Latvian traditional sauna ritual

Did you know how burdock roots are harvested for the sauna? 🌿

My dad is helping dig up the burdock roots, but that's only the beginning. After harvesting, they need to be carefully cleaned and peeled before they can be used in sauna rituals.

Burdock is highly valued in traditional sauna practices for its cleansing and toning properties. It is believed to support skin health, stimulate circulation, and has long been used in folk medicine for its beneficial effects. Every plant requires careful preparation, and that's exactly where the magic begins – transforming nature into a meaningful sauna ritual. ✨🌱

And this is just the start! 👀 Stay tuned, because in one of my upcoming videos I'll show the next steps of the process and how to prepare burdock properly so it's completely ready for use in the sauna.

🍊✨ How to treat your skin after a sauna ritual?

Once your skin has been deeply cleansed and exfoliated, it’s the perfect time to nourish it. Grapefruit and honey create a wonderful combination that helps leave your skin soft, fresh, and glowing. 🌿

Watch the video and save this idea for your next sauna experience. Your skin will thank you. 🤍

🌿 Cowslip Flowers for Sauna Rituals 🌿

One of the most beautiful parts of summer is gathering cowslip flowers to use later in sauna rituals. Once collected, they are carefully dried to preserve their natural strength and beneficial properties throughout the year. ☀️

Cowslips have been valued in traditional herbal practices for centuries. They are known for their calming qualities and are often used in teas to promote relaxation. In sauna scrubs, they gently care for the skin while bringing the soothing energy of nature into the ritual. 🌼✨

Everything in my sauna rituals begins in nature – gathering plants, drying them, and preparing them with care and intention, so each guest can experience something authentic and deeply connected to Latvian traditions.

If you would like to experience a true Latvian sauna ritual, you are welcome to join. 🌿🔥

📍 Sauna rituals at my place in Ciekurkalns, Riga
🚗 Mobile sauna rituals at other sauna locations across Latvia
🏕️ Sauna experiences for retreats, camps, wellness events, celebrations, and private gatherings
✈️ International bookings are also available

Each ritual is tailored to the people, the place, and the occasion.

While gathering herbs and waiting for my sauna guests, I recharge in my own way. 😄🌿

Being a sauna master isn’t only about deep rituals and meaningful reflections. It’s also about embodying joy, freedom, and the ability to truly enjoy life. 💃✨

This energy is what I bring into every Latvian sauna ritual. 🌿

Collecting apple blossoms for a Latvian sauna ritual. 🌸🍃

In Latvian sauna traditions, every plant is chosen with intention and meaning. Nature is not just decoration here — it becomes part of the healing and emotional experience. 🌿

Apple blossoms symbolize motherly love, gentleness, embracing your inner child, and self-acceptance. 🤍

I use them in a soft body scrub during the sauna ritual — not only to cleanse the skin, but also to create a feeling of warmth, peace, and emotional comfort. ✨

In a true Latvian sauna ritual, plants carry their own energy, scent, and purpose. We work with nature to support both the body and the mind.

See you in the sauna. 🧖‍♀️🌸