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Cold water swimming or winter swimming is a training that strengthens the resilience and protection systems of your body and similarly to the sauna, and its sudden changes in temperature, the flood of helping hormones brings along an intense feeling of well-being. At the same time, it is important to pay attention to the fact that cold water swimming brings along an extreme sense of excitement that causes the blood vessels in the skin to rapidly close and your heart to begin working harder, and as your muscles receive less blood flow and oxygen you are facing the danger of muscles cramps. In most cases, especially in case of insufficient preparation, shortness of breath might also occur.Therefore, winter swimming and sauna can be seen as two members of the same family, but the general adaption reactions in case of winter swimming are substantially greater than with the sauna’s cold-hot experience, and require previous physical as well as mental preparation.  Only the thought of taking a cold dip into the icy water, not to mention swimming, is too much to take for most of us. Going to the sauna can be a wonderful springboard to any beginner cold water swimmer – you can always warm yourself up in the sauna. In addition to the sense of security, sauna also allows your muscles to adapt to the shock of cold without being scared of muscle cramps.The main advantages of the cold water swimmer’s sauna experience was summarised by my good friend Andrei Kulagin, who is one of the leaders of the winter swimming culture in Tartu (the second biggest city in Estonia): “Swimming in the cold water gives you a great sense of pleasure. But if you also wish to spend quality time with similar people and speak about the matters of the world, then sauna is the perfect place to do that. Otherwise, you wouldn’t, would you?”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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The benefits of cold water swimming combined with sauna

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Iglucraft voted runner-up in Dwell 2020 Design Awards!

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In order to be sure that all of the systems are in working order and operating as they should, it is recommended that you get the chimney of your sauna cleaned at least every 6 months. Consider the do’s and don’ts below to understand the more specific safety requirements of your sauna. <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/vh0s5kknwc1y8cf/Stoveman%2013_SAUNA%20HEATER%20INSTALLATION%20AND%20OPERATING%20MANUAL_ENG.pdf?dl=0">In case of any doubt consult the Sauna Stove User Manual</a>DO have your chimney cleaned by a professional sweeper twice a year or more often if it sees heavy use. This eliminates soot and creosote buildup that can easily catch fire. DO take extra caution in case the sauna hasn’t been used for a longer period – check the condition of the ash box, the chimney and the smoke flue, and ask for a professional opinion in case of doubt. DO burn resin-free woods like alder and birch as they produce less creosote.DO make sure your wood is seasoned (at least six months to one year) as it will burn better and leave less creosote residue. DO use a proper fire starter like crumpled paper / newspaper, birch bark or a special wood fire starter to ignite the fire as the use of wrong substances can easily cause chimney fire. DO empty the ash box each time before heating the stove and put the ash in a metal container. As the removed ash may contain hot embers, do not keep the ash container close to combustible material or the sauna. DO keep the ash box slightly open when heating the stove, but close it when the sauna room is heated to decrease wood consumption. DO take measures to lengthen the life span of your stove:  - Excessive draught to the fire will cause the stove body to become red-heated, which will shorten its life span considerably;  - Burning large amounts of wood of high thermal value will shorten the life span of the stove;  - Excessive heating (several full loads in a row, for example) will make the sauna room, stove and chimney overheat, which shortens the life span of the stove and may cause a fire;  - The use of seawater will corrode the stove very rapidly;  - Empty the ash box before heating the stove so that the combustion air would cool off the fire grate and lengthen its life span. DO rearrange the sauna stones once a year as the large variation in temperature disintegrates the stones in use. Remove any pieces of smaller or cracked stones from the stone space and replace disintegrated ones. DO check the stove once a year as to the wear and tear of the metal parts of the stove. DO take time to heat up your sauna and do not try to get the sauna hot quickly as overheating might cause a fire. If you do feel that the sauna takes longer than usual to heat up, conduct a thorough inspection of the sauna as this might indicate a serious problem. DO wipe dust and dirt from the stove with a damp cloth every month. DO get acquainted with the instructions in case of fire: • Close the ash box and stove door; • Call the fire department; • Do not try to extinguish fire using water, but a special fire extinguisher. DO NOT start fire with flammable fluids, such as gasoline, lighter fluids, solvents or anything else not labelled as wood fire starter as this will cause chimney fire. DO NOT ever burn the following materials in the stove: • materials of high thermal value like chipboard, plastic, coal, brickets, pellets • painted or impregnated wood • any waste (textiles, leather, rubber, disposable diapers, PVC plastics, etc) • garden waste (grass, leaves, etc) • liquid fuel that might seem like an easy way of starting the fire DO NOT leave the door of the stove open when burning wood in the stove. The amount of draught can be adjusted by opening the ash box. DO NOT let the fire burn unattended.DO NOT leave the firewood, matches, or any other combustible material in the hot room of the sauna. DO NOT keep the ash container close to the sauna as the removed ash may include hot embers and catch fire.

