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Have you ever wondered what the step-by-step process is for making a sauna? If you’re the kind of person who likes a behind-the-scenes look at how something is made, then step this way. We’re about to give you a crash-course in sauna making, in following a sauna from start to finish. Step 1: Raw Materials […]

Data from a long-term observational study in Finland show a stunning association of sauna bathing with a lowered  risk of Alzheimer’s and other memory diseases. The more frequently you sauna, the lower your risk. We interviewed Prof. Jari Laukkanen, a principal researcher in the study, from the University of Eastern Finland in Kuopio, to get […]

The first day of spring is exactly one month from today! And when thinking about spring, what probably immediately comes to mind for many people are all the natural wonders of the season. The traditional Finnish sauna is one way to celebrate nature. When it’s damp and rainy, stand outside and enjoy the lingering warmth […]

Happy Valentine’s Day! Want to show your significant other how much you love him or her? Set aside some quality time with them in the sauna. Taking time out for a sauna is like drawing a line between you and the ceaseless demands of everyday living. It’s intentional time, an opportunity to disconnect and recharge. […]

Oh, February. The month when spring is so close and yet so far away. (In fact, a 2005 Gallup poll reveals that very, very few rank it as their favorite month in the year.) If you’ve just about had it with winter and are thinking of making your escape south, a sauna might be just […]

It turns out the sauna isn’t the only way of wisdom that we can learn from the Finns, those Nordic geniuses at the top of the world. They have yet another cultural identity that is geared towards disconnecting from the everyday for some intentional relaxation. We’re talking here about the mökki, or rural cottage. When […]

One question that we receive consistently is how much moisture to expect on the inside of one of our outdoor Barrel Saunas. You should indeed expect some moisture. To quote our assembly manual, “Properly assembled, you should not experience water dripping into the sauna. However, you will experience water seepage, especially on the top and […]

In recent months, you may have noticed that a new model has joined our Indoor Sauna collection. The Preston Sauna is a 6-person model with multi-level seating and an 8kw electric heater. If that sounds similar to our popular Bridgeport Sauna, that’s because it is. The Preston is a reimagined version of the Bridgeport. The […]

Did you know that Almost Heaven Saunas distributes a quarterly newsletter to our customer mailing list? It’s a pretty nice collection of blog posts, sauna-related news items, videos, and images of customer installations. Click here to see our Winter 2017 Newsletter to our customers. Click here to join our mailing list and receive quarterly newsletters. We […]

Here are 7 facts you may or may not know about Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia: #1: It isn’t normal. As we age, we can expect certain physical and mental developments, but dementia isn’t one of them. It is a disease, not a natural ageing process. #2: It is prevalent. As of March […]