Oak Sauna Whisk

The oak sauna whisk is popular among those who prefer aggressive or vigorous massage techniques and hot temperatures. Oak whisks are good for strongly built men, experienced sauna bathers and those experienced in hot steam temperatures.  The scent of oak leaves creates a sedative effect, strong anti-inflammatory effect and stress relief.

Sauna whisks are made during the summertime, usually till the midsummer. In this period tree leaves are rich with essential oils and aroma. Our sauna whisks are 100% organic and handmade by Latvian native. After the tree twigs are cut, they are tied on using thin pieces of natural linen string and dried in well ventilated barn. When whisks are dry enough, they are individually packed into bags that provide the whisks with air circulation and protect from mustiness. Individual bags also make whisks more convenient to store.

A sauna whisk massage boosts blood circulation in the body. Moreover, it produces a substance that kills harmful bacteria. After the steaming room with sauna whisk there’s nothing better than dipping oneself in a cold-water pool. The difference of temperatures will give you an immediate blood rush and will keep you in high spirits for a long time afterwards.

How to use a sauna whisk

Experienced sauna goers use sauna whisks as the second part of their bath procedure. First, they go into the steaming room to open all the pores of their body and cleanse themselves from toxins. Afterwards they take a shower. During this time sauna whisks are soaked in a little tub of water (30 minutes in cold water and afterwards 2 minutes in hot water).

Then, after a short rest, a person goes back into the steaming room and starts the beating with sauna whisks all over the body. It is recommended to keep a horizontal position in the steaming room during the sauna whisk massage. This way the hot air will distribute evenly through your body. When you stand, access heat to the upper part of your body can cause heart problems. When you massage somebody with sauna whisk, try to hit them smoothly along the spine, legs and chest. Pros recommend making circular movements before the strike – this concentrates the heat around the body, which enhances the effect of the massage.