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When was the last time you had your sauna chimney cleaned?

Iglucraft team is celebrating. Priit Kallas, Iglucraft founder and CEO has been awarded EY Entrepreneur of the Year, an international competition that leads to Priit representing the entrepreneurs of Estonia in <a href="https://www.ey.com/en_gl/weoy">the World Entrepreneur of the Year</a> competition in June 2021. Every year since 1986, the overall country winners have gathered in Monte Carlo, Monaco, for EY World Entrepreneur of the Year, celebrating entrepreneurs through national awards programs in more than 60 countries. It&#039;s an honour that in 2021 Estonia will be represented by Iglucraft.Iglucraft’s success in turning challenges into opportunities despite difficult times in global economy is the result of a partnership between the two owners of the company, Priit Kallas and Tarvo Kuusk, whose persistence and ambition aims to create long-term value for the company. With lockdown and social distancing restrictions fluctuating across the globe, recognising that domestic tourism is set to play a vital role in the rebuilding of businesses and economies for a foreseeable future was the key factor when launching several new product developments already in April last year. The home office concept, adjusting focus on bespoke projects, and testing new features like the large panoramic window were very much welcomed by our clients.In addition to product development we are also working on several very challenging projects concerning design, VR, e-commerce, as well as glamping and sauna parks development. The new world order has really motivated us to step up our game. Just stay tuned, as we have many news still in store.

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Iglucraft Founder Awarded EY Entrepreneur of the Year

We asked our clients to give us feedback on how their businesses are doing with Iglucraft cabins. Here is a review by Thomas Hanberg from Ree Park Safari in Denmark that has more than 200,000 visitors to the safari park annually and who has just ordered 6 new cabins to complement the 4 cabins that have enjoyed full occupancy and interest throughout 2020. Here you can watch and briefly read, what Thomas has to say about our cooperation.

&quot;We were looking for something more exclusive than just a cabin. We needed something really special and these Iglucraft cabins from Estonia match exactly that - they are handcrafted, comfortable like a hotel room and organic in form. Being able to place these cabins in a setting like this was the best we could do, as we are an animal nature park and we want everything to reflect that. We have found the perfect match.&quot;

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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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Iglucraft cabins in a safari park in Denmark

We asked our clients to give us feedback on how their businesses are doing with Iglucraft cabins. Here is feedback by Tormod Tvinnereim from Konglehytta Cabins in Norway, that have been enjoying full occupancy rates as well as interest from different media channels since day one.

&quot;The Iglucraft cabin and sauna have been a valuable addition to our business since day one. Although the situation throughout the year has been difficult for many, it has been good for us, because of the increased domestic travels that have kept our cabin fully occupied.&quot;

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Four Season Iglucraft Cabins in Norway

The summer season is arriving soon and so many of us dream of buying a <a href="https://iglucraft.com/et/v%C3%A4ikemajad/">garden house</a>. But what should you think about before buying one? We will review some of the most common points and introduce you to Iglucraft garden rooms.Size and use of the garden houseBefore buying a garden house, you should first think about how big the house could be and how you want to use it. Of course, you don&#039;t have to limit yourself to just one use, as a garden room can be used in many different ways - as a garden living pod where you can enjoy the change of the environment and taking time for yourself, as well as a home office, a guest house or a garden summer house.In terms of size, you should first think about how many people the garden house should accommodate. Is one bedroom enough or should there be several? Is it enough to have a kitchenette or should the garden house also have a bathroom?<a href="https://iglucraft.com/en/cabins/family-pod/">https://iglucraft.com/en/cabins/family-pod/</a>

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Garden house building permitIt is usually the case that you need a building permit to build a house for yourself. The need for a building permit depends on what is being built or what is going to be done with the building and how large the building is.A garden house with a size of up to 20 m² and height not exceeding 5 meters often does not require a building permit, but this certainly varies from country to country, so be sure to check your local building code for this, as well as for the need of planning permission, before ordering a garden house.Iglucraft garden houses are 2.55 m high and have a floor area from 10,4 m² to 18.6 m², so a building permit is usually not required for garden house installation.

