{"title":"Whisks and Vihtas","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe traditional Finnish vihta (or vasta, in the east) — bundles of leafy branches used to gently strike the skin during a sauna session, boosting circulation and releasing the aromatic oils of the leaves. Birch is the Nordic classic, oak is longer-lasting with a deeper aroma, eucalyptus adds a modern menthol lift.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sauna-whisk-eucalyptus","title":"Sauna Whisk — Eucalyptus","description":"\u003cp\u003eA traditional Nordic \u003cem\u003evihta\u003c\/em\u003e, but with a modern twist — the classic birch has been swapped for fragrant eucalyptus. Beat the whisk gently across shoulders, back and legs during a session and the leaves release a cool, clean menthol aroma that clears the sinuses and lifts the mood, while the light strokes boost circulation and open your pores.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRehydrate in warm water for 5–10 minutes before entering the sauna; each vihta typically lasts one or two sessions before the leaves start to shed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Dried eucalyptus branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAroma: Cool, menthol, sinus-clearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: 1–2 sauna sessions per whisk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrice includes 23% Irish VAT.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saunainter","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":65576970781021,"sku":"WHISK-EUCALYPTUS-SM1609","price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0892\/1097\/8653\/files\/Saunaquast_Eukalyptus.webp?v=1787236679"},{"product_id":"sauna-whisk-oak","title":"Sauna Whisk — Oak","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor those who like their sauna traditions a bit more robust. Oak vihtas are firmer and longer-lasting than birch, and give a deeper, tannin-rich woody aroma when heated. Popular in the Baltic and Eastern European sauna traditions, oak leaves also hold up beautifully to repeated use — you'll comfortably get two or three sessions from a single whisk before the leaves start to shed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Dried oak branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAroma: Deep, tannin-rich, woody\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: 2–3 sauna sessions per whisk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eRehydrate in warm water for 5–10 minutes before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrice includes 23% Irish VAT.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saunainter","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":65576971043165,"sku":"WHISK-OAK-SM1605","price":8.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0892\/1097\/8653\/files\/oak_f06deb6e-3b1b-4a02-a2c3-40fbbe2c5663.webp?v=1787236574"},{"product_id":"sauna-whisk-birch-1","title":"Sauna Whisk — Birch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe classic Finnish sauna whisk. Hand-tied from fresh birch branches and carefully dried, this is the \u003cem\u003evihta\u003c\/em\u003e (or \u003cem\u003evasta\u003c\/em\u003e in Eastern Finland) that has been part of the sauna ritual for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRehydrate in warm water for 5–10 minutes, then gently strike the skin from shoulders to feet — the leaves release a sweet, grassy birch aroma while stimulating circulation, exfoliating and opening pores. Birch is unmatched for scent and stays supple through a full session.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Dried birch branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: 1–2 sauna sessions per whisk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrice includes 23% Irish VAT.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saunainter","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":65577033695581,"sku":"WHISK-BIRCH-SM1606","price":7.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}]}],"url":"https:\/\/aaltosaunas.ie\/collections\/whisks-and-vihtas.oembed","provider":"Aalto Saunas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}