In many cultures throughout history, sauna (and other forms of sweat bathing) has always been an enjoyable practice, yet it has also been a critical practice for hygiene: getting clean. Those that have saunas at their lake cabins, cottages or … [Read More...]
Recent Posts
Minnesota Lake Time Magazine article recognizes that sauna can be a noun and a verb
"Sauna provides a true escape from reality, if only for a few hours" says author Tom Rolando, from page 60 of the Winter 2018 edition of Lake Time Magazine, link here. "Sauna brings simplicity to the forefront" he goes on to observe. As example, … [Read More...]
Mobile Anglerfish sauna bends the rules of conventional sauna building
We warmly welcome back Travis Skinner to Saunatimes. We first learned about his unique sauna building projects with is Snail Shell Sauna, detailed here. Since then, Travis has been involved with multiple projects, and we are happy to revisit … [Read More...]
When it’s time to bring a 3M Self Stick Tabletop Pad to sauna
Most of us authentic sauna enthusiasts have appreciation for the Forgotten Sanctity of Sauna where "silence implies respect of holiness (although originally its purpose was to not disturb the sauna spirits or the ancestors). We have all resonated … [Read More...]
With sauna gaining steam, will AirBnB soon add a “Sauna” filter button?
It's November, 2018. Has sauna reached the "tipping point" such that AirBnB may want to add a "Sauna" filter button? There is one for "Hot Tub." There is one for "Pool." And after we help AirBnB add a filter button for "Sauna" could we throw … [Read More...]
Does your electric sauna stove dial go to 11? Controlling the heat for better steam
Those familiar with saunas only in health clubs or hotels may wonder why there's a dial on the sauna stove control panel. The dial is always cranked to the max. And often, it's still not hot enough. SECRET: Most commercial sauna stoves installed … [Read More...]
Why a sauna changing room wants to have a subwoofer
The idea of music in the sauna may be frowned upon by sauna traditionalists looking to preserve and restore the sanctity of sauna. Sauna is a sacred place. There is a Finnish saying that “one must behave in sauna as one would behave in … [Read More...]
Build a Sauna
He built his own sauna, now he is converting all his furniture to be sauna benches
"We enjoyed every part of our sauna build project, but making our own sauna benches was especially rewarding." The itch to build more things came a year or so after completing their sauna project. "My wife encouraged me to just keep going. I … [Read More...]
Let’s review options for our new sauna hot room and changing room floor
Should you insulate the floor? You don’t have to insulate your sauna building floor, but why not do it? With a new sauna build, I would insulate the subfloor with 2” rigid foam ripped on a table saw to widths to fit between your floor joists flush … [Read More...]
Custom Mobile Saunas wants you to have your own authentic sauna
When I first met Eric Bongard five or so years ago, he was elbow deep in building ice houses. What struck me about Eric is the quality of his craftsmanship as well as his entire command of the building process, from the chassis on up. Fast forward … [Read More...]