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Garden house construction vs a ready-made garden houseGarden house construction is a time-consuming project. The process to build a garden room begins with design, followed by foundation construction, material selection, and construction. A much faster solution is to purchase a ready-made garden house with a well-thought-out solution and quality guaranteed by masters.Garden house foundation Garden house installation starts with the preparation of the foundation. There are three ways to prepare the foundations for our cabins:<ul><li>Full-size smooth and level foundation made of either concrete or other hard material;</li><li>Three long beams running perpendicular to the base beams, which are level and support both ends and the center of each base beam;</li><li>A pillar foundation where each base beam is supported at both ends and in the middle. The surfaces of the pillars must be perfectly level with each other.</li></ul>In short, if each base beam is supported either completely or at least at both ends and in the middle, and the whole surface is perfectly level, everything is correct. That applies to small, medium and large garden houses. A failed foundation makes it difficult to match details, causes problems with the operation of doors and windows, and reduces the stability and life of the cabin.

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Garden house installationIglucraft houses are delivered in one piece and you can set them up in a very short time. The house can be lifted with a forklift and delivered or lifted directly to the designated place with a crane. All garden houses are delivered with a standard trailer truck. If you need special delivery solutions, we can create them together. As part of the service, you can get help in garden house installation from our local teams and from manuals.Year-round garden houseIglucraft insulated garden rooms can be used all year round. Such a garden house is well suited as a summer house or as an additional living space in the backyard. It is very convenient to use the garden house to accommodate guests. At the same time, it is also an ideal place where you can take time for yourself and take a break from everyday life, enjoy reading a book or use the space for creative work, for example. If your work allows teleworking, you can use the garden house as your home office or garden office.But what is the production process of Iglucraft and the different models of garden houses? Let&#039;s take a closer look.Iglucraft - stylish wooden garden housesIglucraft&#039;s wooden garden rooms are handcrafted by masters. The houses are made using shingle technology, which gives the houses a unique look. This is a completely Estonian production - the shingles used on sauna come from Rõuge and the saunas are produced in Viljandi County.The houses are covered with exterior spruce shingles and in the interior internal aspen shingles are used, the installation of which is a real handicraft. Curved windows add uniqueness to the sauna.Iglucraft garden houses are like two in one - modern, but at the same time there is something primitive and homely about them. The shingle technology used on the houses refers to the craftsmanship of our ancestors, but you will not have to miss any comfort when entering the house.You can choose between three exterior colours and two interior styles when choosing the right model for you. The exterior colours are chestnut, hazel and ebony. On interior surfaces you can choose between natural, white or gray shades. At the same time, Iglucraft&#039;s masters are also ready for special solutions - for example, the interior walls of a house can be painted black and, if desired, a floor with a special solution can be ordered.Garden house modelsIglucraft offers different garden house models - there is a choice of both large garden houses as well as smaller models.<a href="https://iglucraft.com/en/cabins/cabin-model-1/">Garden house Model 1</a> is the smallest member of the family of Iglucraft houses, which includes a kitchen and a bedroom. The floor area is 10,4 m² and it is an ideal solution if you only need a double bed and a small kitchenette in your garden house.<a href="https://iglucraft.com/en/cabins/cabin-model-2/">Garden house model 2</a> with an additional bedroom and floor space of 13,1 m2 is suitable for accommodating four people.<a href="https://iglucraft.com/en/cabins/cabin-model-3/">Garden house model 3</a> has 13,1 m² floor space and can accommodate all the necessary rooms - kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. The version with the same content but slightly larger one is the 17 m² <a href="https://iglucraft.com/en/cabins/cabin-model-4/">model 4.</a> If you love a lot of light, then the same house can also be ordered with a <a href="https://iglucraft.com/en/cabins/cabin-model-4-window/">large panoramic window. </a>The largest member of the garden house family is the 17,9 m² <a href="https://iglucraft.com/et/v%C3%A4ikemajad/peremaja/">family model</a>, which can accommodate at least 4 people and which also includes a smart dining room - the sofas in the kitchenette can be comfortably turned into a double bed.If you have any questions about purchasing a garden house or Iglucraft cabins or saunas, <a href="https://iglucraft.com/en/contact/">feel free to contact our sales department</a>.

