Designing Resilience: The Principles for Sauna Experiences that Change Lives
- Feb 16
- 1 min read
Justin Juntunen is on a mission to invite one million people to build resilience through sauna. Speaking at National Sauna Week 2026, he will explore sauna through the lenses of culture, wellness, and design, reflecting on how thoughtful principles shape both structure and experience. As the founder of Cedar & Stone Nordic Sauna, Justin has led and contributed to some of North America’s most ambitious public sauna builds—from floating saunas to brick-and-mortar facilities to large communal saunas welcoming 100+ bodies at once. An expert builder and passionate advocate for evolving sauna culture, he will discuss the basics of sauna design and construction and what a good experience can mean for public saunas in this country, helping operators and guests alike understand how heat can strengthen well-being and community.
Speakers: Justin Juntunen