by MK M | Mar 24, 2023 | Sauna
Top Sauna textiles designed in Finland If you’re looking for high-quality sauna textiles, there’s no better place to turn than Finland. Known for their world-renowned sauna culture, the Finns have a long history of producing top-notch sauna accessories,...
by MK M | Dec 20, 2022 | Sauna
Using a sauna whisk during sauna bathing is an ancient practice and a part of the sauna heritage. Until the end of the Middle Ages, it was a common custom throughout Europe. Even today, the use of a whisk in the sauna is a part of Finnish, Estonian, Russian and...
by MK M | Feb 26, 2022 | Sauna
The smoke sauna is the holy grail of all saunas according to many Finns. In this posting, we take a small look into this old-school Finnish sauna that has started to regain popularity and interest in recent years. What is a smoke sauna? The core of what separates a...
by MK M | Feb 18, 2022 | Sauna
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....
by MK M | Jun 1, 2021 | 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...
by MK M | Mar 12, 2021 | Sauna
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...
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