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What to keep in mind when buying a garden house?

EesmärkProjekti eesmärgiks on kasvatada ettevõtte müügitulu, eksporditulu ning äritegevuse laiendamine. Ettevõte arendab projekti jooksul välja kahekorruselise Iglumaja, mis täiendab hetkel turul olemasolevat tootevalikut. Lisaks arendatakse välja Nutikas halduslahendus, millega muudetakse Iglumajade haldamine praegusest märkimisväärselt lihtsamaks. Aiamööbli tootesarja arendamine võimaldab ettevõttel laieneda tänasest väikemajade turult väljapoole ning mitmekesistada oma ärimudelit. VR-showroomi lahenduse, digitaalse turunduskanali ning tootmisprotsessi sertifitseerimise käigus luuakse täislahendus ettevõtte senise tegevuse laiendamiseks ning edasiarendamiseks. Preemium saunade tooteseeria arendamise käigus tuuakse turule kaks uut saunamaja, et pakkuda tooteid ka kõrgemate ootustega klientidele ning tõsta pakutavat lisandväärtust. Uute toodete jaoks vajalike tootmisseademete ostmine on vajalik, et tagada kvaliteeti, tarnekindlust, ning vähendada kulusid. Sisedisaini lahenduste edasiarendamine koostöös sisedisaineriga parandab Iglu väikemajade ja saunade sisedisaini, et tootesarja disain ja väljanägemine vastaks luksuse ja mugavuste väärtustele, mida kannab endas toote välidisain. Lisaks taotletakse projekti raames ISO ja FSC sertifikaati, et tõendada kvaliteedijuhtimissüsteemi tõhusust ja usaldusväärsust.  Tulemus:Arenguprogrammi tulemusel kasvatab ettevõte oma tootmismahtu ja leiab uusi kliente, mis võimaldab ettevõttel saavutada paremaid majandustulemusi - kasvatatakse müügitulu igal aastal ligi 14% võrra, saavutatakse 20%-line kasumimarginaal ning kasvatatakse lisandväärtust töötaja kohta igal aastal 10% võrra rohkem kui on sektori keskmine lisandväärtus töötaja kohta. Tänu arenguprogrammile ning investeeringule uutesse toodetesse ja teenustesse suureneb ettevõtte tootmismaht. Suurenenud tootmismaht võimaldab luua uusi töökohti. Toetuse summa:Projekti kogumaksumus on 666 554 EUR, millest omafinantseering moodustab 366 605 EUR (55%) ning toetus 299 950 EUR (45%).Toetuse saaja:Creative Woodworks OÜ

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EU60882, Ettevõtte arenguprogramm 2019-2021

