Increased breathing

Physical reactions to heat

Sweaty happiness: the science behind the endorphin rush in the sauna

When visiting the sauna, many of us enjoy the pleasant feeling of the “endorphin rush” that flows through us after the sauna session. But what is actually behind this phenomenon? In this article, we will take a closer look at the scientific explanations for why we feel so happy and relaxed after a sauna session. In doing so, we rely on sound research and high-quality sources.