THERMOWOOD – V – CEDAR
- April 1, 2019
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Many people think Cedar is the only wood for sauna, perhaps not… CEDAR – Thuja plicata Many people are drawn to Cedar as being the best …
SMOKE SAUNA AND BIRCH TAR OIL
- July 31, 2018
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The smoke sauna is one of the oldest forms of sauna bathing around. Before chimneys and flue systems were easily available, saunas were simple log cabins with a …
SAUNA WHISKS
- June 20, 2018
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To the uninitiated, the Sauna Whisk looks like some form of self torture or punishment, however this couldn’t be further from the truth. In eastern Finland known …
Confessions Of A Sauna Addict
- April 27, 2018
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Three months have flown by since our sauna was commissioned and there has been much to take in. Our St Albans Barrel Sauna has given us lots of joy (and …
5 Reasons Barrel Saunas Are Better Than Spa Pools
- February 11, 2018
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Like many Kiwis you might be considering buying a spa pool to relax in. Have you considered a Barrel Sauna? Barrel Saunas don’t have slippery steps. Unsteady …
Building Our Sauna
- February 1, 2018
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When the temperature outside hits 32 degrees Celsius, it’s probably not a great time to build a sauna! However undeterred my wife and I got underway. We had …
BENEFITS OF A SAUNA
- December 4, 2017
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First mentioned in written form in 1112, the Finnish sauna has thought to have been around for more than 2000 years. The Finnish word translates as bath or bath …
Essential oils
- November 10, 2017
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Essential oils are used in Saunas to promote well being and increase the enjoyment of the session. It is advisable to only use 100% natural oils and avoid …