To heat your body, it is good to lie down on the sauna bench – its size permitting, of course. If needed, the bench should be cooled with water or, if you do not want the steam room to become too humid, place a towel underneath. Lying on the sauna bench allows for a uniform temperature for both the top of the head as well as the soles of feet.If you sit in the steam room, your head will be in the hottest part of the bench area. Those with a lower tolerance of heat should use a felt or woollen sauna hat to protect the head from overheating. Do not throw copious amounts of water on the stones until your body has started to sweat profusely. The humidity introduced to the sauna room by vaporisation condensates on skin surface and covers pores, thus, the intensity of sweating is greatly reduced and the toxins accumulated under the skin cannot be released.When using herbs or essential oils in the steam water, their effect on the mood should also be considered besides their healing properties. The rule of the thumb is: do not use scents that you do not like. It would be good if you have someone to entrust with whisking. In such a case, your body will be whisked evenly and you can focus on relaxation while still in the sauna room. Provided that you cool your head with cold water from time to time you can enjoy whisking longer and heat can penetrate deeper inside the body.After having been in the heat for some time, it is highly recommended that you cool down properly. A cool/cold show is perfect for this. You may also have cool water poured down on you. It is important to cool down the head as almost 25% of the blood circulation is busy with servicing the head. Cooling the head and changes in the blood supply (contraction of the vessels) gives the wings to your sauna flights.The most effective way to bathe after proper steaming is to get in a body of water, pool or a vat. There you can submerge your whole body in the water, let the water carry and evenly cool you. Going into the water, staying there and coming out must be made so safe that you can concentrate solely on your sauna experience. You should also take into account that after some proper steaming and cooling down, the feeling in your body may substantially change due to the effects of endorphins and endocannabinoids, which may affect your coordination (spinning/roller coaster effect). Thus, it would be good to have somebody to accompany you in deeper waters and lend a helping hand if needed.After bathing, it would also be good if it is possible for you to lie down and let the sauna procedures take effect. You may want to choose a place away from noiseoutside in the yard or inside. If it is cold outside/in the room or the surface is unpleasantly hard, lie on a mattress and cover yourself with a big towel and/or blanket. To achieve a deeper state of relaxation, lie on the back and relax the chin (let it rest on the breast, so to say). During the whole lie-in exercise, you should inhale and exhale in deep long breaths through the mouth. Exhalations should be steeper, with a sigh. In this way, first your facial muscles and then the rest of the body will relax, disrupting the ever-spinning thread of thoughts, which in turn allows even deeper relaxation of the body.Jummal sekka!**This is how Estonians would greet those joining a sauna party.

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Expert advice on getting steamed

We asked our clients to give us feedback on how their businesses are doing with Iglucraft cabins. Here is a review by Emma Liddle from Lydcott Glamping that was elected among TOP10 glamping sites in UK in 2020 and that has been enjoying 100% occupancy rates since launching. Here you can watch or briefly read, what Emma has to say about our cooperation.

&quot;We did lots and lots of research about what kind of cabins we wanted. We were looking for something a little bit different. Today I must say we are beyond lucky to have stumbled across Iglucraft cabins very soon after they launched in the UK. The cabins do most of the work in getting the bookings and are responsible for all our 5-star reviews as well. We are really proud of what we have built here in Lydcott Glamping. We started with 2 cabins, added 1 more this year, and now it is going so well for us that we are buying 4 more cabins from Iglucraft, so that myself and my husband Rich can start living the dream.&quot;

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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>

Full occupancy rates in Lydcott Glamping, Cornwall UK

When you are in a hot steam room, the bloodstream close to the skin intensifies to produce sweat that keeps the body temperature stable. In order that the blood circulation could support the body’s cooling processes, it would be good (strongly recommended) to not eat anything substantial at least for two hours before going to the sauna. Digestion is among the three priority functions of the body (survival, reproduction, nutrition). When you sit yourself on a sauna bench on a full stomach, your body starts a race: the blood circulation needs to choose whether to support digestion or cooling. Such a dilemma may lead to a compromise that is unsatisfactory for both parties and the sauna goer may have feelings of heaviness and spoil their entire sauna experience. However, you should not also suffer from pangs of hunger. When you stay in the sauna for long or if your blood sugar tends to drop rapidly, you should take breaks between sauna procedures and have some easily digestible snacks. Fruits and vegetables would be the best option.Also, when in sauna you should be aware of loss of fluids and to compensate it you should drink a moderate amount of liquids. Excess consumption would cause excessive sweating and loss of minerals. Alcoholic beverages are not good for the self-control needed to “dose” sauna procedures and, if consumed at all, their drinking should be reserved for the time after having a sauna.Dosing of sauna procedures In order for a sauna experience to be one of enjoyment and beneficial to health, you should proceed from and observe your well-being. It is the only reliable yardstick to dose all sauna procedures. Humans have strong instincts of self-preservation and when we listen to and obey our gut feelings, we are guaranteed good and beneficial sauna experiences. Thus, introducing new procedures to broaden your sauna experiences should be based on how you feel and be gradual. For instance, those whose routines do not include body-strengthening dips in icy water and/or cold showers should first try cooling down after a good steaming session in the sauna with cool (ca 16–19 ⁰C) water. After you’ve grown accustomed to bathing in cold water, you may start lowering the temperature of the cooling water, if you wish, or even contemplate diving into a pit of ice and rolling in snow.The functions of body in sauna compensating for the alternation of cold and hot are comparable to an average training load. But even when exercising, you do not start with rapid spurts or heavy weights. Thus, it is only sensible to warm up before whisking or a serious heat session. To this end, you may want to sit/lie in the steam room, refraining from throwing too much water on the stones, and wait until you start sweating more profusely or your gut tells you to take a break and cool down a bit. Start your Iglusauna experience here: <a href="https://iglucraft.com/en/outdoor-saunas/">https://iglucraft.com/en/outdoor-saunas/</a>

