Sauna Tribute

The Finnish Sauna is a tradition that dates back many centuries. As a Finnish American (2nd generation), I can speak of the beneficial properties of cleansing in the sauna. Dry steam is produced when cold water is splashed on the hot rocks. The body is super heated by the large volume of dry steam that fills the sauna room. The perspiration produced is not from the steam, but the body releasing toxins and trying to cool it self. This all relates to the new digital photo age. No wet chemicals, just dry computers, software and a love of the process.

Look at the following links to get a better understanding of traditional and modern sauna's.

The Finnish Sauna Society

• http://www.sauna.fi/englanti/englanti.html

This site in many languages will answer most of your burning questions about the sauna as both a place to bath and as an institution.

The Finnish Sauna

• http://cankar.org/sauna/index.html

This site will further your understanding and appreciation of the sauna in the context of both history and modern use.

Sources of Sauna’s and supplies

If you want to buy the parts or whole kits, try these sites.

• http://www.saunakits.com/

• http://www.saunastore.com/mainframe.html

• http://www.finlandiasauna.com/

• http://www.finnleo.com/