Reasons Why I Had a Sauna Delivered To My Bedroom

And I have no regrets...

May 06, 2024

I just spent 10% of my income on a sauna.

Yes, you read that right.

Watching my savings account dwindle in the blink of an eye was nothing short of a mini panic attack—a personal violation that echoed every hour and every drop of energy I had invested into building that nest egg.

I’m not here to persuade you to spend 10% of your income on a sauna, but I want you to understand why I did it.

Here are a few reasons why:

Relaxation: It melts away stress
Focus: It sharpens my concentration
Energy: I feel ready to tackle anything.
Detoxification: It makes my skin silky smooth;)

Scientific studies suggest significant benefits.

The Benefits of Sauna Use

A sauna is an incredible tool for

- Lowering mortality rates.

- Detoxifying from heavy metals.

- Enhancing cardiovascular health.

- Boosting mitochondria function.

- Reducing cellular inflammation.

Every time I step into the sauna, I feel like I'm winning.

Why did I buy a sauna?

The answer is simple: I wanted to invest in myself.

I was fed up with public saunas, which were crowded with frat bros, TikTok videos, and sweaty strangers.

I wanted privacy and the freedom to do whatever I wanted.

I always had it in mind, and one day, I saw an influencer post a massive deal on a sauna.

Curious and a bit skeptical, I decided to dig deeper.

I went to the Sauna website, pored over the specifications and testimonials, and finally clicked the button to learn more.

Almost immediately, my phone rang—it was a sales rep.

What followed was an intense, two-day dialogue that bordered on a negotiation marathon.

The price tag was a hard pill to swallow.

Was I about to make a decision I’d regret, driven by the persuasive prowess of an influencer and a skilled sales rep?

Finally, after much deliberation and a hefty dose of soul-searching, I decided.

"Fuck it, let's do it."

The Pre Steps

Before the sauna even hit my doorstep, there were many issues.

She explained the nitty-gritty of putting this beast together.

"You'll need two people, a couple of hours, a drill, and a few other bits and bobs."

Which I didn’t have.

Plus, there was the whole deal about needing particular electrical specs—120A and many other techy requirements that I also didn’t have.

I asked if she knew who could handle the setup.

"Of course," she said

$825 for the build and $300 for "debris removal."

Grand Total?

A whopping $1,125. I nearly choked on my coffee.

Determined to dodge that hefty bullet from the sauna company, I shopped around and finally struck gold with a guy on Task Rabbit who agreed to do the whole shebang for just $300.

Absolute lifesaver.

The Build Begins

So, this guy named Saul rolled in to help me tackle the sauna setup.

I always thought I’d need someone else to handle the heavy lifting because building stuff is not my forte.

But as it turned out, Saul needed a hand, too.

Watching him work, I quickly learned that the assembly instructions were more like guidelines—sometimes, you got to give a panel a good whack to get it into place.

Getting hands-on felt pretty awesome, wildly, when I finally thumped the stubborn corner of the sauna into just the right spot.

The kit came in two gigantic boxes filled with heaps of wooden panels and a tangle of wires, all of which needed to be fitted just right.

Working side by side, Saul showed me the ropes, turning what I thought was beyond me into something doable. Honestly, without him, I’d have been lost, but together, we made a great team.

By the end of the day, the sauna was assembled, looking mighty fine in my bedroom.

It was all set up, and I was waiting for the electrician tomorrow.

Thanks to Saul, not only do I have my sauna ready, but I also picked up some legit building skills along the way.