Follow the decisions in order: bather experience, hot-zone geometry, fresh air, enclosure and drying, adjusted room load, then equipment. Each guide gives you the direct answer, our actual position, the tradeoffs, and the primary-source trail.
Start with planning →We're BIG fans of the outdoor barrel sauna. They're the perfect addition to any garden, cabin, deck, backyard, or pool. Barrel sauna kits are among the best options for a backyard sauna because they can be shipped anywhere, assembled in an
Generations of sauna bathers have continued the tradition knowing one thing: it makes them feel better, they like it, and they can't imagine life without it (OK, that's 3 things). Many Finnish men will tell you that quantifying sauna benef
The infrared sauna market has always been a hotbed for sensationalist claims, defenders of Finnish traditions, and deceptive sales tactics. The "too good to be true" marketing has caused a lot of skepticism and equally sensationalist negati
If booze, tar, and sauna won't help, the illness is fatal Finnish Proverb First Things First We get it - there are no sauna coronavirus studies. There's no research to show if sauna can kill coronavirus. There's A LOT we don't know yet ab
The stove is the heart of any sauna, and choosing the type of heater is one of the biggest decisions you will make in building a sauna. While electric sauna heaters are convenient, nothing beats the ambience and warming heat of a wood burn
If you ask a Finn how long you should sit in the sauna, you'll probably get a weird look. To them that would be like asking how long you should stand in a shower, or sit outside. If you're lucky enough to have a home sauna, or visit one fre