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As the days grow shorter and a crisp chill creeps into the air, our bodies brace for cold and flu season. We stock up on vitamin C, pull out cozy blankets, and remind ourselves to get enough rest. But there’s one time-honored ritual—steeped in both tradition and science—that might be the missing piece in your winter wellness routine: the Finnish sauna.

As the days grow shorter and a crisp chill creeps into the air, our bodies brace for cold and flu season. We stock up on vitamin C, pull out cozy blankets, and remind ourselves to get enough rest. But there’s one time-honored ritual—steeped in both tradition and science—that might be the missing piece in your winter wellness routine: the Finnish sauna.

Every Ritual Artisan remembers their first performance: the heat, the rhythm, the nerves, and the quiet joy of sharing something meaningful with others.

For Robin Pacquing, that moment took place inside Logga, the grand sauna at Thermea Spa Village Whitby.

Every Ritual Artisan has their own story: a first encounter, a spark of curiosity, a moment when everything suddenly feels right. For Quincy Hiebert, that moment came the first time she stepped into the sauna as a performer.

Every Aufguss tells a story, and this one celebrates the beauty of change. For Ritual Artisan Amanda Perrone, fall is a season of reflection, release, and renewal. Her ritual is inspired by the shifting landscape of Canada’s autumn, where each falling leaf and cool breeze carries a quiet reminder: change is not only natural, it’s essential.

Every Aufguss tells a story, and this one begins with a chill in the air. For Nicolina Melito, who became a Ritual Artisan a little under a year ago, inspiration struck on the first brisk morning after summer.