From Hollywood to Helsinki: Jasper Pääkkönen reveals the authentic Finnish sauna and busts common myths.

An intimate glimpse into the shared experience of five men as they engage in candid conversations within the traditional Finnish setting of a sauna at Herrankukkaro.

Discover how the ancient Latvian Pirts tradition finds a new home in the heart of Switzerland, blending heritage with local adaptations and breathtaking alpine landscapes.

Journey with us as we explore the quiet seaside town of Gimsøysand on the shore of the Lofoten Islands in Norway, sweat bathing at the Hov Sauna, and taking cold plunges in the arctic fjord.

Travel to Kabelvåg, a location on the Lofoten islands in Norway, to experience Skårungen Spa.

Experience Travarefabrikken, a once abandoned factory, that has been converted into a hotel and cultural event center in the village of Henningsvær on the Lofoten Islands in Norway.

The Stanko family cherishes a heartwarming Latvian tradition at Olitas pirtina as they embrace the presence of a Pirts practitioner (Pirtniece), an herbal lady, caretaker, in ancient Pirts rituals for their precious new addition to the family and the new mother.

Watch a unique and spiritually rich ritual unfold—the Pirts ceremony, orchestrated at the retreat of Ziedlejas Gaujmaļi, Latvia.

On the largest island off the Archipelago coast of Finland, explore the unique offering of Storfinnhova Gård, a sauna produced entirely with smoke.

Experience the serene ambiance of Inazumi Limestone Cave in the Oita Prefecture of Kyushu, Japan.

Experience Kannawa Mushiyu where guests enjoy a steam bath by laying on top of "Sekisho" (a medicinal herb that only grows along the banks of clear streams) that is heated by the Beppu Onsen, or hot spring.

Immerse yourself in volcanic heated sand at the Sunamushi Onsen - Ibusuki Hakusuikan, in Kagoshima, Japan.

Journey to the magical forest glade spa and retreat space at Wild Spa Wowo at the Wowo campsite in Sussex, England.

A rogue wood fired sauna and cold plunge experience located in the back of a kombucha brewery. It's called a "Secret" Spa for a reason. See what makes this a unique oasis is Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Nestled by a picturesque river, Valtteri provides a unique mobile tent sauna experience for relaxation and rejuvenation in the remote wilderness of British Columbia, Canada.

Follow along as a visitor enjoys pampering body and soul with the dry, steam, and infrared saunas, as well as other unique facilities at Sauna van Egmond.

Listen to co-owner and daughter of the founder, Iris, describe the building and amenities, while we tour Sauna Deco, a spa and wellness center operating for the past 40 years in a historic building in the northern part of Amsterdam, Holland.

Join Anna Artemieva, a Russian blogger, as she tours a bathhouse with two distinct areas for men and women including steam, baths, and cold plunges with Banya Alekseeva's founder, Yury Vladimirovich Alekseev.

Follow a family while they enjoy the magic and wonder of these natural hot springs in Lund, Nevada. About an hour south of Ely, along SR-318, the Kirch hot springs are inside the Wayne E. Kirch Wildlife Management Area, a wildlife refuge.

World record-holding athlete Hans Henrik H. Heming recalls his impressive swim around an entire island while sweating in a conveniently mobile sauna in Copenhagen, Denmark.

In this bonus scene from the Perfect Sweat series, discover Goosi-Lebedi, a remote, private banya with author, Anna Artemieva and a modern-day Baba Yaga, a steam master who performs soothing rituals between steam and bath.

Jaeroll and friends embark on a spiritual journey, communing with nature, performing rituals, and setting their intentions during the new moon and summer solstice out in the remote desert hot springs of Tecopa.

Explore the healing waters, full-service spa, and amenities at The Springs Resort & Spa in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.

SALT, is an architectural wonder that celebrates food, art, and music and badstue (Norweigan for sauna) culture.

Two friends discover fjord diving is much more enjoyable after a nice sweat in one of the many floating sauna rafts near Oslo’s opera house.

Two groups of bathers test out this geodesic dome-style sauna only ten minutes from the city center of Oslo.

Learn about the all-electric Green Boats Sauna from 2 friends who are frequent visitors. The Greenboats website redirects to Madgoats, which features multiple saunas to choose from in public and private at locations: Oslo Fjord Spa & Tønsberg Fjord Spa.

In this bonus scene from Perfect Sweat, the owner of Archimedes Banya in San Francisco, Mikhail Brodsky, explains what Banya means, why he created the facility, and what visitors can expect from this traditional Russian-style bathhouse.⁣

In this bonus scene from our Perfect Sweat series, follow author and sauna expert, Mikkel Aaland, and sweat master, Lasse Eriksen, join owner Catrine Mannerup, as they enjoy this unique, mobile, wood-fired sauna converted from an old Navy Seal van in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Join Rae and Mike as they experience the unique charms of Boat Box Hot Springs alongside a river in Stanley, Idaho.

