The practice of producing heat and excess sweat as a therapeutic method extends back thousands of years in many cultures, though we’ve adopted the word ‘sauna’ from the Finnish tradition. Saunas do ...

Yesterday morning snow blanketed the city. Today icy wind is whistling from the Hudson to the East River. Why are we bringing you this weather report? It’s the time of year when you should sauna. Take ...

I was lying face down on a towel-covered wooden bench in a Russian dry banya, where the air was heated to a toasty 200 degrees. Think Finnish dry sauna, but 60 degrees warmer. Could it get any hotter ...

Amid a record-breaking global heat wave, the U.S. daily Washington Post has named the jjimjilbang, or a Korean sauna and spa, as a way to beat the heat. The newspaper on July 31 proposed spending a ...

During the winter, one of my favourite activities is to spend a day at the spa. Whether you book a massage or simply try out various pools and relaxation rooms, it’s the perfect way to stay warm and ...