

Finlandia Foundation National is proud to present a lineup of online events celebrating the Finnish sauna tradition and its rich cultural and spiritual significance.
Speaker Lineup

Sunday, Feb 16 | 7 pm EST
Eero Kilpi, Sauna Champion and FFN Lecturer of the Year
The Upper Bench on Hot Topics in Sauna: More Than Just Heat: Unlocking the Depth of Finnish Sauna

Monday, Feb 17 | 12pm EST
Risto Elomaa, President of the International Sauna Association
A View from the International Sauna Association

Monday, Feb 17 | 5pm EST
Dr. Earric Lee, Post Doctoral Research Fellow, Montreal Heart Institute
The Science of Sauna: Medical and Mental Benefits of Heat


Tuesday, Feb 18 | 12pm EST
Riikka Hietajärvi, Press Counsellor at Embassy of Finland in the U.S., with Markus Hippi, Press Counsellor at Embassy of Finland in the U.K.
Sauna Diplomacy Across the Atlantic


Wednesday, Feb 19 | 12pm EST
Justin Juntunen, Founder and CEO of Cedar and Stone Nordic Sauna, with Alan Jalasjää, Sauna Expert and Kivia Co-Host
The State of the Sauna Union: An Overview of the Sauna Business Market in North America
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Wednesday, Feb 19 | 7pm EST
Panel moderated by Honorary Consul Jim Kurtti with Barbara Männinen, Haley Goodreau, and Daena and Amanda Mäkelä
Sauna Stories from the Copper Country: The Brass Buckle on the Sauna Belt

Thursday, Feb 20 | 12pm EST
Saija Silen, Cultural Heritage Specialist, and Head of Jämsä Sauna Village
From Jämsä to Europe: A European History of the Sauna Route


Friday, Feb 21 | 12pm EST
Dalva Lamminmäki and Maaria Alén
The Power of Sauna Vihta and Löyly

Saturday, Feb 22 | 2pm EST
Mikkel Aaland in conversation with Eero Kilpi
The Art & Soul of Sauna and Sweat Bathing Culture
Registration & Raffle
Win a Sauna from Finnleo! 🧖♂️🔥
Yes, you read that right—one lucky winner will take home a free 4'x4' freestanding Finnleo sauna, delivered straight to their door! Learn more about the Finnleo Hallmark 44 sauna here.
How to Enter:
Register for any National Sauna Week online webinar—attendance is free, but space is limited. All registrants for each webinar are automatically entered into both the daily raffle with exciting prizes, and for the Finnleo sauna giveaway happening at the final webinar on Saturday. You must be present to win.
Giveaway Details:
🎉 Register for any event on Feb 16-22
📅 SAUNA GIVEAWAY happens on Saturday, February 22—our final session!
📍 Must be present to win!
About National Sauna Week
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National Sauna Week is a heartfelt celebration of the Finnish sauna tradition, a cultural treasure that blends history, wellness, and connection. Rooted in values of harmony, equality, and restoration, this week-long event unites people worldwide to honor the transformative power of sauna as a sanctuary for the body, mind, and spirit. Everyone is invited, regardless of background, to experience the universal gift of rejuvenation and belonging found in the löyly (steam) and warmth of the stones.
With events ranging from virtual webinars and educational programs to in-person gatherings hosted by Finlandia Foundation chapters, Sauna Week celebrates sauna as a space for personal and collective renewal. At its core, National Sauna Week embodies the belief that sauna is a metaphor for a healthy society—where differences are left at the door, and all are equal in the shared embrace of warmth and community.
Where to Sauna
(with Exclusive Discounts!)
Find your local sauna and get your sweat on.
This year, Finlandia Foundation National is thrilled to partner with the North American Sauna Society to bring even more warmth to National Sauna Week! Together, we’re creating an index of participating sauna establishments across the country, offering exclusive discounted sauna packages to our community. Click below for details on how to find and book participating saunas near you.
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Registration & Raffle
Win a Sauna from Finnleo! 🧖♂️🔥
Yes, you read that right—one lucky winner will take home a free Finnleo sauna, delivered straight to their door!
How to Enter:
Register for any National Sauna Week online webinar—attendance is free, but space is limited. All registrants are automatically entered into the raffle for exciting prizes, including an authentic Finnleo sauna!
Giveaway Details:
🎉 Register for any event on Feb 16-22
📅 SAUNA GIVEAWAY happens on Saturday, February 22—our final session!
📍 Must be present to win!
Don’t miss out—secure your spot today! No towel required 😉

Tag us @FinlandiaFoundationNational
or use our hashtag on Facebook and Instagram:
#NationalSaunaWeek
Tag us @FinlandiaFoundationNational
or use our hashtag on Facebook and Instagram:
#NationalSaunaWeek
Our Sauna Manifesto
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Sauna is a welcoming space for all: A refuge for relaxation, reflection, and healing, open to everyone.
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Sauna unites body, mind, and spirit: An ancient tradition blending spirituality, health, and cultural heritage.
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Löyly is essential to sauna: The user controls the sacred steam, creating a ritual of balance and renewal.
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Sauna connects past and present: The warmth of the stones and steam links us to history and inspires growth today.
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Sauna symbolizes a healthy society: A place of equality and community, where everyone shares in its warmth and wisdom.