The Finnish sauna is a substantial part of Finnish culture. It is estimated that there are three million saunas in Finland, for a population of 5.5 million. The word sauna itself is of Finnish origin. The temperature in the hot room is a matter of preference but the Finnish Sauna Society recommends from 80 to 100 degrees Celsius. Some people, however, are quite happy in 70-degree heat.
Benefits of regular Sauna
Health benefits that include detoxification, increased metabolism, weight loss, increased blood circulation, pain reduction, antiaging, skin rejuvenation, improved cardiovascular function, improved immune function, improved sleep, stress management, and relaxation.
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Fun facts:🏡"First build the sauna, then the house” - old finnish proverb. 🌏 Finland's sauna culture has been added to UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. 🤝 In Finland, an invitation to sauna from business contacts you have never met before is perfectly normal. 🧘♂️ The Finnish president has an official sauna, as does the prime minister.