Say hello to a social sauna experience.
Our mission at HOT ROC SAUNA is to curate an environment that fosters a sense of community in every steam session. Gone are the days where you need to sweat in silence by encouraging conversations and connections.
Join us today and embrace the warmth of togetherness!
ABOUT HOT ROC SAUNA
The idea to create a mobile sauna experience came after visiting a barrel sauna during a trip to Wisconsin in early 2022. When planning our trip to visit friends in Milwaukee, we started to think about what else can we do while on vacation besides eat and drink?
With the pandemic’s effects being in the forefront of our minds, we searched for something different to do. We were looking for for something more private, wholesome and dare you say, better for our bodies? We stumbled upon a barrel sauna and our love for the traditional sauna began!
Hot Roc Sauna brings holistic wellness to your home for rejuvenation and revitalization in your own space.
We want to create a community of like-minded individuals who seek a sense of connection outside of the restaurant and bar scene. We offer both home delivery as well as a private place to come enjoy the experience of an outdoor traditional sauna. Check out the services we offer here!
History of the traditional sauna
The history of traditional sauna dates back thousands of years, originating in Finland where it holds significant cultural and social importance. The traditional Finnish sauna, or "savusauna," was initially a dugout in a slope with a fire pit in the center for heating stones. The sauna provided a place for cleansing, relaxation, and as a sacred space for spiritual and social gatherings.
As the concept of saunas spread throughout Northern Europe, variations in design and heating methods emerged. The basic principle of using heat to promote perspiration and detoxification remained constant, but regional differences led to diverse sauna traditions. In Scandinavian countries, saunas were built as separate wooden structures, while in other regions, they were incorporated into existing dwellings.
Over time, the practice of sauna bathing gained popularity beyond Europe, finding its way to different parts of the world. Despite cultural variations, the fundamental benefits of traditional sauna bathing have transcended borders, with people embracing the experience for its physical, mental, and social advantages.
Sauna is the oldest form of social connection
The sauna is truly a place of peace and contemplation, isn’t it? It’s amazing how the heat and the atmosphere can really bring people together and help them open up. Imagine the deep and meaningful conversations happening in saunas around the globe. Or maybe just a lot of sweating and complaining about how hot it is. Either way, it’s a bonding experience!
“The sauna is a poor man’s pharmacy”
Regular sauna use has been linked to many health benefits, some include:
Improved circulation and heart health
Improved muscle function and recovery
Lowers blood pressure
Eases pain and soreness
Stress Relief
Deeper sleep
Strengthens immune system
Reduces chronic inflammation
Shown to reduce cognitive decline and decreases risk of dementia
Improves emotional health and mood
Published Journal Evidence:
Kunutsor, S. K., & Laukkanen, J. A. (2023). Does the Combination of Finnish Sauna Bathing and Other Lifestyle Factors Confer Additional Health Benefits? A Review of the Evidence. Mayo Clinic proceedings, 98(6), 915–926. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mayocp.2023.01.008
Knekt, P., Järvinen, R., Rissanen, H., Heliövaara, M., & Aromaa, A. (2020). Does sauna bathing protect against dementia?. Preventive medicine reports, 20, 101221. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2020.101221
Laukkanen, T., Kunutsor, S. K., Khan, H., Willeit, P., Zaccardi, F., & Laukkanen, J. A. (2018). Sauna bathing is associated with reduced cardiovascular mortality and improves risk prediction in men and women: a prospective cohort study. BMC medicine, 16(1), 219. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-018-1198-0
Certain health conditions may not be compatible with sauna use.
If you have any of the following conditions, be sure to check with your doctor before using a sauna:
asthma or other respiratory conditions
heart disease
those taking stimulants, tranquilizers, or other mind-altering drugs
epilepsy
very high or very low blood pressure
people under the influence of alcohol
are feeling ill
pregnancy (talk to your doctor, pregnant women have been using saunas in Finland for as long as they’ve existed)