For two years, I watched my colleagues at Galgorm perform sauna rituals, and the way they engaged with guests through heat, movement, and storytelling fascinated me. Eventually, I decided to give it a try myself and from that point, my passion for it just kept growing.
What stood out most was the joy on people’s faces. Seeing how the ritual made them feel - relaxed, uplifted, and genuinely happy - left a lasting impression on me.
To me, sauna is about three core elements: wellness, heat, and creativity. It’s a space where physical and mental wellbeing meet, but it also offers endless opportunities for creative expression through ritual and scent.
Farris Bad was truly one of the best experiences of my life. I met an incredible group of people whose knowledge and generosity I’ll always treasure. They didn’t just train me, they took the time to connect with me on a personal level, and that made all the difference.
Lasse had a big impact on my development. He helped me bring more emotion into my performances and taught me how to communicate the story of a ritual through movement and energy. He’s not just a great mentor, but a great person to have by your side.
You always start with the fundamentals: what is your story? What theme do you want to explore, and how do your chosen scents enhance that narrative? Each ritual is unique, and while there are certain common elements, the most important thing is to make it your own.
There was so much excitement from the start. I loved meeting new faces and reconnecting with familiar ones. Watching other Sauna Masters perform was truly inspiring. It gave me pride and confidence in what we do as a community.
Mentally, I try to stay calm and focused—there’s no room for nerves, only excitement and joy. Practically, there’s a lot of preparation: training in the sauna, practising new techniques at home (often in the kitchen!), and honing the classic skills. It’s all about refining your craft while enjoying the journey.
Hearing my name called was honestly a shock—but once it sank in, I felt incredibly proud. For me, it’s not just a personal win—I hope it inspires people to come and discover what sauna really is. I’d love for more Sauna Masters to visit Galgorm and share their skills with our guests too.
I’m very excited! it’s a big leap, but a brilliant one. I want to soak up as much knowledge as I can, learning from the best Sauna Masters from around the world. It’s going to be an amazing experience.
I’d love to help make aufguss a more familiar and regular part of people’s lives here. It's such a powerful wellness practice, and I want more people to experience it for themselves.
I want them to walk away with a deep sense of peace and wellbeing—something they haven’t quite felt before. There’s something transformative about being enveloped in heat, scent, and atmosphere in a powerful ritual.
Personally, I love lavender and juniper berry. It’s a beautiful combination: calming, earthy, and aromatic.
I’m drawn to French and Celtic music as I find they help set a powerful emotional tone. One of my favourites is Formidable by Stromae, it always hits the right note
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