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, attributin ..read more

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 importanc ..read more

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 ..read more

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 wha ..read more

Sauna Twins Podcast Episode #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 pionee ..read more

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 ..read more

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 o ..read more

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 ..read more

Sauna Twins Podcast Episode #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 ..read more

Sauna Twins Podcast Episode #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, A ..read more