Have you ever wondered...

• What physiological shifts occur when the body is exposed to extreme heat?

• What makes a person sweat and how does the body use electrolytes?

• What is the healthiest position to sit in a sauna?

• Are my Aufguss sessions releasing formaldehyde?

We’re excited to invite you to our Sauna Science + Master Training in the US, presented in partnership with the Deutsche Sauna Akademie. Previously available only in German, this elite training is now accessible to American participants. It is ideal for health professionals, trainers, sauna operators, and enthusiasts.

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 over 80 spas worldwide – he brings a unique blend of global insight and technical knowledge to the American sauna culture.

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.

Dr. Karsten Gröning: director of the Deutsche Sauna Akademie, will be present to showcase his recently translated sauna master training book that the curriculum is based on. He has been a leading voice in European sauna education for over 20 years. His method blends tradition with scientific rigor, empowering professionals to deliver safer, evidence-based sauna experiences.

Participants must be at least 18 years old

Topics

The History of the Sauna
Types of Bathing
The Health-Oriented Bathing Process
Physics of Sauna Bathing
Heat Transfer in the Sauna
Properties of Wood in Saunas
Basics of Aromatherapy
Aufguss Infusion Science
Aufguss Infusion Safety
Specialized Aufguss (Salt, Honey, Coffee, Sugar,Menthol Crystals, etc)
Pharmacology of Aufguss Infusions
Physiological Principles of Sauna Bathing
The Skin and Sweat Mechanisms in the Sauna
The Cardiovascular System in the Sauna
The Respiratory System in the Sauna
The Nervous System in the Sauna
Indications and Contraindications
Hydration
Health Incidents in the Sauna
Preventive Measures
Hygiene and Risk of Infection in Saunas

Online Course

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—before or after the live course—for continued reinforcement and reference.

Textbook

Your ticket includes a comprehensive ~500-page textbook, 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.

Contact the host of Sauna Master Training – Madison

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