The Sanctuary Experience - Sauna

THE WORD “SAUNA” MADE ITS FIRST APPEARANCE DURING THE LATE 1800’S IN FINLAND. EARLY FINNISH DESIGNS CONSISTED OF A HOLE IN THE GROUND THAT ACTED AS A SHELTER, AND WAS FILLED WITH HOT STONES FOR WARMTH DURING THE FRIGID SCANDINAVIAN WINTERS.

THE CONCEPT OF A SAUNA DATES MUCH FURTHER BACK TO THE NEOLITHIC PERIOD IN GREENLAND, WHERE STRUCTURES BUILT FROM STONES WERE USED AS HEATED BATH HOUSES.

IN THIS ARTICLE WE’LL EXPLORE THE ORIGINS OF SAUNA, AND HOW ITS EVOLVED INTO WHAT WE KNOW IT TO BE IN MODERN TIMES. WE’LL ALSO EXPLORE THE HEALING EFFECTS OF THIS WELLNESS PRACTICE, AND HOW A SAUNA CULTURE HAS DEVELOPED AROUND THE WORLD.

AND AS ALWAYS, WE’VE INCLUDED OUR BUCKET LIST OF GLAMPTUARYS THAT FEATURE AMAZING SAUNA EXPERIENCES IN CASE YOU WANT TO SWEAT IT OUT.

THE HEAT IS ON!