Cedar and Stone, Author at Cedar and Stone Nordic Sauna

The Healing Power of Contrast Therapy for Athletes: A Runner’s Guide

Runners are known for pushing their bodies to the limit, challenging themselves to go faster, farther, and stronger with each stride. However, this intense physical exertion can take a toll on muscles and joints, leading to soreness, inflammation, and fatigue. To support our bodies in the recovery process, many athletes turn to traditional sauna sessions and cold plunge therapy as effective tools to rejuvenate and restore.

June 3, 2024

Sauna as Medicine? Psychologists Say Yes

According to the CDC, more than 1 in 5 US adults live with a mental illness. Western medicine is often quick to point to pharmaceuticals as the answer to managing these conditions, but doctors and scientists are starting to ask another question…what about sauna?

May 27, 2024

Summer Reading List: Great Books on Thermic Bathing Cultures, Practices, and Design

Getting into saunas and cold plunges might be all the rage right now, but did you know thermic bathing is centuries old and has a rich, cross-cultural history? We know it can be challenging to find consolidated, comprehensive material on these practices, which is why we’ve compiled a list of inspired voices on global bathing culture.

May 17, 2024

Nashville’s Studio for Sauna and Cold Plunge | Framework

PROJECT DETAILS: Project Story Meet Allen Penn, a great friend, driven entrepreneur, and fellow lover of hot and cold exposure.

May 16, 2024

Public Saunas, Bathhouses, and Thermal Spas: Why is North America Falling in Love?

Why is North America discovering the public sauna in the 21st Century? You’ve probably heard of the bathhouse boom, the sauna surge, and the cold plunge craze. We invite you to join us for an interactive webinar to dive into the growing market in North America.

May 3, 2024