Opening of the Sauna at our Kindergarten in the Park on February 4 at 9am

We are happy to announce that on Tuesday, February 4, we will officially open our Sauna and Relaxation Room.

The Sauna will be included in the programme of the children who are three years and older.

Why do we believe in Sauna? Why is it healthy?

As part of our healthy Kindergarten concept, we are implementing the Finnish tradition of "sauna-ing" in the Kindergarten in the Park. Especially during the Winter, using the Sauna and relaxation area offer a wonderful opportunity to warm up our bodies and minds.

Physical Advantages:      

1. Regular use of a Sauna strengthens children´s immune systems as well as supports the prevention of infectious diseases.

2. Sauna usage also ‘stabilizes’ a child´s health effectively (children become less sick or become healthy more easily)

3. Children learn to be aware of their body signals (when it is too hot or too cold, as well as recognizing the feelings of well-being during relaxation)

4. Children learn to explore the two extremes in a gentle way (hot & cold/ dryness & humidity/ ‘pushing up’ & ‘pulling down’ of the circulation)

Personal Development:

1. Children learn how to appropriately use the Sauna and follow the correct procedure.

2.  Children learn different methods of relaxation and enjoy the relaxation methods associated with the Sauna-process (music, lights, fantasy stories).

3.  Children learn the value of a healthy and natural way of living.

4.   Use of the Sauna supports the children to develop self-confidence and independence, as they participate in the process.