Saunas: The essence of Finland's heartbeat
The thousands-year-old sauna tradition has deeply integrated into the fabric of Finnish identity. It extends beyond mere relaxation, embodying a sense of communal bonding, spiritual cleansing, and freedom. Recently, the accompanying ritual of immersing into icy waters after a sauna has gained comparable popularity across Nordic countries.
To learn more about the history of sauna read The 10,000-year-old origins of the sauna.
Video by Maria Teresa Alvarado
Produced by Natalia Guerrero
