SAUNA CULTURE
For centuries, all around the world people have gathered to sweat in the name of health and wellness. It’s been a way for people to stay healthy and feel strong through cold winters and to avoid illness.
In Finland, the birthplace of Sauna, this ritual gathering has always been an act of collective wellness. Over the years, the practice has been adapted to fit modern needs. But at its most basic, a sauna is a dry heat bath (high temperature, low humidity) allowing the body to expel a good amount of toxins in a short amount of time. The therapeutic benefits of that detoxification extend to muscles, skin and hair, as well as intangible gifts to the mind. The social benefits are long-lasting in the heart and spirit too!
Taking sauna is a community activity — sharing space, intention and friendship. At Formation Sauna + Wellness, we celebrate the common search to feel good. Our sauna is naturally intended for to be shared with others and we encourage the convivial social value of the arrangement, at a respectfully low decibel.
Formation is a safe space for all, offering respect and decency to others. Be mindful of other guests in their pursuit to feel safe and comfortable while being a part of this unique community. There are private changing rooms for modesty. Guests are required to wear bathing suits for the duration of their sauna time.
We are serious lovers at FSW and we fully support others in their search for love. But for the sake of everyone’s comfort, please save public affection for after you’ve enjoyed your session at Formation.
Phone Detox: Kindly silence your cell phones when you check-in. Use of cell phones (and their cameras) in the Sauna + Lounge is strictly prohibited. Time away from your phone is part of the full-sensory approach to rejuvenation and healing we aim to create. Plus, we want everyone to feel safe and in control of how much they share about their own sauna experience.
