I am typing this fireside, from a sauna disclosed location, in Northeast Minnesota. We’ve been having a warm winter, but the lake ice is thick (enough) for avanto ice swimming. It’s too cold and wet for cell phone holding and Instagram photo validations, but this is what I’m working on:
Löyly Floating Sauna, British Columbia
The Floating sauna revolution is being televised. And you can read about Nick and Jess’s Löyly floating sauna project here.
Public sauna of the month
Let’s visit Sauna Camp, outside Minneapolis Minnesota. As part of SaunaTimes field correspondent Tom Carlson’s sauna marathon. He came, and didn’t want to leave.
Sauna Village
From Sauna Camp to Sauna Village, check out my Sauna Talk podcast with several of the saunapreneurs, live from The Great Northern Sauna Village. 22 saunas and three weeks of sauna action in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Sauna Talk
Are you interested in learning more about the mechanisms behind how and why sauna is good for us? Dr. Charles Raison is a leading hyperthermia researcher. One of his two key areas of focus is about hot and cold therapy can advance as an accepted and proven treatment for a variety of mental health struggles. My podcast interview is here.
Wet noodle syndrome
Let’s be on guard for wimpy saunas that just don’t pack the punch. A too wet, not enough heat microclimate is not just uncomfy, it is an easy way to catch a cold. However, we know how to deal with the Wet Noodle Syndrome and just say “no.”
Smoke sauna
Many revere smoke sauna as the best type of sauna. And with $125,000 and a few helping hands, this man will fly over from Finland, camp on your property, and make it happen. Let’s visit with Jarmo Hiltunen and his new book, Building a Traditional Smoke Sauna.
SaunaTimes shed to sauna conversion
If $125,000 is too much, we get it. If $35,000 is too much, we get it. With you in mind, we have been “productizing” my shed to sauna conversion kit. Know of someone serious about wanting their own seriously good sauna? Are you ready to realize your authentic sauna dreams? Are you stuck somewhere between the value and glory of DIY vs. ease of writing a check? Spring is right around the corner and this could be the sweet spot. Check here.
We are looking for three early adopters. For about $18,350, we will help create your own really great sauna. What I know to be top notch heat, and a customizable backyard or lake cabin sauna vibe.
A kick ass sauna need not have to cost the better part of an annual wage. I have been helping hundreds of people for decades and now can be the time for me to help you, too.
I hope you are digging good sauna. And wherever your saunas travels may bring you, let the SaunaTimes sauna map be your guide.