http://www.saunatimes.com Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:56:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A few excerpts from his 1979 book: Time:  "The sauna was not built for saving time, but for spending it well." Honesty:  "Perhaps the setting is conducive to honesty and getting at the bare facts of an issue: rank and status disappear with the clothing, and one must communicate simply as one ... http://www.saunatimes.com/2010/02/27/the-sauna-is-by-bernard-hillila-book-review/ My 8x12 sauna plan assumes a wood, not concrete floor. 2x6 green rim joists. 2x6 green studs at 16" or 24" on center. 3/4" subfloor,  et voila. Stephen, I know your sauna has a cement slab, and i've built a couple saunas with a cement slab base (which could be ... http://www.saunatimes.com/2010/02/21/outdoor-sauna-cement-or-wood-foundation/ For a great 3D blueprint of an awesome mobile sauna or backyard stationary sauna design, click here. The intention is to get folks to try out a real sauna at some special events.  Plus the Mobile Authentic Finnish Sauna will be available for folks to try out in their own backyards ... http://www.saunatimes.com/2010/02/11/wheeling-around-the-mobile-sauna/ At the mobile sauna yesterday, we had good effect with an international/reggae/African play list.  Nothing Ragga and Rough, but more ambient dub (King Tubby, Thievery Corporation) with a mix of African (Amadou & Mariam, Fela Kuti).  When at the sauna controls, choosing instrumental music, and (or music where one doesn't ... http://www.saunatimes.com/2010/02/07/build-your-own-sauna-playlist/ Authentic Wood Burning Sauna to visit Uptown, Minneapolis February 6-7, 2010. Old Chicago Uptown, bar sponsor for the The City of Lakes Loppet Cross Country Ski Festival, is excited to offer up the use of an authentic Finnish sauna to racers, sauna enthusiasts, plumbers, pipe fitters and and spectators in conjunction ... http://www.saunatimes.com/2010/02/04/the-mobile-sauna-old-chicago-feb-4-2010/ My good (virtual so far) friend Stephen built his own sauna in North Carolina.  Watch through his video. It's a great sauna, wonderful aesthetics and touches: slate patio walkway, nestled amongst foliage, and a great outdoor shower. Note Stephen's OSHA approved sandals: http://www.saunatimes.com/2010/02/02/build-you-own-sauna-in-348/ Click here: Mahmoud Ahmed Lala link. What does this song have to do about saunas?  Seemingly nothing.  Mahmoud Ahmed is a 60 year old Ethiopian singer who, i'd bet my house, has never taken a sauna.  Yet his music fits nicely with the sauna experience.. melodic, passive yet steady simple base line, ... http://www.saunatimes.com/2010/01/29/on-the-edge-of-the-box/ Sauna hidden benefit One of the more powerful sauna benefits is one that is often overlooked.  In this fast paced world of many demands, ask yourself, when is the last time you've spent a couple hours just thinking?  No TV, no driving around, just 'recharging your batteries'? Reconnect in the sauna. Some people ... http://www.saunatimes.com/2010/01/26/sauna-benefit-its-good-for-your-head/ Rain, not snow Rain in Minnesota in January seems as common as snow in San Antonio in summer.  We are typically blessed with single digit temperatures, bright sun, fast outdoor ice, and fresh powder snow for skiing.  Today, however, was met with temperatures in the 30's, a heavy gray sky and ... http://www.saunatimes.com/2010/01/24/the-mobile-sauna-january-2010/ It was day four.  Sick of television, sick of my pillow, sick of my bed, I had to get out of the house.  I grabbed my youngest son, our hockey sticks and gear and hit the outdoor rink.  Ten minutes in and I was starting to second guess myself.  Holding ... http://www.saunatimes.com/2010/01/13/sauna-finally-got-rid-of-my-cold/