Summer sauna isn't about escaping the cold, it is about intensifying our connection to the elements. It is an active celebration of life, light, and outward energy.

In the Finnish tradition, the summer sauna is the ultimate social anchor, a space where communities gather to lean into the abundance of the brightest days of the year.

While I was in Toronto for a weekend, I really needed some self-care, so I extended my stay and spent a few blissful hours at the Thermea Spa Village Whitby. Let me tell you about my experience, and why you should consider a visit here if you’ve already been won over by what Chelsea has to offer.