Sauna from Finland Academy is a resource and knowledge base for the needs of sauna industry businesses. It provides the right tools to develop, build and maintain the Authentic Finnish Sauna Experience.
World Sauna Forum
Keynotes and Presentations from the World Sauna Forum
Jari Laukkanen is a cardiologist and Professor of Medicine at the University of Eastern Finland, and one of the world’s leading experts in the areas of sauna bathing research and prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
Karita Tykkä is a pioneer in holistic wellbeing, a Pilates and meditation instructor, mental coach, entrepreneur, author and speaker whose mission is to help and inspire people to feel well and thrive.
Beyond acting, Jasper is a passionate entrepreneur and sauna advocate. He is the co-founder of the iconic Helsinki sauna and restaurant Löyly, as well as AITO Sauna, and a strong voice for sharing Finnish sauna culture with the world.
Samuel Aarnio is a Finnish film producer at Sauna Channel, with deep roots in — and a deep love for — the sauna culture he now documents on screen.
Mikkel Aaland is an award-winning photographer, author of Sweat and host of the Perfect Sweat documentary series. He is the co-founder of Sauna Aid, a multicountry initiative, dedicated to providing movable sauna facilities and supportive services to people facing natural and man-made disasters.
Justyna Turek is a Stockholm-based facilitator, service designer, and founder of Saunthropology, a global sauna research and experience-design project exploring how people connect through heat, water, and ritual.
Sauna from Finland Academy is made possible by the Regional Council of Central Finland.
Sauna from Finland Academy was born from the idea that everyone around the world should be able to experience a great, authentic Finnish sauna. Now we are on a mission to boost the global recognition of authentic Finnish sauna solutions, helping companies to connect with each other and consulting sauna service providers in finding the best elements for their sauna service.
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The Sauna from Finland network is the world’s leading network for the authentic Finnish sauna experience, with a presence in key global markets.
The Finnish sauna is the world’s most fascinating and best wellness experience.
We promote the authentic Finnish sauna experience responsibly and professionally, through networking and enabling commercial cooperation.
We are an expert, approachable, and leading network in the sauna industry.
Sauna from Finland - The Authentic Experience Our multidisciplinary sauna expertise network works together to ensure that the authentic Finnish sauna experience is recognized internationally, continues to live and evolve, and serves as a source of wellbeing, health, and happiness.
