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
Freddie Mehigan leads the Community Sauna Network (CSN), a UK-wide initiative supporting Not For Profit grassroots sauna projects. His work focuses on developing sustainable, community-led wellbeing spaces through practical guidance, coaching, and knowledge-sharing.
Jake Newport is the founder and CEO of Finnmark Sauna, the UK’s leading authentic sauna specialist.
Courtney Wittich is the founder and writer of S.P.A. (Salus Per Aquam) – a bathing-focused, water and wellness newsletter covering the post-iPhone leisure world. Niamh is part of a team helping shape community-centred sauna culture in Canada through a simple belief: sauna is for everyone
Polly Joy Wilson is the Social Prescribing and Community Manager at Community Sauna Baths CIC, where she leads NHS-linked outreach and inclusion programmes across London.
Azar Eskandarpour is a long time international bather with expertise in sweat cultures from over 30 countries. From the Congo to Uzbekistan, Japan to India and everywhere in between, Azar has studied and experienced ancient bathing rituals and cultures of the world.
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.
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.
