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Why Sauna
The case for sauna, in other people's words.
A small, curated gallery of writing, audio, and film that shaped how we think about heat, recovery, and ritual. Updated as we find more worth sharing.
Podcast
Huberman Lab
The Sauna Sessions
A deep dive into the physiology of heat exposure.
Article
Smithsonian
Finnish Sauna: A Cultural History
How a small ritual became the heart of a country.
Study
JAMA Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular and Other Health Benefits
Long-term sauna use linked to lower all-cause mortality.
Article
The New Yorker
The Quiet Room
On löyly, silence, and what we lose without them.
Video
NYT Magazine
Inside a Smoke Sauna
An Estonian tradition, captured with patience.
Podcast
Peter Attia, MD
Heat Therapy and Longevity
Dose, duration, and the practical case for sauna.