Wildhut Sauna Magazine

Discover how sauna bathing is a powerful way to help trigger the release of all three love hormones, as described in Dr Emilia Vuorisalmi's book, The Healing Power of Hormones.

Welcome to the captivating world of Aufguss, a German sauna practice that combines heat, essential oils and music for a truly unique wellness experience. Originating outside of sauna's traditional Nordic home, Aufguss entails the ritual of pouring water infused with essential oils over hot sauna stones, creating intense steam and a multi-sensory environment. With its increasing popularity rooted in its health and spiritual benefits, our exploration will delve into the origins

Sauna bathing, a practice deeply rooted in ancient cultures, particularly Finland, Estonia and the Nordic region, has gained widespread recognition for its numerous physical benefits, ranging from enhanced cardiovascular health to improved skin quality (just take a look at our previous posts on the benefits of sauna bathing for athletic performance  and unlocking the secrets of sauna for a healthier life ). However, beyond these well-documented advantages, sauna bathing also

We were lucky enough to attend a screening of Smoke Sauna Sisterhood with the director, Anna Hints, this week. The film follows a group of Estonian women who regularly meet in the woods to share intimate emotions within a traditional Estonian smoke sauna cabin. We can heartily recommend the film and in celebration of its release wanted to share some insight about the culture of sauna in Estonia, a very proud country with a long history of traditional sauna bathing. Cultural