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š Source: www.bbc.com/culture/article/20231024-the-10000-year-origins-of-the-sauna-and-why-its-still-going-strong
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6. Sauna is for everyone! One of the most celebrated parts of sauna culture is its inclusivity. Itās a space where people of all backgrounds, ages, and body types can come togetherāwhether for solitude or conversation. Sauna truly celebrates equality and wellness for all.
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4. Sauna culture is so vital to Finnish identity that in 2020, UNESCO recognized it as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Itās also closely tied to sisu, the Finnish philosophy of resilience and strength. šŖ
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4. Historically, Finns believed the sauna was a liminal spaceāa bridge between this world and the next. Sauna spirits like the Saunatonttu, a one-eyed elf, were said to guard the space and ensure proper behavior.
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3. In Finland, saunas have deep cultural significance. With 3.3 million saunas in a country of 5.5 million people, they remain a cornerstone of everyday life, offering warmth, relaxation, and a space for quiet reflection. š²
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2. The earliest saunas were pit saunas, dug into the ground with heated stones. Over time, they evolved into wooden structures central to Finnish lifeāused for bathing, healing, childbirth, and even spiritual rituals.
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We are proud of you, Ryan š
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You can join Kari for a virtual workshop on Jan. 7 to learn some practical ways to embrace winter for yourself. Head to
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4. Find joy in small things: savor simple winter pleasures like a warm drink or a snowy walk. ā
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3. Add warmth and light to your space with candles, blankets, and twinkling lights. Winter can be "cozy, magical, and refreshing. šÆļø
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2. Go outside anyway: "Thereās no bad weather, only bad clothing." Bundle up and enjoy! šØļø
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1. Reframe winter as an opportunity for coziness and connection: "Itās not the cold thatās hard; itās how we think about it." š§£
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