I love videos like this, exploring the ancient roots of culture, and how it's done correctly. My favorite part, I think, was when you were discussing how it's not always supposed to be pretty. There are supposed to be "ugly" parts, too. Ugly is just as much a part of life as beauty. :) ❤
@@TheWisdomOfOdin Same here lol. It took me years to finally feel like I was "doing it right". When I took a moment to think about why, I had noticed that my spiritual path had seeped into literally every corner of my life, to where I was celebrating the ups with it and learning on it during the downs.
There is something deeply comforting and womb-like (pretty sure the womb-like aspect is entirely intentional, too) about both sweat lodges and saunas. It is a beautiful and beneficial practice in either case! Thank you for making a video about the wonders of sauna practices! 💖
@@TheWisdomOfOdin Yes, I have also read this about historical births among the Finns. It was women-only during the actual birthing process with a huge feast afterwards for the community to celebrate the new arrival. The entire history of saunas (and sweat lodges) is riveting and so cool!
Speaking as a man who deals with feeling isolated and lacking positive male relationships (non sexual/romantic) we need more of these space and rituals. Thank you for sharing❤❤❤
Great video. Finnush American living in Michigan. I own 2 saunas. Traditional electric interior build and also a wood heated western red cedar barrel sauna. Loyly(low-lou) tonttu's do exist. My sahkoinen sauna tonttu moves things. Puts a rock from kiuas on the bench. Takes my ladle off it hook. Um yeah lol. Anyhow great video. Minun tonttu s nimi on Dana ja Lisa. Their Male spirits with famine names lol
I know that it's definitely not a one to one but I've felt so much comfort and camaraderie at kink events just with everyday people being allowed to be socially intimate while undressed. Being in the US feels so stifling sometimes when it comes to the simplicity of human form but having group cuddle piles and friendly body painting feels so true and natural. It doesn't have to be sexual. People there are so sweet and kind and respectful and I wouldn't trade the experience
My first experience of going into a sauna unfortunately was at the gym and I was told to go before and or after a workout. Being female I just wore my workout clothes. Unfortunately I had a bad reaction to the sauna. Also I work a deli behind a hot food case, some a lot. It is like a sauna but not really relaxing nor fun most of the time. I’m sure it would feel great in the frigid winter.
Great info not very much information about sauna in general. Cold plunge is always the best part of the sauna. The sauna is the sweat lodge of northern Europe thats how I think of it hope I'm not offending my Finish Neighbors.
WTF Jacob? As a Finn, this is pure heresy! I don't know if I could ever forget this outrageous blasphemy that took place at 7:43. You raised your mug and all was fine and well until you said it. At the heart of the very essence of The Finnish Being, the holiest of holies, the purest soul bound thing that constitute every Finn, you said it! You spell a Swedish word! A SWEDISH! Kippis, hölkynkölkyn, pohjanmaan kautta, even some rude German curses, anything else but Swedish at the Finnish sauna! No, great content every sec. Skål from Finland! 😉
damn the mountains are beautiful at 7:38
From 9:10 til the end was spot on. Greetings from Finland!
I love videos like this, exploring the ancient roots of culture, and how it's done correctly.
My favorite part, I think, was when you were discussing how it's not always supposed to be pretty. There are supposed to be "ugly" parts, too. Ugly is just as much a part of life as beauty. :)
❤
Some of my favorite moments spiritually have been when I was the uglies physically!
@@TheWisdomOfOdin Same here lol. It took me years to finally feel like I was "doing it right". When I took a moment to think about why, I had noticed that my spiritual path had seeped into literally every corner of my life, to where I was celebrating the ups with it and learning on it during the downs.
This was awesome
There is something deeply comforting and womb-like (pretty sure the womb-like aspect is entirely intentional, too) about both sweat lodges and saunas. It is a beautiful and beneficial practice in either case! Thank you for making a video about the wonders of sauna practices! 💖
I was really fascinated to read Finns give birth in saunas (at least traditionally)
@@TheWisdomOfOdin Yes, I have also read this about historical births among the Finns. It was women-only during the actual birthing process with a huge feast afterwards for the community to celebrate the new arrival. The entire history of saunas (and sweat lodges) is riveting and so cool!
@@TheWisdomOfOdin Some still choose to give birth in a sauna.
Speaking as a man who deals with feeling isolated and lacking positive male relationships (non sexual/romantic) we need more of these space and rituals.
Thank you for sharing❤❤❤
Lookin healthy my brotha!
Great video. Finnush American living in Michigan. I own 2 saunas. Traditional electric interior build and also a wood heated western red cedar barrel sauna. Loyly(low-lou) tonttu's do exist. My sahkoinen sauna tonttu moves things. Puts a rock from kiuas on the bench. Takes my ladle off it hook. Um yeah lol. Anyhow great video. Minun tonttu s nimi on Dana ja Lisa. Their Male spirits with famine names lol
Next Time I go to a Sauna, I'm bringing a Gnome
The best company!
Great video ❤
I know that it's definitely not a one to one but I've felt so much comfort and camaraderie at kink events just with everyday people being allowed to be socially intimate while undressed. Being in the US feels so stifling sometimes when it comes to the simplicity of human form but having group cuddle piles and friendly body painting feels so true and natural. It doesn't have to be sexual. People there are so sweet and kind and respectful and I wouldn't trade the experience
Yes i have one made from stone with a big nose more troll looking and it makes a noise after a while when you have thrown some löyly
I never knew about a sauna spirit 😮
I've only used American ones at gyms.
My first experience of going into a sauna unfortunately was at the gym and I was told to go before and or after a workout. Being female I just wore my workout clothes. Unfortunately I had a bad reaction to the sauna. Also I work a deli behind a hot food case, some a lot. It is like a sauna but not really relaxing nor fun most of the time. I’m sure it would feel great in the frigid winter.
I'm just here for the thumbnail.
Okay we need a tattoo video! What are the meanings of the symbols? Where did you get them?? I'm curious haha
Great info not very much information about sauna in general. Cold plunge is always the best part of the sauna. The sauna is the sweat lodge of northern Europe thats how I think of it hope I'm not offending my Finish Neighbors.
Tonttu sounds similar to tomte , which are also elvish spirts or gnomes , connected with the winter solstice in Nordic folklore .
Yes, they are the same thing, we just call them tonttu in Finnish.
Cold plunges? Skal to you too, Jacob. I only know one word in Finnish 'sorsa' or duck in English.
Sauna is finnish.
And it does wonders for your hair! 😂
WTF Jacob? As a Finn, this is pure heresy! I don't know if I could ever forget this outrageous blasphemy that took place at 7:43. You raised your mug and all was fine and well until you said it. At the heart of the very essence of The Finnish Being, the holiest of holies, the purest soul bound thing that constitute every Finn, you said it! You spell a Swedish word! A SWEDISH! Kippis, hölkynkölkyn, pohjanmaan kautta, even some rude German curses, anything else but Swedish at the Finnish sauna!
No, great content every sec. Skål from Finland! 😉
Do a video about Native American deities
When I know enough I will try my best!
@@TheWisdomOfOdinawesome can’t wait for that video
Cultural question: Does it have to beer? I prefer meed or whiskey.
Make noises?
are you not cold in 4:00 your chest, Jacob? I would faint in that heat.
Icelandic wasn't as obsure
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