Sauna Learn about Finnish sauna culture and explore ideas that bring warmth and wellbeing into everyday living. Discover the health benefits of sauna, along with fresh sauna inspiration from unique spaces to simple upgrades for your own sauna. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:56:57 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:34:30 +0000 Laminas_Feed_Writer 2 (https://getlaminas.org) https://www.kotona.com/themes/sauna 13 reasons to hit the sauna—the health benefits of Finnish sauna bathing Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:56:57 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/finnish-sauna-health-benefits https://www.kotona.com/articles/finnish-sauna-health-benefits 0 Anna found her calling as a traditional sauna practitioner: “It felt like returning to my spiritual home” Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:04:03 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/traditional-sauna-practitioner-anna-velten https://www.kotona.com/articles/traditional-sauna-practitioner-anna-velten 0 A black sauna? See 10 modern sauna ideas from Finnish homes and cabins Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:32:57 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/black-saunas https://www.kotona.com/articles/black-saunas 0 Sauna in solid rock: a light-filled bath in a 1930s basement Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:32:07 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/sauna-carved-into-stone https://www.kotona.com/articles/sauna-carved-into-stone 0 A staircase becomes a sauna: see the before & after photos Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:39:04 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/jaw-dropping-sauna-renovation https://www.kotona.com/articles/jaw-dropping-sauna-renovation 0 Old-world outside, modern inside: this 150-year-old sauna stuns with an aspen shingle feature wall Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:24:34 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/150-year-old-sauna-in-pulsa https://www.kotona.com/articles/150-year-old-sauna-in-pulsa 0 Luxurious yet practical: 1990s townhouse bath becomes a modern home spa Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:28:21 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/townhouse-bathroom-makeover https://www.kotona.com/articles/townhouse-bathroom-makeover 0 5 Finnish public saunas you probably haven’t heard of—tips from sauna bloggers Anne and Pilvi Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:29:24 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/avid-sauna-goers-tips https://www.kotona.com/articles/avid-sauna-goers-tips 0 Step away from the screen and into the sauna—so the best conversations don’t go unsaid Tue, 30 Dec 2025 11:22:57 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/miia-kauhanens-column-on-sauna-conversations https://www.kotona.com/articles/miia-kauhanens-column-on-sauna-conversations 0 “I was proposed to in the sauna in the middle of the night”—readers share their most surprising sauna memories Tue, 30 Dec 2025 10:00:51 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/readers-sauna-memories https://www.kotona.com/articles/readers-sauna-memories 0 “Sauna lets both body and mind unwind”—where does the Finnish sauna obsession come from? 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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:18:41 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/did-you-know-about-this-christmas-sauna-history https://www.kotona.com/articles/did-you-know-about-this-christmas-sauna-history 0 6 beautiful, easy DIY fire starters for home, cabin, or gifting Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:00:16 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/fire-starters https://www.kotona.com/articles/fire-starters 0 Fireplace elves vanish without a trace—craft fun fire starters from logs Sun, 09 Nov 2025 15:00:27 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/fireplace-elves https://www.kotona.com/articles/fireplace-elves 0 This “woodpile” is actually a sauna: see how this family enjoys a cozy sauna retreat Fri, 07 Nov 2025 07:22:10 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/this-woodpile-is-actually-a-sauna https://www.kotona.com/articles/this-woodpile-is-actually-a-sauna 0 3 cozy Christmas saunas: traditional smoke, playful woodpile, and a new-old backyard retreat Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:33:00 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/cozy-christmas-saunas https://www.kotona.com/articles/cozy-christmas-saunas 0 All the comforts: a new-old yard sauna that feels like a cottage in your backyard Mon, 20 Oct 2025 06:42:45 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/rustic-yard-sauna https://www.kotona.com/articles/rustic-yard-sauna 0 You won’t believe these 4 idyllic backyard saunas started as dilapidated shacks Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:14:58 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/four-renovated-backyard-saunas https://www.kotona.com/articles/four-renovated-backyard-saunas 0 From abandoned to beloved: Päivi and Petri turn a rundown sauna into a hot tub oasis with terraces Mon, 06 Oct 2025 13:38:02 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/cottage-sauna-building-and-yard-renovation https://www.kotona.com/articles/cottage-sauna-building-and-yard-renovation 0 Barn, pigsty, hay shed—and finally a sauna lounge! Check out Jenni and Jani's atmospheric sauna renovation Fri, 03 Oct 2025 09:07:50 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/outdoor-sauna-in-a-former-barn https://www.kotona.com/articles/outdoor-sauna-in-a-former-barn 