Inside the Sauna Olympics
Culture Index
Score Breakdown
Relevance
3/25
Freshness
25/25
Authority
18/20
Brand Signal
9/15
Depth
5/15
5-Axis Cultural Radar
At the Aufguss World Masters, spa enthusiasts twirl towels in saunas to distribute heat, scent, and showmanship. A New York City bathhouse founder leads us through the sport’s biggest week–and explains why it’s coming to an American spa near you.

