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Löyly & Ritual
What Is Löyly? The Ritual of Steam in Finnish Sauna Culture
Löyly is more than just steam — it's a word Finns use for the entire feel of the heat in a sauna, and throwing it is a small, deliberate ritual with its own tools and etiquette. Here's what the word really means.
The Traditional Sauna Session: Rounds, Heat, and Cold Plunge
A sauna session isn't usually one long sit — it's built in rounds, alternating real heat with a real cool-down. Here's how the traditional round structure works, and why the contrast is the point.