About
Manifesto
Most of us recognize the feeling of belonging.
The sensation of a deeper connection to oneself where everything suddenly aligns, space expands, and our empathy grows stronger. This feeling rarely comes by itself; it must be nurtured and primed. It is the profound clarity that arises from tranquility. We can meet it in a sunset in a foreign land, a deep conversation with a loved one, or when we immerse ourselves in something wholeheartedly.
But we also have the opportunity to find it every day by choosing so, through the right setting and intentional activation of the primal forces within our body’s magical nervous system.
The indigenous wisdom shows the gateway goes through nature. Ancient cultures gathered around fire and water to connect, to share, and to heal. A connection to the elements that our ancestors understood intuitively; we are nature.
At Pōrtal, this connection forms the foundation of everything. A belief that the elements are not just forces of nature, but portals back to oneself.
The personal sanctuary
We can’t claim inventing the four elements or the sauna, but being avid users of these rituals, we were missing the personal touch – and what inspired Pōrtal - was a longing for a way to make this ritual uniquely ours, to tailor every detail—from materials, colors and lighting to integrating art and sounds — so that the sauna becomes a reflection of the person who inhabits it. A sauna should not just be a product but a totem where one can retreat under. It’s a space to breathe and to find balance. But more than anything, it is a space where you should feel at home. This intention flows down through all our range of portals – to offer customizable platforms for your daily rituals.
A natural choice
Every Pōrtal product is an invitation to return to the roots. Handcrafted saunas and ice baths, sculpted ceramic diffusers, pure essential oils—all designed with intention. Materials are sourced responsibly; the wood used is hand-selected and FSC certified. The oils are harvested by those who live in harmony with the plants, respecting the ancient methods of extraction and the packaging is natural and designed to be reusable.