Many people love sitting in a spa or sauna. In fact, many love it so much, that they dream of eventually getting one themselves. And few of those who already have a sauna, would ever think of giving it up.

A sauna or hot tub gives you a feeling of sublime relaxation that is hard to beat. It does this mostly by increasing the circulation of the blood. This increases in blood flow has another benefit as well. It helps injuries to heal faster. This is why many health specialists recommend the use of hot tubs for those recovering from strains, sprains, operations, and other injuries.

Hot tubs and spas come in two basic styles. There is the above ground model and the in the ground model. The in ground model is, of course, the most expensive because you have to pay for the expense of breaking ground and installing pipes and electricity. However, many below the ground saunas, are attached to a swimming pool. In this case, the expense is not so great because it usually shares the heating and filtration system with the swimming pool.

In above ground models, you don't have to worry about breaking ground or excavation. Most above ground saunas are portable ones. These portable saunas are very convenient because they have great flexibility as to where they can be placed. This is because they come with their own built in heater, filtration system, and pipes necessary for the water flow. Their portability is what allows them to be placed almost anywhere in the garden. They can be placed near the house, away from the house - wherever you want.

The second really big advantage that portable saunas have is that most of them are so simple to install that a homeowner with minimal craft and home maintenance skills can manage to assemble one without too much trouble. All of the necessary components are supplied with the spa. All that you have to do is snap or screw the various pieces together, fill the sauna with water, connect it to a power source, and you are ready to go. In fact, most are so portable, that they only need a regular household AC outlet to power it.

Because of their low cost, you can now find portable spas and saunas in many homes today. And, no matter whether you choose an in-ground or portable sauna, it can provide a welcome place where you can relax and get away from the tensions and pressures of the outside world.