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The Mobile Sauna Rental Market Has Wheels – and Business is Booming
Could a mobile sauna rental business be available for your next party or special occasion? Outdoor saunas are now available for rent and can be booked delivered in over 20 locations in North America and Europe, and it’s catching on fast. If you’re lucky enough
The Ideal Sauna Temperature, and Humidity Trick That Works Every Time
In a traditional sauna, the temperature and humidity interact and can be controlled by splashing water on the rocks. This steam, or löylyä is mandatory for a true sauna experience. When you splash water on sauna rocks, water vapor transfers heat energy from the rocks
10 Real Sauna Benefits That Sound Totally Exaggerated
Generations of sauna bathers have continued the tradition knowing one thing: it makes them feel better, they like it, and they can’t imagine life without it (OK, that’s 3 things). Many Finnish men will tell you that quantifying sauna benefits is not important, “if sauna
How to Build a DIY Barrel Sauna From Scratch
If you’re looking at the barrel sauna kits wondering if you can do it yourself, you’re not alone. Unfortunately there are no barrel sauna plans PDF or good DIY barrel sauna resources available, so we decided to compile everything you’ll need to know here. This
8 Most Stunning Sauna Views In The World
If you know of anything better than a breathtaking natural view while relaxing on the sauna bench, take a look at these photos, picture yourself on the bench, and return to that question. Forget those gym saunas, basement saunas, and informercial saunas. Sauna is meant
Why You Shouldn’t Convert an Infrared Sauna to a Traditional
Infrared saunas lack steam and top out around 120-130 degrees F. After experiencing an authentic sauna, many IR owners start to ask if they can convert the boxes to traditional saunas. The short answer is no, but you can find ways to increase the heat.
Heat Shock Proteins, Sauna, and Global Health Benefits
Heat shock proteins are the key to sauna health benefits, and can even play a role in fighting Coronavirus. If you want to understand what’s really happening to your body during a sauna, heat shock proteins are one of the keys. What are Heat Shock
Sauna vs Steam Room: What’s The Difference?
They’re both excellent choices, but you have to choose one: Sauna Vs Steam Room – which will it be? Think of steam rooms for a moment. What comes to mind? Images of sweating, hot temperature, health benefits, high humidity, bath, open skin pores, skin breathing
Why We Love The Simple Outdoor Barrel Sauna
We are BIG fans of the simple outdoor barrel sauna. They’re the perfect addition to any garden, cabin, deck, backyard, or pool. Barrel sauna kits can be shipped almost anywhere, assembled in an afternoon, and deliver an authentic (not infrared) sauna experience with rolling heat,
How Long Should You Stay in the Sauna? The 7 Questions to Ask Before Your First Session
There is one question every new sauna bather asks before entering the gym, spa, or hotel sauna. How long should you stay in the sauna? The answer for most new sauna users is 15 minutes per round with cool-downs in between. Never stay in the
How Sauna Cold Plunge Rounds Give You An Edge Over The Competition
Does jumping into an ice cold lake sound impossible right now? Maybe you just need a good sauna session first. It’s said that the right time to leave the sauna is when the idea of jumping in an ice cold lake sounds like about the
Sauna Hacks For Fun, Travel, and Löyly
Warning: Like all good hacks, many of these are not for rule followers. Some may be against building codes, health club rules, etc. Implement these sauna hacks at your own risk. #1 – Trick electric heater governors Most commercial electric heaters in North America have
The Positive Effects of Negative Ions In Saunas
Ions occur around us all the time whenever atoms and molecules have a net negative or positive charge. The charge changes when the atom or molecule gains or looses electrons. Incredibly, the ratio of positive or negative ions around us has been shown in multiple
CEOs, Doctors, Artists, Athletes, and Celebrities who Sauna
The sauna can be a true phase-changer for the mind – a useful tool for tackling difficult problems, juicing creative flow, or providing a new perspective. It’s also a relaxing and effective way to recover from hard workouts or strenuous activities. It’s no wonder the
Heating Water with a Wood Burning Sauna
A shower or cold plunge is an important part of a good sauna session for many. If warm water is your preference, there are some great ways to get “free” hot water from your wood burning sauna stove. Sauna hot water tanks can provide plenty
Study Shows Pollution From Wood Fired Sauna Heaters is Worse Than We Thought
An inconvenient truth: Wood burning saunas contribute to global warming and local pollution. In Finland, around 40% of the fine particle emissions are from sauna use. There are easy ways reduce pollution and burn more efficiently. The Helsinki environmental board has released alarming concerns about
The Beauty of Microadventures
British Adventurer and author Alastair Humphrey coined the term microadventure as an overnight outdoor adventure that is “small and achievable, for normal people with real lives.” The idea of going on an outdoor adventure can sometimes be overwhelming and expectations can be high: What do