Download or read book The Sauna written by Robert L. Roy and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2009-03-20 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a history going back at least one thousand years, the sauna is ready for a new generation of enthusiasts seeking health, pleasure, and peace of mind, and Rob Roy is ready to recruit! "If the sauna is just a bath, then Buckingham Palace is just a house." So writes sauna expert and intrepid do-it-yourselfer Roy in this new, updated version of The Sauna. This completely revised and expanded edition of The Sauna contains everything you ever wanted to know about the famous "Finnish bath." In this inviting book, Roy shares his infectious enthusiasm for the sauna and provides a complete, detailed guide to sauna building, along with resources for equipment and supplies. The Sauna is replete with history, tradition, health benefits, instructions for proper use and maintenance, as well as step-by-step instructions for building a variety of cordwood masonry saunas and, new to this edition, conventionally wood-framed saunas. The beautiful color photographs, also new to this edition, will inspire you to create your own sauna haven.
Download or read book The Secrets of Finnish Sauna Design written by Lassi A. Liikkanen and published by Culicidae Architectural Press. This book was released on 2023-09-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Handbook for Experience-Driven Sauna DesignFor Builders of Rustic Sauna Cabins and Designers of Contemporary Apartment SaunasAre you planning a new sauna, renovating an old one, or just dreaming? Do yourself a favor. Save your sauna project and read this wonderfully illustrated book about the design of authentic Finnish saunas!New research has identified Finnish sauna bathing as a source of numerous health benefits. To enjoy these effects, one needs a proper Finnish sauna. This book presents the collective wisdom accumulated by Finnish sauna builders, designers, and researchers across centuries, enabling anyone, anywhere, to design a pleasant bath house for family and friend to enjoy. This book provides answers to three major questions:What is a Finnish sauna?What you should require from its design?How to design a Finnish sauna in detail? The book covers all aspects needed to design a functional, healthy, and delightful sauna, from heating and air quality to interior design. It instructs the reader how to master both tangible and intangible, visible and invisible elements of a sauna. The book puts a special emphasis on the sauna experience, living up to the belief that short-term satisfaction is the first step towards long-term health benefits. It features examples of contemporary Finnish sauna design and outlines why a true sauna experience is so much more than merely 'a hot room'.Author Dr. Lassi A Liikkanen (Aalto University) is a designer and scholar. The book is based on five years of intensive research and interviews of key Finnish sauna experts. For his sauna-focused website at Saunologia.fi, he has authored over two hundred articles. His academic accomplishments include nearly one hundred peer-reviewed papers, the latest of those around sauna bathing!"Lassi Liikkanen knows good sauna design. He also knows how critical good design is to enjoying the authentic Finnish bathing experience. I enthusiastically support this effort to share his special knowledge and sauna wisdom with the world."Mikkel Aaland, author of Sweat, and host of the documentary series, Perfect Sweat.
Download or read book Hot Tubs Saunas and Steam Baths written by Alan E. Sanderfoot and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With record numbers of people flocking to health spas to be massaged, wrapped, and steamed, it's no surprise that more homeowners are seeking to bring the spa experience home by installing their own hot tubs, saunas, and steam baths. The options in prefab and easy-installation home units that are now available can be overwhelming. Hot Tubs, Saunas, and Steam Baths is the one guidebook homeowners will need for selecting, installing, and enjoying these home spa components. Full-color photographs complement the text and show the reader the range of designs available for both indoor and outdoor settings. In addition to demystifying the variety of units to choose from, author Alan E. Sanderfoot explains the installation and environmental requirements, addressing such issues as water, drainage, floor and ceiling surfaces, vapor barriers, doors, fencing, and lighting, as appropriate. Since enjoyment is the ultimate goal here, there is plenty of advice on how to make the most of a home spa, sauna, or steam bath, with information on accessories, health benefits, and safety guidelines. Covering one of the hottest home improvement trends today, Hot Tubs, Saunas, and Steam Baths offers the most up-to-date and accessible information available for anyone interested in creating a relaxing haven in the home.
Download or read book Perfect Sweat written by Mikkel Aaland and published by . This book was released on 2019-02-20 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains production stills and more from the Perfect Sweat Sauna Aufguss episode, shot in Italy and Germany in 2018. Perfect Sweat is a nine-part series, documenting the explosive rebirth of ancient sweat bathing traditions that are reviving the human spirit and changing the world. Episodes are based on the book Sweat, by Mikkel Aaland published in 1978.
