Social Sauna Bathing & Wellbeing: A Warm Path to Health and Community In the heart of the wellness movement, an ancient tradition is making a remarkable comeback, offering more than just a sweat session. Social sauna bathing,...
Michael Christensen
Taidesauna – Art Sauna
The Serlachius Museums Art Sauna is a fresh architectural reinterpretation of the traditional Finnish sauna. Rounding out the existing ensemble of buildings on the grounds of the Serlachius Museum Gösta in Mänttä, Art Sauna invites visitors on a unique journey for all...
National Sauna Week – Finlandia Foundation
February 18-24, 2024 NEW! Winner of the Inaugural Sauna Poster Art Competition Congratulations to Debbie Paver of Calumet, Michigan, who created the winning entry in the first National Sauna Week poster contest. “I am incredibly excited to be a part of this...
Understanding the True Essence of Sauna: Insights from the President of the International Sauna Association
In the world of wellness and relaxation, saunas have always held a special place. However, not all experiences labeled as 'sauna' adhere to the traditional essence that this word embodies. This perspective becomes crucial in light of recent research conducted in...
Exploring the Impact of Infrared Sauna Sessions on Athletic Recovery
The study titled "A post-exercise infrared sauna session improves recovery of neuromuscular performance and muscle soreness after resistance exercise training" offers a detailed examination of the impact of infrared sauna (IRS) sessions on athletic recovery. It...
Sauna – The Power of Deep Heat
By Emma O'Kelly This beautiful and timely book will appeal to anyone looking to deepen their experience, with or without the added joy of a cold swim.' Kate Rew, author of The Outdoor Swimmers' Handbook' An essential guide to a movement reborn, blending modernity and...
Discover the Perfect Sweat with Mikkel Aaland
Join renowned sweat bathing guru Mikkel Aaland, the celebrated author of the 1970s classic "Sweat", in a captivating documentary series that takes you on an extraordinary journey around the globe. Nearly 45 years after his initial exploration, Aaland revisits the...
Building a Traditional Finnish Smoke Sauna
The Essence of Finnish Sauna Culture: Finland is renowned for its sauna culture, an integral part of Finnish life and a key to understanding the nation's happiness and resilience, even in the depths of winter. Among various sauna types, the smoke sauna holds a special...
National Sauna Week – Finland Foundation
Finlandia Foundation has declared the last week of February “National Sauna Week,” to build awareness and appreciation of this aspect of Finnish and Finnish-American culture, with activities, online programming and a wealth of information to come to the FFN website....
Assembly of Traditional Bathing 2023
Remember last year when we met at the Assembly of Traditional Bathing has taken place in Kaunas on 28-30? Which revealed the rich tapestry of bathing traditions across cultures? It's fascinating to think about how these rituals have evolved. Bathing isn't just about...