0 Make your own kindling: turn firewood into handy mini bundles Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:47:38 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/instructions-for-making-kindling https://www.kotona.com/articles/instructions-for-making-kindling 0 Forest-fresh glow—gather face mask, scrub, or oil ingredients from your own yard Mon, 22 Sep 2025 18:38:53 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/natural-cosmetics-from-the-forest https://www.kotona.com/articles/natural-cosmetics-from-the-forest 0 Katja’s ‘ancient’ log sauna is actually brand-new Sat, 20 Sep 2025 08:04:33 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/sauna-with-an-old-soul https://www.kotona.com/articles/sauna-with-an-old-soul 0 Heidi and Arto’s creative cottage makeover: from sauna to sleeping nook, from dressing room to kitchen Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:55:06 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/heidi-and-arto-cottage-makeover https://www.kotona.com/articles/heidi-and-arto-cottage-makeover 0 10 modern sauna ideas: where your eyes and mind can rest Fri, 05 Sep 2025 09:38:27 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/modern-saunas https://www.kotona.com/articles/modern-saunas 0 Knitted bath mitt: gently exfoliate with linen yarn Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:36:37 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/knitted-bath-mitt https://www.kotona.com/articles/knitted-bath-mitt 0 A dilapidated shed was turned into a sauna and guest house—here’s how the renovation was done! Thu, 07 Aug 2025 10:22:44 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/old-shed-renovation-into-sauna https://www.kotona.com/articles/old-shed-renovation-into-sauna 0 Sauna bench towel from linen yarn—adorn your own sauna or give as a lovely gift Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:10:00 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/sauna-bench-cloth-from-linen-yarn https://www.kotona.com/articles/sauna-bench-cloth-from-linen-yarn 0 Drink holder for the sauna—make a wall-mounted wooden holder for bottles and cans Wed, 18 Jun 2025 06:04:39 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/drink-holder-for-the-sauna https://www.kotona.com/articles/drink-holder-for-the-sauna 0 7 × charming sauna hats! “I stand in front of a mirror, chuckling at my reflection” Fri, 16 May 2025 12:16:51 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/readers-handmade-sauna-hats https://www.kotona.com/articles/readers-handmade-sauna-hats 0 3 reasons to fall in love with sauna—a soothing ritual with many health benefits Wed, 14 May 2025 09:14:33 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/reasons-to-fall-in-love-with-sauna https://www.kotona.com/articles/reasons-to-fall-in-love-with-sauna 0 Old chicken coop becomes an atmospheric sauna—“We preserved everything we could or replaced it with materials in keeping with the spirit of the era” Tue, 18 Mar 2025 11:52:27 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/from-an-old-chicken-coop-to-an-atmospheric-sauna https://www.kotona.com/articles/from-an-old-chicken-coop-to-an-atmospheric-sauna 0 Over 200 square meters of deck, an outdoor sauna, and fire pits: "We made a dream come true that rewards us every summer" Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:58:38 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/spacious-deck-area https://www.kotona.com/articles/spacious-deck-area 0 Dugout sauna in the earth’s embrace: How Noora and Ville cherish a war veteran’s sauna Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:37:17 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/dugout-sauna-in-the-earths-embrace https://www.kotona.com/articles/dugout-sauna-in-the-earths-embrace 0 Time and worries dissolve in Pirjo’s log sauna—“A good sauna is like a womb: a safe nest away from the rest of the world” Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:28:33 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/time-and-worries-dissolve-in-pirjos-log-sauna https://www.kotona.com/articles/time-and-worries-dissolve-in-pirjos-log-sauna 0 Bara bada bastu! 7 delightfully wacky saunas that’ll get you sweating Tue, 11 Mar 2025 11:59:04 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/sauna-and-eurovision-fever https://www.kotona.com/articles/sauna-and-eurovision-fever 0 Could you believe this modern sauna cottage was once a shipping container and temporary school facility? Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:23:36 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/sauna-cottage-made-from-a-container https://www.kotona.com/articles/sauna-cottage-made-from-a-container 0 Raimo built a glass sauna from 60 glass doors for next to nothing—“The building inspector was a bit skeptical if the cabin could even stand upright” Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:12:14 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/raimo-built-sauna-cabin-from-glass-doors https://www.kotona.com/articles/raimo-built-sauna-cabin-from-glass-doors 0 “Every day is a good day to have a sauna”—No weather can keep Jutta and Pasi from the sauna benches Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:12:15 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/pasi-and-juttas-hand-carved-sauna-in-sipoo https://www.kotona.com/articles/pasi-and-juttas-hand-carved-sauna-in-sipoo 0 My goodness, it is indeed a sauna! This iron sauna is anything but ordinary Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:14:26 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/rantasalmi-iron-sauna https://www.kotona.com/articles/rantasalmi-iron-sauna 0