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The inaugural USA national competition for sauna Aufguss masters will take place at the Bathhouse, Williamsburg, NYC, June 23-24, 2025.

Thermal pools, hammams, banyas, onsens, shvitzes, cold plunges, steam rooms, and saunas: Hot and cold water, and the communal experience of steam and sweat, has been a pillar of social and wellness cultures across millennia.

Sustainability is no longer just a "nice-to-have" trend; it’s a vital commitment. Spas must address not only the wellness of their patrons,

A few months after real estate developer Sky McLean acquired an old Holiday Inn, she had an ‘aha’ moment that would transform her business..

The ancient European sauna ritual of aufguss is continuing to make waves in the US, as the country prepares to host its first-ever national

Sauna Aufguss events in Canada and US will determine the top sauna masters who will go on to represent Team USA

Kohler Co. is poised to strengthen its presence in the wellness industry by introducing Klafs – a renowned German manufacturer of premium sa

As Kohler Co. prepares to launch recently acquired KLAFS – a market-leading manufacturer of saunas, steam rooms, and other hydrothermal well

Hydrothermal spa and wellness specialist Design for Leisure (DFL) has announced Rony Genders' promotion to company director

This is an exciting chapter in DFL’s 30+-year history, underscoring our unwavering commitment to the hydrothermal spa and wellness sector"

Written by Don Genders, founder & CEO of Design for Leisure . This article originally appeared in chapter four of the “Guide to...

Are you considering remodeling or building an entirely new hydrothermal spa area? Whether you're the project owner/operator/developer or...

Learn about the latest spa & wellness hydrothermal trends for 2024!

Increased interest in personal and communal wellness, means that developers, architects, designers, and builders are exploring new ways...

A groundswell of interest in water wellness is surging across the U.S., with everything from hydrotherapy to mineral hot springs...

Ice baths, freezing plunges, wild swimming and cryotherapy might be filling social media feeds, but let’s not forget about all the...

Design for Leisure's team of hydrothermal spa specialists works in partnership with spa owners/operators and architects/designers to...

McKinsey's 2024 Wellness Market Report reveals a few key reasons why sauna bathing is surging in popularity.

By J.S. Marcus Excerpt: Don Genders, founder and CEO of Design for Leisure, a U.K.-based wellness company with a strong presence in the...

Design for  Leisure is the exclusive sales and installation partner for custom KLAFS saunas in the U.S.

In the pandemic’s aftermath, we’re seeing operators, notably Accor, and more recently Marriott, embrace a better understanding of...

Not only are wellness equipment and features a big demand in new residential builds, we’re seeing more and more homeowners want to “go...

There is no better advertisement for the benefits of hot/cold contrast therapy – and by extension hydrothermal bathing – then the filling...

We’re seeing a massive resurrection/renovation of hot springs facilities around the world and a new angle that comes with this trend is...