Building better sauna experiences
Whether you're bringing a new sauna concept to life, or developing Aufguss programming to keep your guests coming back, we help you train the skills to create safe and innovative sauna rituals.
Aufguss Master Certification
For individuals
Join the growing movement of sauna practitioners in the US. Learn the foundations of guiding safe and transformative Aufguss rituals.
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Guide with intention and confidence
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Build a foundation of knowledge in science, physics and physiology
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Develop the necessary skills (towel waving, essential oils/herbal infusions) for sauna rituals
Custom In-House Trainings
For bathhouses, gyms & spas
Bring world-class sauna education directly to your facility through customized staff training, signature program development, and continued support.
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Provide your guests with meaningful social experiences rooted in belonging and community
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Align programming with your brand ethos
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Differentiate your facility in a competitive wellness market
Trusted by the experts
They bring an extraordinary depth of knowledge to the science and art of sauna, and hosting this training at Alchemy Springs was one of the best decisions I've made as an operator.
Anne Cannady
Alchemy Springs
“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.
Wes McLaughlin
Pyre Sauna
They’ve been critical in helping us build the foundation of our program, and we’ll absolutely continue sending staff through their training.
Roshelle Ritzenthaler
Saunaday
The foundation every sauna practitioner needs to become a leader
Safety
Informed by industry-leading safety standards that protect your guests, team, and the longevity of your facility.
Integrity
Science-backed curriculum developed with Europe's leading institutions in Aufguss and sauna education.
Innovation
Rooted in global sauna traditions, adapted for the way you gather, bathe, and connect.
Who we are
3 internationally trained US sauna masters came together to create Ritual Heat in order to bring sauna training tailored to the American Bathhouse.
Alycia Wong
Alycia is internationally certified in breathwork, thermalist practices, and somatic disciplines. In 2023, she founded The Way Hōm as an antidote to fix-it culture offering somatic practices for retreat, rather than escape.
Her Aufguss has been featured at Great Northern Festival, Culture of Bathe-ing in NYC, and Therme's Herbarium Festival. She also ranks among the top 10 sauna masters in the country following a 4th place finish in Show Teams and 5th in Modern Classic at the 2026 USA Aufguss Nationals.
Nate Daubert
Nate is the founder of SaunaMeister.com and the first American fully certified as a Sauna-Meister by the Deutsche Sauna Akademie, brings a foundation of rigorous research and technical mastery shaped by visiting more than 100 bathhouses across three continents.
His Aufguss ceremonies have been featured at Great Northern Festival in MN, Culture of Bathe-ing in DC and NYC.
Grace Edmunds
Grace is a UK-trained Sauna Master, Finnish-trained Sauna Healer, and founder of Kin Ritual, Northern Kin Sauna, and Vermont Sauna Fest. She has guided rituals internationally, including at Therme's Herbarium in Bucharest, as well as Culture of Bathe-ing, Great Northern, and Vermont Sauna Fest. Among the first of two women to compete in the USA Aufguss Modern Classic, Grace is recognized as one of the country's leading sauna masters, placing 6th nationally in 2026. Grace's practice is rooted in 15 years of mindfulness and embodiment guiding, teacher training, and retreat facilitation.
Say hello!
Interested in exploring how we can work together? We'd love to hear from you.
