SweatDecks Blog

Welcome to the SweatDecks wellness journal. Our team of credentialed experts -- including sports medicine physicians, exercise scientists, and master builders -- covers everything from cold plunge protocols and sauna health benefits to installation guides and product comparisons. Whether you're researching your first home sauna or optimizing a contrast therapy routine, you'll find science-backed answers here.

Woman practicing seated meditation yoga pose inside a wooden Finnish sauna

Jul 11, 2026
by SweatDecks

Yoga in a sauna: is it safe, and is it worth doing?

Sauna yoga raises your core temperature faster than either practice alone. Learn which poses are safe, what risks to avoid, and how long sessions should last.

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Person sitting in an ice-filled bathtub doing a cold plunge at home

Jul 09, 2026
by SweatDecks

Can you cold plunge in your bathtub? A practical guide

Yes, you can cold plunge in your bathtub. Learn how cold, how long, how much ice you need, and when a dedicated tub is worth the upgrade.

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Hot stones on a kiuas inside a wood-paneled Finnish sauna with rising steam

Jul 09, 2026
by SweatDecks

How much does a sauna raise your core body temperature?

A sauna raises core body temperature by 1 to 2°C (1.8 to 3.6°F) in 15 to 20 minutes. Here's the physiology, how fast it happens, and what it actually does.

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