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  • Sauna Twins Podcast Episode #12: Kirill Bashtynskii (Tulikivi) | Finnmark Sauna

    Welcome to episode 12 of the Sauna Twins Podcast! In this episode we get to chat with Kirill Bashtynskii from Tulikivi. Kirill is an expert at Finland’s largest stone processor and the world’s largest manufacturer of heat-retaining fireplaces and sauna heaters. Tulikivi sauna heaters are renowned for their beautiful and durable natural soapstone, known for its exceptional heat retention and striking aesthetics. Tune in as Kirill dives deep into the history of Tulikivi and the unique properties of soapstone, explaining how it can elevate the sauna experience.

    This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in soapstone in the sauna or the art of Finnish sauna bathing in general! You can visit Tulikivi at https://www.tulikivi.com/ and follow them on Instagram @tulikivi Brought to you by Finnmark Sauna Authentic Sauna Experiences https://www.finnmarksauna.com

    #authenticsauna #sauna #finnishsauna #loyly #löyly #goodheat #uksauna #saunatime #finnishsaunaculture #soapstone #saunaculture #spreadthegoodsteam #finnmarksauna #saunaconstruction #saunahealthbenefits #saunaheater

  • Join us for episode 11 of the Sauna Twins Podcast! We are joined by our good friend Glenn Auerbach from SaunaTimes in the US. Glenn is “a lifelong student of authentic sauna” and dedicated to helping people discover and create good sauna experiences. He is the founder of SaunaTimes and the writer of “Sauna Build, From Start to Finnish,” which is a book on how to build your own sauna. His sauna journey began in 1985 on his hitch hike around Europe and the first surprising sauna experience in Scandinavia, which lead to found inspiration of spreading the joy of heat. Glenn is a founding board member of the Sauna Research Institute, Vice president of the 612 Sauna Society, member of the North America Sauna Society and the list goes on. You can also listen to Glenn’s Sauna Talk Podcast, where he talks to aficionados within the world of sauna. Glenn talks about his sauna journey, starting from his initial experience of taking sauna every evening whilst on vacation in the Finnish/Swedish archipelago as a young man, through the process of starting Sauna Times as a vehicle to document how to build a sauna.During our conversation with Glenn, we also talked about the recently held UK Sauna Summit, how he originally got into the world of sweatbathing, sharing cultural insights from across the pond, chatting about community saunas and the "holy trinity" within the sauna world.You can visit SaunaTimes at https://www.saunatimes.com/ and follow Glenn on Instagram @saunatimes.comBrought to you by Finnmark Sauna Authentic Sauna Experiences https://www.finnmarksauna.com#authenticsauna #sauna #finnishsauna #loyly #löyly #aufguss #saunatimes #saunaus#goodheat #uksaunaculture #uksauna #saunatime #ussaunaculture#goodheatallover #saunaculture #spreadthegoodsteam #finnmarksauna #coldplunge #saunaconstruction #uksaunasummit #holytrinity #saunatrinity#saunahealthbenefits

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  • Welcome to episode 10 of the Sauna Twins Podcast! In this wide-ranging conversation we are joined by a special guest all the way from Australia, Nikita Miltiadou from Blue Mountains Sauna. Nikita is approaching the end of an exciting expedition to experience as many different types of saunas across Europe as possible, with the goal of finding out how quirky, authentic and modernised sauna can be. Nikita is the co-founder of Blue Mountains Sauna in Leura, a town in New South Wales about 1.5 hours drive from Sydney.

    Nikita shares the story behind Blue Mountains Sauna and their vision, attributing credit to his partner Inga Sommerfeld, who is half Russian, half German. Having grown up accustomed to the sauna culture, she was surprised at how hard it was to find a proper one in Australia. The idea for creating a Finnish-style public sauna came from her yearning for a traditional, European sauna experience. Blue Mountains Sauna was founded in 2022 and together with the team, they are on a mission to “spread the good heat.”

    Nikita made a detour at Finnmark towards the end of his sauna pilgrimage to chat about the places he’s visited, most memorable “löylys,” how a public Finnish sauna found its way to the Australian mountains, sauna hats, heating methods, how sauna culture has spread across the world and is finding its footing in different countries, the global influx towards public saunas post COVID-19 and much more.

