The modern world sauna owes a lot to the Finnish people. There is historical evidence and records indicate that the Finns built the first wooden saunas in the 5th or 8th century.

In Finland, sauna is a place where women gave birth, and where the bodies of the dead were washed. There were also many beliefs and charms that were connected to sauna. It was, among other things, a place for worshipping the dead.

Quite amusing belief really.

When the Finns migrated to other areas of the globe, they brought their sauna designs and traditions with them, introducing other cultures the enjoyment and health benefits of sauna.

From the early Finnish sauna which was dug into a hill or embankment, to the modern day infra red sauna, the evolution of the sauna has been quite innovative.

Infrared saunas use a special heater that generates infrared radiation rays similar to that produced by the sun. Infrared radiation has been shown to kill the bacteria responsible for acne. In an infrared sauna, the electric heaters warm the air and also penetrate the skin to encourage perspiration, producing many of the same health benefits of traditional steam saunas.

The people from perennial colder places like Russia will greatly enjoying the sun's warmth in their home with the added therapeutical benefits.

For those who are power bill conscious, PSC Saunas are energy efficient and use about the same amount of electricity as a hair dryer.

This unique sauna technology is safe to the touch and used the same radiant heat used to warm new born babies and for the treatment of injuries by physiotherapists.

Do you know that the entire sauna can be assembled or disassembled in 20 minutes with no electrical wiring, plumbing or ventilation required?

Have the luxury of shopping online for your latest PSC Sauna and exquisite bathroom fittings that are made by using CERAMIC VALVE TECHNOLOGY for extra smooth operation.

To end this blog post with another amazing Finnish sauna culture, they poured a few centiliters of beer into the water that is poured on the hot stones releases the odor of the grain used to brew the beer, and can bring a wonderful smell of freshly baked bread into the air.