Download or read book The Art of Steam A Guide to Saunas and Steam Baths written by Hseham Amrahs and published by Mahesh Dutt Sharma. This book was released on 2023-12-25 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sauna and steam baths have a long history of use in Nordic countries, where they are considered an important part of daily life. In Finland, for example, there are an estimated 3.3 million saunas for a population of just 5.5 million people. In Japan, steam bathhouses called sento are an important part of the culture, and they are believed to have healing properties for both the body and the mind. Sauna and steam baths have also gained popularity in Western countries in recent years, as people have become more interested in natural forms of healing and self-care. In this book, we explore the growing trend of sauna and steam bath use in the United States and Europe and how people are incorporating them into their daily routines. The Benefits of Sauna and Steam Bath is written for anyone interested in learning more about the many health benefits of sauna and steam baths. Whether you are a seasoned sauna-goer or are new to the practice, this book will provide you with the information you need to make the most of your sauna and steam bath experience. We hope that this book will inspire you to explore the many benefits of sauna and steam baths and that it will encourage you to incorporate these practices into your daily routine. Whether you are looking to improve your cardiovascular health, lose weight, detoxify your body, or simply relax and de-stress, sauna and steam bath can help you achieve your health and wellness goals. We would like to thank the many experts in the field of sauna and steam baths who contributed to this book, as well as the individuals who shared their personal stories and experiences. We would also like to thank the readers who have taken the time to explore the many benefits of saunas and steam baths. We hope that you will find The Benefits of Sauna and Steam Bath to be a valuable resource on your journey to improved health and wellbeing.
Download or read book Stuff You Should Know written by Josh Clark and published by Flatiron Books. This book was released on 2020-11-24 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the duo behind the massively successful and award-winning podcast Stuff You Should Know comes an unexpected look at things you thought you knew. Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant started the podcast Stuff You Should Know back in 2008 because they were curious—curious about the world around them, curious about what they might have missed in their formal educations, and curious to dig deeper on stuff they thought they understood. As it turns out, they aren't the only curious ones. They've since amassed a rabid fan base, making Stuff You Should Know one of the most popular podcasts in the world. Armed with their inquisitive natures and a passion for sharing, they uncover the weird, fascinating, delightful, or unexpected elements of a wide variety of topics. The pair have now taken their near-boundless "whys" and "hows" from your earbuds to the pages of a book for the first time—featuring a completely new array of subjects that they’ve long wondered about and wanted to explore. Each chapter is further embellished with snappy visual material to allow for rabbit-hole tangents and digressions—including charts, illustrations, sidebars, and footnotes. Follow along as the two dig into the underlying stories of everything from the origin of Murphy beds, to the history of facial hair, to the psychology of being lost. Have you ever wondered about the world around you, and wished to see the magic in everyday things? Come get curious with Stuff You Should Know. With Josh and Chuck as your guide, there’s something interesting about everything (...except maybe jackhammers).
Download or read book Mobile Saunas written by K?rlis O. Kalni? and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a collection of sauna trucks, sauna buses, sauna wagons, sauna cars, sauna bikes, sauna trailers, sauna boats, sauna floats, trail sweats, bastuflotten, bastubats, banya trucks, banya tents, and other mobile sweats. They are gathered from across North America, Russia, Europe and particularly Finland, where the annual Teuva mobile sauna festival attracts over 50 examples every year.After building several mobile saunas, Kārlis began a multi-year study of the mobile sauna phenomenon in form and culture. Collected here is the result of that study, including photographs, viewpoints of builders, commentary and notes on design. Students of culture and architecture, sauna lovers and mobile sauna builders will appreciate the variety of forms, designs, styles and ideas revealed in this volume.
Download or read book Steam to Happiness written by Elena Winters and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2024-05-20 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the Sacred Steam: Transform Your Well-being with the Time-Honoured Tradition of Sauna Embark on a journey that transcends the mere act of sweating in a room; Steam to Happiness: Your Sauna Wellness Guide is a comprehensive exploration into the ancient ritual that has captivated cultures worldwide and its remarkable resurgence in the modern wellness landscape. This book is not just a guide; it's an invitation to weave the transformative power of sauna into the fabric of your daily life, promising not only detoxification but a profound sense of renewal and balance. Delve into the ancient roots of sauna culture, where every steam carries the whispers of millennia-old traditions, and understand how these practices have evolved to fit our contemporary quest for health and happiness. With each chapter, the science of sweat is unveiled, presenting compelling evidence on how sauna sessions can boost cardiovascular health, aid in detoxification, reduce stress levels, and significantly enhance mental wellbeing. But how do you incorporate this ancient wisdom into your modern lifestyle? Steam to Happiness guides you through selecting the perfect sauna to suit your needs, crafting your own sanctuary, and customising your sauna sessions to maximise health benefits. Whether you're drawn to the gentle embrace of traditional steam saunas, the penetrating warmth of infrared, or the dry embrace of Finnish cabins, this guide lays out the benefits of each, ensuring your path to wellness is as fulfilling as it is informed. Yet, the journey doesn't end at safety precautions or the physiological impacts. The book leads you through the etiquette of shared sauna spaces, enhancing your experience with aromatherapy and colour therapy, and even how to integrate social aspects into your sauna sessions. The chapters on combining sauna with nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness practice are particularly enlightening, offering a holistic approach to wellness that centres on this ancient practice. With personal anecdotes that inspire and practical advice that grounds, Steam to Happiness is more than a guide; it's a gateway to a lifestyle that celebrates the joy, serenity, and deep health benefits sauna culture can bring into your life. Whether you're a sauna novice or an enthusiast looking to deepen your practice, this book promises to enlighten, inspire, and transform your approach to wellness, one steam session at a time. Embrace the warmth. Embrace wellness. Embrace a life of balanced happiness with your own sauna wellness guide. Discover how a tradition centuries old can be the cornerstone of your modern wellness routine, proving that sometimes, the best way forward is by looking back.
