What is the Sauna Ceremony

Arrival and Welcome

Please arrive at the scheduled time for your session. A spa attendant will greet you, introduce the facilities, and walk you to the changing room (also called the lounge). This is your personal space to prepare for the experience ahead.

Introduction and Waiver

Your sauna attendant will introduce the context of the spa ceremony—what it includes, how the experience is structured, and what to expect during each phase. At this point, you’ll be asked to provide a signed waiver (if not already submitted online). For guests with a Luxury Package, bathrobes and towels will be provided. You’ll then have some time and privacy to change and get comfortable before the ceremony begins.

First Session: Dry Preheating and Warm Peeling

You’ll be invited into the steam room to begin the first phase of the ceremony. You may choose to sit or lie down on the benches—whatever feels most comfortable. The sauna master will use fans and bunches of warm leaves to circulate heat around your body, gently warming your muscles and tissues, layer by layer. This phase is dry and mild, designed to prepare your body for deeper treatments by opening the pores, relaxing the fascia, and initiating light detox through gentle perspiration.

First Session. Continued: Peeling and Awakening

To enhance comfort and effectiveness, the sauna attendant will apply alternating warm and cool water to key areas—shoulders, feet, forehead, and stomach—using special peeling gloves. This technique combines intensive exfoliation with light lymphatic drainage, helping to open pores, remove dead skin, and awaken the entire surface of the body. Most guests describe this moment as a turning point—when the skin begins to “breathe,” and a deep sense of renewal sets in.

4. First Break: The Power of Contrast

One of the core principles of the sauna ceremony is thermal contrast—the shift between hot and cold—which boosts circulation, strengthens immunity, and enhances overall vitality. After the first steam session, we recommend taking a cold water plunge. Whether it’s a dip in the plunge pool, a cool shower, or stepping outside into fresh air (depending on the season), this moment helps to reset your nervous system, tighten the skin, and leave you feeling wide awake and re-energized.

First Break. Continued: Rest, Hydration, and Harmony

Each break between sessions—usually 10 to 15 minutes—is an essential part of the experience. It gives your body time to integrate the effects of the heat and cold, find a new internal balance, and simply rest. This is also a moment to enjoy the natural surroundings, take deep breaths, and reconnect with yourself. We provide complimentary drinks to help you stay properly hydrated throughout the ceremony.

5. Second Sauna Session: Aromatherapy and Hot Leaves Introduction

For the second session, you’ll lie on your back and fully relax. The sauna attendant will pour a special blend of essential oils onto the hot stones, filling the air with therapeutic aromas. Using fans and bunches of warm leaves, they gently direct the scented steam toward your body, wrapping you in waves of heat and fragrance.

In the second part of this session, the sauna master will introduce you to the heart of the ceremony—the Hot Leaves treatment. They will explain its roots and healing purpose, then demonstrate the basic techniques directly on your body.Many guests describe it as both nurturing and transformative.

Second Break: Relaxation and Transformation

After the second sauna session, it’s time for another cooling break. You’re welcome to jump into the cold pool or simply enjoy the fresh air while resting on a lounge chair under the open sky.

This 10 to 15-minute pause allows your body to absorb the benefits of the treatment and gently transition into a state of deep calm. By this point in the ceremony, most guests feel profoundly relaxed, joyful, and fully present—ready for the final phase of the experience.

Attendant will serve you beverages of your choice.

Third Sauna Session: Hot Leaves Treatment Begins

This session is the culmination of the entire sauna ceremony. You’ll lie comfortably on your stomach, with a special air cushion or face support to help you breathe easily and relax fully.

The sauna master will pour generous amounts of water onto the hot stones, creating a rich, steamy atmosphere. You’ll begin to feel a deep, pleasant warmth spread across your back as the room fills with moist heat. At this stage, the sauna attendant will step away for a couple of minutes, allowing your body to fully absorb the warmth and prepare for the most intense and healing part of the treatment.

Hot Leaves Treatment. Continued: The Magic Unfolds

Now the magic truly begins. The sauna master uses the bundles of hot leaves in multiple ways—waving them to move warm air across your body, pressing them gently as heated compresses, tapping like soft massage sticks, and rolling them slowly over your muscles.

By adjusting rhythm, temperature, and steam intensity, the sauna master guides your body into complete relaxation. This technique works not just on the surface, but reaches deep into the muscles, fascia, and connective tissue. The sensation is immersive—many guests describe it as floating or flying, carried by waves of heat and care.

After Sauna. Optional Massage.

After the session, you may enjoy a skin moisturizing massage (non-RMT), which can be done for couples simultaneously. Licensed massages by an RMT or Osteopath are also available, but they are performed one at a time and must be booked well in advance.

Rest and Enjoy

If you prefer to skip the extra massage—which many guests find unnecessary after the deep Hot Leaves experience—you’re welcome to simply relax. You can enjoy your own snacks or drinks (please bring your own) in the gazebo at the top of the hill, or take a peaceful nap in one of the comfortable recliners in the lounge.