    You can find Blue Mountains Sauna on their official website at

    https://www.bmsauna.com.au/ and follow Nikita and the team on Instagram @bmsauna

    As promised on the topic of the efficiency of heat pumps vs gas boilers, below are a few links for those whose interest this sparked:

    - Heatable.co.uk

    - iheat.co.uk

    - Greenmatch.co.uk

    - Heat-pumps.org.uk

    Finnmark Sauna are the UK’s authentic sauna specialists. We understand the range of nuances to sauna bathing and sauna cultures in Finland, the Baltic region and across Europe, and pride ourselves for being the experts in the field. We specialise in bespoke sauna installations, modular sauna cabins and sauna equipment to ensure the best possible sauna experience tailored to your specific needs.

    https://finnmarksauna.com

    The Sauna Twins Podcast – Sauna specialists share their expertise on everything sauna; how to enjoy an authentic experience and sauna the right way.

    Saunas Mentioned (in no specific order):

    - Monte-mare, Tegernsee, Tergernsee, Germany

    - Tahvelan Huvila Sauna, Tahmela, Tampere, Finland

    - Kotiharjun Sauna, Helsinki, Finland

    - Kulttuurisauna, Helsinki, Finland

    - Therme Erding, Munich, Germany

    - Müllersches Volksbad, Munich, Germany

    - Beach Box Brighton, Brighton, UK

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    #bluemountainssauna #badstu #bastu #saunaexperience #saunaritual #aufgussauna #saunahat

    #floatingsauna #whisk #saunawhisk #loyly #uksaunaculture #uksauna #saunatime #yurtsauna

    #saunahut #saunaculture #bluemountains #spreadthegoodsteam #finnmarksauna #coldplunge

    #saunahealthbenefits

  • Join us on this episode for an enlightening conversation with Emma O’Kelly, a seasoned freelance journalist, esteemed contributing editor at Wallpaper* magazine, and the brilliant mind behind the captivating book, “Sauna: The Power of Deep Heat.” The book is a beautifully illustrated guide to the world of sauna. It blends tradition and modernity, seamlessly integrating the importance of community, well-being, and the natural elements that lie at the heart of the age-old sauna tradition.

    Emma tells us how the idea for the book was born and how she met photographer Maija Astikainen to collaborate with. She talks about the different sauna experiences they had whilst traveling together across 11 countries, and what it was like to do research for the book. We discuss the new wave of sauna culture spreading across the UK, the history behind the tradition and how it can benefit us both mentally and physically by providing a space of relaxation and connection to nature. This episode celebrates the sauna experience and the power of deep heat.

    You can find Emma's on her personal site: https://emmaokelly.co.uk

    You can follow her on Instagram under the handle: @emmaokelly10

    This conversation is for anyone interested in the sauna movement, rituals, history, how it has evolved and continues to reach more and more people around the world. Join us to learn about the physical and mental health benefits this technology-free, heated space offers.

    Brought to you by Finnmark Sauna

    Authentic Sauna Experiences

    https://www.finnmarksauna.com

    #sauna #saunabathing #sweatbathing #saunaculture #saunatraditions #saunahealthbenefits #finnmarksauna #saunatwins #podcast #bathing #photography #wellness #selfcare #relaxation #detox #immuneboost #community #travel #culture #saunabook #thepowerofdeepheat #coldexposure #coldtherapy #culture #bathing #literature

  • In this episode of The Sauna Twins Podcast, we chat with Liz Watson, one of the founders of Beach Box Spa in Brighton. Liz shares her story of how she got started in the sauna business, the perks and challenges of operating a sauna commercially at the seaside, and her love for the sauna experience. We also talk about Beach Box Spa's current offerings and the plans for the future.

    Beach Box Spa is an independent public sauna that was a trail-blazer in the beach based public sauna scene. They offer a variety of sauna experiences, including guided sauna rituals in traditional Finnish saunas. They also have a plunge pool and a sun terrace to maximise relaxation and further enhance the complete experience!

    Liz is a passionate advocate for both Sauna and Brighton, her home. She has managed to combine the two in a way that is mutually beneficial through Beach Box Spa. Bathers can enjoy the health benefits and relaxation that Saunas have to offer, in all seasons and all weathers set to the beautiful backdrop of Brighton's sea-front and all of its rich bathing history.

    If you're interested in learning more about Beach Box Spa or the benefits of saunas, be sure to listen to this episode of The Sauna Twins Podcast!

