What is Sauna Whisking?

Traditional Finnish bath whisks on a jetty by the lake

Whisking, a traditional practice often associated with Nordic saunas. It involves using sauna whisks, also known as ’vihta’ in Finnish. Whisks are typically made out of the birch bundles that are used to gently whip oneself during the sauna session. Whisking involves three tasks: Birch is the most commonly used type of whisks, known for […]