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This birthday, my greatest self-gift was a 3-day of &quot;Mind Spa&quot; to reflect, relax, and upgrade my inner OS. Here&#039;s what happened. My pandemic brain was craving a digital detox escape to sharpen executive function or cognitive abilities, including reasoning, paying attention, decision-making, and learning. I booked a cosy sea-facing Iglu at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/iglupark/">Iglupark</a>, located in the most vibrant area of Tallinn, Noblessner. With its private terrace overlooking the sea, I enjoyed invigorating steam in the sauna followed by a dip in near-freezing seawater (Yep, ~8°C). My first ever cold-water swimming revitalized my mind, body, and soul. That a smile was broadly displayed on my face. Wandering Mind While I enjoyed the serene beauty of the sea and watched the ships sail by, there was a constant flow of thoughts streaming through my mind. I wrote down the thoughts that were swirling around in my mind on a piece of paper. This process of brain dumping helped me declutter my mind and improve my focus. Right To Disconnect Many people have been able to work from home since the start of the pandemic. However, a growing number of them have found it difficult to separate their work and private lives. Taking some time off to unwind can boost your productivity and creativity.  If you&#039;re struggling to find a balance between work and self-care, you&#039;re not alone. It took me a long time to figure out how to take care of myself. Remember, Make self-care a priority, not a privilege. Igluhuts and saunas really are for anyone looking for MeTime or just a mini getaway. Make Time for &quot;Me Time&quot;!

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If you're struggling to find a balance between work and self-care, you're not alone. It might take me a long time to figure out how to take care of yourself.

Iglucraft - Take Time for Me Time

Take Time for Me Time

Mary Teras

Iglucraft has recently doubled production and is building a new production building in Viljandi County. While current production capacity has allowed for around 250 houses and saunas to be completed each year, the expansion will allow 500 to be assembled next year, thus resulting in quicker delivery times for clients. In recent years, Iglucraft has taken a major leap forward in terms of both export countries and turnover. Demand has grown significantly, and by the end of April 2021 Iglucraft’s sauna production had been sold out until the end of the year. Waiting times got longer, resulting in a situation where houses were still available, but as more and more saunas were ordered the queues became longer.&quot;If in the past we had always tried to produce enough stock in the warehouse prior to the start of the sauna sales season, then this spring we were faced with a situation where we no longer had a sample to show the customer. As the purchasing of saunas tends to be based on emotion, the customer simply turns his back when they hear in February that they won’t be receiving the sauna by Midsummer’s Day. We had to do something.&quot;As a result, the company decided to build a new production building. However, as its construction will take some time, the situation was temporarily resolved by expanding existing production, which has now achieved the necessary production capacity.Based on the logic employed in the production, it is not possible to increase the production volume by, for example, 30% instead, it had to be doubled. Despite the fact that its products are handmade and each cutting must be installed by hand and individually, production still takes place on a line – so the best solution, in terms of maintaining efficiency and the price level, was to place a new line next to the existing line.The expansion raised production capacity to a new level – production and the team doubled in size, a new team is already being trained, and when the new production building is completed, all that remains is to move to the new location. So, we are happy to announce to our clients that delivery times have become shorter and that the new production will be more energy efficient, more modern and have a smaller ecological footprint.

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Iglucraft doubled production and is building a new production building

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The Dale family talks about their journey to accommodation business with Iglucraft products on the Scotsman. Lisa and Douglas Dale’s family dates back to hundreds of years and has the longest history with farming the same farm in East Lothian.The family wanted to take on a new chapter with holiday accommodation, but was looking for something rather distinguished - unique even, which is why they took their time to choose. Iglucraft had caught their eye and after seeing it with their own eye, the family instantly fell in love with how they are built. Of course an adding bonus was the fact that no-one in Scotland had discovered them yet, whereas some celebrities in the UK like David Beckham and Gordon Ramsay had been enjoying them for quite some time.Douglas and Lisa are receiving 5-star reviews ever since the first Igluhut opened in August 2021, therefore a big success. We are more than thrilled to help expand their accommodation business with 5 more Igluhuts this year. Hopefully next year there’s already possible to enjoy views from the Igluhuts onto Tantallon Castle and the Bass Rock.

