Author Michael Nordskog is interviewed by a very knowledgeable M.A. Rosco from Fox 9 Twin Cities. Note the Kuuma Stove and mention of Lake Superior sauna rocks. Well done Michael and M.A.!
Buried in the blizzard, literally
December 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Indeed: the worse the weather, the better the sauna. Wouldn’t you like to do this in your own backyard? (Note the 1:10 mark – Clint was diving champion in high school).
Shoulder surgery sauna
December 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
This is a guest post from my friend Steve, who recently had a bad fall, then major emergency shoulder surgery:
“With any surgery the body will feel stress, restlessness and drug induced side effects. I feel the body needs many ways to recoup, to regain its energy, not only to heal the wound properly but to restore itself back to my normal energy level. Most doctors/experts tell us that it takes:
- Time, which is true.
- Rest, which is true.
- Exercise, which is true.
But is there a way to combine these techniques during one event?
There is for me.
A long hot sauna provides me with the ability to stretch out the wound, sweat out the toxins and reinvigorate my energy level. The feeling of warming up and then icing down after each of 3-4 rounds at 180 degrees puts my body thru an awaking process, not only for my body and its healing needs, but also my soul. Taking the time to spend with friends in a complete restful, energizing sauna is all the soul needs for healing.
Any thoughtful doctor/expert will tell you ‘That’s all it takes’”
Sauna in the snow
December 4, 2010 By 1 Comment
Dec. 3, 2010 We’ve talked about Friday afternoon saunas, and the beauty of this Friday sauna session was a heavy dose of snow falling. Here’s an email dialogue with my friend Brian on his way to my backyard sauna to join this sauna party. My laptop was streaming music for the sauna. He was in stopped traffic, pulled out his laptop and typed:
- 4:40 Brian: “I’m on my way. I could walk faster. Forgot my cell at home.”
- 5:02 Me: “just finished round one with a buddy; park out front … 5621 dupont. Drive safe, plenty of sauna time.”
- 5:51 Brian: “I’m on 50th and 100, getting off at 50th and using side streets. I hate winter drivers. I left Cabellas in Rogers at 3:30. I need a sauna! Keep it going.”
- 6:13 Me after another round: “10:4, mebbe turn right at Xerxes or Penn down to 56th then turn left there.”
A few minutes later, a determined Brian arrived. We took 3 rounds, celebrating all that fresh snow outside the backyard sauna.
You know that feeling: falling snow tingling on your skin.
And it feels so good, you lay down in it.
Authentic Finnish Sauna for sale
November 29, 2010 By 4 Comments
Authentic Finnish Sauna – $8950 (Delivered to your backyard)
Date: 2010-11-22, 9:46PM CST
Reply to: sale-qxqv9-2075343877@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
- Wood burning Kumma Sauna Stove, the best sauna stove made, I can change it to electric stove if you wish.
- Glass front sauna door so you can see the fire glow (if you want the wood stove).
- Stainless steel side water tank, warm water reservoir (if you want the wood stove).
- Back and side sauna heat shield (if you want the wood stove).
- Sound system with separate volume controls in sauna and changing room.
- Dimmer lights in sauna room and changing room, promoting ambient lighting.
- Hand made quality sauna door with window.
- Custom sauna benches.
- Flat screen monitor, audio visual hook ups.
- Custom, professionally designed to be the best sauna you’ll ever take.
- Tongue and Groove cedar throughout interior.
- Quality build Tuff Shed 8’x12’ structure with manufacturer warranty.
What a great gift! Commit to purchase today, and in a few days we could have it in your backyard with a bow on it. This sauna is on display at Uncommon Gardens 5750 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis. Stop by and check it out.
This isn’t my job, this is my passion. I’ve built a bunch of saunas and this is an excellent sauna. I am selling this one as I am going to build another, identical sauna on it’s own trailer.
This sauna has been used only a few times. It’s in great shape, stove is safely broken in, and it comes with a few ‘extras’ when we’ll deliver it to your backyard. Give me a call, Glenn 612-801-7126.
