18/08/2026
Thurs 1st of Oct, 18.00- 20.30.
Laitakarin Merihelmi in Luvia, EUR 15
Welcome to an evening of dialogue about the importance of sauna throughout Finnish history and culture. Dr. Kaarina Kailo will speak about how sauna has been used as a space for healing and regeneration. She is a leading voice in matriarchal and womens studies, mythology and land based practice. Her research on sauna culture is expansive and she has recently published a book 'Finnish Shamanism Laid Bare: Sauna Ecology and Embodied Rituals.
The evening will take place at the beautiful seaside sauna 'Laitakarin Merihelmi' and will be followed by an opportunity to enjoy the sauna and a dip in the sea.
EUR 15 includes attendance at the discussion, sauna and light snacks. This event is part funded by Svenska Kultturfonden.
Please register here:
https://www.uruznp.com/service-page/sauna-as-ritual?referral=service_list_widget
If you want to participate but the fee is not possible at this time please get in touch. We will make some efforts to coordinate rides so do let us know if you are coming with your own car from Pori and if you would be open to giving people a ride.