If having your own sauna sounds extravagant, consider this. In Finland, more than half the population has one. (There are actually more saunas in Finland than there are cars.) In fact, so obsessed is the nation with their sweaty pastime, that Unesco saw fit to[...]
Sauna Temperature Ranges: Find Your Ideal Temp!
2022-09-26
Sauna Guides
By now you know that regular sauna bathing has numerous health benefits. From better sleep and boosting the immune system to ridding the body of toxins, it’s easy to see why the Finns have made it a part of their daily life for thousands of[...]
Building a Backcountry Sauna Deep in the Mountains
2022-08-10
Sauna Guides
As any outdoor enthusiast will attest, there’s something about spending the day exerting yourself in nature, that can leave your soul feeling satiated and your body utterly depleted. Muscles you didn’t know existed ache in a sort of masochistic pleasure. You feel alive, whole, immersed[...]
How to Build a Barrel Sauna from Scratch
2022-07-10
Sauna Guides
Thanks to the Finns — who've been sauna enthusiasts for centuries — sweating it out has become a popular practice in the Western world as well. Chances are, you’ve heard about the health benefits of saunas and now you want some of that goodness on[...]
The Best Outdoor Sauna Kits: Designed for Canadian Winters
2022-06-20
Sauna Guides
Sweating it out has been a way of life for the Finnish since they first invented the sauna (pronounced ‘sow-nah’) more than 2000 years ago. And if the numbers are anything to go by they’re not planning to stop anytime soon. (There are some two[...]
Sauna Health Benefits to Make You Sweat (In a Good Way)
2020-06-09
Community, Sauna Guides
Indulging in regular sauna sessions isn’t just for short term bliss. Beyond the hypnotic cedar aroma, tranquil exhales, and calming sensations you feel while in a sauna, there are long-lasting health benefits backed by medical studies across the globe. Research has shown spending time in[...]
