There’s a word in Finnish which evades translation: löyly. It’s commonly used to describe the steam that rises when water is poured onto hot stones in a sauna. But it also signifies spirit or life ...

FARGO - In the dead of winter, the opportunity to sweat can be hard to find. However, saunas, which are an ancient Finnish tradition, offer more than just a relaxing getaway. Saunas, as we know today, ...

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David Saville sits by a camp fire during his sauna session on Feb. 25 at the Hackney Wick Community Sauna Baths, in London. The Associated Press LONDON — It may be winter and there may be a biting ...

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The steam rising from the outdoor pool at the Felsland Badeparadies in Dahn, Germany, sure looked enticing on a recent January day with the air temperature hovering around freezing. My daughter and I ...

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LONDON (AP) — It may be winter and there may be a biting chill in the air, but the dozen men and women who have packed this small sauna room in east London are happily sweating away in their swimwear.