VIBRATIONAL FREQUENCY & HOW IT AFFECTS US
There has been a lot of talk recently about the vibrational frequency of fabrics and how they can affect the human body.
Vibrational frequency refers to the electromagnetic waves that are emitted by everything, including fabric. In the Human Emotional Vibration Chart, we can see what frequency we are vibrating at when we are feeling an emotion. A healthy human body vibrates on average at a frequency of 62-68 MHz, so feeling positive emotions such as Joy & Love will promote wellness in the body, and negative emotions such as Fear & Shame will have the opposite effect.
The clothes that we wear and the fabrics they are made from could therefore be either harmonising with the body, or disrupting its natural state.
Natural fabrics such as Linen, Wool & Hemp have high vibrational frequencies of up to 5,000Hz. Whereas synthetic fabrics such as Polyester, Nylon & Acrylic are very low vibrational with a frequency of 0Hz.
Wearing synthetic fabrics that lower our vibrational frequency could have a negative impact on our wellbeing over time, leading to lower energy levels and discomfort.
When we consider this in relation to our sauna practice, it will come as no surprise that wearing natural materials are going to be far more beneficial than the synthetic swimwear that many of us have been wearing.
SAUNA HATS
There are many benefits to wearing a sauna hat, including:
- Regulating body temperature – as the heat rises in the sauna, the head will be impacted the most by the intensity of the heat. A sauna hat can act as insulator, shielding the head, ears and eyes from too much heat.
- Protecting the hair and scalp – a sauna hat can help to keep the moisture locked in and avoid hair drying out.
- Extending sauna time – in keeping the head cool, it protects the head from over heating and allows the heat to penetrate the body more deeply.
- A good quality sauna hat made from 100% wool will not only have anti-bacterial properties, but its high frequency could also have energetic benefits.
It is believed that the high frequency of wool will promote wellness and balance in the body, therefore a good quality sauna hat made from 100% wool will not only have anti-bacterial properties, but its high frequency could also have an energetic or vibrational impact, assisting in our harmonisation.
WHICH SAUNA HAT?
There are multiple sauna hat companies, with more popping up as the British Sauna Culture grows. Here’s a list of our faves, and a heads up that some may contain affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you click a link and make a purchase. This is at no additional cost to you and helps me keep the site running. Thanks for your support!
CULT OF SAUNA
Made from high quality New Zealand wool felt, and handcrafted with traditional felting techniques. They are a joy to wear in a sauna ritual, the smell of sheepswool, just adds to the multi-sensory experience!
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SUSSEX SAUNA HATS
Sussex Sauna Hats are made from 100% wool felt, and made in the UK. They also offer sauna hat kits and workshops where you can make your own.
FINNMARK
Finnmark have a great range of sauna hats both in style and colour to suit every budget. Their classic cream design with logo is 100% wool and just £10.
BONDON OFFICIAL
Bondon Official is a Canadian company creating beautiful sauna hats made from 100% organic merino wool.
SAUNA CLOTHES
Truth be told, the most beneficial way to sauna is to be naked, but us Brits aren’t necessarily comfortable with the idea. Many saunas now have a naked session for those who like to go au naturale, but for the majority, sauna wear is worn.
Unfortunately, most swimwear is synthetic, which is not ideal in the heat, or for our vibrational frequency. Synthetic fibres block airflow and trap the heat. Our skin is not able to breathe, so the body overheats, and sweat can get trapped in the fibres. Not to mention the microplastics that they release which can then be absorbed into the body.
Synthetic and manmade fabrics have a frequency of 15Hz or lower, which is significantly lower than the body’s natural frequency. It is believed that wearing these fabrics could disrupt our natural energy field, causing fatigue and discomfort. So if our focus of sauna is to promote wellbeing, could our swimwear be affecting this?
Linen and wool with their high vibrational frequency and anti-bacterial properties are the obvious choice. Both allow the skin to breathe, an important factor for the detoxification process in the sauna. Linen also has hypo-allergenic properties, potentially helping to decrease skin inflammation and allergies. Although interestingly, there is research to suggest that linen and wool when combined, actually have combined frequency of 0Hz. So perhaps choosing one or the other, might also be better for our wellbeing.
We are yet to find the ideal natural swimwear for the sauna, but here’s a few alternatives made with linen or wool:
WOMENSWEAR
SAUNAMEKKO
Saunamekko are a Finnish based company who create beautiful sauna clothes made from 100% merino wool, ethically sourced from New Zealand. Their classic bath suit with a hint of vintage charm is an absolute fave of ours.
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ZINA ALTERATIONS
Zina is a local designer and maker, local to us here in Newquay. She makes a whole range of sauna wear in natural fabrics, and can be found through her Instagram page.
MENSWEAR
SAUNAMEKKO
Nick has a pair of these fabulous unisex shorts by Saunamekko. Made from 100% merino wool, they are so comfortable to wear in the sauna, and have great style. Easy to wash, we highly recommend!
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ZINA ALTERATIONS
ZIna’s range of sauna wear also includes the linen sauna loincloth that many sauna masters including Nick, wear in the sauna. A bit like a kilt, they allow the air to circulate, and definitely worn with nothing underneath!
We’re always on the look out for good quality sauna brands, so drop us a message in the comments if you have any to recommend.
Hope to see you in the sauna soon!
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