Löyly

Overview

Löyly Sauna is a Finnish-inspired sauna and wellness center offering traditional cedar saunas in a minimalist, Nordic-designed space focused on grounding, renewal, and community. With locations in Portland’s Northeast (NE) and Southeast (SE) neighborhoods, it provides public and private sauna sessions, therapeutic bodywork, holistic facials, and unique rituals like whisking and Aufguss.

• Facility type: Cedar wood saunas, lounge areas, locker rooms, showers, and treatment rooms in an essentialist setting.
• Overall atmosphere and experience: Relaxing, quiet-conversation zone emphasizing unplugging (phones in lockers), hydration, and mindfulness. Guests enjoy house-made amenities like teas, salts, and soaps in a swimwear-required, all-gender space (16+). The vibe promotes restoration, connection, and ‘better living through radiance,’ with a commitment to inclusivity for marginalized communities.

Features & Amenities

• Sauna facilities: Traditional Finnish cedar saunas with heated stones; private or public use.
• Lounge and relaxation areas: Cozy lounge for foot soaks, teas, and cool-downs.
• Locker rooms and showers: Secure lockers (key return required; $20 lost fee), complimentary towels, robes, house-made shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and body salts.
• Treatment enhancements: DIY face masks (Dr. Hauschka), aromatherapy foot soaks (e.g., Rosemary, Spruce), cleansing spice tea.
• Products: In-house crafted sauna/skincare line (salts, oils, scrubs) plus botanicals like evanhealy and Dr. Hauschka; available in shop.
• Additional perks: Cold beverages, sparkling water; quiet policy to respect nearby treatments.

Services

Sauna Experiences

• Sauna Lounge: 2-hour access to sauna, showers, lockers, lounge.
• Sauna Upgrade/Specials: Includes foot soak, face mask, tea, body salts (e.g., Sagewood Seasonal with Sage + Spruce soak).
• Whisking: 15-min traditional Finnish bodywork with birch/oak vihtas (add-on, $45; NE only, Thu-Sat).
• Private Sauna Rental: Full facility exclusive use (2 hours); enhancements like whisking/massages available.
• Events: Sweat Social – monthly Aufguss rituals (heat, steam, scents), live DJ, socializing (3 hours, 18+; tickets via shop).

Bodywork & Skincare

• Massages: Swedish/Deep Tissue (30-90 min); Sports (+$15), Prenatal (+$10); Seasonal like Tranquil Sage ($110-$180).
• Holistic Facials: evanhealy/Dr. Hauschka botanicals (30-90 min, $70-$185); Autumn Renewal seasonal.
• Foot Treatments: 50-min ($95, NE only) with soak, scrub, massage (Soothing, Revitalizing, CBD; up to 5 guests).
• Add-ons: 15-min ($30-$35) – Birch Arnica scrub, scalp treatment, foot treatment, mini-facial, aromatherapy.

Pricing

• Public Sauna: $30 (Mon-Thu), $40 (Fri-Sun) for 2 hours.
• Sauna Specials/Upgrades: $55 (Mon-Thu), $70 (Fri-Sun); Sagewood $67.
• Private Rental (NE, up to 8): $300 weekdays, $350 Fri-Sun (+$35/extra person); SE up to 5 same pricing. +20% gratuity, $100 deposit.
• Massages: $70 (30 min) to $160 (90 min).
• Facials: $70 (30 min) to $180 (90 min).
• Foot Treatment: $95 (50 min).
• Whisking: $45 add-on.
• Sweat Social: Ticketed (price via shop).

Bookings via Zenoti; gratuity optional/appreciated; no insurance billing (receipts provided). Cancellation policies: 24hr (treatments), 4hr (public sauna), 72hr (private).

Location & Hours

• Northeast (NE): 3525 NE MLK Jr Blvd, Portland, OR (main location for most services/events).
• Southeast (SE): Private rentals only.
• Operating hours: Not explicitly listed; rentals 9-11 AM & 7-9 PM. Public sessions bookable daily; arrive 10-15 min early. Events like Sweat Social (e.g., Dec 26, 7-10 PM).

Notes

• What makes Löyly special: Locally owned since 2006, emphasizing authentic Finnish traditions (vihta whisking, Aufguss) blended with modern wellness. House-made products and rituals foster community (e.g., Sweat Social). Inclusive hiring; health-focused guidelines (no illnesses, hydrate, consult for conditions). Portable sauna tent product for outdoor adventures. Quiet, restorative escape in urban Portland – ‘afterglow of a good sauna should be regular.’