Kivia: The Spirit of Sauna
Kivia: The Spirit of Sauna
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The Happiness Episode
Does sauna make people happier? Finland has been named the world’s happiest country for seven straight years. There are also 3.3 million saunas in Finland for a population of 5.5 million people. Coincidence? We think not. In tod...
Making Waves in the UK Sauna Scene with Deborah Carr
Sauna has exploded in popularity in the UK over the past five years, with more and more Brits seeking out authentic sauna experiences everywhere from five-star luxury spas to grassroots mobile saunas.Even more unexpected has been the ri...
Public Sweat: Where Art, Sauna & Community Collide
Part art installation, part sauna village, Public Sweat took over Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre for close to two months last year using an unexpected medium: the sauna.Inspired by sauna and global sweat-bathing traditions, Public Sweat ...
The Snowball Effect: Aufguss & Other Rituals at Thermëa Spa Village
Nordik Spa-Nature in Chelsea, Quebec, has long been considered one of North America’s premiere destinations for authentic Nordic sauna. So when Groupe Nordik recently opened a sister location near Toronto, you know Alan was one of the first in ...
Is Cold-Water Swimming the Secret to a Happier Life?
Finland has been named the world's happiest country for seven years in a row. It’s also home to 3 million saunas for a population of 5.5 million people. And roughly one-fifth of Finns take part in something called “cold water” or “winter” swimm...