    Learn more about Beach Box Spa:

    https://beachboxspa.co.uk/

    Brought to you by Finnmark Sauna

    Authentic Sauna Experiences

    https://www.finnmarksauna.com

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  • In this episode of The Sauna Twins Podcast, we're joined by Deborah Carr, the Aufguss Lead in Team UK at this year's Aufguss championships. Deborah is also the founder of Anada Spa, a UK spa and wellness brand that embraces the well-being benefits of nature and the outdoors in their treatments.We chat with Deborah about her journey into the world of Aufguss, the benefits of sauna and steam, and how Anada Spa is helping people to connect with nature and their own sense of well-being.We also discuss the upcoming Aufguss championships, what it takes to be a successful Aufguss performer, and what UK based Spas can learn about diversifying their under utilised sauna facilities by offering more curated Aufguss experiences.If you're interested in learning more about Aufguss, sauna, or Anada Spa, then this episode is for you!Learn more about Anada Spa:https://anada.co.uk/Infromation on the team representing the UK at the World Aufguss Championships:https://www.britishsaunasociety.org.u...Brought to you by Finnmark SaunaAuthentic Sauna Experienceshttps://www.finnmarksauna.com

  • Sauna Twins PodcastEpisode #6 Mikkel Aaland, Author of 'Sweat' and champion of Sauna Aid! In this the latest Sauna Twins podcast instalment, we are blessed to be joined by "the Godfather" of sweat bathing, Mikkel Aaland. Mikkel essentially 'wrote the book' on sweat bathing culture and community bathing culture as it grew to it's first real peak in the 70's. In this episode we discuss sweat bathing cultures from around the world, what happened to this community bathing revolution following the Aids epidemic, and how it now experiences an even greater renaissance!Mikkel explains how his pioneering book 'Sweat - The Illustrated History and Description of the Finnish Sauna, Russian Bania, Islamic Hammam, Japanese Mushi-Buro, Mexican Temescal, and American Indian & Eskimo Sweatlodge' was one of the first pieces of writing to bring together the oral traditions of sweat bathing from across the world and put this into writing. He also teases at his new TV series "The Perfect Sweat" which recently completed filming and will hopefully soon be published. I this documentary series, Mikkel explores these sweat bathing experiences from across the world, from Finnish Sauna to Russian Banya, Turkish Hammam to Japanese Onsen, native American sweat lodges and Central American Temezcal.Mikkel is also a driving force behind Sauna Aid, a charity designed to help deprived communities access community bathing facilities. We ask the questions of what this is and how it works, as well as understanding how this is supporting communities across the world. Following the podcast we made a donation to Sauna Aid to help support this excellent cause, and you can too here:Mikkel's personal site:https://www.mikkelaaland.com/Information on Sweat:https://www.mikkelaaland.com/sweat.htmlLearn more about Sauna Aid:https://sauna-aid.com/Donate to Sauna Aid!:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted...So whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with valuable information about sauna bathing. Join us as we explore the many benefits of this ancient practice and learn how you can incorporate it into your own wellness routine.Brought to you by Finnmark SaunaAuthentic Sauna Experienceshttps://www.finnmarksauna.com

  • Sauna Twins PodcastEpisode #5 Charlie Duckworth, Director at the Community Sauna Baths in Hackney Wick and lifetime sauna enthusiast! In this podcast, we talk to Charlie Duckworth, one of the directors of Community Sauna Baths, about how he got involved with this project, how it grew to such a success, and what's next for the baths. We also discuss the benefits of sauna bathing for health and wellness, and how Community Sauna Baths is helping to make saunas more accessible to everyone.Whether you're a seasoned sauna enthusiast or you're just curious about the benefits of sauna bathing, this podcast is for you. We'll explore the history of saunas, the science behind their health benefits, and the future of this holistic wellness movement.Watch or listen to this podcast to learn more about the Community Sauna Baths project and how you can get involved. You can also visit their website at www.community-sauna.co.uk to learn more about their amazing work.Brought to you by Finnmark SaunaAuthentic Sauna Experienceshttps://www.finnmarksauna.com

