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National
Sauna Week

Celebrating Community, Heritage, and Well-Being

Feb 16-22, 2025 | Online & In-Person

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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

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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

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Monday, Feb 17 | 12pm EST

Risto Elomaa, President of the International Sauna Association

A View from the International Sauna Association

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Friday, Feb 21 | 12pm EST

Dalva Lamminmäki and Maaria Alén

The Power of Sauna Vihta and Löyly 

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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!

Don’t miss out—secure your spot today! No towel required 😉

Enter the Raffle ↓

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 😉

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Tag us @FinlandiaFoundationNational

or use our hashtag on Facebook and Instagram:

#NationalSaunaWeek 

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Tag us @FinlandiaFoundationNational

or use our hashtag on Facebook and Instagram:

#NationalSaunaWeek 

Register Now

Feb 16-22, 2025

2025 National Sauna Week Official Poster 

Get your copy today and join us in cherishing this sacred practice.

Art by Vilmo Törmälä, TX

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Our Sauna Manifesto

  • Sauna is a welcoming space for all: A refuge for relaxation, reflection, and healing, open to everyone.

  • Sauna unites body, mind, and spirit: An ancient tradition blending spirituality, health, and cultural heritage.

  • Löyly is essential to sauna: The user controls the sacred steam, creating a ritual of balance and renewal.

  • Sauna connects past and present: The warmth of the stones and steam links us to history and inspires growth today.

  • Sauna symbolizes a healthy society: A place of equality and community, where everyone shares in its warmth and wisdom.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

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