The author reflects on their experiences of sauna culture and cold plunging in Minnesota. Having moved back to the upper Midwest after years in a warmer climate, the author initially approached winter with trepidation but found solace in the combination of sauna and ice bathing. Despite previous fears, the cold plunge provided an unexpected sense of serenity, highlighting the cultural significance of saunas in Minnesota and underscoring their potential health benefits through immersive experiences. The article illustrates a personal transformation in winter-welcoming attitudes through sauna culture.
I felt strangely serene, despite the people beside me grunting and yelling through the discomfort. I wasn't shaking. My mind was pleasantly blank.
I wanted to embrace winter and the growing sauna culture of my new home state of Minnesota, often unofficially dubbed the sauna capital of the US.
The area gets very cold and snowy in the winters. A typical January, the coldest month, sees high temperatures around 20°F (-6°C) and lows around 0°F (-18°C).
But yeah, I would say that we are leading the charge by several measures in sauna culture and experience.
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