Dive deep into authentic Finnish sauna culture with a week of heat, ice, nature and ritual. Led by British Sauna Society co-founders Wendy Liu and Mika Meskanen, this transformative retreat blends traditional Finnish sauna, breathwork, yoga, avanto (ice hole swimming), cultural workshops and visits to some of Finland’s most iconic public saunas.
Set in the frozen lakes and boreal forests of Finland during the Spring Equinox, the programme includes daily movement and breathwork, sauna culture workshops, design insights, smoke sauna experiences, cold-water practices, and trips to Tampere - the Sauna Capital of the World - plus the award-winning Art Sauna at Serlachius Museum.
Who is it for?
Sauna practitioners, wellbeing founders, operators, saunapreneurs, and anyone looking to deepen their understanding of authentic Nordic sauna culture and enhance their personal or professional practice.
Programme Highlights:
Daily yoga, Daoist flow & breathwork
Traditional Finnish sauna rituals with special guests
Visits to 10–15 public saunas, including smoke saunas, floating saunas and heritage sites
Avanto (ice swimming) adventures
Workshops on sauna culture, design & ritual
Excursions to Art Sauna, Tampere & surrounding forests
Optional 1:1 sauna treatments
Dates: 16–23 March 2026
Location: Finland
Price: From £1899 (BSS members receive £100 off full programme)
Options: 7-day full programme; 5-day workshop packages on request
This is a rare chance to immerse yourself in the heart of Finnish sauna tradition, guided by leading voices in the field.