Yuki envelops herself into Latvian Pirts sauna tradition
August 7, 2021
So, tell us a little about you, where are you from and your background. My name is Yukiko Oyama. I was born and raised in
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Sky Spa adds to Chicago’s very strong public sauna presence
July 8, 2021
We are pleased to welcome back Saunatimes correspondent Kev O’connell. Today, Kev takes us through the paces at Sky Spa, Chicago’s newest public banya/sauna. Welcome
The Sauna Forum with Reddit’s Sam Wacha
June 29, 2021
Guest post series continues. We are pleased to introduce Sam Wacha, manager of the sauna forum on Reddit. Sam is a fellow sauna enthusiast, passionate
Sauna during a summer heat wave, and people think we’re crazy
June 12, 2021
As many places are experiencing a summer heat wave, many of us are finding exceptional thermal goodness taking saunas, and yes, people think we’re crazy.
The value of sauna is more than skin deep
May 30, 2021
Guest post series continues, please welcome Meade Acers to Saunatimes. The value of sauna does not just lie in its health benefits as some may
The pizza cognition theory and the sauna cognition theory
May 23, 2021
New York Times food editor Sam Sifton has coined what he calls Pizza Cognition Theory which semi jokingly states: “The first slice of pizza a child
When is the time to leave the sauna?
May 9, 2021
A: “The time to leave the sauna is when the idea of a nice cold lake plunge is about the best idea you’ve ever heard.”
Sauna Talk: Lassi A. Liikkanen, author of “The Secrets of Finnish Sauna Design”
April 30, 2021
Today on Sauna Talk, we’re pleased to welcome Lassi A. Liikkanen, author of “The Secrets of Finnish Sauna Design”. The book is just now being
The Japan Sauna Institute’s 10,000 person survey
April 13, 2021
Saunatimes guest post series continues, as we are pleased to welcome Reiji Tachibana from the Japan Sauna Institute. “Ray” as he is known in the
Sauna Talk: Eero Kipi, North American Sauna Society
April 3, 2021
Let’s welcome Eero Kipi, President of North American Sauna Society to Sauna Talk! To learn more about the North American Sauna Society, please note link
Sauna dreaming for when we pull ourselves out of the global pandemic
March 30, 2021
Well, I had a dream IStood beneath an orange sky Yes, I had a dream IStood beneath an orange sky. And this dream is in
Sauna Talk: Sauna Sherpa guides people into the world of the Finnish sauna
February 27, 2021
Sauna Talk global series continues. Today we welcome Sauna Sherpa to Sauna Talk. His real name is Kimmo Raitio, but he’s known around many of
Making it: Sauna Traditions PBS Documentary
February 19, 2021
An amazingly well produced PBS documentary. “Sauna traditions are ingrained in northern cultures. From stove makers to sauna builders, explore the profound and practical influence
Sauna ventilation and Finding Good Pure Air
February 16, 2021
Guest post series continues. Please welcome Walker to Saunatimes. Walker has invested in his own custom sauna build as part of his new home build.
Sauna Talk: Dr. Colin Zestcott leading research on sauna mental health studies
February 13, 2021
On this episode of Sauna Talk, we are able to visit with Dr. Zestcott about a current study under way regarding sauna mental health studies
How a sound engineer designs his sauna sound system
February 8, 2021
Music in the sauna need not be a yes or no proposition. Like at a spa or while deep into a massage, a little ambient
Appreciation of the slow chill
February 2, 2021
Guest post series continues. Please welcome back Kev, a Chicago area resident and lämpömassa enthusiast. We first met Kev during a mutual tour of Chicago
Installing sauna vents is as easy as 1, 2, 3
January 29, 2021
Good ventilation is a key way to separate lame saunas from good saunas. Installing sauna vents is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Good sauna
Estonian mobile sauna build with the “best leil ever”
January 18, 2021
Saunatimes catches up with Mihkel and Triin, Estonians now in Perth, Austrialia. An Estonian mobile sauna build with careful design, planning, and pandemic building. Mihkel
Sauna Talk: Mika and Wendy from Great Britain
January 16, 2021
The Sauna Talk global cross continent series continues We are pleased to welcome Mika Meskanen and his partner Wendy Liu to this joint podcast. We
when going from hot to cold, many take a low bench layover
January 10, 2021
After about 10-15 minutes on the sauna bench, we start to take inventory of our situation. And a low bench layover may soon be in
Sauna venting: everyone has an opinion
January 7, 2021
Guest post series continues. Venting your sauna is critical. As we look to get some fresh air thinking regarding sauna venting. And everyone seems to
Sauna music in the time of corona
December 30, 2020
With social saunas on the back burner, we are all taking lots of solo saunas. And for many, sauna music in the time of corona
What is the best venting system for your sauna building?
December 28, 2020
Creating the best venting system for your sauna building is critical. We are happy to visit with a professional builder who is finely tuned to
Sauna Talk: Travis Skinner reminds us that sauna building can be art
December 23, 2020
We are pleased to welcome Travis Skinner to Sauna Talk! We’ve been following Travis’ work since 2017, starting with his Snail Shell sauna project. This
Sauna ceiling height: the law of löyly vs. the bleacher effect
December 22, 2020
When designing and building our own saunas, hot room ceiling height is a key decision. Sauna bench height is defined and constrained by our hot
Are your sauna benches knotty or nice?
December 14, 2020
When planning and designing our own saunas, consider that nice sauna benches are a place for attention and investment. Clear vs. knotty wood sauna benches
Sauna Insulation
December 8, 2020
Let’s review insulating the walls of our saunas, and specifically the issue of spray foam or not to spray foam. This is a question.
7 steps for awesome operation of your Kuuma wood burning sauna stove
December 2, 2020
I have taken well over 6,000 saunas, and most have begun with me firing up the Kuuma wood burning sauna stove. So, call me a
Top 5 stocking stuffer gift ideas for sauna and cold plunge enthusiasts
November 28, 2020
This holiday post is in spirit of and tribute to Kevin Kelly’s “Cool Tools.” Kevin Kelly is the co-founder of Wired magazine and a great
He opens his mind in the time of corona, and builds his own kick ass authentic backyard sauna
November 23, 2020
Guest post series continues. Pleased to introduce Gordon, who undertook his own backyard sauna build with WIT (Will, Information and Time). You can check out
Sauna Talk: Max Valadzko from the Backyard Belarus Banya Bench
November 18, 2020
Season 4 of Sauna Talk in the time of corona has been produced, like most all podcasts, via Zoom and teleconferencing. Yet this episode breaks
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