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Timber sauna interior with tiered benches, a stone heater and a glass door opening onto forest
sauna aftercare: cooling down, hydration and skin
Restoring the water you lose through sweat in the sauna generally takes 150% of the fluid you lost, spread over two to six hours. What to do after a sauna... Read more...
Interior of a serene sauna
sauna for recovery: what athletes do and what the evidence shows
Sauna after training raised run time to exhaustion 32% and plasma volume 7.1% in trained runners. What the peer-reviewed evidence supports for recovery, and how to build it into a... Read more...
how to choose a high-quality sauna hat
how to choose a high-quality sauna hat
What actually separates a high-quality sauna hat from an ordinary one: felt density, seamless construction, and how it wears over time. Read more...
why merino wool is the gold standard for sauna hats
why merino wool is the gold standard for sauna hats
Not all wool is equal. Merino's fine fibre traps insulating air, absorbs around 30% of its weight in moisture without feeling wet, and naturally resists odour. That is why it... Read more...
the essential home sauna accessories checklist
the essential home sauna accessories checklist
This checklist sorts sauna accessories into essential, comfort, ritual, and skip - starting with a thermometer, towels, water, and a sauna hat (which helps most people extend sessions by 30-50%).... Read more...
the complete guide to setting up a home sauna routine
the complete guide to setting up a home sauna routine
Setting up a home sauna is two projects: getting the physical setup right (sauna type, location, a few essentials) and building a routine you'll keep. Infrared saunas cost ~$0.21-$0.42 per... Read more...
infrared vs traditional sauna: which is right for your home?
infrared vs traditional sauna: which is right for your home?
Infrared saunas warm your body directly at 45-60°C - cheaper to run (~$8-10/month vs $20-30), easier to install, and gentle enough for 30-40 minute sessions. Traditional saunas heat the air... Read more...
FELT. care guide: how to clean and maintain your Merino wool sauna hat
FELT. care guide: how to clean and maintain your Merino wool sauna hat
Merino wool absorbs up to 35% of its weight in moisture and rarely needs washing, but felted wool still needs the right care. This guide covers airing, spot cleaning, fixing... Read more...
a beginner's guide to sauna: your first session
a beginner's guide to sauna: your first session
Never been in a sauna? Traditional Finnish saunas run 80-100°C with 10-20% humidity, and a single session can cost your body up to 2.3 litres of fluid. This guide covers... Read more...
the benefits of a sauna hat: the simple yet essential addition to your sauna session
the benefits of a sauna hat: the simple yet essential addition to your sauna session
A sauna hat insulates your head, your body's most heat-sensitive area, letting you stay in the heat 30-50% longer. Sessions over 19 minutes are linked to a 52% lower risk... Read more...
more than just a sweat: 5 science-backed health benefits of regular sauna use
more than just a sweat: 5 science-backed health benefits of regular sauna use
Regular sauna use isn't just relaxing, it's backed by decades of research. Studies show 2-4 sessions a week can cut cardiovascular mortality risk by up to 50%, lower dementia risk... Read more...
sauna etiquette 101: the unwritten rules of the public sauna
sauna etiquette 101: the unwritten rules of the public sauna
A sauna has its own code: mostly unspoken, mostly learned by watching. Shower first, sit on a towel, keep your voice down, and ask before adding steam. A practical guide... Read more...