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You may not be ready to think about the oncoming snowy doom headed our way yet, but winter is on the way and there’s no getting away from it now. Thankfully Rick Mouw from Almost Heaven knows the secret to making it through even the harshest winters no matter where you live or how much […]

Trending in real estate these days is the “Tiny House,” an affordable alternative to skyrocketing housing costs in many urban markets. With this increased interest in smaller living spaces, we’ve developed a new Hillsboro model, a two-person indoor steam sauna, perfect for today’s small, urban spaces. While it wouldn’t fit into an ultra tiny house, the indoor, […]

There’s a lot of misinformation about the health benefits of sauna on the Internet, so it can be hard to know what’s true and what’s fake: in this new episode of Sauna Sessions, Rick Mouw from Almost Heaven Saunas explains what health benefits you can really expect from using your Almost Heaven sauna (plus why […]

There are many different terms used to describe saunas, to the point where it can be challenging for new sauna enthusiasts to know just what longtime sauna lovers mean when they use sauna lingo like “traditional,” “wet” or “dry.” In our new “Sauna Sessions” video, Rick Mouw from Almost Heaven Saunas explains how some of […]

We know you already love your sauna. Sauna is soothing, social, and heart-healthy. But we at Almost Heaven Saunas want you to love it and use your sauna even more, so here are five suggestions to make your experience better than ever. Exercise First, or After. There is quite a bit of debate about whether sauna use […]

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 […]