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The Finnish sauna is an integral part of the country’s national identity and culture. This iconic bathing tradition stretches back over two millennia, with archaeological evidence showing primitive sauna-like structures dug into the earth dating to 7000 BC. Over generations,...

Table of Contents What is a sauna anyway? Traditional Finnish sauna, wood-burning sauna or dry sauna Savusauna or smoke sauna Electric sauna Steam room, steam bath or wet sauna Infrared sauna Sauna blanket Conclusion References What is a sauna anyway?...