Full training 4200 € / 15 days
You can also study the entire Sauna Healing course all at once! Choose from the courses below the one you wish to attend. Together with the other participants, you will first go through the content of that chosen course, and afterwards, in a small group (or one-on-one with the instructor), you will cover the content of the other courses. The total duration of the full course is 15 days from the date of arrival.
Retreat 1: Sauna healing
Dates: 20–24 October 2025
Learn the essentials of sauna ritual and elemental healing.
Guide a Finnish-style sauna ritual
Basics of smoke sauna heating & sauna building
Elemental healing: theory & practice
Peat and honey body treatments
Retreat 2 – Vihta & Herbal Healing
Dates: 9–13 February 2026
Explore folk sauna healing and Finnish vihta traditions.
Vihta (whisk) bathing
Basics of folk healing
Treatments based on väkioppi (elemental theory)
Herbal massage
Retreat 3 – Forest Sauna Ceremony
Dates: 22–26 June 2026
Ritual and healing in the Finnish forest.
Astrology & mythology of the forest
DIY herbal treatments
Guide forest sauna ceremonies for groups
4200 € / 15 days
Including 12 months distance guidance and monthly private q&a session with the sauna healers + join the online community of heritage saunahealers for life.
The single occupancy room surcharge is an additional +500€.
A spot in the retreat is reserved by paying a reservation fee (200 €).