Authentic Sauna Blog

Love at first steam

August 1, 2020

the authentic sauna ladder For many, authentic sauna nirvana is achieved via a series of steps up the authentic sauna ladder to good heat. It can start with a marketing brochure or steamy

“I sauna every other day” confessions from a sauna junkie

July 27, 2020

Some folks have been taking saunas every day, as part of their wellness regimen (both physical and mental). Others, during the time of corona, have not been able to sauna for months now

Sauna Talk: The Sauna Twins from Finnmark Sauna in Great Britain

July 16, 2020

Today on the bench, we hear from kindred spirits from across the big pond: Jake and Max Newport. We had been planning this interview for several months. However, within a couple minutes after

Sauna in the rain, Loraine: everyone should experience this at least once in their life

July 8, 2020

Not sure how summer rolls along where you live, but here in the Upper Midwest United States, it seems that at some point every summer, we get a stretch of super hot weather

Sauna Talk: Scott Carney, investigative journalist, helps uncover the Wedge, the Wim Hof Method, and the appreciation of ice and sauna

June 16, 2020

I first learned of Scott Carney as he was writing his 2016 book, What Doesn’t Kill Us, the story of Scott being commissioned by Playboy Magazine to write an article debunking the cold

What is the definition of sauna? Let’s start with that

June 8, 2020

Let’s revisit something significant. Consider that when: bicycling with a friend in Amsterdam, it is perfectly reasonable to say “hey, you wanna go for a few rounds at Sauna Deco?” walking with a

Shaving in the sauna: “it just glides”

June 7, 2020

In public saunas in Europe nobody would ever consider shaving in the sauna. But with your own sauna you can do what you want. And there is no better shave than on the

Sauna Talk: Jess, Löyly Portland, discusses the new normal as a public sauna proprietor

May 30, 2020

Today on the bench, we are pleased to welcome Jessica Kelso, founder, owner, and proprietor of Löyly in Portland Oregon, which today comprises two public sauna facilities. Growing up in Oregon, Jess first

It’s not what you think: good venting actually makes your sauna feel hotter

May 22, 2020

It makes sense to think that you want to keep you sauna hot room tight, with a minimal gap along the bottom of the hot room door and very well sealed walls. And

Designing your sauna: most of the time L benches look better on paper than in real life

May 11, 2020

I’m not sure what it is, but architects and casual sauna hot room designers are quick to lay out their hot rooms to include L benches. And 90% of the time, at point

Saunatimes Mobile Sauna now available for lease in Minnesota

May 10, 2020

There’s a new way to enjoy the heat with your family and friends. How about having this 7’x12′ mobile sauna roll up to your driveway, backyard, cabin, or adjacent waterway? Are you ready

Electric or wood fired: choosing the right type of sauna heater that best fits your lifestyle

May 7, 2020

For many, the decision whether to go wood fired sauna or electric heated sauna comes down to a simple choice:

Dials or draft?