*About The Training*
DAY 1
- Foundations of Space Holding
DAY 2
- Ritual Design, Scent, and Practice
This 2-day immersive training is powerfully designed to take your saunagus facilitation to the next level by focusing on the subtle art of space holding. Unlike traditional saunagus that emphasize heat intensity, technical skills and physicality, this course teaches you to cultivate a deeper, more meditative & ritualistic experience. Whether you're a seasoned gusmester or new to the field, you’ll learn to hold space with emotional sensitivity, energetic awareness, and intentionality to guide profound transformations in your participants.
With a unique blend of emotional presence, trauma-informed care, and holistic ritual design, this training prepares you to lead saunagus with grace, depth and empathy. By the end, you will feel more confident to create safer, intentional environments in which participants can release, realise and restore.
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*Who Is This Training For?*
This course is for saunagus facilitators (gusmester) looking to refine their presence, deepen their understanding of emotional and energetic space, and integrate essential oils and sound on a greater depth into their sauna rituals. It is ideal for:
- Gusmester professionals who wish to offer a more meditative, heart-centered experience.
- Yoga teachers or wellness practitioners looking to incorporate saunagus into their offering (but this training does not make you a qualified gusmester, you must still go on to complete a basic saunagus training for the technical skills required to facilitate).
- Those looking to work with emotional energy, breath pacing, and sensory regulation in sauna settings.
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*Main Takeaways*
- Learn the art of space holding: Become skilled in creating a space where participants feel safe, held, and seen—without the need for excessive heat or force.
- Understand the energetic anatomy of heat, and how to use it as a transformational tool to promote emotional release and calm.
- Master voice and tone as tools for guiding your group through emotional highs and lows.
- Explore trauma-informed presence and learn how to hold emotional space for those experiencing discomfort, tears, or deep emotional releases.
- Gain a thorough understanding of essential oils, their emotional impact, and how to use them effectively within the saunagus ritual arc.
- Develop a ritual structure that integrates oils, music, and intention to deepen emotional transformation.
- Practice leading saunagus rounds with guidance and receive feedback to refine your presence, pacing, and energy.
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*Training Highlights*
- 2 Full Days of immersion in space holding, emotional sensitivity, essential oils, and energetic pacing
- Peer-led guided practice sessions where you’ll lead 10–15 minute saunagus rounds with focused feedback
- Ritual design exercises integrating oils and music to create emotionally resonant experiences
- Trauma-informed techniques for holding space, handling emotional release, and regulating heat and energy
- Scent and sound exploration, including practical exercises with essential oils and creating custom playlists for emotional flow
- Reflection and practice to deepen understanding and application of techniques
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