About Jjimjilbang and sauna bathing culture in South Korea

About Jjimjilbang and sauna bathing culture in South Korea

About Jjimjilbangs and sauna bathing culture in South-Korea Jjimjilbangs are modern-day sauna bathing complexes found in all the cities around South Korea. Korea has a long history of sauna bathing and wellness. We are really interested in this phenomenon at OIVA....
LÖYLY in the sauna

LÖYLY in the sauna

In this small posting, we will talk about what is the meaning of löyly and take a little peek at the cultural background. What is Löyly? WHEN WATER IS THROWN ONTO THE HOT STONES OF THE SAUNA STOVE, IT CREATES WARM STEAM IN THE AIR. THIS STEAM TEMPORARILY INCREASES THE...
Sauna fragrance to enhance your sauna experience

Sauna fragrance to enhance your sauna experience

Sauna bathing is an ancient ritual to heal the body and forget about the stresses of working life. Taking the sauna is a physical and sensory experience. A pleasant sauna fragrance can enhance this experience. Smoke sauna aroma gives the impression of the traditional...
Sauna bathing in Finland – a living tradition

Sauna bathing in Finland – a living tradition

Finland, a country of 5,5 million habitants, has some 3,2 million saunas. This means, that in theory, every single Finnish person could go take a sauna at the same time if they so wished. And quite many people do, as taking a sauna is associated with several public...
Sauna health benefits

Sauna health benefits

There is a select number of countries in the world where sauna bathing and wellness are an essential part of their cultural identity and habits. Immersing yourself in a hot bath or relaxing inside a heated structure has immense advantages for your health and...