Welcome to the Journal
A place for musing, reflections and conversations on all things bathing.
To steam or to sauna? Our guide to wet heat
Your ritual for unwinding is subjective, and entirely your own, but we can provide some information on the benefits of both dry and wet heat to help inform your decision making.
Sweat, dip, repeat in Helsinki
Nestled along the icy shores of the Baltic Sea, Helsinki’s sauna culture is a time-honoured tradition that continues to thrive in the heart of Finland’s capital. As home to the most saunas per capita anywhere in the world, here, the use of saunas is embedded into the fabric of the city itself.
Are we experiencing wellbeing burnout?
While the idea of ‘wellbeing’ is supposed to help us move away from destructive behaviours and move toward a healthier, happier version of ourselves – the commercialisation of what makes us well could be doing the opposite.
How our senses can help us savour
The bathhouse invites you to come as you are and take what you need. Building a little slowness and gentle immersion into our routine can create a feeling of spaciousness, but how do you hang on to this feeling?
Wrap Up: The Dip Issue #1
A free publication, straight from the hearts and minds of our team at Sense of Self.