Course - essential oil in sauna lvl 1

08 Nov - 09 Nov

The Aroma – Essential oils in sauna lvl 1

Date: November 8 - 9, 2026 

Time: 09:00 - 17:00

Price: 4,800 NOK

Max participants: 8 people

Instructor: Jerome Richter - contact for questions and registration: jeromerichter2@hotmail.com

Join a basic international 2-day course in aromatherapy for sauna. This course provides you with all the knowledge an aufguss master needs to use essential oils safely, effectively, and creatively. The course is regarded as the standard in the Aufguss environment, combining both scientific theory and practical skills that elevate your practice to the next level.

What you will learn

What essential oils are and how they are extracted

Plant anatomy, metabolism, and classification

Aromatic compounds and basic chemistry

How essential oils affect the body's systems (respiratory, immune, nervous, cleansing)

Safety and precautions

How to plan an aufguss: health, season, mood, meditation, nature and herb experiences

How to use, dose, and blend essential oils correctly

How to create professional, varied, and thoughtful aufguss sessions

Program

Day 1 – Theory 

Introduction to essential oils

Botany and aromatic compounds

Extraction methods (steam distillation, pressing, etc.)

Chemistry: molecules, functional groups, and effects on the body

Precautions and safe use

Day 2 – Practice 

Goal setting and planning of aufguss

Correct dosing, scent notes, evaporation, and intensity

Blending oils (botanical family, scent group, tone)

Practical exercises:

Creating your own oil blends

Designing complete aufguss sessions

Using the app in planning and execution

What you achieve

After the course, you will have solid knowledge of aromatherapy in the sauna and be able to create safe, professional, and varied aufguss experiences. You will be able to guide guests and explain the purpose of each session, elevating their experience to a new level.

Practical info

The course will be held in English or Norwegian if everyone understands.

Limited number of participants to ensure personal guidance and high quality.

Course booklet available in Dutch, German, Italian, or English.

Bring:

swimming towel, aufguss peshtemal or kilt, and a mobile/tablet to use with the course app.