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FINLAND has a staggering three million saunas to its five million residents. So, when my guide tells me “sauna isn’t just our ...

There’s a word in Finnish which evades translation: löyly. It’s commonly used to describe the steam that rises when water is poured onto hot stones in a sauna. But it also signifies spirit or life ...

‘They are a place where everyone is equal and stripped of status’ … Rauhaniemi, a sauna in Tampere, Finland. Photograph: Heidi Holma Steamy, spiritual and stress-busting, there are more than 3m saunas ...

“How does that feel?” asks Siiri, as the spikes of the juniper branches relieve the itch on my back and the spicy scent surrounds my body. “Peaceful,” I respond, so relaxed that one-word answers are ...

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It only makes sense that a Two Harbors native would write the definitive book on this part of the country's obsession with Finnish saunas. "Everybody knew what a sauna was [growing up], and most ...

Saunas are an integral part of Finnish culture and are experiencing a resurgence in popularity. They are not only a way to socialize, but also offer health benefits and promote body positivity. Saunas ...

Saimaa, Finland's largest lake, brims with traditional wellness experiences. Ask a local in Finland where they take summer vacation, and chances are good they’ll mention Lake Saimaa. The forests ...