Traditional saunas are mostly self-guided, where you control the temperature and steam levels. Saunagus, on the other hand, is more like a guided, multi-sensory ritual. It includes the sauna master’s techniques, the swinging of towels, aromatic oils, and a higher level of interaction that can help you feel more relaxed and deeply immersed in the experience. 

Guided Experience

In Saunagus, there is typically a trained sauna master (or facilitator) who leads the session. This person is responsible for managing the heat, humidity, and air circulation in the sauna, often using special techniques like "whipping" or waving towels to move the hot air and create a more intense heat sensation. Unlike a traditional sauna where the focus is usually just on the heat, saunagus often involves essential oils or herbs infused into the air. The facilitator may drop oils onto the sauna stones, filling the air with soothing aromas, adding an element of aromatherapy.

Saunagus tends to emphasize mindfulness, breathing techniques, and overall relaxation. The sauna master might guide participants through breathing exercises or meditation during the session, helping them fully embrace the experience. The gus master or facilitator in a saunagus session controls the temperature, humidity, and air circulation in a much more nuanced way than in a traditional sauna. The wave of heat and humidity created can be quite intense and dynamic, and it is tailored to the group’s comfort levels.

Traditional Sauna

In a traditional sauna, it is more of a personal, self-guided experience. You decide when to add water, how long to stay, and what your experience will be like, although there are still some traditions or cultural customs to follow. A traditional sauna is focused mainly on relaxation and detoxification through heat, Saunagus elevates that with more sensory engagement and a guided, ritualized approach.

Overall, while both are enjoyable forms of heat therapy, saunagus offers a more curated and aromatic sensory journey, while traditional saunas are more about simplicity, heat, and personal experience. Have you experienced saunagus before, or are you thinking of trying it? 

Try saunagus at Plugin

For a really extraordinary sauna experience, Plugin offers an exclusive saunagus-session. Saunagus is a practice where aromatic oils and varying heat levels combine and offer a deep and sensoric experience. Under knowledgeable guidance from a sauna mester you will be led through a series of hot- and smell sequences which enhances the therapeutic effect of the sauna.

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