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~~~ 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 […]

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 […]