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How to prepare for sauna and ensure a worthy experience?

As in lots of families in Estonia, we had a certain day during the week – Saturday when we had a sauna, whenever it was possible. Since we did not have a sauna, we went to our grandpa’s and grandma’s who were owners of a sauna, or visited public saunas. In my home town, Tartu, with its 100,000 population, there were five such communal sauna establishments.When I was 17, one August evening my aunt’s husband gave me a bundle of birch twigs and showed how to whisk – the proper sauna treatment. It is from him that I got my basic knowledge from, as well as the understanding that slapping your skin with birch twigs is more like a massage and not the vociferous, at times even heroic whipping I had seen in movies and often in communal saunas. Having received a basic training in whisking, I started polishing my skills on friends. During my very first sauna night, I accidently managed to do everything “right” (as it emerged later, after years of practice) and my friend and I experienced such a show of lights and such a sauna trip that has kept me disseminating and promoting sauna experiences to this day. However, over the years the thrills of sauna have made a way deeper into my psyche and “special effects” are no longer the most important outcome.During my studies in the university I became familiar with the students’ tradition of sauna with its main emphasis on drinking beer. I hid deep into underground with my sauna practices and organised sauna rituals only for a few select friends.It was also during the university that I became interested in why and how sauna procedures work. I was assured of what I had experienced from practice: that all effects of the sauna – relaxation, removal of residues, training of body’s defence mechanisms as well as potential sauna trips – are based on human physiology and psyche. Based on the reactions of our body and senses to the heating of the body and rapid alternation of the hot and cold environments. Through this, the benefits of sauna are accessible to all, irrespective of their origin or the climate zone in which they live. Sauna bathing practices with their variations are known to have existed all over the world: besides the habitats of Fenno-Ugric tribes also in Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Japan, and Turkey. Moreover, American Indians as well as the inhabitants of Central American high civilisations had their own sauna practices.After the university, friends and colleagues started to invite me – to further the academic network of communication – to introduce the living sauna tradition of Estonia. This is how my “underground” sauna practices found a way to the international arena where the sauna communities were mainly comprised of doctor’s students and professors from almost every corner of Europe. Later, when I worked at the Viljandi Culture Academy, I became interested in sauna heritage. I was surprised to discover that old folk traditions were extremely practical and complemented by a dose of the world view of bygone times and some spice from the then way of life. The mood in which people went to sauna and stayed in sauna was a central factor in sauna practices. The whole sauna procedure, oneself, family, other sauna goers, sauna spirits, ancestors were appreciated. Focus was on the outcomes of sauna procedures, healing. Exploration of the sauna heritage has opened the doors of the magical side of the sauna to me. And behind this door is the world like Alice’s in the rabbit hole. With its own characters and associations of which a majority still needs to be discovered. Even now, after almost 30 years of conscious sauna practice.Of recent, I have been introducing the effects and traditions of sauna within the framework of in-service training provided by the Viljandi Culture Academy of the University of Tartu and performing sauna rituals at Tartu Barge Yard as well as in saunas in Estonia but also in Latvia and Finland. There are people all over the world who are interested in sauna procedures and sauna magic. And they have been satisfied or very satisfied with the relaxation, stress relief and, in many cases, alleviation of back and joint pains as well as spiritual experience – irrespective of the nationality or race of the sauna goer.Satisfied sauna visitors keep me occupied with organising sauna rituals and away from my acquired speciality and applied research into the impacts of different policies of state whose results end up gathering dust on the infinite shelves of ministries.