The Sauna Twins Podcast - Sauna specialists share their expertise on everything sauna to enjoy an authentic sauna experience and how to sauna properly.
Finnmark Sauna is the home of the finest quality Finnish-made, Finnish-designed sauna equipment in the UK. We specialise in the bespoke design and installation of authentic Finnish sauna, cabins, wood burning and electric sauna heaters, as well as sauna parts and accessories. Sauna Business of the Year.
Finnmark Sauna are the UK's sole official distributor of many world-leading Finnish sauna brands.
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On the 29th episode of The Sauna Twins podcast, hosted by Jake and Max Newport, we welcome Walter Långstedt, Export Sales Manager at Saas Instruments Oy, a Helsinki-based, family-owned lighting manufacturer that's been perfecting the art and science of illumination since 1978.While many focus on timber, heaters, and insulation when building a sauna, lighting remains one of the most underestimated elements of authentic sauna design. Yet for those who've experienced a truly well-lit sauna, the dif...
In this episode of The Sauna Twins podcast, Jake and Max Newport sit down with Oliver Horsford, founder of Reset London – an exciting new contrast therapy and wellness space opening in January 2026 at 240 Upper Street, Highbury & Islington.Oliver shares the personal journey that led him to create Reset, from years of burnout and disconnection to discovering the transformative power of breathwork and contrast therapy. Now, he's bringing that experience to North London with a one-of-a-kind 25-...
On the 27th edition of The Sauna Twins Podcast, we are very excited to welcome Sauna Social Club, London's first dedicated sauna and ambient listening space, founded by Nikki and Benji in Peckham, South East London. Launched in August 2024, the venue was created in response to a cultural shift away from alcohol-centred socialising, offering people a place to meet up and hang out, centred around well-being rather than drinking.Co-founder Nikki Tesla brings a unique background as a DJ, radio host ...
On the newest episode of The Sauna Twins Podcast, we welcome the talented Rachael McGrath. Rachael is a pioneering sauna researcher and recent graduate of the London Interdisciplinary School, where she conducted the UK's first academic study exploring the impact of community saunas on health and well-being. Her groundbreaking mixed-methods research partnered with Community Sauna Baths in London, examining nearly 1,800 sauna bathers and developing innovative methodologies, including "Thermal Circ...
On the 25th addition of The Sauna Twins podcast, we are honoured to welcome Corvin Roman & Ingrid Eriksson, founders of the Innotivate Premium Spa Canal Boat, Maria Alexander Spa Boat , located on the Regent Canal in London. A truly unique concept, guests' time aboard Maria Alexander includes use of the wood-fired sauna, a freshly filled hot tub and soothing spa treatments as well as time to relax whilst enjoying a selection of refreshments. The project hasn’t been plain sailing, pun not int...
Jake and Max Newport, Founders of Finnmark Sauna, welcome Stig Arild Pettersen, who is the Secretary General of the Norwegian Sauna Association (Norges Badstulaug), where he has been instrumental in building and strengthening Norway's sauna movement since taking on the role in 2023. A lifelong sauna enthusiast who lives on a small farm in Isfjorden in Møre og Romsdal, Stig oversees the day-to-day operations of the national organisation and serves as the primary liaison with members across Norway...
Jake and Max Newport, Founders of Finnmark Sauna, welcome Brass Monkey’s Founder, Danyl Bosomworth. Brass Monkey is revolutionising the UK Ice Bath and plunge pool market. If you’re unaware of them and the fantastic work they do, here’s how Danyl found himself in this unique and fast-growing industry: In mid-2020, Dan converted a chest freezer into an ice bath. Was it safe? Not particularly. Did his friends and family think he’d lost it? Yep. Did it help him at a tricky time in his life? Just a ...
On the 22nd episode of The Sauna Twins podcast, Jake and Max are thrilled to welcome the talented Irish author, Rosanna Cooney. Not only was Rosanna the winner of the ‘Irish Young Journalist of The Year’ award back in 2021, but she has just released a book titled ‘Sweat House.’ Here’s a brief insight into the book: Around Ireland, saunas have become new hubs of community as thousands of people are being drawn to the powerful forces of fire, water, steam and sweat. Sweathouse threads together the...
On the latest episode of The Sauna Twins Podcast, we welcome Alanna Kitt (@ alannakit ), Co-Founder of the game-changing 65-person sauna, Arc , located in Canary Wharf, London. Born in Canada, Alanna is passionate about Health and Wellness and has over 8 years of experience in Breathwork Yoga/Meditation. In addition to her fantastic work within the wellness space, Alanna is pursuing her PhD in Neuroscience at the University of Victoria. During this insightful conversation, Jake and Max c...
