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Sauna Camp 2026 : Return to the Roots

Tuesday 2nd June @10am to Thursday 4th June @1pm

sauna camp
A 2.5 Days immersive and intimate international gathering for sauna enthusiasts and practitioners who want to go deeper into sauna culture.

It’s inspired by the grassroots sauna movement, but grounded in tradition, lived experience and the people carrying these practices forward. Curated programme of talks, workshops, experiences and panel discussions

Basic & Modern Aufguss : 2-Day Training

Monday 3rd Aug @9am to Tuesday, 4th Aug @5pm

monochrome portrait of Sigrid van Rijswijk looking to the right while swinging a towel behind her in a dance-like movement
Join 2 days with World Aufguss Champion Sigrid van Rijswijk for an immersive, hands-on 2 day course dedicated to developing strong and confident waving techniques in the sauna at Wild Spa Wowo.

You’ll learn how to combine music, aromas and movement into a themed aufguss session. We do this with a mix of waving lessons, presentations and creative assignments.

Advanced Aufguss : 2-Day Training

Monday 10th Aug @9am to Tuesday, 11th Aug @5pm

monochrome portrait of Sigrid van Rijswijk looking to the right while swinging a towel behind her in a dance-like movement
Join 2 days with World Aufguss Champion Sigrid van Rijswijk were we will dive deeper into aufguss rituals.

This course is designed as a perfect follow up from the basic-course. We’ll teach advanced waving moves, from the open towel, to two towels and eventually throwing the towel, as well as learn about the use of the smoke ritual as an aroma method.

‘Be a Sauna Storyteller’ : 1 Day Workshop

Friday 4th September 10am – 3.30pm

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Join storyteller Fleur Shorthouse for an immersive day exploring the art of Sauna Storytelling – weaving traditional oral stories into sauna experiences to create powerful, sensory journeys.

Learn the basics of traditional oral storytelling and discover how story can shape a sauna experience. Suitable for all levels.

Sauna Master 101 : 1 Day Workshop

Friday 11th September 10am – 5pm

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This one day workshop offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from Katie Bracher, exploring sauna rituals from around the world and gaining a deeper understanding of how to create meaningful, memorable sauna experiences.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or an avid sauna-goer, this workshop offers inspiration and practical insights.

‘Saunotus’ Finnish Sauna Ritual : 3-Days Training

Sunday 13rd Sept @10am to Tuesday, 15th Sept @5pm

Woman is dancing in the middle of a circle of sauna participants holding a bunch of leaf strands

An authentic Finnish sauna experience with our 3 days workshops designed to connect you deeply to Finnish sauna traditions with Laura Foon aka Sauna Akka, an expert in Baltic-Finnish culture

This training covers foundational rituals, the elements, and the art of hosting a Saunotus – the Finnish sauna ritual – using the ancient practices of löyly, vihta and sauna meditation.

Level 1 Leaf Whisking & Lithuanian Nature Rituals : 3-Days Training

Sunday 4th Oct @3pm to Tuesday, 6th Oct @8pm

a group of people inside a sauna participating in a Leaf Whisking ritual

Birute from the International Bath Academy is offering unique Lithuanian Level 1 Sauna Master training. Suitable for people with limited sauna experience or those that would like to become Sauna Masters.

This training incorporates steam, different whisking techniques and it’s benefits, leaf whisking massage, bodywork sauna basics and theory.

Level 2 Leaf Whisking & Lithuanian Nature Rituals : 3-Days Training

Wednesday 7th Oct @10am to Friday, 9th Oct @6pm

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3 day advanced course suitable for people who have previously completed the Level 1 Sauna master training and are now looking to delve deeper into the magic of sauna and whisking practices.

You will be focusing on making and using in-sauna beauty treatments, full body classical whisking and whisking a group which is is useful for offering rituals, celebrations and fun sessions.

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"Immensely Valuable"

“Every part of your course was immensely valuable. A very well structured delivery of knowledge from you and the practitioners you brought together to mentor us over 3 inspirational days.”

~ Brit Hayward

"Truly Remarkable"

“Thank you Katie and the Wowo family for making us feel so welcome, taking care of us, and hosting a truly remarkable, structured and knowledgeable event.”

~ Scott Bramble

"Thought Provoking"

“I find my confidence and motivation gathering momentum. Your course has been eye opening and thought provoking – highly stimulating – igniting […] a passion for sauna.”

~ Saskia Hall