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  • Sauna Twins PodcastEpisode #4 Alan Jalasjaa, producer of Kivia: The Spirit of Sauna Podcast (kivia.ca) and sauna builder in Canada! After a long hiatus, we're back! Join us for our fourth instalment of the ‘Sauna Twins’ podcast brought to you by Finnmark Sauna. Alan join Jake and Max, the sauna twins, on their first video podcast since covid and a lot has changed! Alan, an avid podcast producer himself, explains a bit about his podcast "Kivia: The Spirit of Sauna" (https://kivia.ca), about Canadian sauna and sweat bathing culture and what makes it unique. Having spent a week at Finnmark HQ, Alan also discusses the difference between Finnmark Sauna and sauna building techniques and consumer demographic in the UK, versus that in Canada.Jake and Max were featured on Alan's Podcast back in 2021 during the 'Covid times' when in person podcasts weren't possible, and thus he is finally getting to repay the favour. https://www.kivia.ca/podcast/episode/4aa1526b/finnmark-sauna-in-the-uks-jake-and-max-newportThe Sauna Twins now have their new studio set up and a host of new guests scheduled, so stay tuned for much more regular releases and, as sauna continues to explode in popularity, meet the myriad of sauna enthusiasts and entrepreneurs shaping this special industry!Brought to you by Finnmark SaunaAuthentic Sauna Experienceshttps://www.finnmarksauna.com

  • Welcome back! Join us for a very special third ‘Sauna Twins’ podcast brought to you by Finnmark Sauna.

    There are few more knowledgeable people in the world when it comes to Finnish sauna than Kimmo Raitio, aka the SaunaSherpa. In this episode, he discusses must-visit saunas in Finland, sauna history and culture, sauna health benefits and sauna sausages!

    Finnmark Sauna is the home of the finest quality Finnish-made, Finnish-designed sauna equipment in the UK. We specialise in authentic Finnish sauna installations, sauna cabins, wood-burning and electric sauna heaters, as well as sauna parts and accessories.

    With our ‘Education First’ approach, we continuously strive to teach people how an authentic,

    Finnish sauna should be designed and enjoyed. In conjunction with our endurance ethos, we exclusively sell the finest quality, authentic products, sourced directly from the Nordic countries.

    The Sauna Twins Podcast - Finnish sauna specialists share their expertise on everything sauna, from how to enjoy an authentic sauna experience to how to sauna properly.

  • Sauna Twins Podcast
    Episode #2: Mika Meskanen

    Brought to you by Finnmark
    Authentic Finnish Sauna
    https://www.finnmarksauna.com

    Welcome back! Join us for the second Sauna Twins podcast brought to you by Finnmark Sauna. Mika Meskanen, founder and head of the British Sauna Society, leads us in a discussion about all things sauna – from sauna culture and history including World Sauna Day, to recent sauna events and the work being done in the UK to promote authentic sauna practices. If you want to receive an in-depth run-through of all things sauna then watch now! 

    Finnmark Sauna is the home of the finest quality Finnish-made, Finnish-designed sauna equipment in the UK. We specialise in authentic Finnish sauna installations, sauna cabins, wood burning and electric sauna heaters, as well as sauna parts and accessories. Sauna Business of the Year

    Finnmark Sauna are the UK's sole official distributor of the world leading Finnish sauna brands: Narvi, Aito, Kota, Puumanni, Rento, LEDify (SaunaLED) and Jokipiin. In conjunction with the Finnmark Sauna's Endurance ethos, we exclusively sell the finest quality, authentic, durable products, sourced from the Nordic countries.

  • Sauna Twins Podcast
    Episode #1: Dr. Lassi A. Liikkanen

    Brought to you by Finnmark
    Authentic Finnish Sauna
    https://www.finnmarksauna.com

    Welcome to the first ‘Sauna Twins’ podcast brought to you by Finnmark Sauna.

    Dr. Lassi A. Liikkanen explains the principles of sauna construction, concepts and materials – from sauna ventilation, choices of wood to build a sauna, sauna bench positioning and different stones used in a sauna heater for the perfect steam, or löyly! If you want to know the principles involved in how to build a sauna then listen now!

    Finnmark Sauna is the home of the finest quality Finnish-made, Finnish-designed sauna equipment in the UK. We specialise in authentic Finnish sauna installations, sauna cabins, wood burning and electric sauna heaters, as well as sauna parts and accessories. Sauna Business of the Year

    Finnmark Sauna are the UK's sole official distributor of the world leading Finnish sauna brands: Narvi, Aito, Kota, Puumanni, Rento, LEDify (SaunaLED) and Jokipiin. In conjunction with the Finnmark Sauna's Endurance ethos, we exclusively sell the finest quality, authentic, durable products, sourced from the Nordic countries.