Download or read book Checklist for Staying Healthy written by Rex Lee Reynolds and published by Michael Williams. This book was released on 2010-07-27 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Also available in wholesale quantities at discount prices at www.momentsofmagicphoto.com/wholesale.htm. All natural methods of staying healthy, staying younger and living longer. You notice ""Staying Healthy"" in the title, and we would presume that in order to stay healthy we should be healthy from the start, to get the maximum benefits from what's inside this book. In the event you are not healthy it would be most suggestible to seek the help of your medical doctor in order to become healthy. If you're happy, healthy and wealthy let's keep it that way by using what's in this book. The truth about AIDS is revealed. You may also be interested to know about which supposedly reputable pharmaceutical company pleaded guilty, and paid the biggest criminal fine in history for healthcare fraud. This Book Is Simple, Easy To Read, To The Point. This Is Not A Cure-All, Not For People In Bad Health. Contains Essential Secrets To Staying Healthy, Staying Alive Longer And Living Better.
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Download or read book The Opposite of Cold written by Michael Nordskog, Aaron W. Hautala, David Salmela and published by U of Minnesota Press. This book was released on with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Spa Bodywork written by Anne Williams and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2007 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook guides massage therapists through each step of delivering a spa treatment—from consideration of the indications and contraindications to scope of practice issues, supplies, room set-up, specific procedure steps, and ideas for integrating massage techniques, spa products, and enhancing accents. While wet-room treatments are discussed, the focus is on dry-room treatments, which can be delivered in a wider variety of settings. More than 250 full-color photographs illustrate each technique and treatment. Treatment Snapshot boxes provide a quick overview of the treatment before the detailed step-by-step procedures section. Sanitation Boxes offer clean-up and sanitation tips. Sample Treatments include promotional descriptions, product recommendations, and recipes for creating inviting smell-scapes.
Download or read book A Thai Herbal written by C. Pierce Salguero and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-09 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical guide to the traditional herbalism of Thailand contains an overview of the history, theory, and spirituality of traditional Thai medicine, with a focus on the application to modern Western life....
Download or read book Myth and Mentality written by Anna-Leena Siikala and published by Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura. This book was released on 2002-05-15 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The recent fascination in Finnish folklore studies with popular thought and the values and emotions encoded in oral tradition began with the realisation that the vast collections of the Finnish folklore archives still have much to offer the modern-day researcher. These archive materials were not only collected by scholars, but also by the ordinary rural populace interested in their own traditions, by performers and their audiences. With its myriad voices, this body of source material thus provides new avenues for the researcher seeking to penetrate popular thought. What does oral tradition tell us about the way its performers think and feel? What sorts of beliefs and ideas are transmitted in traditional songs and narratives? Perspectives from the study of mentalities and cultural cognition research provide a framework for investigating these issues. This collection of articles works from the premise that the cultural models which shape mentalities give rise to manifest expressions of culture, including folklore. These models also become embedded in the representations appearing in folklore, and are handed down from one generation to the next. The topics of the book cover age-old myths and world views, concepts of witchcraft and the Devil stretching back to the Middle Ages, and the values and collective emotions of Finnish and Hungarian agrarian communities.
Download or read book The Myth Buster written by Dr N C Asthana and published by Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd. This book was released on with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Become a more rational and knowledgeable person! Develop a more scientific attitude! The Myth Buster: 150 Great Misconceptions Clarified has been divided into eleven parts ● Beauty, Fashion And Lifestyle ● Health And Exercise ● Diet And Nutrition ● Sex ● Miracles, Supernatural Phenomena And Stunts ● General Science ● Astrology ● Medicine ● Sports And Martial Arts ● Terrorism ● Myths Propagated By Films. FIND THEM BUSTED HERE!!! Forever!!! Revealing, to the world, the scientific truth behind myths, misconceptions, traditional beliefs and notions in all walks of life that have been harboured all along without being questioned!
Download or read book On My Swedish Island written by Julie Catterson Lindahl and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-05-26 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration of the integral relationship between nature and personal development and how this manifests itself in the Scandinavian lifestyle-from outdoor life and relaxation to design, cuisine, gardening, and herbalism. On my Swedish Island is a rich collection of ideas about how we can improve our quality of life with a fresh philosophy that is Nordic-inspired, but can be used in any climate. Part memoir and part self-help book, On My Swedish Island combines the story of the author's transformation from urban jetsetter to wife and mother living on a small Swedish island with practical suggestions for living a simpler, more fulfilling existence.
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