Confessions Of A Sauna Addict

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 some sorrow). Anna and I have enjoyed using the sauna almost every other day and have really got to know the product inside out. On a personal […]

5 Reasons Barrel Saunas Are Better Than Spa Pools

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 on your feet, have poor balance or are worried about slipping, fear not. A Barrel Sauna from Canterbury Saunas has a solid, level floor that doesn’t collect […]

BENEFITS OF A SAUNA

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 house into English. Originally thought to have been crafted by nomadic Finnish tribes by scraping away some ground, then building a rudimentary tent out of sticks and […]