Category Archives: Accessories

I prefer dark saunas because they help me relax better. However, it is good to have some hue in the steam room to avoid accidents. My sauna kit came with a led bar that was supposed to be installed behind the stove. It was too bright to my liking so I started looking for alternatives.Continue reading “Sauna Lights”

For some reason, hot tubs became very popular in Finland in early 2000’s. Companies rent them on trailer for parties and many have added one on their backyard or at their summer place. I believe this popularity has something to do with our culture of sauna evenings, a tradition a will write about a bitContinue reading “Hot Tub (Palju)”

People commonly ask if you should shower before sauna. Generally, yes you should as it is more sanitary. It’s sad to see people going in to gym “saunas” wearing their sweaty shorts and shirts and even shoes. My sauna is on a patio and while it is not difficult to take a shower before goingContinue reading “Garden Shower”

After a long 18-month wait, I was finally able to fly back to Finland in June 2021. This trip felt a bit special after such a long wait: I normally go to Finland a few times a year. I decided to make the most of it and bring back some sauna stuff. Almost everything canContinue reading “Sauna Maestro”

I always like to associate winter sauna with ice swimming (polar plunge in the U.S.). There are some published studies on the subject of health benefits of jumping to a frozen lake. Some studies suggest that the body produces more adrealine which then gives you that euphoric feeling of accomplishment. Other studies suggest that coldContinue reading “Cold Plunge”

Ararat rail is somewhat spontaneous sauna gadget that me and Mo decided to build. As mentioned in the Sauna-Jallu post, some people may consume adult beverages in sauna. This is highly discouraged, of course. While jallu has some heritage value, the king of brandy-based beverages is Armenian Ararat. This product is sold in most countriesContinue reading “Ararat Rail”