Sauna drowsiness

Pure relaxation: Why the sauna sometimes makes us tired

The phenomenon of sauna sleepiness: Why do we feel so tired after a sauna session?

Perhaps you know it yourself – after an extensive visit to the sauna you feel relaxed and refreshed, but also incredibly tired. This phenomenon is often referred to as “sauna sleepiness” and raises the question of why we feel so tired after a sauna session. In this article, we will take a closer look at what lies behind this phenomenon and what scientific explanations there are for it.