Join Oliver and David at La Banchina in Denmark as they sweat, dip, and eat at the on-site sauna.

Sho Ikushima speaks with Kentaro Imai, the sento's Architect, about his unique design for Mikoku Yu, in Sumida City, Tokyo, Japan.

Explore Takara Yu, one of Tokyo's oldest sentos, with Sho Ikushima as he discusses the history of the bathhouse with owner, Koichi Matsumoto.

Soak in the incredible views of Mt. Fuji at Hottarakashi Onsen, only 90 minutes outside of Tokyo, with Sho Ikushima and his brother, Yuki.

If you are looking for a place to relax in Berlin, the Saunabad in Prenzlauer-Berg, Berlin will surprise you with its cobble-stone courtyard, sculptures and its “Aufguss time” technique.

See what it's like to indulge in an intimate Aufguss at Kiezsauna in Berlin, Germany.

Join Sasha Juliard on a healing journey out in the natural setting of Tecopa Hot Springs in California.

Join a group of three friends as they take a road trip together from LA to Utah, and hike in the wilderness to check Fifth Water off their bucket list.

Would you hike over 2 miles in the snow for a chance to soak in a secret hot spring? See who made the trek to Scenic Hot Springs in Skykomish, Washington.

Travel to a peaceful hot spring in Bridgeport, California, perfect for reflection and even some yoga.

Sail away with CopenHot, a destination in Copenhagen, Denmark that offers sailing hot tubs and stationary saunas on the water.

Take a journey with Sauna Channel as a group of best friends experience the outdoors of the Pacific Northwest, and adventure to a remote hot spring in Washington.

In this bonus scene from the Perfect Sweat series, learn about the fusion of sweat-bathing practices at Inipi Sauna Gus in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Learn about Roman Spa, which offers a healing natural mud bath and soak in Calistoga, California.

Andrej Friesen, the founder of Mobile Sauna Berlin, delivers a barrel sauna experience direct to his customers - whether on a lake next to Berlin or even near their front door.

In the Lapland region of Finland, on the shores of lake Lehtojärvi, experience the unique destination Arctic SnowHotel and Glass Igloos, where visitors can enjoy a snow sauna and eat at a restaurant and bar made of ice and snow.

Explore three springs in the Sahara Desert of Siwa, Egypt - Qureisht Spring, Sabkha Salt Lake, and Omesier Spring & Cave.

Journey with us as we explore the oasis of Bir Wahed hot springs in the Sahara Desert of Siwa, Egypt.

Visit the healing getaway - Al Nyhaya in the Sahara Desert of Siwa, Egypt. This location offers a self-catered luxury tent, outdoor swimming pool, terrace, and barbecue facilities.

The sacred site of Cleopatra's Spring in the Sahara Desert of Siwa, Egypt leads to the Oracle Temple and is the most popular spring for both tourists and locals and offers a few cafes.

Learn about the healing properties of Praisie Spring - a locally-known cool water spring in an oasis of the Saharan desert region of Siwa, Egypt.

Set amidst the largest contiguous protected wilderness in the world, on the campus at Hobbit Hole at the Tidelines Institute in Alaska, follow the story of a community building endeavor using more traditional and primitive building techniques to build a floating sauna.

Take a tour and learn about the many community offerings with the founders, employees, and guests of the Hackney Wick Community Sauna in London, England.

Journey with us as we explore a private, multi-generational summerhouse in Somero, Finland.

Explore the classic public Finnish Sauna, Uusi Sauna, or "New Sauna" which brings the classic neighborhood sauna into the 21st century with a combination of a public sauna with a terrace, and a bar and bistro.

Explore Kairyou Yu Sento, a simple yet stylish sento within walking distance from Shibuya Station, with Sho Ikushima.

TeamLab teamed up with the Mifuneyama Rakuen Hotel Rakan Bath to offer an ancient hot spring and forest setting in the mountains with a contemporary art exhibition. Follow Sho Ikushima and guest as they experience the unique installation and relax.

Time to relax in one of Kusatsu’s natural hot spring baths, commonly known as onsen, with Sho Ikushima at Otakinoyu.

Visit Doe Bay in Washington and follow a story of what place can mean in one's journey to finding acceptance and embracing vulnerability.

This is a unique, homemade, private sauna that is not open to the public, and is only available for those who are a part of the Jan van Eyck Academie in the Netherlands.

Learn more about the Aufguss at the sustainable resort, Thermen Berendonck in Wijchen, Holland.

Live vicariously with friends as they enjoy the Indian-inspired sustainable resort, Thermen Berendonck.

Glimpse into Claudia's Sauna Social, a BC community event, sponsored by Arc'Teryx and crafted by Finnish Sauna in vibrant Squamish.

