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We love to answer your questions about sauna use! Remember how your teacher told you that no question is a stupid question? Well, that’s mostly true, and we believe it’s important to answer all of your quirky questions concerning sauna use. We want you to get the most out of your Almost Heaven sauna equipment. […]

The sauna bathing experience, as we often discuss here on the blog, is unique and specialized to each person.  The temperature, the time of day, the type of sauna, etc.; It’s all up to the bather’s preference.  Regardless, no matter how you like it, saunas offer a plethora of health benefits such as relaxing muscles, increasing […]

The health benefits of regularly spending time in a sauna are one of the top reasons why many people purchase them for their home.  However, it’s also important to know how to use your sauna safely so that you can get the most out of your sessions.  Also, remember to consult with your doctor if […]

~~~ We’re sometimes asked, “How does one take a sauna?” We might respond by explaining that sauna bathers traditionally enjoy taking a sauna in rounds. They might spend 10-15 minutes inside the sauna and then cool off for a bit outside before they hop back in for 10-15 more minutes, and this can go on […]

Sauna. Denotation. It’s a noun: “a small room used as a hot-air or steam bath for cleaning and refreshing the body.” Not wrong, but not complete. ~ ~ ~ Sauna. Connotation. Still a noun: a place that engenders the following. Cleanliness. Energy. Relaxation. Inspiration. Calmness. Quietness. Restfulness. Enlightenment. Intentionality. ~ ~ ~ Which connotation of […]

Almost Heaven Saunas come with all essential sauna accessories – the bucket, the ladle, and the thermometer/hygrometer. You’ll need these items for the authentic sauna experience, so we include them in your purchase. We also offer a number of sauna accessories that aren’t necessary but which many people find to be a nice addition to […]

For the most parts, Americans are a hygienic bunch of people. With easy access to indoor plumbing and clean water, most of us probably take a shower each day, apply deodorant every morning, brush our teeth twice daily, and wash our hands before each meal and prior to exiting the restroom. (And if we don’t, […]

Much of adult life is enduring things we’d rather not do. Here are 5 times when a sauna could be the light at the end of your tunnel. #1: After the annual physical There are few things less relaxing than sitting naked in a lose paper gown on an examination table and few things more […]

Almost Heaven Saunas is excited to announce that we will be adding three new saunas to our collection. The Patterson, the Worthington, and the Saddle Mountain will be available for sale in the next couple of months. Here’s a quick preview of coming attractions. The Patterson The Patterson Indoor Sauna comes with pre-assembled panels, back […]

Sauna Stones: What They Are The sauna stones are an essential part of the authentic sauna experience. For any readers who are uninitiated to traditional sauna practices, a sauna heater has a cavity either in or surrounding it. This cavity holds several dozen pounds of stones. (Fun fact: We stock some heaters that hold in […]