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Is Water the Secret to Happiness in the Land of a Thousand Lakes?

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Finland has once again, for the ninth consecutive year, claimed the top spot in the World Happiness Report. While there are many contributing factors—such as high life expectancy, a profound sense of freedom, safety, and low levels of corruption—could one explanation lie in our country’s vast and abundant waters? The continental ice sheet left Finns […]

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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

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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 […]

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