Jake and Max Newport, Founders of Finnmark Sauna, welcome Thermory’s Category Manager, Heikki Tang, to The Sauna Twins podcast. Thermory has become a global market leader thanks to our reliable reputation, based on our passion for wood, innovativeness, and sustainable operations. Here’s a brief overview of Thermory: We come from a country where more than half the land is covered with forest. We value wood. We care for forests. We value a healthy living environment. Timber is a renewable natural ...
Jake and Max Newport, Founders of Finnmark Sauna, welcome Alex Lazarev & Robert Procopé to The Sauna Twins studio in County Durham. Alex and Robert are the Founders and Directors of The Bath House, located in Westminster, London. If you’re unfamiliar with the exceptional services that The Bath House provides, here’s a brief overview: ‘’The Bath House is not an ordinary spa. It’s about the hot and the cold. We blend the best in contemporary thermal therapy with the timeless magic of banya. A ...
Welcome to episode 18 of the Sauna Twins Podcast! We welcome Siim Nellis (@huumsauna) to the Finnmark podcast studio. During this podcast session, we talk to Siim about his journey so far, how HUUM was founded, how Siim and his team came up with HUUM’s iconic branding and what makes it unique within the sauna market. For anyone unfamiliar with HUUM: HUUM sauna heaters embody the rustic yet elegant Nordic design that celebrates the natural beauty of sauna stones. Inspired by the organic shapes an...
This episode features Tom De Wilton, founder of The Saunaverse, delving into his personal journey from a music festival background to creating the UK's premier sauna festival. He shares insights into the festival's diverse offerings, safety protocols, and the evolving, experimental nature of British sauna culture. Tom also touches upon the vital role of community, operational advice for sauna events, and his experiences building saunas at Burning Man, alongside future aspirations for international expansion and industry education.
Welcome to episode 16 of the Sauna Twins Podcast! We had the joy of welcoming Carita Harju from Sauna From Finland to the Finnmark podcast studio. As a Project Director and Executive Manager at Sauna from Finland, Carita is passionate about developing and implementing strategies to create the world's most exceptional Finnish sauna experience. Sauna from Finland is on a mission to boost the global recognition of authentic Finnish sauna solutions, helping companies connect and consult sauna servic...
Welcome to episode 15 of the Sauna Twins Podcast! We had the joy of welcoming Birutė Masiliauskienė (@laumiupirtis) to the Finnmark podcast studio. Birutė understands the importance of saunaing correctly. Within this conversation, Birute discusses the key fundamentals of a true sauna experience, the art of whisking, and much more. Join Jake and Max Newport, Finnmark Sauna’s Founders and Managing Directors, as they explore the art, science, and cultural significance of sauna practices with an awa...
Welcome to episode 14 of the Sauna Twins Podcast! We had the joy of welcoming Tom Sutton and Tom Hurrell from Sauna Box to the Finnmark podcast studio to talk about Sauna Box’s early days, their exciting upcoming projects and how Tom Sutton found himself in the world of sauna. Tom Sutton is the founder of Sauna Box. Sauna Box was born out of a love for authentic sauna and has grown from a one-man band with a converted horsebox on the East Anglian coast into a team of passionate sauna ambassadors...
Sauna Twins Podcast Episode #13: Dr Ant Shepherd (University of Portsmouth) | Finnmark Sauna Welcome to episode 13 of the Sauna Twins Podcast! In this episode we had the pleasure to sit down for a conversation with Dr. Ant Shepherd from Portsmouth University. Ant is an Associate Professor in Clinical Exercise Physiology, who has designed bespoke training programmes and runs clinical trials in a range of clinical conditions. We dive deep into the world of research in the area of heat therapy. Dr....
Sauna Twins Podcast Episode #12: Kirill Bashtynskii (Tulikivi) | Finnmark Sauna Welcome to episode 12 of the Sauna Twins Podcast! In this episode we get to chat with Kirill Bashtynskii from Tulikivi. Kirill is an expert at Finland’s largest stone processor and the world’s largest manufacturer of heat-retaining fireplaces and sauna heaters. Tulikivi sauna heaters are renowned for their beautiful and durable natural soapstone, known for its exceptional heat retention and striking aesthetics. Tune ...
Join us for episode 11 of the Sauna Twins Podcast! We are joined by our good friend Glenn Auerbach from SaunaTimes in the US. Glenn is “a lifelong student of authentic sauna” and dedicated to helping people discover and create good sauna experiences. He is the founder of SaunaTimes and the writer of “Sauna Build, From Start to Finnish,” which is a book on how to build your own sauna. His sauna journey began in 1985 on his hitch hike around Europe and the first surprising sauna experience in Scan...
