Sauna may be a hot topic across Britain right now, but how legit are the health benefits?

Getting sweaty with strangers is the hottest thing in wellness. But do the benefits stand up – or are they just a load of hot air?

It’s cold out, we get it, but you can warm your bones – and perhaps your soul – at these unique sauna hotspots across the UK, says author Emma O’Kelly.

Each year, Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi, northern Sweden, is created afresh from the ice and snow of the nearby River Torne. For this winter, it has recently opened its doors. Guests arrive at Icehotel 36

Working out is probably the last thing you feel like doing when you’re down or exhausted, but a blast of movement can be just what you need to feel lighter and brighter. ‘Exercise can play a big role

Welcome to ELLE’s Global Spa Guide 2026 – a blissful edit of the world’s finest wellness resorts in the most picturesque places