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Fatherhood and the Love of Sauna

Good fathers invest in their family’s wellness. Read the ways dads have changed us by caring for their kids in the sauna.

June 14, 2024

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

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

Designing with Purpose: Why We Build with Mass Timber

Historically, sauna traditions have been crafted from the materials that surround them – wood from local trees, stones from local

April 22, 2024

Nature’s Chill Pill: The Secret to Safe Winter Cold Plunge

We believe that winter is meant to be embraced, not endured. The best and most authentic sauna experiences always include a seasonal element of cold. Whether it be a cold shower in between cycles, rolling in a snow bank, or immersion in cold water — hot and cold need one another.

January 7, 2024

Finding Balance in Opposites | Andrew Lachlan

Sauna House has become one of the leading bathhouse brands in the country, working on growing and franchising throughout the USA. Along with a recently finished Cedar and Stone mobile sauna for retreats, events, and activations across the map, the Sauna House team is also looking forward to their second location opening soon in Durham, North Carolina. Join us as we reflect on Andrew Nehlig’s journey to becoming a leader in the North American sauna market.

December 11, 2023