness or recovery schedule
  
  

Consistency is key when it comes to blood pressure support. With automated routines, you’re more likely to stick to the habit—and it’s easier to integrate your sauna sessions into your life without any friction.

Our smart-controlled saunas are designed with the Australian lifestyle in mind, making your health rituals feel effortless.

Why a Traditional Sauna Is Still the Gold Standard

Unlike newer alternatives, traditional Finnish saunas deliver steam-based, full-body heat exposure, which appears to be more effective in cardiovascular stimulation than dry heat alone. The ritual of sitting, breathing deeply, and allowing the body to sweat in a quiet, timber-scented space contributes to a uniquely restorative physiological state.

This isn’t just anecdotal—it’s deeply embedded in decades of Scandinavian health culture. The heat helps reduce arterial stiffness, improve endothelial function, and increase circulation—essential components of long-term heart health.

And when you can control the entire experience from your phone? You get tradition, upgraded.