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A dimly lit, traditional Finnish log sauna, with the glow of flames flickering through the stove’s hatch and buckets resting on the benches, surrounded by the wilderness of Patvinsuo National Park.

No Phones, No Books: Why the Finnish Sauna Is the Perfect Spiritual Detox

The Finnish Sauna – a Spiritual Detox? Yes. In Finland, the sauna is much more than a place to warm up or wash. It is practically a sacred moment – a time for calm, quiet, and being present. For many Finns, going to the sauna is one of the most important parts of their weekly […]

Saana – A Smoke Sauna and Spa Experience on the Shores of Lake Kallavesi

In the summer of 2019, a tourism center called Saana was opened in the heart of Savo region, on the shores of Lake Kallavesi. At its heart are a spa and a sauna – or actually two saunas. One inside and another, the crown jewel of the place, a smoke sauna found outside, which has […]