Finlandia Saunas
Discover the relaxing world of a Finlandia Sauna.
Sauna - A Healthy Ritual
Saunas are relatively new in the United States. Early Finnish and Swedish colonists made their own Saunas right from the start of this country but Sauna usage did not grow much beyond those immigrants until the late 1950's and '60's. Whether early Finns knew it or not they had discovered a very healthy ritual. Saunas were rediscovered in America for their relaxation and many health benefits.
The Benefits of a Sauna
The main benefit of Sauna is that it opens the pores and flushes out the body's toxins and impurities. It is the deepest cleaning bath in the world. The Sauna soothes and relaxes tired muscles, helps maintain clear, healthy skin, provides a cardiovascular workout, burns as many as 300 calories in a session, increases metabolic rate and improves circulation.
Why Choose a Finlandia Sauna?
Finlandia Sauna is one of the oldest Sauna companies in the U.S. and has been manufacturing the highest quality Saunas since 1964. Our president is a native of Finland and grew up in the Sauna culture. He strives to promote the authentic Finnish Sauna in America. Finlandia prides itself on its quality and does not cut corners when it comes to using the best material. We are the only manufacturer that still uses the original industry standard of true 1"x 4" (3/4" thick) wood paneling. Our company has everything for your Sauna needs. We make precut and prefabricated Sauna rooms. We manufacture custom precut Sauna packages to fit any size room. You provide the room dimensions and we cut it to size. Our modular prefab Saunas are built with an exclusive locking system for easy installation. These rooms can even be taken apart and moved to a new location. Our Sauna heaters are imported directly from Finland and provide the best, most dependable heat and humidity. Finlandia offers a wide variety of Sauna accessories and beautiful door designs as well. Use Finlandia's expertise and let the Sauna experts design and build your Sauna today.
The History of Sauna
SAUNA, correctly pronounced "sow (rhymes with wow!) nah," is the only Finnish word in the English dictionary; it means "bath" and "bathhouse." Sauna has been a way of life in Finland, where it was invented, for over 2000 years. One of the first written descriptions of the Finnish Sauna was in 1112. The earliest Sauna was dug into an embankment in the ground. Later Saunas were built above ground with wooden logs. The rocks were heated in a stone stove with a wood fire until the rocks were super hot. This room did not have a chimney but a small air vent in the back wall. The smoke was allowed to fill the room while it was heating. It was a half-day process to heat this type of room. When the Sauna reached temperature, the bathers entered after the smoke cleared. The walls and ceiling would become dark black. This original Sauna was called "savu" (Finnish for smoke) Sauna. The name Sauna it thought to be a derivative of the word savuna, literally "in smoke". The Sauna later evolved to the more typical metal woodstove heater with the chimney. Wherever Finns traveled they brought their Sauna culture with them. It was first brought to America by Finns who settled in the current state of Delaware in 1638. Modern day life and electricity evolved the Sauna again. Saunas became more accessible in the U.S. after the electric Sauna stove was developed in the 1950s. Some Americans that lived near Scandinavian communities may have been lucky enough to discover Saunas early on. After 360 years in this country, the Sauna has become an established tradition for many Americans as it has been for the Finns. |
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