Guest post from Tim, a high level AI Technologist, who takes us through Circuitry Versus Steam Let’s talk about it. That two-letter word that is both very exciting and also induces a gag-reflex: AI. I work in technology. Computers from
In this live panel from Sauna Days, I welcome two leading voices in sauna research: Dr. Ashley Mason of UCSF and Earric Lee of the Montreal Heart Institute for a candid conversation about where sauna science stands today. Both Ashley
April 22, 2026 – In Minneapolis, the City Council is actively considering whether to reverse a nearly 40-year ban and re-legalize adult bathhouses—directing staff to draft ordinances that would license and regulate venues where sexual activity between consenting adults is
Let’s welcome back Ethan, founder of Sauna for Seniors where he presents his paper on the cost benefits of sauna, with a focus on 65+ populations. A few summary thoughts : The paper in its entirety is presented to you,
By Alan Jalasjaa The hybrid sauna is currently the hottest paradox in the wellness industry. On paper, it is the ultimate no-compromises solution: the radiant, deep-tissue penetration of infrared (IR) for recovery, paired with the high-heat, high-humidity ritual of a
April 21, 2026 What a great time to mobilize your very own mobile sauna. And this one is here for you. We built it in collaboration for Sauna Days 2025. It has spent the year in the parking lot of
By Miah Eisenschenk For those who haven’t attended, this piece from Dr. Miah Eisenschenk captures it very well. He’s been coming to Sauna Days for several years and he lays out what keeps pulling him back. He recently launched the
In this episode of Sauna Talk, I sit down with Bill Gifford, author of Hotwired: How the Hidden Power of Heat Makes Us Stronger, for a wide-ranging conversation on sauna, heat adaptation, and the connection between physical challenge and mental
Let’s welcome Emma O’Kelly who is no stranger to SaunaTimes and the sauna universe. Emma O’kelly is a British journalist and author who has become an influential voice in modern sauna culture, particularly through her writing and media work. She
Sauna Circuit Scout “Thermal Terry” joins us from the land of PDX. Welcome Terry! Portland’s sauna scene has exploded in the past few years from the high-rise and high-end Ritz Carlton Spa and super-luxe Cascada Thermal Springs & Hotel all
by Jessie Brunotte, Bliss Mobile Wellness I didn’t grow up around sauna. I grew up in a very structured environment where there was a right way to do things, and it was clearly defined. Beliefs, behavior, even how you moved
By Becky Pelkonen, co-founder of Kamu Sauna This article grew out of a conversation with Glenn and a few longtime sauna folks who had a sense that something felt a little off in the language showing up around sauna marketing
By Kev, founder Sauna Tent Disciples and other thermal pursuits Tuli Sauna and Plunge and the Seven Acre Dairy Company is a destination that masterfully blends Wisconsin’s rich agricultural heritage with modern wellness culture. The Setting: Seven Acre Dairy Company Located in
This episode of Sauna Talk brings together a thoughtful and eclectic panel of Doctors who Sauna for a grounded conversation on heat, health, and the real role of sauna in modern life. The four doctors came from a long ways away to sit down
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1, 2026 Sorel Introduces SaunaBoot™ Line to Combat “Cold Feet” in Low-Bench Saunas Portland, OR — In a bold response to one of the most heated issues in sauna culture, Sorel today announced the launch of
By Dan Woods, writer and tech expert For the heat-seeking sauna-meister, the prospect of an outdoor sauna festival typically inspires a skepticism usually reserved for alcohol-free weddings or authentic chicken made from soy protein. One imagines the worst: the lukewarm
On sauna dogma, online debates, and why good heat still winsBy Markus Raty, sauna designer and founder of Norden Sauna I’ll admit it – I’m as guilty of sauna doom scrolling on Facebook and Reddit as the next guy. At
In this special episode of Sauna Talk, I’m joined inside one of the Culture of Bathe-ing Sauna Village saunas in New York City by three fellow authors whose work explores heat bathing culture from very different perspectives. This conversation was
Wood-Fired Commitment vs. the “Why Not” Electric Sauna A wood-fired sauna session is steeped in ritual, a place where the fuss is the muss. We build the fire, split some firewood, avoid looking at our damn phone, tend to the
Today on Sauna Talk, we turn the tables as Adam Bamba Tanaka, Chief Operating Officer, Therme Group US interviews me, Glenn from SaunaTimes. And you’ll hear some of my own origin stories from areas such mobile saunas, to sauna building,
Today on the bench, we sit withValtteri Rantala, A Finn living in Vancouver BC since 2016. Val started a Sauna company in Vancouver in 2019. And in the shadows of Western Red Cedars, we’ll hear the origin stories of the budding West
There’s something illuminating about a sauna village. A sauna village is essentially a cluster or community of saunas (often in a natural or retreat-like setting) where people gather to enjoy varied sauna experiences, connect with others, and immerse themselves in
Let’s welcome Alan Jalasjaa who brings us into and around Toronto, Canada for a few warm spots for this Sauna Circuit. Alan was a guest on Sauna Talk, and you can check out our episode here. Alan muses: “Toronto is
Welcome to this episode of Sauna Talk recorded on multiple sauna benches at the Culture of Bathing Sauna Village in New York City. I’ll keep this introduction brief as we turn the microphone over to four pillars behind the second
The best cookbooks come from chefs, from people who have spent years honing their craft in the kitchen, experimenting, exploring, borrowing recipes from other countries, respecting tradition, and yet remaining open-minded enough to bring something new to the table, like
Every four years, the global sauna community comes together for the International Sauna Congress. In 2026, Norway hosts the gathering, with events in Oslo from September 24–26. ISC26 is warmly hosted by the Norwegian Sauna Association (Norges Badstulaug). The first
Today’s episode comes to you from the recent West Coast Sauna Summit, outside Vancouver BC Canada, where I had the honour of interviewing Mikkel Aaland, the Godfather of Sweat, live in front of a packed room of thermal enthusiasts. It’s
Today on the bench, we sit together with Keegan Kittock, co-founder of Deep Wave Sauna. With the rising tide of sauna also comes marketing talk, pedantic chatter, and graphs and charts about how air supposedly moves in the hot room.
Embracing the Multidimensional Nature of Sauna as an evidence-based integrative practice. Introduction Most current sauna research is grounded in a reductionist paradigm—treating the sauna primarily as an exposure to high ambient heat and measuring outcomes like heart rate, blood pressure,
-Kev, SaunaTimes correspondent Who has not dreamed of having a floating sauna on a crystal-clear lake overlooking the greatest skyline in the world? This dream is now a reality in Chicago, IL, thanks to Kiln Floating Sauna. I first heard
Shirt sweat-itis is what happens when we get dressed too fast after a good sauna session, and we start sweating with our clothes on. This is not good for us for a few obvious reasons because we: But alas, there
Guest post by Becky Pelkonen Not long ago, after one of our community sessions, someone came up to me with that “I hope you won’t be mad” tone and said, almost apologetically: “I probably won’t be coming anymore. My brother-in-law
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