Saunas

„ A sauna is a heated small room or building, designed as a place for people to experience dry or wet heat sessions in order to refresh themselves. They often pour water on hot stones and this procedure produces wet steam. Sauna users often bathe or wash themselves in cold water as part of the procedure.’

 The history of saunas goes back to several hundred years, especially in the culture of northern people. Several sauna types emerged historically, depending on the culture of the groups of people, who used them. This is why the word sauna has several definitions, especially in the culture of sauna-using peoples. In the text below –unless it is otherwise indicated, the best known sauna type, the Finnish sauna will be described.” (Wikipedia)