Experience a harmonious blend of nature, tradition, and relaxation in the picturesque setting of Särkijärvi, Finland as we follow a Finnish man practicing the invigorating lifestyle of ice fishing, a traditional sauna, and cold plunges.

Nestled in the heart of Budapest, Hungary, Pesterzsébeti Fürdo is a worthwhile wellness and relaxation destination.

Witness a profound bond forged between friends and nature as they embark on a ritual between sensory extremes at Suoma Latu Hotel in Kiilopää in the heart of Finland's wilderness.

Experience Sauna Bivak, an award-winning sauna design on the Danube River in the greater Budapest area of Budakalász, Hungary.

Experience the architectural wonder of Sana Mane's unique sauna, "Sauzae" on Naoshima Island in Kagawa, Japan, designed by Taichi Kuma, of Kengo Kuma Architects.

Discover the history of Russian bathhouses in Hoxton, an area in the London Borough of Hackney, England and witness the revitalizing rituals of Banya No.1, where superheated steam and fragrant veniks create an unforgettable wellness experience.

Discover the unique Miskolctapolca Cave Bath in Hungary, where warm therapeutic waters meet a stunning natural environment.

Experience the tranquility of a traditional Finnish sauna with the stunning backdrop of Lake Biel on the Saunafloss Erlach, a unique floating sauna in Switzerland.

Discover Sea Scrub Sauna in Margate, England, a seaside escape born from the fusion of cold-water swimming and traditional sauna culture.

Follow along as Nude Blog author, Anna Artimieva, explains her philosophy behind Nude, and meets up with a steam master, at Bor 812, in St. Petersburg, Russia where a group of women embrace the banya as ritual to heal the mind and cleanse the soul.

We invite you to a unique healing session in an ancient Finnish forest, where traditional sauna practices unlock deep connections to self and nature. This award-winning film beautifully captures a transformative journey of peace and rejuvenation.

Journey through Georgia's hidden spas and natural springs and discover the power of ancient bathing traditions.

Hyangnam Healing Spa in Hwaseong City, South Korea offers a rejuvenating experience with its sulfur hot springs, jjimjilbang, and a variety of wellness services.

Located in Buan county, on the south western side of South Korea, the unique spa at the Byun San Hae Soo Jjim 변산해수찜 public bath offers steam baths with sea water and other unique treatments using smoke and heat.

Find healing, connection, and ecstatic joy through movement, community, and the transformative power of the sauna.

Explore how women and infants experience traditional healing methods in Bukhara, Uzbekistan

Escape to a tranquil "Forest Spa" and let the soothing sights and sounds melt your stress away.

Step inside Bukhara’s ancient underground hammam, where centuries of heat, ritual, and healing continue to endure.

Watch an authentic experience at Todam Cham Sut Gama, a traditional jjimjilbang located in Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. - a unique establishment renowned for its use of a charcoal kiln.

At Bali's Teplo Concept, discover community healing amidst the jungle with a women's Banya ritual focused on presence, where participants engage in ancient practice to achieve a heart-centered reset.

Experience the "Yin and Yang" of sauna at Badhus, a floating Nordic-inspired escape in the industrial heart of Amsterdam North.

A journey to inner peace and healing at Bali's Lumeira Social Wellness Complex, where ancient wisdom meets modern sustainability.

Experience Al Maza - one of the more popular hot springs of the Siwa desert oasis in the Sahara Desert, Egypt.

Discover a retreat where hot saunas and icy plunge pools flow seamlessly into coral reef conservation, community collaboration, and Balinese spirituality.

Sink into the living landscape at Akhtala Spa in Georgia, where ancient mud volcanoes breathe healing, legend, and connection with the earth.

Enjoy Therme Bucuresti, a premiere wellness destination just to the north of Bucharest, Romania.

Rediscover public bathing in Baden, Switzerland where community, art, and thermal water flow together.

Connect with Georgian culture at Banya No. 1, a historic bathhouse offering the ritual of the banya, promoting relaxation, detoxification, and a sense of community in Tbilisi.

Where industry leaders move beyond competition to build a unified movement for North American sweat bathing.

Live vicariously with a couple experiencing Thermen & Badewelt Sinsheim, a wellness destination in Sinsheim, Germany.

Escape the vineyards of Mendoza for a transformative wellness journey into the heart of the Andes. Discover the ancient healing waters and breathtaking mountain vistas of Termas de Cacheuta.

Witness a beautiful journey of self-discovery and connection as brave individuals push beyond comfort zones to find profound transformation and camaraderie in the icy depths while navigating beneath Finland's frozen lakes.

Witness a stunning sauna build in Leiðarhöfn, Vopnafjörður, Iceland, where architects Dagur Eggertsson and Sami Rintala, alongside their team, craft a space that embodies the communal values of sauna culture.

Journey to Kyoto and meet a French artist and a dedicated sento owner, both passionately working to preserve Japan's traditional public bathhouses. Explore how art and vision are breathing new life into these cherished community spaces.

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