As well as being a deeply pleasant and relaxing experience, sauna and cold plunge has a myriad of powerful health benefits:
-Better sleep
-Stress reduction
-Improved cardiovascular health
-Natural skin glow and improved appearance
-Pain relief
-Muscle recovery
-Stronger skin which retains water better
-Improved immune function
-Improved lung function
-Improved brain health
-Reduced risk of dementia and all cause mortality
Finland is the country with the most saunas per capita at 3.2 million with 5.5 million people (1.72 people per sauna).
Finns have a long, rich history of sauna culture. Using the sauna is a regular practice for Finns; both a health ritual, and a communal bonding tradition.
They have been voted the happiest country in the world 9 times; more than any other country in the world!