Hotel Executive: Trend Watch: Thermal Bathing More Popular Than Ever
By Casssandra Cavanah Founder, Cavanah Communications Hotels and resorts have long led the charge when it comes to creating beautiful,...
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Well Spa 360: The Art of Sauna Aufguss
By Cassandra Cavanah In Europe, sauna isn’t typically a solo pursuit. Rather, spending time in the dry heat of the Finnish sauna is an...
Latest Trends in Spa Bathing
Design for Leisure is always monitoring the latest trends in spa bathing. Here’s a look at some of the interesting trends happening in 2022
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The first aufguss sauna experience in the US has opened in Las Vegas
We Need to Talk About "Infrared Saunas"
Savvy sauna marketers in the US created a new category of “fake saunas” that continue to sell like hotcakes because they can be...
Trend: Urban Bathhouses & Wellness Playgrounds
Earlier this month, the Global Wellness Summit (GWS) released its annual wellness trends report, the new directions in wellness...
Event Saunas Come to America
Q&A with Don Genders, Founder & CEO, Design for Leisure, on new “Art of Aufguss” at Las Vegas’ Awana Spa & Wellness at Resorts World
Celebrating 30 Successful Years!
n 1991, Design for Leisure (DFL) began operating in the UK. Our first large-scale projects were for the likes of some prestigious brands...
Essentials Required for Effective Hydrothermal Bathing
Don Genders, Design for Leisure Founder, explains the most important features of a true hydrothermal bathing experience.
Wellness at Home by KLAFS USA Launches
KLAFS, the leading manufacturer of saunas and thermal experiences sold worldwide, and its exclusive US distributor, Design for Leisure, have
German Sauna Maker KLAFS Joins the North American Sauna Society with U.S.-based Partner DFL
As “COVID interest” in sauna use continues to surge, new manufacturer member enables organization to extend its educational efforts
Is an In-Home Sauna Right for You?
If you’re wondering if an in-home sauna is right for you, take 20 mins. to watch this interview with Dr. Jari Laukkanen
How to Use Thermal Rooms Safely
DFL has produced an infographic on how to use hydrothermal rooms so guests are sure to get the most out of these evidence-based wellness e
Hydrothermal Trends to Look For Post COVID-19
In January, we put together our annual trends for the hydrothermal industry… little did we know how drastically the world would change!
Journal Métro
Quand la technologie imite la nature grâce à la thérapie au sel L’utilisation du SaltProX entraîne un nettoyage profond des voies...
Design for Leisure Expands Team
New Project Manager to manage the design phase of projects and then oversee on-site construction ..
COVID-19: Hygiene and Cleaning Tips for Hydrothermal Areas
Top Hygiene Tips for Saunas, Steamrooms, etc.
Dr. Berg’s 8 Benefits of Using a Dry Sauna
We’re obviously huge advocates of sauna here at Design for Leisure. Take a moment to watch this quick video...
Cleansing, Therapeutic Benefits of Salt Inhalation Therapy Now Available for In-Home Use
Award-winning KLAFS Microsalt SaltProX, available from Design for Leisure, turns any space into a halotherapy (salt therapy) room
2020 Hydrothermal Trends to Watch
If you’re looking for the latest happenings in hydrothermal experiences, this is the place!
Spa and Hydrothermal Bathing for Health and Wellness
What does “spa” mean anyway? Many believe that the term originated from the Latin “sanus per aquam,” which translates into...
Cold Contrast Experiences
Cold immersion is an age-old tradition in hydrothermal bathing. The Finnish are among the first known to actively use hot/cold contrast..
Specialty Hydrothermal Treatment Rooms, Equipment, Pools and Experience Showers
A Vichy shower is a horizontal series of showerheads forming a “rain bar” over a waterproof, cushioned table that features drainage on the..
Popular Thermal Bathing Cabins
This blog is designed to help you navigate some of the more popular hydrothermal areas in both commercial and residential wellness areas...