The Sauna Twins Podcast - Episode #6 Mikkel Aaland (Author of 'Sweat') | Finnmark Sauna

Sauna Twins Podcast Episode #6 Mikkel Aaland, Author of 'Sweat' and champion of Sauna Aid! In this the latest Sauna Twins podcast instalment, we are blessed to be joined by "the Godfather" of sweat bathing, Mikkel Aaland. Mikkel essentially 'wrote the book' on sweat bathing culture and community bathing culture as it grew to it's first real peak in the 70's. In this episode we discuss sweat bathing cultures from around the world, what happened to this community bathing revolution following the Aids epidemic, and how it now experiences an even greater renaissance! Mikkel explains how his pioneering book 'Sweat - The Illustrated History and Description of the Finnish Sauna, Russian Bania, Islamic Hammam, Japanese Mushi-Buro, Mexican Temescal, and American Indian & Eskimo Sweatlodge' was one of the first pieces of writing to bring together the oral traditions of sweat bathing from across the world and put this into writing. He also teases at his new TV series "The Perfect Sweat" which recently completed filming and will hopefully soon be published. I this documentary series, Mikkel explores these sweat bathing experiences from across the world, from Finnish Sauna to Russian Banya, Turkish Hammam to Japanese Onsen, native American sweat lodges and Central American Temezcal. Mikkel is also a driving force behind Sauna Aid, a charity designed to help deprived communities access community bathing facilities. We ask the questions of what this is and how it works, as well as understanding how this is supporting communities across the world. Following the podcast we made a donation to Sauna Aid to help support this excellent cause, and you can too here: Mikkel's personal site: https://www.mikkelaaland.com/ Information on Sweat: https://www.mikkelaaland.com/sweat.html Learn more about Sauna Aid: https://sauna-aid.com/ Donate to Sauna Aid!: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted... So whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with valuable information about sauna bathing. Join us as we explore the many benefits of this ancient practice and learn how you can incorporate it into your own wellness routine. Brought to you by Finnmark Sauna Authentic Sauna Experiences https://www.finnmarksauna.com