Conversation with John Pederson about the physical, spiritual, and psychological benefits of sauna and thermic bathing.
Topics of Discussion:
-Emerging research and popularity in sauna
-Cultural significance and key principles for thermic bathing
-Science behind the body’s response to contrast therapy
John Pederson is a wellness operations consultant and programming director based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He began his work helping communities create and sustain innovative public health initiatives as a Fulbright Scholar in Indonesia, where he co-founded the country’s first student-run radio station. Post fellowship John joined Seed Savers Exchange where he managed communications for the company’s multimillion dollar seed bank and food security operation. In 2011, he accepted a role as Community Manager for CoCo co-working space in Minneapolis, MN where he launched the 612 Sauna Society—a community-owned sauna start-up featured in Forbes and CNN for inspiring a revival of thermic bathing culture in North America.
He co-founded Stokeyard Outfitters in 2017 where he popularized his unique Thermaculture® experiences at Hewing Hotel, the Great Northern Sauna Village, and now The Yard, the first year-round Thermaculture venue in the country, which he launched in the fall of 2023 in partnership with Superior Sauna & Steam where John now serves as the Director of Customer Engagement.
Find @thermaculture on Instagram!
For events and experiences:
www.thermaculture.events
For products:
www.superiorsaunas.com
Thank you to our sponsors Human Powered Health, The Minnesota Institute of Ayurveda and Harvest Health & Wellbeing that make this episode possible.
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