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Igluhut is a house that is tailored to suit. Order it meet your basic needs but have it crafted to match your specific requirements. The design of Igluhut is unique, combining the centuries-old shingle technology with modern knowledge and craftwork.<a href="https://iglucraft.com/en/cabins/">View all Igluhuts</a>

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The Dale family talks about their journey to accommodation business with Iglucraft products on the Scotsman. The family wanted to take on a new chapter with holiday accommodation, but was looking for something rather distinguished - unique even.

SCOTSMAN I WHEN WANTING TO DIVERSIFY, CHOOSE AN ESTONIAN IGLUHUT

SCOTSMAN | WHEN WANTING TO DIVERSIFY, CHOOSE AN ESTONIAN IGLUHUT

We in Iglucraft believe that people need spaces without corners so our thoughts, dreams and lives wouldn’t get stuck on them. When we think about everyday life most of it is cornered - we wake up in a square, you walk through square doors, you go to work in a square transport, then you probably get coffee from a square machine and spend several hours in a square building. When we think about nature, most of it is round - the airflow, rocks, sun, birds nest.Here is a thought-provoking story by Mountain Men that illustrates that idea.

As you see there is a reason why Iglucraft products structures incorporate roundness, reflecting nature’s true harmony. To help you to a more natural way of being than the everyday life in perfectly linear cityscapes. Our products transform the environment, helping you step out of the daily routine and take some time for yourself.

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Each Iglucraft structure has been hundreds of years in the making. Centuries before, our forefathers used a traditional shingling technique to build the barns, saunas, cabins and farmhouses across our homeland. Their handiwork protected us from the elements and gave us places to live and places we could be restored. Today, Iglucraft uses that same know-how as we fashion the finest materials into our line of Igluhuts and Iglusaunas. But the goal is still the same - to offer customers a place where they can be restored.<a href="https://iglucraft.com/en/story/">Read more about our story</a>

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Reason why Iglucraft products structures incorporate roundness is that people need spaces without corners to reflect nature's true harmony. Here's a video that illustrates that idea.

People need spaces without corners - Mountain Men

Previous years have been challenging for many of us due to the pandemic. Though as we all know there isn’t bad without the good - one positive outcome of the situation is the increase in domestic travels.We are clapping for our client, Culdees Mansion House &amp; Castle, whose glamping site was chosen as one of the most spectacular Scottish glamping sites to check out according to the Daily Record. Culdees Mansion House &amp; Castle has installed our Igluhut with a hot tub on their estate welcoming guests to take time off in nature and at the same time enjoy a magnificent view on the castle lit at night.

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“Found within the grounds of Culdees Castle in Muthill near Crieff, these glamping huts are the byword in luxury. With eye-catching exteriors, and direct views of Historic Culdees Castle, the cabins come with their own wood fired hot tubs, cosy wings and even a fire pit.Keep an out for the estate&#039;s wild roaming deer as you enjoy the comfortable interior which is described as a &#039;little cocoon of insulated luxury&#039;.”So whenever in Scotland, go and check it out! Read more about the glamping sites in Scotland <a target="_blank" href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/scotland-now/most-spectacular-scottish-glamping-sites-25008896?fbclid=IwAR15fTHxq9G4ZCIJkNMjiseTOiXZsipdcmvXFPZRBNj3NJ8qlwTsCCq_WYE">here</a>.

Igluhut is a tiny house that is tailored to suit. Order it to meet your basic needs, but have it crafted to match your specific requirements. The design of Igluhut is unique, combining the centuries-old shingle technology with modern knowledge and craftwork.<a href="https://iglucraft.com/en/cabins/">View all Igluhuts</a>

Iglucraft client, Culdees Mansion House & Castle glamping site has been chosen as one of the most spectacular glamping sites to check out in Scotland.

Where to go glamping in Scotland?

We asked our clients to give us feedback on how their businesses are doing with Iglucraft cabins. Here Björn and his wife Nadine share their feedback on their glamping business in Parey, Germany, why they love the concept and why so many people visit their Iglucamp.

