Guide · 4 min read · Placeholder
What löyly actually means
It’s more than “steam.” A short guide to the Finnish word at the heart of sauna, and why people talk about good löyly the way Sydneysiders talk about good coffee.
Journal
Notes from the top bench: heat, steam, and the quiet after.
Guide · 5 min read · Placeholder
Gym sauna etiquette (from two people who’ve done a lot of it)
Towels down, phones away, ask before you pour. A friendly guide to sharing the heat, and getting a better session in the room you’ve already got.
Ritual · 4 min read · Placeholder
Hot, cold, rest: a beginner’s contrast ritual
You don’t need an ice bath. A gentle intro to alternating heat with a cool-down, whether that’s a cold shower or an ocean pool, and why the rest at the end is the part worth protecting.