koillistaminen
Koillistaminen is a Finnish term that refers to the act of creating or utilizing a "koilliskulma" or northeast corner. This practice is primarily associated with traditional Finnish sauna culture. In a sauna, the koilliskulma is the specific corner of the sauna room that is furthest from the stove and the entrance. It is traditionally considered the warmest and most private part of the sauna.
The belief behind koillistaminen is that the heat generated by the stove naturally rises and circulates, with
While the precise origins of the term and its associated practices are not definitively documented, koillistaminen