Fire Dome (불가마 / Bulgama)
While most saunas are heated with electric sauna heaters, our Fire Dome is custom-built to model the traditional Bulgama and heated with natural oak wood logs. Every morning, the Fire Dome, the logs are carefully stacked and lit and the room is thoroughly cleaned - a process that takes up to five hours. A customized ventilation system gets the fire going, keeping the smoke out, and the heat is maintained throughout the day in the granite stone walls. The floor of the Fire Dome is made of ocher clay with Himalayan salt built into the structure to maximize detoxification benefits.
Health benefits of utilizing the Fire Dome include:
Detox – releases internal toxins through increased sweating
Anti-inflammatory effect – stimulates blood flow to help reduce inflammation and relieve chronic pain
Immunity boost – stimulates immune system by increasing body temperature and inducing an artificial fever
Antibacterial effect – increases white cell count, as part of the immune-boosting effect, which helps rid the body of harmful bacteria and fighting infections
Balancing of pH levels – improves Alkaline Body Fluid pH balance with the elimination of toxins through sweat
Blood pressure regulation – dilates blood vessels to improve blood flow and decrease blood pressure
Improved heart health – increases heart rate and has an effect similar to aerobic exercise
Skin benefits – promotes skin health by
- eliminating dead skin cells
- supporting cell regeneration
- cleansing pores and flushing bacteria out through increased sweating
- stimulating collagen production to support elasticity
- creating a healthy glow due to increased circulation in the epidermal layer
Exercise recovery – supports muscle recovery by
- relaxing and soothing muscles and joints
- releasing endorphins to relieve muscle soreness
- increasing blood flow to support the healing process
- reducing muscle tension to eliminate lactic acid