They are known for easing pain, reducing stress, and improving heart health. In the past, saunas were used as birthing rooms and a place for sick people to recover because they were often the cleanest room in the house! The sauna is also a place to bond with your family and friends. People from all ages come together to relax and tell stories in them.
During the winter, it is very popular to warm up in the sauna before jumping into cold water to cool down! This rapid temperature changes stimulates blood flow and stregthens the immune system. Traditionally, Saunas are built from local wood from the forest. The sauna is a place for relaxation and a place to connect to their enviornment.
