Finlandia Foundation National is proud to present a yearly lineup of online events, sauna discounts, and in-person events celebrating the Finnish sauna tradition and its rich cultural and spiritual significance.
Watch This Year's Sessions
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Speaker Lineup 2025
Session #1
Eero Kilpi, Sauna Champion and FFN Lecturer of the Year, with his Upper Bench Podcast Co-Hosts Risto Rice and Sam Wacha
Session #2
Risto Elomaa, President of the International Sauna Association
Session #3
Dr. Earric Lee, Post Doctoral Research Fellow, Montreal Heart Institute, Associate Professors Ashley Mason from University of California San Francisco, and Ant Shepherd from the University of Portsmouth in the UK
Session #4
Riikka Hietajärvi, Press Counsellor at Embassy of Finland in the U.S., with Markus Hippi, Press Counsellor at Embassy of Finland in the U.K.
Session #5
Justin Juntunen, Founder and CEO of Cedar and Stone Nordic Sauna, with Alan Jalasjää, Sauna Expert and Kivia Co-Host
Session #6
Panel moderated by Honorary Consul Jim Kurtti with Barbara Männinen, Haley Goodreau, and Daena and Amanda Mäkelä
Session #7
Saija Silen, Cultural Heritage Specialist, and Head of Jämsä Sauna Village
Session #9
Mikkel Aaland in conversation with Eero Kilpi
Your donation supports the continuation of National Sauna Week and ensures that the rich tradition of Finnish sauna reaches even more people. With your contribution, we can keep sharing the cultural, spiritual, and wellness benefits of Finnish sauna for years to come.
Donate today and be a part of preserving this beautiful heritage!
Sauna Songs 2025
From Sauna Week to every sweat session after, these hot beats will keep you in the zone!
About National Sauna Week
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National Sauna Week is a heartfelt celebration of the Finnish sauna tradition, a cultural treasure that blends history, wellness, and connection. Rooted in values of harmony, equality, and restoration, this week-long event unites people worldwide to honor the transformative power of sauna as a sanctuary for the body, mind, and spirit. Everyone is invited, regardless of background, to experience the universal gift of rejuvenation and belonging found in the löyly (steam) and warmth of the stones.
With events ranging from virtual webinars and educational programs to in-person gatherings hosted by Finlandia Foundation chapters, Sauna Week celebrates sauna as a space for personal and collective renewal. At its core, National Sauna Week embodies the belief that sauna is a metaphor for a healthy society—where differences are left at the door, and all are equal in the shared embrace of warmth and community.
Congrats to our raffle winners! 🏆 •
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Where to Sauna
(with Exclusive Discounts!)
Find your local sauna and get your sweat on.
This year, Finlandia Foundation National is thrilled to partner with the North American Sauna Society to bring even more warmth to National Sauna Week! Together, we’re creating an index of participating sauna establishments across the country, offering exclusive discounted sauna packages to our community. Click below for details on how to find and book participating saunas near you.
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Registration & Raffle
Win a Sauna from Finnleo! 🧖♂️🔥
Yes, you read that right—one lucky winner will take home a free Finnleo sauna, delivered straight to their door!
How to Enter:
Register for any National Sauna Week online webinar—attendance is free, but space is limited. All registrants are automatically entered into the raffle for exciting prizes, including an authentic Finnleo sauna!
Giveaway Details:
🎉 Register for any event on Feb 16-22
📅 SAUNA GIVEAWAY happens on Saturday, February 22—our final session!
📍 Must be present to win!
Don’t miss out—secure your spot today! No towel required 😉
Tag us @FinlandiaFoundationNational
or use our hashtag on Facebook and Instagram:
#NationalSaunaWeek
Tag us @FinlandiaFoundationNational
or use our hashtag on Facebook and Instagram:
#NationalSaunaWeek
Our Sauna Manifesto
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Sauna is a welcoming space for all: A refuge for relaxation, reflection, and healing, open to everyone.
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Sauna unites body, mind, and spirit: An ancient tradition blending spirituality, health, and cultural heritage.
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Löyly is essential to sauna: The user controls the sacred steam, creating a ritual of balance and renewal.
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Sauna connects past and present: The warmth of the stones and steam links us to history and inspires growth today.
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Sauna symbolizes a healthy society: A place of equality and community, where everyone shares in its warmth and wisdom.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
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