WHEN:

Sunday, 3rd Sept 2026 | 10am – 5pm
Monday, 4th Sept 2026 | 10am – 5pm
Tuesday, 5th Sept 2026 | 10am – 5pm

WHERE:

Wild Spa Wowo, TN22 3QT
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Step into the authentic Finnish sauna experience with our immersive 3 full day workshop, Saunotus, designed to connect you deeply to Finnish sauna traditions.

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.

This workshop is open to all—from beginners to experienced sauna practitioners.

Workshop Highlights
All days begin with theory followed by a nourishing soup lunch then an afternoon of practical sauna work.

Day 1: The Essence of Sauna
• Understanding Löyly: Exploring the Spirit and Soul of the Sauna
• Finnish Sauna Heritage: Discovering the Cultural and Spiritual
• Worldview Behind the Finnish Sauna Tradition
• Practical Session: Forest Löyly: Creating a Sauna Atmosphere with Herbal Steam and Birch Vihta and The First and Last Löyly Ritual

Day 2: The Elements – Guiding a Finnish Sauna Meditation
• Group Sauna Ceremonies: Leading a Finnish-Style Sauna Ceremony to Foster Communal Healing and Connection, Introducing the Concepts of Silence and Sauna Peace
• Short Introduction to Finnish Sauna and Forest Mythology: Understanding Traditional Healing Practices and the Use of Birch Vihta
• Practical Session: Elemental Sauna: Guiding a Finnish Sauna Meditation to Harmonise with the Elements of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water

Day 3: Saunotus
• The Formula of Saunotus: Understanding the Structure and Flow of the Ritual
• Practical Session: Hosting a Saunotus – Finnish Sauna Ritual

• First and Last Löyly Rituals
• Usage of Herbal Löyly and Birch Vihta in a group ritual.
• Practical skills in herb picking, preparation, and using herbs to engage all senses in the sauna
• Guided Sauna Meditation
• Share Insights about the Meaning of Löyly, the Soul, Spirit, and breath of Sauna.
• Knowledge of how Herbal Löyly can shift the sauna atmosphere, with an introduction to herb fusion, mood-setting, and silent ritual practices.

You will receive a Certificate for this training on completion.

If the event is full you can add yourself to our waitlist for a possible cancellation.

Cancellation Policy
– Tickets are non-refundable once booked.
– To transfer to another date, we will need at least 2 weeks notice and there will be a £30 admin fee.
– By booking your ticket you are agreeing to the above cancellation policy.

Changes at short notice
Timings can vary from above. We will contact you closer to the training with a more accurate schedule.

Accommodation
– We are based within a campsite. If you would like to book accommodation, please head to wowo.co.uk for camping pitches and glamping options.

Food
Please bring your own food. It is worth noting that we are not close to any shops or cafes although there is a nicely stocked campsite shop open during the day.