From the Turkish hamam to the Korean jjimjilbang, modern saunas have roots in ancient cultures and civilizations from across the globe. In rooms filled with wood, water, fire, and steam, people gather to warm the body and relax the mind...The cyclical process of warming and cooling the body is at the heart of the sauna experience, but the atmosphere and traditions vary from sauna to sauna, culture to culture.

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