OVERVIEW
SATURDAY 17 JANUARY
A one-day introduction to the craft of guiding saunagus.
This course is for complete beginners, for those drawn to a personal intensive, and for anyone curious about stepping into the role of space-holder in public or community saunas.
You’ll learn the full flow of a gus session through plenty of hands-on practice, not just theory; spending a good portion of the day inside the sauna refining your technique, building rhythm and developing confidence.
You’ll explore:
• How to use essential oils safely and intentionally.
• The flow of heat: when to fan, pour, and rest.
• Timing, transitions, and gentle pacing.
• How to read a group and adjust to their energy.
• Using your voice and tone to guide presence.
• Building a simple, sensory journey from start to finish.
The training follows Iluma’s calm, grounded ethos where skill and sensitivity meet. You’ll leave with a clear technical foundation, a stronger sense of your own style, and the ability to guide sauna experiences that feel both balanced and authentic.
EXPERIENCE
FACILITATOR
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Learn the core techniques of saunagus, from towel work to safe heat control.
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Understand how to build, maintain and release heat with awareness.
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Practise reading a group’s energy and adjusting pace, tone and intensity.
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Discover how scent, sound and silence shape the sensory flow of a session.
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Explore how to guide others with confidence and presence.
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Gain practical experience through repeated rounds of live practice in the sauna.
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Receive hands-on feedback to refine your technique and develop your own style.
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Leave with the skills to lead a safe, well-balanced saunagus session.
Lead Trainer
"What matters most to me when guiding sauna sessions is keeping it simple and staying true to what feels real and enjoyable. I won’t encourage you to push harder, but instead to check in with yourself and use the space for what you need: a pause, a cleanse, a moment to think or breathe. The sauna shouldn’t be another place where we have to push through.
I like to guide with slow, gentle build-ups so the nervous system can follow, then play with waves of intensity. Like anything involving the body, going slowly creates less resistance.
I love using music to shape the atmosphere and weaving in words that draw us deeper into the experience."
THE SPACE
Iluma Yoga Studio
Aesthetic crossroads between desert-toned Morocco and earthy Oaxaca, step into a two-floored studio created with design & mindful space in mind. We are nestled in a quiet courtyard in central Frederiksberg, with easy public transport access with the 2A bus stop 1 min walk away, and Forum metro station 10 minute walk away.
Iluma Sauna
Iluma Sauna ('24) is situated in the courtyard of our two-floored Iluma Studio ('21). Our sauna is a high end, luxury space for 15 guests with an outdoor cold bath and shower. We also have a spacious indoor changing room, with cold water & herbal teas on offer to quench your thirst.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
What's included in the price?
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Training Guide: A detailed guide to all techniques, oils, and exercises covered in the training.
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Essential Oils: A selection of oils used throughout the course, for direct experience and integration into your own rituals.
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Guided Practice: Opportunities to lead and receive feedback during peer-led saunagus rounds.
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Ongoing Support: Access to a community of trained facilitators and continued learning resources to help you grow your practice.
Pricing
And what's not included in the price?
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Accommodation & food
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Travel costs
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Insurance
What's the cancellation policy?
Any time cancellation = 1.000 non-refundable
14 days before start date = Full 1.800 non-refundable
Got a question about this training?
Email us here
Date & Time
Saturday 17 January @ 12.30 - 18.30
