Viggo talks veggies
Viggo Mortensen recently mused about the nude sauna scene he had in the film Eastern Promises. “It was slippery, painful, embarrassing,” the actor was quoted as saying by the U.K.’s Sun.
September 29, 2007
Sauna weight loss: Does it work?
When it comes to permanent weight control, sauna weight loss isn’t the answer. Although sitting in a sauna may temporarily increase your metabolic rate, which can help you burn more calories than usual, any weight you lose is simply a loss of body fluids.
September 27, 2007
Investors, workers in Thai spas in Japan benefited by JTEPA
TOKYO, Sept 27 (TNA) – Investors and workers in Thai-owned spas in Japan will benefit from an expected 10 per cent annual growth in the sauna and spa business in the country, according to the Sauna and Spa Association of Japan.
September 26, 2007
Unknown openers, Drakkar Sauna, bring the heat
The ultimate treat for the seasoned concert veteran is the unheard of opening act that absolutely blows your mind. Such was the case with Drakkar Sauna. I arrived at the 40 Watt on Saturday, Sept. 22 around 10:30 p.m., worried that I might have missed the second act on the bill, the Watson Twins (the less said about their awkward, boring performance the better), as the doors opened at 9:30 p.m.
STREET TALK
Saunas, Jacuzzis, Foosball tables and a steam room are just a few of the amenities that promoters of Richmond’s National Theater are planning to use to lure bands that otherwise might skip playing a gig in Richmond.
