# Docs **URL:** https://discuss.britishsaunasociety.org.uk/c/docs/37.md [Latest](https://discuss.britishsaunasociety.org.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.britishsaunasociety.org.uk/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discuss.britishsaunasociety.org.uk/tags.md) --- ## [Framework: Professional roles within UK sauna practice](https://discuss.britishsaunasociety.org.uk/t/framework-professional-roles-within-uk-sauna-practice/127)
**Author:** [@gabriellereason](https://discuss.britishsaunasociety.org.uk/u/gabriellereason)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 May 2026 09:42 UTC](https://discuss.britishsaunasociety.org.uk/t/framework-professional-roles-within-uk-sauna-practice/127 "2026-05-06T09:42:08Z")
As part of our project to establish a UK framework for professionals working in the UK sauna industry, the British Sauna Society consulted with a number of sauna masters, operators, suppliers and industry bodies across S… --- ## [New project: Supporting Sauna Professionals in their careers & establishing a national framework](https://discuss.britishsaunasociety.org.uk/t/new-project-supporting-sauna-professionals-in-their-careers-establishing-a-national-framework/117)
**Author:** [@gabriellereason](https://discuss.britishsaunasociety.org.uk/u/gabriellereason)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [9 April 2026 11:34 UTC](https://discuss.britishsaunasociety.org.uk/t/new-project-supporting-sauna-professionals-in-their-careers-establishing-a-national-framework/117 "2026-04-09T11:34:48Z")
After the successful launch of the Operator Membership, the British Sauna Society has been developing its plans for its Sauna Professional Membership. The first phase of this has been undertaking a research piece to deep… --- ## [FAQ: Where to start - Setting up as a sauna operator in the UK](https://discuss.britishsaunasociety.org.uk/t/faq-where-to-start-setting-up-as-a-sauna-operator-in-the-uk/89)
**Author:** [@system](https://discuss.britishsaunasociety.org.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 January 2026 14:07 UTC](https://discuss.britishsaunasociety.org.uk/t/faq-where-to-start-setting-up-as-a-sauna-operator-in-the-uk/89 "2026-01-29T14:07:16Z")
2026-01-29T00:00:00Z (UTC) British Sauna Society guidance documentation Where to start: Setting up as a sauna operator in the UK. This guide is designed for people who are seriously considering setting up as a sauna o… --- ## [Operating a sauna in the UK: Planning your site & sauna](https://discuss.britishsaunasociety.org.uk/t/operating-a-sauna-in-the-uk-planning-your-site-sauna/120)
**Author:** [@system](https://discuss.britishsaunasociety.org.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 April 2026 16:57 UTC](https://discuss.britishsaunasociety.org.uk/t/operating-a-sauna-in-the-uk-planning-your-site-sauna/120 "2026-04-01T16:57:59Z")
British Sauna Society guidance document. Operating a sauna in the UK: Planning your site & sauna This guide forms part of the British Sauna Society’s operator guidance series. It is written for people planning, setting… --- ## [Operating a sauna in the UK: The basics of good sauna design, build & experience](https://discuss.britishsaunasociety.org.uk/t/operating-a-sauna-in-the-uk-the-basics-of-good-sauna-design-build-experience/118)
**Author:** [@system](https://discuss.britishsaunasociety.org.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 April 2026 16:46 UTC](https://discuss.britishsaunasociety.org.uk/t/operating-a-sauna-in-the-uk-the-basics-of-good-sauna-design-build-experience/118 "2026-04-01T16:46:41Z")
British Sauna Society guidance document. Operating a sauna in the UK: The basics of good sauna design, build & experience. This guide forms part of the British Sauna Society’s operator guidance series. It is written for… --- ## [Permissions & licences for operating a sauna in the UK](https://discuss.britishsaunasociety.org.uk/t/permissions-licences-for-operating-a-sauna-in-the-uk/121)
**Author:** [@system](https://discuss.britishsaunasociety.org.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 April 2026 17:01 UTC](https://discuss.britishsaunasociety.org.uk/t/permissions-licences-for-operating-a-sauna-in-the-uk/121 "2026-04-01T17:01:25Z")
British Sauna Society guidance document. Permissions & licences for operating a sauna in the UK. This guide forms part of the British Sauna Society’s operator guidance series. It is written for people setting up or runn… --- ## [Operating a sauna in the UK: Securing land & site agreements](https://discuss.britishsaunasociety.org.uk/t/operating-a-sauna-in-the-uk-securing-land-site-agreements/119)
**Author:** [@system](https://discuss.britishsaunasociety.org.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 April 2026 16:50 UTC](https://discuss.britishsaunasociety.org.uk/t/operating-a-sauna-in-the-uk-securing-land-site-agreements/119 "2026-04-01T16:50:59Z")
British Sauna Society guidance document. Operating a sauna in the UK: Securing land & site agreements This guide forms part of the British Sauna Society’s operator guidance series. It is written for people setting up o… --- ## [British Sauna Society: Approving Operator Members & upholding standards](https://discuss.britishsaunasociety.org.uk/t/british-sauna-society-approving-operator-members-upholding-standards/108)
**Author:** [@system](https://discuss.britishsaunasociety.org.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 February 2026 13:38 UTC](https://discuss.britishsaunasociety.org.uk/t/british-sauna-society-approving-operator-members-upholding-standards/108 "2026-02-16T13:38:49Z")
Introduction The British Sauna Society exists to promote the physical, mental, and social wellbeing benefits of authentic sauna. Achieving this means making safe, high-quality sauna experiences easier to find across the … --- ## [FAQ: Using essential oils in the sauna](https://discuss.britishsaunasociety.org.uk/t/faq-using-essential-oils-in-the-sauna/92)
**Author:** [@system](https://discuss.britishsaunasociety.org.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [6 February 2026 13:01 UTC](https://discuss.britishsaunasociety.org.uk/t/faq-using-essential-oils-in-the-sauna/92 "2026-02-06T13:01:19Z")
2026-01-29T00:00:00Z (UTC) British Sauna Society guidance documentation Best practice guidelines: Using essential oils in the sauna The use of essential oils in saunas has become increasingly popular across the UK. Whi… --- ## [Research Paper: RNLI information on Coastal and waterside Saunas Minimising Risks by Mike Tipton](https://discuss.britishsaunasociety.org.uk/t/research-paper-rnli-information-on-coastal-and-waterside-saunas-minimising-risks-by-mike-tipton/77)
**Author:** [@sakurasaunahaus](https://discuss.britishsaunasociety.org.uk/u/sakurasaunahaus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 December 2025 19:15 UTC](https://discuss.britishsaunasociety.org.uk/t/research-paper-rnli-information-on-coastal-and-waterside-saunas-minimising-risks-by-mike-tipton/77 "2025-12-23T19:15:55Z")
Introduction In this document, Professor Mike Tipton from Portsmouth University sets out the physiological effects of combining cold water immersion with sauna use and the RNLI1 provides water safety advice, in particu…