For a video tour of this sauna, go to my website here:
http://www.saunatimes.com/2010/10/19/mobile-sauna-to-a-party-near-you/
- Location: Delivered to your backyard
- it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
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Mobile sauna delivered to Uncommon Gardens
November 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Breaking News
The mobile sauna was delivered today to Uncommon Gardens in South Minneapolis.
Owner with a vision
Peggy Poore, owner, has shown remarkable vision in helping her friends and customers realize the potential of a backyard ‘up north’ escape by bringing in the mobile sauna to her garden center. While shopping for their holiday greenery, folks can get warm and get a feel of how an 8′x12′ sauna can fit into their own backyard.
Mobile sauna on idle
While an enthusiastic staff made quick work of decorating the mobile sauna (just like Linus’s Christmas tree on the Peanuts Christmas show) we were able to fire up the wood burning sauna stove, bringing up to 150 degrees in a matter of minutes.
All are welcome to check it out
The mobile sauna will be on display through the holiday season. If you’re in the Twin Cities, come by Uncommon Gardens, 5750 Lyndale Avenue South. If you’re not in the Twin Cities, there are many non stop flights from most major cities in North America. Uncommon Gardens is a $25 cab ride from MSP Airport.
See you in the sauna!
Saunas make you happy
November 16, 2010 By 2 Comments
How do I know this?
Two reasons.
- Everyone I know is happy when they sauna.
- The World’s happiest countries, per Gallup World Poll, each have the highest percentages of saunas, per capita.
| Rank (by % Thriving)  |
Country |
Region |
Percent Thriving |
Percent Struggling |
Percent Suffering |
Daily Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denmark | Europe | 82 | 17 | 1 | 7.9 |
| 2 | Finland | Europe | 75 | 23 | 2 | 7.8 |
| 3 | Norway | Europe | 69 | 31 | 0 | 7.9 |
| 4 | Sweden | Europe | 68 | 30 | 2 | 7.9 |
If you doubt my logic, come sauna.
Sauna enthusiasts make good chefs
November 3, 2010 By 2 Comments
Managing your sauna temperature offers some parallels to good cooking.
Bringing up to temperature
Everyone knows you get your oven up to 425 degrees before you toss in a pizza. Otherwise, your bread gets tough and pizza soggy. Same with sauna, get it up to temperature.
Managing your heat
Know where your temperature is at, whether it’s your grill, oven, or steam pan for broccoli. Radiant heat produces even heat, just like in your sauna. Too hot and the outside is burnt and inside is unaffected.
Idling your heat
Whether we’re talking propane, charcoal briquettes or electric BTUs, it’s a waste to overheat. Food cooks better, more uniform, when you turn the heat off a few minutes before your done. The last sauna round feels best when you take advantage of the remaining thermal heat in your sauna stove.
The simple feel
Chefs just know. They don’t need to cut into halibut to know when it’s done. Same with sauna. When you feel like you want to cool down, you go cool down.
Mobile sauna to a party near you
October 19, 2010 By 1 Comment
If it’s possible, you do it.
Creating an ‘up north’ authentic sauna vibe where ever you need it, whenever you need it.
Sauna: your best hair tonic
October 14, 2010 By 1 Comment
“I like saunas, but they dry out my hair”.
I hear this sometimes. Here’s the simple solution: wet your hair before you go into a sauna: wood burning sauna, backyard sauna, Finnish sauna, health club sauna, but I can’t vouch for an infrared microwave.
BONUS: You’ll find that this will moisturize your hair.
EXTRA BONUS: You’ll need no shampoo or soap. How do I know?
ADMISSION: I used no shampoo for 74 straight days. I took a sauna 3-4 times a week. Each sauna, I took 3-4 rounds, jumping into the clear cool lake water between rounds. That’s it.
My hair felt great, clean all summer long without the use of any product from a bottle. However, I did start to speak in shorter sentences – I think i’m becoming a Scandinavian.
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