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Sauna Master 101 : 1-Day Workshop

Multiple dates throughout the year

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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.

Sauna Fusion: Foundations : 3 Day Course

Multiple dates throughout the year

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Sauna Guide Foundations with Sauna Master UK. This unique gathering brings together techniques and traditions from the Global Bathing Arts, woven with nature-based ritual and embodied learning.

Together, we’ll refine your facilitation skills, explore the roots and evolution of sauna culture, and support you in crafting your own authentic sauna offerings.

Modern Aufguss : 2-Days Training

Returning Summer 2027

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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-Days Training

Returning Summer 2027

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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

Multiple dates throughout the year

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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.

‘Saunotus’ Finnish Sauna Ritual : 3-Days Training

13th – 15th September 2027

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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

Returning Summer 2027

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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

Returning Summer 2027

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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