Saunotus
Relax into the löyly
Step away from the buzz of daily life
Enjoy saunotus - an ancient Finnish sauna healing ritual that makes time stand still
Welcome to sit down on the sauna bench. The sound of vihtas (whisks), fire and water brings you closer to your own nature. The work of the sauna healer is calm and respectful - hot stones, cleansing steam and the touch of soft vihta leaves. Every session happens in a natural rhythm, just for you.
There's no rush. It's time to land in the body.
Vihta treatment (whisking) using the gifts of several local trees – a mix of herbal healing and massage that relaxes the body and rejuvenates the mind.
Vihta treatment (whisking)
This is at the heart of saunotus and sauna healing. The treatment is renewing, cleansing and aids circulation. The vihta brings the heat into bone and marrow. The muscles start to relax and the autonomic nervous system can find its natural balance. At the end of the treatment you get to rest in the warm sauna. This is for you if you have aches and pains or simply long for relaxation.
The whisks are from local forests. Birch, maple, pine and juniper are used. Vihta treatment is based on ancient wisdom and always carried out according to a certain pattern and rhythm but always respectful of your wishes and preferences. During the session you get both heat and cooling down.
60 minutes. Price: 95€
Book your session via Whatsapp 0407072331. Available in Kaarina in Satumaasauna.
Testimonial:
"The vihtas felt good and were soft, full and smelled great. I enjoyed the scents and the sounds of water and fire. The treatment could have been longer, it felt so good." Hanna
Saunotus at the sauna of your choice 2-6 persons
The sauna healer can come you're your cottage or home along the archipelago trail or Turku!
Do you want a deeper sauna experience than just sitting on the bench for 10 minutes? Do you have guests from abroad who are curious about Finnish sauna culture and traditions?
Saariston saunottaja can tell you about sauna mythology and offer whisking in the sauna. She brings 5-6 vihtas, herbs, salt, honey or what we have agreed upon. You organize a warm sauna with access to water.
Perfect as a birthday or Christmas gift or for your wedding anniversary!
Testimonial:
"Thank you for a great experience. It felt very safe and we got clear
instructions all the time. The sauna healer made sure we stayed hydrated and had enough oxygen throughout the sauna session. The whisking was very relaxing. It
was a combination of relaxing massage and a more firm treatment." Daniel
Sauna healing
Let the soft hands of the forest take care of your aches and pains.
Sauna healing includes a whisking ritual for the whole body as well as an massage with herbal salt.
Sauna has always been a place for healing. Sauna healing combines healing herbs and the healing effects of löyly. Vihtas (whisks) give aromatherapy via the skin and the breath. Songs have traditionally been part of the sauna culture and play an important role in the sauna healing session.
About 60 min. Price: 95€
Book your session via Whatsapp 0407072331. Sessions are available in Satumaasauna in Kaarina.
Testimonial:
"The songs were wonderful, they created a timeless feeling and rooted me
into something ancient. They felt significant. It was great to learn about the
elements and that the sauna healer is just a server of the löyly and is
facilitating healing as the elements find their natural balance."
Peat sauna
The Finnish version of peat treatment is a peat sauna. Finland is the first country where peat was used in saunas.
Therapeutic peat is 100% natural and has
health-promoting effects. In Finland we say that peat is the gift of Mother Earth.
Peat is promoting the restorative capacity of the skin. The skin is the largest organ of the body and when it is health this brings overall healing.
Peat sauna relaxes the body, relieves possible pain and swelling.
The sauna healer is making sure that the temperature and moist level is right for the peat and that you get a nice experience.
About 60 minutes. Price: 250€ per group. Possible for 3-6 persons in Saarnila sauna or at the sauna of your choice.
Ask more via Whatsapp 0407072331
Other sauna ceremonies
I also offer Christmas saunas, Midsummer saunas, bridal sauna ceremonies, postpartum saunas and Mother's blessing sauna rituals. Life events and transitions have traditionally been celebrated in the sauna.
Saunotus offers
1. Physical rest. Your physical body rests and recovers.
2. Mental rest. Your brain can take a break from distractions, there is no need to solve any problems or make any decisions in the sauna.
3. Social rest. In the sauna you leave all your roles behind.
4. Creative rest. In the sauna you don't have to create anything.
5. Emotional rest. The sauna is a place of honesty. You don't have to hide your feelings.
6. Sensory rest. The sauna is quiet and has dim lighting. There are no screens.
7. Spiritual rest. In the sauna you can experience deep connection and meaning. It is a space for inner stillness.
Based on Saundra Dalton-Smith's theory about seven kinds of rest.