Welcome to episode 10 of the Sauna Twins Podcast! In this wide-ranging conversation we are joined by a special guest all the way from Australia, Nikita Miltiadou from Blue Mountains Sauna. Nikita is approaching the end of an exciting expedition to experience as many different types of saunas across Europe as possible, with the goal of finding out how quirky, authentic and modernised sauna can be. Nikita is the co-founder of Blue Mountains Sauna in Leura, a town in New South Wales about 1.5 hours...
Join us on this episode for an enlightening conversation with Emma O’Kelly, a seasoned freelance journalist, esteemed contributing editor at Wallpaper* magazine, and the brilliant mind behind the captivating book, “Sauna: The Power of Deep Heat . ” The book is a beautifully illustrated guide to the world of sauna. It blends tradition and modernity, seamlessly integrating the importance of community, well-being, and the natural elements that lie at the heart of the age-old sauna tradition. Emma t...
In this episode of The Sauna Twins Podcast, we chat with Liz Watson, one of the founders of Beach Box Spa in Brighton. Liz shares her story of how she got started in the sauna business, the perks and challenges of operating a sauna commercially at the seaside, and her love for the sauna experience. We also talk about Beach Box Spa's current offerings and the plans for the future. Beach Box Spa is an independent public sauna that was a trail-blazer in the beach based public sauna scene. They offe...
In this episode of The Sauna Twins Podcast, we're joined by Deborah Carr, the Aufguss Lead in Team UK at this year's Aufguss championships. Deborah is also the founder of Anada Spa, a UK spa and wellness brand that embraces the well-being benefits of nature and the outdoors in their treatments. We chat with Deborah about her journey into the world of Aufguss, the benefits of sauna and steam, and how Anada Spa is helping people to connect with nature and their own sense of well-being. We also dis...
Sauna Twins Podcast Episode #6 Mikkel Aaland, Author of 'Sweat' and champion of Sauna Aid! In this the latest Sauna Twins podcast instalment, we are blessed to be joined by "the Godfather" of sweat bathing, Mikkel Aaland. Mikkel essentially 'wrote the book' on sweat bathing culture and community bathing culture as it grew to it's first real peak in the 70's. In this episode we discuss sweat bathing cultures from around the world, what happened to this community bathing revolution following the A...
Charlie Duckworth, a director at Community Sauna Baths, discusses the project's origins, rapid growth, and significant impact on London's wellness scene. He highlights their not-for-profit mission to provide affordable, inclusive sauna experiences through initiatives like social prescriptions and parent & baby sessions, emphasizing sauna's role as a vital community hub. The episode also delves into the unique aspects of wood-burning saunas, the rising popularity of Aufguss ceremonies, and the importance of fostering respect and proper maintenance in communal bathing spaces as they expand across the UK.
Sauna Twins Podcast Episode #4 Alan Jalasjaa, producer of Kivia: The Spirit of Sauna Podcast (kivia.ca) and sauna builder in Canada! After a long hiatus, we're back! Join us for our fourth instalment of the ‘Sauna Twins’ podcast brought to you by Finnmark Sauna. Alan join Jake and Max, the sauna twins, on their first video podcast since covid and a lot has changed! Alan, an avid podcast producer himself, explains a bit about his podcast "Kivia: The Spirit of Sauna" (https://kivia.ca), about Cana...
Welcome back! Join us for a very special third ‘Sauna Twins’ podcast brought to you by Finnmark Sauna. There are few more knowledgeable people in the world when it comes to Finnish sauna than Kimmo Raitio, aka the SaunaSherpa. In this episode, he discusses must-visit saunas in Finland, sauna history and culture, sauna health benefits and sauna sausages! Finnmark Sauna is the home of the finest quality Finnish-made, Finnish-designed sauna equipment in the UK. We specialise in authentic Finnish sa...
Sauna Twins Podcast Episode #2: Mika Meskanen Brought to you by Finnmark Authentic Finnish Sauna https://www.finnmarksauna.com Welcome back! Join us for the second Sauna Twins podcast brought to you by Finnmark Sauna. Mika Meskanen, founder and head of the British Sauna Society, leads us in a discussion about all things sauna – from sauna culture and history including World Sauna Day, to recent sauna events and the work being done in the UK to promote authentic sauna practices. If you want to re...
Sauna Twins Podcast Episode #1: Dr. Lassi A. Liikkanen Brought to you by Finnmark Authentic Finnish Sauna https://www.finnmarksauna.com Welcome to the first ‘Sauna Twins’ podcast brought to you by Finnmark Sauna. Dr. Lassi A. Liikkanen explains the principles of sauna construction, concepts and materials – from sauna ventilation, choices of wood to build a sauna, sauna bench positioning and different stones used in a sauna heater for the perfect steam, or löyly! If you want to know the principle...
