One of the best decisions I've made
I believe every bathhouse operator should go through this training before opening their doors. Not because it's a nice credential, but because our guests are trusting us with their bodies and safety
Sauna Master Certification – Denver
Hyatt House + The Way Hōm
Denver CO, United States
Description
Have you ever wondered...
• What physiological shifts occur when the body is exposed to extreme heat?
• How to design safe guided sauna experiences?
• What are the dangers of using essential oils incorrectly in the sauna?
We’re excited to invite you to North America's leading sauna and Aufguss certification, rooted in Global traditions, built for the American bathhouse. It is designed for health and wellness practitioners, sauna operators, and enthusiasts.
Join the growing movement of social bathing in the US. Whether you're bringing a new sauna concept to life, or developing Aufguss programming to keep your guests coming back, develop the skills you need to create safe and innovative sauna rituals. Science-backed curriculum developed with Europe's leading institutions in Aufguss and sauna education.
Participants must be at least 18 years old
Interested in a payment plan? Please contact nate@ritualheat.com Comment end to explore your options.
Meet Your Instructors
| Nate Daubert: is the first American to earn full certification from the Deutsche Sauna Akademie. With a background in German studies, design, data science – and having toured 100’s of bathhouses worldwide – he brings a unique blend of global insight and technical knowledge to the American sauna culture. |
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| Alycia Wong: Denver’s first Sauna Master and founder of The Way Hōm, contributes her internationally trained background in breathwork, contrast therapy, and somatic disciplines, guiding individuals and organizations toward deeper embodiment and intentional wellness programming design. |
| Grace Edmunds: a certified Sauna Master trained in the UK and a Saunotus practitioner and sauna healer trained in Finland. She is also the owner of Northern Kin Sauna Co., one of the first mobile saunas in Vermont. For over 12 years, she has been guiding mindfulness meditation and embodiment, and now she weaves these practices into the heat, steam, scent, and rhythm of her sauna rituals. Grace’s Aufguss rituals and traditional Finnish Saunotus experiences are crafted as ceremony—designed with the intention to reharmonize you with nature (both the forest and your own true nature), soothe your nervous system, and leave you feeling restored. |
What You'll Learn
Science: Physics and physiology, heat transfer, thermoregulation, cardiovascular and respiratory response, skin and sweat mechanisms.
Safety: Hydration protocols, hygiene, and incident prevention which could be detrimental to your guests health or business.
Aufguss: Classic and modern styles, essential oil foundations, safe water usage, functional towel waving techniques to effectively move air and aroma in the sauna.
Ritual Design: Master the art of ritual design through steam, scent, sound, and embodied facilitation to deliver profitable and impactful sauna experiences for your guests.
Topics
What is Aufguss?
Sauna Tools: Ice balls & diffuser usage, Ladles, Bucket,
Classic Towel Waving (helicopter, parachute, angel wings, flag, some transitions)
Physics of Sauna Bathing
Physiology in the sauna/cold
Contraindications and Indications
Health oriented bathing process
Essential Oils storage & safety
Programming Design
Safe water usage and pouring techniques / Löyly
Navigating sauna spaces/layout
Essential Oil Basics
Practitioner safety (hydration, shoes, clothing)
Professionalism (hygiene towels)
Online Resources
Prior to the in-person training, participants will receive access to pre-recorded video lectures and worksheets. These materials can be reviewed at your own pace and revisited anytime.
Optional Textbook
Learn from the source. For an additional fee purchase a ~500-page textbook directly translated from the Deutsche Sauna Akademie’s curriculum, one of the most detailed English-language resources available on sauna science. With over 200 scientific charts and diagrams, this book serves as both a study companion and long-term reference guide.
The Location
Practical Work
Learn by doing. The hands on portion of the training will be hosted at the Way Hōm.
Lakewood CO 80227
Classroom Work
The lecture portion of the training will be hosted at Hyatt House
7310 W Alaska Dr, Lakewood, CO 80226
Recommended Hotel
We recommend staying at the Hyatt House in Lakewood, CO. Breakfast is included with your stay. Transportation will be provided to and from the Way Hom from here.
7310 W Alaska Dr, Lakewood, CO 80226
Team Outing
Sunday Evening after the training, we will organize a team outing in Denver. Connect with your fellow classmates on a deeper level. Details to come closer to date.
Additional Things to Do
Forest bathe, mountain bike
among the vast local trails and explore local mountain towns. All Trails is the best resource for finding trails of all levels, and note the elevation gain as we’re already 5K ft above sea level. Some great spots within a 20-120 minute drive outside of Denver include:
Golden
Boulder
Evergreen
Salidas
Buena Vista
Colorado Springs
Catch a game
Denver is home to major sports teams: Rockies (baseball), Avalanche (Hockey), Rapids (Soccer), Broncos (Football).
Enjoy a live show
at the famous Red Rocks Ampitheatre; a natural red rock formation in Morrison, CO just 25 minutes outside of downtown Denver. Artists tour from all genres whether you’re into house/electronic, pop, country, indie - there’s something for everyone.
Eat
Whether you’re looking for casual eats through Michelin star/James Beard award-winning chefs; the city has it all. Start with the Eater Maps here and here for a good place to start.
Testimonials
Transformative for our team!
They’ve been critical in helping us build the foundation of our program, and we’ll absolutely continue sending staff through their training.
I highly recommend this certification
to anyone who will be guiding others through sauna sessions, or to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the practice for their own personal use
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