Our research is simple yet impactful, independently exploring how guided sauna sessions may enhance creativity by promoting mental clarity and inspiring new ideas. This project operates as a non-profit initiative, grounded in genuine curiosity and collaboration.
Participants join these sessions and then dive into their creative work, allowing us to measure shifts in emotional state, artistic problem-solving, and overall creative output through interviews and questionnaires. Artists continue working on their unique projects throughout the research, ensuring that the insights directly support their individual practices.
While saunas are well-known for their physical benefits, their mental impact—particularly for artists—remains largely uncharted. By bringing the sauna experience to artists, we aim to bridge this gap, uncovering valuable insights at the intersection of sauna culture and creative research.
Dimi Garkush. Sauna practitioner, researcher, and artist.