Life is crazy, especially this time of year. With everything on your plate, it can be hard to find time to relax, unwind and have some fun. But it’s something you need – and the busier you get, the more important it is to give your body and your mind a chance to rest and recover.

How? Well, when you have your own sauna, escape is just a few steps away. Plus, using your sauna is so much more than you might think …

Fall in love with a wonderful book. Whether you’re into traditional books or their e-versions, time in your sauna can be well-spent between the pages, or “pages,” of a book.

Unwind with your favorite music. Are you a rock n’roller? Or is classical music more your speed? Either one – or anything in between, is a great way to make your sauna experience even more enjoyable.

Nab some great online shopping deals. (Hey. Don’t judge. For a lot of people, shopping is loads of fun.)

Tell stories. Make sauna time family time, and share stories with each other. The funnier, the better. We can all use a good laugh.  

Invest in yourself by learning something new. (Yes, learning CAN be fun.) Just pull up an instructional video online, and learn how to do something you’ve always wondered about.  

Make yourself laugh, by watching a funny movie on your phone or tablet.

Enjoy a game. Of course you can play cards or your favorite board game in the sauna!

Snooze. So this one might not be high on the fun meter, but catching a catnap in your sauna can be a great way to rejuvenate, while the sauna eases your tension and helps your muscles relax.

Still on the fence? The health and wellness benefits of saunas are well-known. They relieve stress, flush toxins, burn calories, can induce deeper sleep and help fight illness, and so much more. What’s left to decide, other than if you want a traditional or infrared model?