160 degrees F (about 71 degrees C)
I sit on the lower bench.
I do not throw water on the heater.
I do drink more than a pint of water while in there because of water loss via sweat and breathing. I mineralize 1 liter of water with Real (brand) salt (1/4 teaspoon), potassium cloride (pinch), TraceMineral drops (5 drops for magnesium), and I take a multi-mineral… all to replace the minerals I lose through sweat.
Exactly! 
Yes, I’ve stopped trying to macho my way through any pain or sense of “this is just too much”.
We do it at 90-100 degrees C. Throw a lot of water to get more steam. Top bench. It cleanses all the pores and helps you to relax more. I’m sure there are lots of other benefits. And might be a bit risky if you don’t build up to that.
And then the not so healthy thing we do when we meet up with friends: drink lots of alcohol while in sauna and while taking a break from sauna. Takes us about 3-4 hours, minimum.
We have started taking a bit easier now the past few years. When younger, I’ve “burned” my skin several times from the heat. Alcohol + competing who can stand the hottest sauna is not a good combination.
Thank you for that tip!
This is wisdom that should be passed down from generation to generation. Yes, if I drink alcohol, I wait 4 hours and drink at least 1 liter for every beer I had to make up for any water loss because alcohol is like a diuretic.
I think I would melt. 
Thanks for your comments!
Ahoy there!
I did not wish to open a new thread, nor update my old thread, and wish to contribute to this thread as that corner of the forum for inquiries.
I would like to get some of your insights on a custom that I am being driven to build. Though I’m still excited for my Stark’s custom, but with Renaissance man on the horizon along with new modules; this seems like the correct path at this moment of being.
I have in mind a custom that is built upon The Alchemist, Mind’s Eye and Dragon Reborn. I have been riding the symbol of the phoenix for quite a while and I feel its time for Ouroboros.
Alchemist ST4 Core
Dragon Reborn St4 Core
Mind’s Eye Q Core
Blue Skies
Immortal’s Blade
Awakened Perception
Energetic Development XI
Inner Voice
Fortune’s Favorite
The Architect
Current Invoker
Divine WIll
DEUS
Tyrant
Jupiter
Yggdrasil
The Merger of Worlds
Omnidimensional
Mosaic
Pragya
3 Cores 17 Module - leaning towards Terminus build, though that is because of the TBD Q+
I seem to have an affinity to the beyond and the unknown but am held-aback by something deep within. This consistent thought that I may be unable to traverse back from the dark recesses of my inner realms if I were to continue prodding. Though I know its just a one of my egos enjoying the illusive comfort of power. I wish to erase this nonsense. DR and Alchemist is the tool that I need. Mind’s Eye is to introduce some color to my closed eyes (aphantasia - though I have come a long way in the past two years).
My main concern is that, should I exchange some of the modules for negativity displacement? My rationale being that DR and Alchemist seem like powerful purgers of negativity and I would benefit from some “fun” modules like Fortune’s Favorite and Immortal Blade seems like a powerful one as it is.
Thank you for your time, should this post be better suited for a thread of its own, then I shall do so without any problem.
Also: Telepathically paging The Alchemists and Dragons 
I think putting Mosaic in there was wise.
I think it looks solid. As for Negativity Displacement… what is your concern? Stress? If so, perhaps Sanguine from the main shop would suffice.
TBH, I really have no comments other than 
Looks great!
Nope 
Neither Alchemist 
This is gonna be one heck of a ride, I know, I know.
And thank you, I will use Sanguine for stress
hey @RVconsultant
Do you think stacking the following with my current 2 customs, can work? Any recommendations?
(2, as you may recall)
I really want to add the following, but wondering, do you think Emperor is ok to throw in there?
I think they could work. I’d just make sure Mosaic was in there some where.
I’d also think about Khan and Emperor and Stark.
Yes I know, but I have stark and Khan atm and I still feel emperor is missing 
maybe with cores and name embed it can work? what do you think?
Also got Mosaic in there! Maybe since it’s just cores and I’ve got Mosaic in there, it can work? what do you think?
And also wondering about Mind’s eye - do you think Alchemist + QL can replace that? Got some FOMO there, prolly looking at what they’re supposed to do, it should be able to, right?
I’ma asking Saint and Fire also , really hope to get an answer on this - they probably know best what’s in these little monsters.
PS gone end my rest day a bit earlier and listen to 2 loops of emperor to get a preliminary understanding whether it would work or not. As I go at my assignments, pray that fire and saint reply to me in time so I can make the right decision on this (and hopefully they say yes it can work! cuz I love running emperor so much as I’ve said many times, it’s the first sub I ran and my favourite)
what do you think, can it work?
I think it looks good. I don’t see any obvious faults. I’d still make sure Mosaic was in there to prevent diffuse results, which I think Mosaic is intended to do.
If you could, perhaps The Executive or Limitless Executive could be a substitute for Emperor if you are wanting Emperor for motivation, discipline, and mental focus.
That’s all I can think of.
Running those already but Emperor is so deep and vast that I think nothing can replace it, it’s the whole package… so you think it will be ok, no clash hopefully?
and regarding ME, do you think Alchemist + QL can pretty much replace it with proper practice? Kinda want to add it bu this is all I can run atm xd
I don’t think there will be a clash. But like @SaintSovereign mentioned, it might be redundant.
I don’t know. I ran Alchemist and QL and I still needed ME for my visualization.
Gotcha, hm. Now I think about it I think wont need ME. Because well, I can use QL to teach it to myself and whatever is needed I can do for sure, I think emperor would give me more value.
I realize what you say tho about the redundancy…
man, I hope it won’t be ! Looking forward to hearing from the inventors on this one…
I know there’s some overlap but really emperor feels so different from both khan and stark (esp stark). ESp with the raw masculinity the dominance discipline energy all these aspects… hm, idk. just hope they can reply and help me figure this out!
What do you think, is it ayyt? Or should I put something else in there instead :X
Thanks so much for your help man.
I don’t know what else to add.
Alright,
I’m listening to Emperor justnow
already feeling some… massive changes, again
instantly a better idea of how to have the posture I want, for example, and better able to deal with things
I think it’s not redundant, there’s overlap but since it’s cores, I’m hoping it’s ayyt. I’ll wait for an answer from Saint/Fire, hopefully they can help guide this in the right direction.
Thanks for your help Mr. RVC <3
PS double thanks for all you’re doing, I see how much you comment on the threads and try to help everyone. Thanks buddy!
@SaintSovereign and @Fire
I’m starting to wonder if RICH can substitute for The Executive. Would you please confirm or deny?
Is there any reason to use The Executive over RICH?
Hey @RVconsultant
how’s the sound phenomena in your head? Did the 12+ day washout help?
Also I believe it was you who sent this link to the Dragonfly 75 magnetic field generator- have you use this to good effect? I don’t quite understand what it used for or how it is used.