We asked our clients to give us feedback on how their businesses are doing with Iglucraft cabins. Here Björn and his wife Nadine share their feedback on their glamping business in Parey, Germany, why they love the concept and why so many people visit their Iglucamp.Björn Thomas and his wife have <a href="https://www.iglu-camp.de/">6 different glamping parks </a>set up with Iglucraft products in Germany. You will find some of them on water, some of them on rooftops and others in beautiful locations in the nature all over Germany.<blockquote>&quot;It&#039;s really a super nice feeling, when you see your guests enjoying their time here. It is history, it&#039;s not just plastic, a metal roof or something made by industrial machines. It&#039;s alive. We actually spent the first night in the Igluhut. We woke up so that we looked directly from our bed onto the water and we thought, if our guests also feel the same way that we do, then we&#039;ve done something right. I believe it will never lose its magic.&quot; </blockquote>Take time to watch this video to get inspired by the special shape of Igluhuts and why the round shape appeals to all people alike.Start your own Iglucraft journey with our cabins and saunas by contacting us: <a href="mailto:taketime@iglucraft.com">taketime@iglucraft.com</a>

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Igluhut is a tiny house that is tailored to suit. Order it to meet your basic needs, but have it crafted to match your specific requirements. The design of Igluhut is unique, combining the centuries-old shingle technology with modern knowledge and craftwork.<a href="https://iglucraft.com/en/cabins/">View all Igluhuts</a>

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The Thomas family has 6 glamping parks all over Germany. In the video he and his wife explain why they love Iglucraft products and why their clients choose them.

Iglucraft Cabins in a Glamping Park in Germany

Iglucraft, managed by entrepreneur of the year, Priit Kallas, launched its newest business extension in Noblessner – Iglupark which consists of five saunas, four offices, and ten igloo houses. In addition to the nearly one million euro-investment in Noblessner, the company is planning to open ten Igluparks in Estonia and fifty all around Europe in the upcoming years. Iglusaunas have gathered recognition here in Estonia, as well as worldwide – the Estonians’ saunas have already been purchased by Gordon Ramsay, David Beckham, and Guy Ritchie, for example. Within the past three years, the company’s turnover has grown from 1.5 million euros to 3.9 million euros. This year’s estimated turnover amounts to 5.1 million euros, and the company is planning to double its production volumes next year.Now, the company’s saunas, igloo huts, and offices can be enjoyed in Noblessner, where the visitors get to spend a night in a room with scenic sea views, use a sauna, or organise a work meeting and motivation-boosting day by the sea. According to Priit Kallas, CEO of the company, Iglupark will serve as a significant expansion from the classic individual sale. “Iglupark will make the igloo saunas much more easily available and as going to the sauna is such a natural part of the Estonian people’s lives, this will provide a convenient opportunity for anyone to have closer contacts with the sauna culture. The sea-side offices are a completely unique innovation and can be used as a temporary space for working or for holding inspiring meetings. Even though we were not necessarily looking for an urban space for building the park, I believe that from the perspective of the views and the milieu, Noblessner is the best location for launching the comprehensive solution for the first time,” he explained. An Igluhut can provide accommodation for the night for up to two people. Igluhuts contain of a living-room, a large bed, a kitchen nook, and a bathroom. There is also a large terrace with outdoor furniture. Offices of various sizes consist of a meeting room for eight people or workstations for five, while a sauna fits up to ten people. The saunas are already available and the offices and Igluhuts will be open for visitors from July.In spite of entering the market of services with Iglupark, the company will remain actively involved with production and sales. According to Kallas, Iglupark will also serve the purpose of a showroom, as the visitors will get to get acquainted with the solution and try it out. This applies to saunas as well as huts which form the majority, that is 75% of the company’s turnover. Creative Woodworks OÜ produces hand-made huts, home offices, and saunas under the Iglucraft trademark. The company has sold its products to twenty countries worldwide, including Japan, Australia, and the United States. The company employs forty-two people. In 2020, the company’s turnover amounted to 3.9 million euros. Photos: <a href="http://bit.ly/Iglusaun_Noblessner">http://bit.ly/Iglusaun_Noblessner</a>Further information for the media: those interested are welcome to come and get acquainted with Iglupark and book interviews. Further information: Priit Kallas Chief Executive Officer of Iglucraft <a href="mailto:priit@iglucraft.com">priit@iglucraft.com</a>

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Iglucraft invested one million euros into the new Noblessner Iglupark

Liis Ots

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Dwell Magazine |These Spellbinding Saunas and Cabins Start at Less Than $10K

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Dwell Magazine | Spend the Night With Lions, Tigers, and Bears in These Prefab Glamping Pods

