The social aspect of sauna is a very important one. People often find the relaxing atmosphere to be a good place to chat openly and bond with others.
Going to a sauna isn’t dangerous, but first-timers should limit their stay to 5-10 minutes, and then slowly increase the time to maximum 20 minutes. Because the sauna causes sweating, it is important to remember to drink plenty of water afterwards.
Christmas and Mid-summer’s Eve.
Most people go to a sauna at least once a week, some use it every day. In Finland, almost every house has a sauna. Finland has suggested adding going to a sauna to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of Unesco.
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Saunas play a big role in Finnish culture. Going to a sauna is an important part of many holidays, such as
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