A short roundup of what is happening in home saunas and wellness this month. From new UK suppliers to fresh research, here is what is worth your attention if you are weighing up a sauna or cold plunge at home.
Simply Saunas launches as a UK Nordic sauna specialist
On 1 June 2026, Newark-based Gudrum Classics Ltd launched Simply Saunas, a dedicated UK retailer for premium home and garden saunas. The range covers indoor infrared cabins plus barrel, cube and log-cabin outdoor models built from timber in Estonia and Lithuania, with UK warehouse stock promising delivery within seven days on many units. More serious UK suppliers means better choice and shorter lead times for anyone planning a home sauna. Read the announcement.
New Finnish study: a single sauna session mobilises immune cells
Research from the Universities of Turku and Eastern Finland, published in the journal Temperature in spring 2026, found that one 30-minute sauna session at around 73C triggered a rapid rise in circulating immune cells, with a similar response in regular and infrequent users. It adds to the evidence behind the wellness claims people make for heat therapy, though the authors are clear that larger studies are still needed. For buyers it is a useful reminder to treat sauna time as a regular habit rather than a one-off. Read the summary.
Saunas and cold plunges move into the garden
Home wellness is increasingly being designed into gardens and outdoor rooms rather than spare bedrooms, with saunas and ice baths named among the standout garden trends for 2026. The shift suits UK homes that are short on indoor space, and it pairs neatly with the garden-room boom. If you are planning an outdoor sauna, factor in drainage, power and a weather-tight base from the start. See the trend piece.
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