What kind of effect does the 80 degree sauna have on viruses sitting in our nose, throat and eyes?In my opinion scientific research about how an 80-degree sauna can affect viruses within the human body is lacking at the moment.  However, there are <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7271332/">studies</a> confirming that increased temperatures (from 55°C) considerably accelerate the deactivation process of viruses. The linked article observed the virus of SARS-CoV or COVID-19.  As a result of the study, thermal disinfection at 60°C for 30 minutes, or 65°C for 15 minutes, or 80°C for 1 minute, was recommended for temperatures and exposure times to kill the virus.However, if the virus has reached the mucous membrane of the nose, throat, or eye, then the temperatures on these surfaces will not rise as high as needed to start the same processes. This means that we can use heat to disinfect different rooms and surfaces, but we cannot use heat to kill the virus in our bodies. In order to protect ourselves from viruses, we need to concentrate on different protective systems of the body, although virus free environments always have an advantage when staying safe and healthy.So, going to the sauna is mainly a preventative measure – working towards a resilient immune system. This helps to prevent you from getting infected with the virus and even if illness occurs, it is easier to fight off the disease or recover.Altering between hot and cold temperatures boosts and speeds up your metabolism, while sweating flushes toxins out of your body. The heat activates the immune system. At the same time, it is important to understand that in case of a fever (more than 37,5 °C) the body is taking its time to fight the disease / virus, and going to the sauna puts extra effort on the body and this might rather have a negative effect and weaken the system. In addition to the training of the body&#039;s protective system, hot sauna and altering between hot and cold temperatures also decrease levels of stress thanks to the different hormones (immunoreactive beta-endorphin, etc) that are released during the process. As we know, less stress also means better health and stronger immune system.This means that if you care about yourself and your close ones and act accordingly, following the hygiene, regularly using sauna, eating healthily, and ensuring a healthy balance between rest and outdoor activities, you have already done a lot to fight off viruses that are inevitable during this time of the year.Start your Iglusauna experience here: <a href="https://iglucraft.com/en/outdoor-saunas/">https://iglucraft.com/en/outdoor-saunas/</a>

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Iglusauna is not just about the design and craftmanship. Iglusauna can be the landmark in your garden or an expression of your mindset. The steam of Iglusauna is famous at home and abroad. Due to it&#039;s curved shape steam travels upwards to the ceiling, drifting softly downwards and filling the entire room and enveloping those relaxing on the bench.<a href="https://iglucraft.com/en/outdoor-saunas/">View all Iglusaunas</a>

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Q: What's the relationship between sauna heat and fighting viruses?

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The Times | Move over shepherd’s hut, the Igluhut is here

People have often asked me what a proper sauna experience is. How hot should the steam room be? How humid? How many steam sessions should you have? Twenty-nine years of engaging in sauna rituals are yet to show me the one and only way to have a sauna.Just the level of humidity varies massively in different types of sauna. In a Finnish-Estonian sauna, the hot stones are in the steam room and thus the room is dry (if moderately heated). Humidity persists for only seconds, depending on whether and how much water was thrown on the hot stones. In comparison, a Russian sauna is very humid since the stones that generate heat are hidden inside the chimney and the vapour comes entirely through an opening behind a trapdoor on the side of the chimney. And to get your body hot, lots of water need to be splashed on the stones through the chimney opening. However, the Turkish sauna is the most humid of them all where sauna goers basically are sat in a hot room saturated with vapour. At the same time, temperatures at the Turkish sauna are significantly lower than those in Finnish-Estonian saunas. It is quite natural since 75–100 degrees of heat in a dry sauna – considered by many to be the best kind of sauna – would in a Turkish sauna be comparable to hovering over a boiling tea kettle, risking to get burned instead of enjoyment. When measuring heat in a sauna, it should be taken into account that commercially available sauna thermometers serve mostly a decorative purpose and are not particularly precise. The results of measurement are also very much dependent on the height of the thermometer location..Nevertheless, based on physiological aspects some tips can be shared to help everyone find out which sauna procedures would suit them best. If there were a golden rule about sauna, it would be: in order for a sauna experience to be one of enjoyment and beneficial to health, you should proceed from and observe your well-being. This is the only reliable yardstick to dispense a “dose” to get steamed, slap the skin with birch twigs or bathe (to cool yourself after steaming in a shower, water or snow). Even if someone were to want, for whatever reason, to test their limits of tolerance, they should proceed moderately and with respect to their body. If you stick to this rule, you are guaranteed a pleasant and healthy sauna experience.