Sauna Master Certification
Master the Science of
Sauna & Aufguss
Sauna Master training
Master the Science of
Sauna & Aufguss
Previously available only in German, this elite sauna education is now offered in English. The German curriculum is the gold standard in Europe and has been taught to thousands of Sauna-Meisters worldwide. Learn directly from leaders in the American and European sauna community.
Nate Daubert
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 100 saunas worldwide – he brings a unique blend of global insight and technical knowledge to the American sauna culture.
Dr. karsten Gröning
Director of the Deutsche Sauna Akademie in Germany, he has been the leading voice in European sauna education for over 25 years. With a background in biochemistry, his method blends tradition and relaxation with scientific rigor.
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
Grace is a UK-trained Sauna Master and Finnish-trained Sauna Healer and owner of Kin Ritual and Northern Kin Sauna, one of Vermont’s first mobile saunas. Grace guides Aufguss rituals and nature-centered Saunotus healing ceremonies, grounded in over a decade of meditation and embodiment facilitation as a mindfulness teacher trainer and women’s retreat leader.
Madison, WI
April 6th – 9th, 2026 at Sauna Day
Burlington, VT
April 13th –16th, 2026 at SAVU Lakeside
Learn the fundamentals
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
Pharmacology of Aufguss
Physiology in the Sauna
The Skin and Sweat Mechanisms in the Sauna
The Cardiovascular System
The Respiratory System
The Nervous System
Thermoregulation
Contraindications and Indications
Hydration
First aid in the Sauna
Preventative Measures
Hygiene and Risk of Infection
Intro to Towel Waving
How the training works
1
Online Pre-Work
You’ll receive access to a library of pre-recorded video lectures that you can watch at your own pace. These materials can be reviewed anytime—before or after the live course—to reinforce key concepts and support long-term learning.
2
In-Person Intensive
Four days of on-site classroom learning with hands-on practice inside the sauna. Participants move from foundational theory to practical demonstrations, applying concepts in real heat environments. Learn the fundamentals of Aufguss, First aid, Physics and Physiology.
3
Exam & Certification
The training concludes with a written exam on sauna science and safety, followed by a practical Aufguss assessment. Participants who successfully complete both earn an official completion certificate.
4-DAY TRAINING
$1895
- Access to the online training library
- 500 page text book on sauna science and Aufguss
- Aufguss Towel
- Breakfast and lunch provided
“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 – Cofounder of Pyre Sauna