A sauna experience that supports relaxation, nervous system calm and a restored sense of balance.
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What is a Sauna Ritual?
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A Sauna Aufguss is a traditional European, guided sauna ritual where a "Sauna Master" pours water or ice infused with essential oils onto hot stones, then uses towels or a fan to circulate the scented, humid air.
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At its heart, the ritual involves using pure essential oils, heat and steam in a sauna, it increases heat intensity, providing a multi-sensory, social and therapeutic experience.
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Alongside heat and scent, each ritual is shaped around a mindful theme, whether that’s grounding, clarity, balance or simple release and encourages you to breathe, be present and let go of tension. The result is a multi-sensory experience that supports relaxation, nervous system calm and a restored sense of balance.
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Even if you’ve never been to a sauna before, these rituals are approachable: there’s no performance and no pressure. It’s simply about being in the moment, feeling your body and allowing the heat and scent to support you from the inside out.
Benefits of a Sauna
Not only do saunas give you a lovely experience but it hold so many health benefits.
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Encourages deep relaxation
The combination of heat and scent helps calm the nervous system and quiet a busy mind. -
Supports tension release
Heat allows muscles to soften, helping the body let go of built-up tightness. -
Improves circulation
Warming the body stimulates blood flow, supporting recovery and overall vitality. -
Promotes detoxification through sweat
Sweating is one of the body’s natural ways to eliminate waste and refresh the system. -
Stimulates the immune system
Raising core body temperature triggers the production of white blood cells. -
Cell protection and repair
Heat Shock Proteins act like tiny repair crews in your body, protecting cells, reducing inflammation and fixing proteins that are bent out of shape. -
Supports stress reduction
Heat improves stress resilience which lowers cortisol levels.
What to expect
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A ritual typically lasts up to 15 minutes, this is made up of 2-3 rounds of pouring (when water is poured on the hot rocks)
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Essential oils are used which are in keeping with the ritual theme, and aids benefits depending on the oils selected.
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Music will be played, this increases the overall intensity of the ritual.
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Towel techniques or a fan is used to circulate the oil infused, humid air.
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​Once the sauna ritual is over you can hydrate, use the cold water plunges and go in and out of the sauna as you wish for the duration of the session.
Suana Etiquette
Shower before entering
Clean skin keeps the sauna hygienic for everyone
Use a towel
Sit or lie on a towel, all body parts touching a bench should be on a towel.
Bare feet
Remove all footwear before entering. No flip flops in the sauna.
Hydrate
Drink water before and after, this keeps you safe and prevents dehydration.
No electronics
Leave electronics outside. The heat can damage devices and can disrupt the peaceful vibe.
Close the door gently
Keep the heat in by shutting the door. Prevent slamming the door shut.
Cool down after
Step out slowly, and allow time to rest and hydrate.
No food or drink
Don't bring in snacks, alcohol or glass containers.
No oils or lotions
They can clog pores, stain sauna wood and come into contact with someone who has allergies.