Original link: https://banyalondon.co.uk/sauna-can-save-the-world/ It was Chinese New Year on February 10th, and it is now the Year of the Dragon. There’s a common thread between the banya and the Year of the Dragon as both symbolise warmth. A well-known and moving...
Saunas can thaw the traumas that run through us, says filmmaker
Philip Drost · CBC Radio · Posted: Jan 09, 2024 3:55 PM EST | Last Updated: January 9 Anna Hints says a sauna can be healing not just for the body, but for the soul. (Vincent Bonnay/Radio-Canada) When Estonian filmmaker Anna Hints was just 11 years old,...
Die Sauna Echt heiss Echt-finnisch – 15.01.2024
Olympic Finnish sauna in Kent given Grade II listed status
By Amy Walker & PA Media BBC News, South East Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-kent-68022308 A Finnish sauna that was gifted to the UK after the 1948 Olympic Games has been granted Grade II-listed status. Image caption, The sauna was used by employees at...
SOCIAL SAUNA – BATHING & WELLBEING
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, a practice deeply rooted in many...
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...