Our Story
It All Started with a Feeling
Our founders, Nick and Jess Rastas, didn’t set out to start a business. They were just two people with Nordic roots looking for a quiet escape. On a trip abroad, they stepped into a floating sauna.
Inside, the heat wrapped around them. Outside, the cold lake waited.
After a plunge, they sat on the dock. Breathing, recovering, completely present. In that moment, a profound sense of peace washed over them. They looked at each other and asked the question that changed everything:
“Why doesn’t Kelowna have this?”
A Legacy of Heat
When they returned home, they realized this wasn't just a new idea; it was a return to an old one.
Decades ago, Nick’s grandfather was already building portable saunas, sharing the ritual with his own community long before cold plunging was a trend.
For Nick & Jess, Löyly (pronounced low-lou) isn't just a business; it’s a continuation of their family legacy. The passion for design, construction, and bringing people together through heat runs deep in the family DNA.
It was time to bring that legacy to the Okanagan.
Built, Not Bought
Bringing a floating sauna to a Canadian city wasn't easy. The regulatory hurdles were significant, and the approvals were an uphill climb.
But Jess & Nick pushed through. They didn't just envision this experience, they built it.
Meet the Founders
Jess & Nick Rastas
Jess and Nick are the heart and hands of Löyly Floating Sauna. From the original design sketches and the physical construction of the sauna to crafting every detail of the guest experience, they are the creators who turned a wild idea into a physical reality.
An Alternative to “More”
There are other saunas. There are other cold plunges. But Löyly is different.
We are not a spa.
No robes. No fancy treatments.
No bells and whistles.
We are something simpler
Good Finnish heat.
Cold Canadian water.
A calm space made for connection
We chose the name "Löyly", the Finnish word for the steam that rises when water hits the hot stones. To us, it means the lingering, euphoric feeling of clarity that stays with you long after you leave.
Feel it for Yourself
“I had so much energy after my session. I felt invincible.”
Maybe you're feeling burnt out and need a hard reset. Maybe you're craving real connection, with yourself or with friends. Or maybe your body just needs to feel something real again.
The “invincible” feeling our guest describes is more than just the rush. It's clarity for your day, deep sleep at night, and the energy to reconnect with what matters most.
Löyly is waiting.