
8’x12′ sauna blueprints
Here is a sketch of my ideal sauna, drawn in ideal conditions on graph paper in a dimly lit changing room, between sauna rounds with two
Here is a sketch of my ideal sauna, drawn in ideal conditions on graph paper in a dimly lit changing room, between sauna rounds with two
Which one are you? The sheep dog: active, motivated, happy, challenged, independent thinker. The sheep: reactive, reluctant, frightened if on the outer edge, bothered, happier
I get sauna inquiries well beyond Minnesota. Estonia, Canada, Finland, even some guy named Apou from India, oh, wait, scratch that one, he was trying
Great quote from Seth Godin: Not only do I notice more fabulous, but it sure seems as though the creators of it are more engaged,
I always thought mission statements were complete BS. Then I read this article about mission statements, and thought, what the heck. So I wrote my
There is lots of discussion about sauna temperature. Some like their sauna at around 200 degrees f. Others enjoy their sauna around 145 degrees f.
To get your sauna area ready, in your backyard: Stake off the area. Mark off your 8’x12′ rectangle area with carpenter string. Prep the area.
I would like to organize an American delegation to join the 6,000 plus Finns that will be at the 2010 Mobile Sauna Festival. If anyone
By popular demand, here is a complete list of what you’ll need to build your own sauna. Life is short: you deserve your own authentic
“Ummm.. I think I want to take another round.” My 10 year old had a friend over. My son is no stranger to the sauna,
There is a hand made log sauna that sits amongst 100 year old red and white pines on Pine Island, Lake Vermilion, Minnesota. As impressive
Our cabin sits on an island in Northern MN. There’s a little foot path connecting a bunch of cabins along the Eastern shore. We have
Not sure where it came from, but hanging on our cabin wall is a little sign that reads: cabin (ka ben) n. 1. a place
CAVEAT: I can’t speak to what this new age video is about, but it’s the only one I could find of this great song (30
We have the drinking water issue covered in this post here, but what do you like to eat after a long sauna party? I have
I woke up this morning with what initially felt like a major hangover. Where am I? What time is it? For a second I felt
I will leave my comments to a minimum. This is beyond funny, and it’s all true.
Someone asked me to summarize what the big deal is with Saunas, and I simply replied: “No guru, no method, no teacher. Just you and
Here’s a simple foot friendly outdoor sauna foot mat. I especially like standing barefoot on this cedar slat mat in winter time. The snow, ice,
Ever threw a party and nobody showed? Ever threw a party and everybody showed? Well we had 10 at this sauna party. Most sauna parties
This piece is all you need to know about outdoor saunas. We touch upon such things such as building size, electricity, and even such treatments as an outdoor sauna foot mat you can build on your own.
There are so many “threes” relating to saunas: Three major attributes of saunas. Health and Wellness Escape Fun Three sauna rounds make for a complete
You secretly enjoy cold, crappy weather. When jumping in a pool or lake, you don’t bother dipping in your toe first to check the temp.
I’ve seen outdoor showers for $150 in catalogs. Granted some have nice walls around them and a soap dish, but you can build a nice
Here’s a story about Infrared, and losing weight in a sauna. On second thought, this video is actually more factual and informative: I accept the
Ever notice how many hotel saunas seem neglected and underutilized? Well, whether you take a hotel sauna solo, or share the hotel sauna with a
Diane Sawyer relaxes and talks to the community about saunas and dancing. Sorry about their up front advertising but the story starts within a few
Here is a transparent chronology of the construction of a Finnish Sauna, wonderfully illustrated by professional photographer Brian Peterson. Brian captures the organic elements of
Buddy Clint and I were talking about sauna door etiquette…. it’s like Pay it Forward, if you show up to a sauna party, DON’T open
Some like saunas in the mornings, others before bed, and most enjoy a nice sauna after a workout or running. Not all these times are
Why not jump in the snow after a 15-20 minute sauna round? The snow melts on your hot body and makes for a terrific cleansing
This post is motivated by my buddy Danny Sigelman’s post on sauna music. His big three are: The Hold Steady, Fela Kuti, The Clash. I’d
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