Art and Science of Sauna Microclimate. Training in Lithuania

Date: 2025-01-20, 17:00
Organizer : Lithuanian Bath Academy

Practical Mastery Beyond Theory

Sauna microclimate studies are not just dry theory. They provide essential, hands-on skills for sauna owners and professionals, enabling them to:

• Understand how different sauna types function.
• Maximize the performance of their existing saunas.
• Correct construction flaws to create safer, more enjoyable experiences.

A moment in seminar. R. Kavaliauskas photo.

Why Join This Training?

This unique, three-day journey is designed to immerse participants in the diverse world of  Lithuanian saunas, blending theory with sensory-driven, practical insights. You’ll experience saunas of different standards and designs while honing your ability to manage microclimates, all in a collaborative, small-group setting.

Our program continues the professional discussions initiated in webinars such as “Sauna Operations,” “Microclimate Management,” “Sauna Stove Technology,” and “Sauna Design.” Preference is given to attendees of these webinars to ensure a seamless learning progression.

Highlights of the Training

Here’s what you’ll experience during this intensive program:

1. Visit operational saunas: Explore three different saunas with distinct stoves and microclimates, gaining a firsthand understanding of their unique features.
2. Behind the scenes at a sauna barrel factory: Discover the production nuances of barrel saunas and enjoy exclusive purchase opportunities.
3. Sauna stove craftsmanship: Tour a leading local manufacturer and gain insights into stove engineering.
4. Step into history: Visit the Kernavė Museum and its authentic 14th-century smoke sauna, revived by the Lithuanian Bath Academy.
5. On-the-go sauna analysis: Apply the sauna analysis skills from our webinars while visiting various private and commercial saunas along the way.
6. Immersive sauna evenings: Participate in three transformative sauna evenings led by top masters, Rimas Kavaliauskas and Birutė Masiliauskienė. Experience personalized sauna practices designed to maximize sensory impact and deepen your understanding of the craft.
7. Practical microclimate studies: Engage in hands-on microclimate experiments, using methods developed by the Lithuanian Sauna Academy to evaluate and compare steam quality.
8. Master advanced techniques: Learn expert microclimate management strategies that go beyond standard literature, empowering you as a professional sauna operator.

Draft Schedule

Day 1: Arrival (Monday, January 20)

6:00 PM: collecting participants from Vilnius. Driving to sauna.
7:00–10:00 PM: Get together. Evening sauna, talks about climate and some measurements.

Day 2: Sauna Training, Day 1 (Tuesday, January 21)

10:00 AM: Departure by bus from Vilnius meeting point (s)
11:00–1:00 PM: Tour of a sauna barrel factory. Excursion, discussion.
1:00–2:00 PM: Lunch.
2:00–5:00 PM: En route visits to unique saunas.
5:00 PM: Arrival at Jazzvilla, a distinctive commercial sauna.
6:00–8:00 PM: Microclimate management seminar. Microclimate testing.
8:00–10:00 PM: Traditional Lithuanian sauna evening program.
10:00–10:30 PM: Microclimate evaluation and discussion.
10:30 PM: Return to Vilnius.

Day 3: Sauna Training, Day 2 (Wednesday, January 22)

10:00 AM: Departure from Vilnius
11:00–1:00 PM: Tour of a sauna stove manufacturer.
1:00–2:00 PM: Lunch.
2:00–4:00 PM: Visits to additional unique saunas.
4:00 PM: Visit to the Kernavė Museum’s 14th-century smoke sauna.
5:00 PM: Arrival at a rural community sauna.
6:00–8:00 PM: Advanced microclimate seminar.
8:00–10:00 PM: Personalized sauna treatments led by our sauna masters.
10:00–11:00 PM: Return to Vilnius.

Day 4: Departure (Thursday, January 23)

Optional additional individual sauna visits or treatments by prior arrangement.

Why This Experience Stands Out

Tailored Sauna Evenings

• Learn about the principles of sauna evaluation and try out a traditional modern sauna. 
• Explore the art of sauna craft at Jazzvilla, combining practical training with group sauna dynamics.
• Dive into authentic Lithuanian practices at a rural sauna, featuring sessions led by Lithuanian bath masters.

Scientific Microclimate Studies

• Gain hands-on experience managing temperature and humidity in various sauna environments.
• Analyze steam behavior and learn techniques to optimize comfort and safety.

Exclusive Access to Sauna and Stove Production Secrets

• Go behind the scenes at sauna and stove manufacturing facilities.
• Discover insider knowledge about design, materials, and craftsmanship to make informed decisions for your own projects.

Additional Information

Accommodation: Not included in the price. Participants book accommodation in Vilnius at their own expense. There are lots of affordable options (€40–60 per night or less).
Transport: We provide all necessary transfers, including airport pick-up by prior arrangement.
Meals: Snacks and light after-sauna meals are included in the fee. Breakfast and lunch are not included in the price. 

Spaces are limited to ensure an intimate, focused learning environment. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your sauna expertise!

Theme covered

• Microclimate correction

  Nuolatinio kūrenimo krosnelė yra labiausiai paplitęs pirties krosnies tipas Lietuvoje ir kaimyninėse šalyse. Todėl visiškai natūralu, kad profesionalu save vadinantis pirtininkas privalo smulkiai žinoti kaip šios krosnelės pagaba sukurti kaip galima gresnes sąlygas įvairioms pirties procedūroms.

  Praktinė tema, į kurią įeina:

  • Nuolatinio kūrenimo krosnelės kūrenimas
  • Garinės temperatūros įvertinimas
  • Perkaitintos garinės parengimas procedūroms
  • Sauso ir išprakaitavusio žmogaus pojūčių skirtumai
  • Garo pagalvės stabilumo stebėjimai
  • Garinės ventiliacija
  • Drėgmės įtaka žmogaus savijautai
  • Garo pylimas
  • Saugumo technia dirbant su nuolatinio kūrenimo krosnele

  Nuolatinio kūrenimo krosnys

  

  

  

  

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Rimas Kavaliauskas. Sauna maker, coauthor of the book "Pirtis", sauna researcher and desiggner.

Birutė Masiliauskienė. Bathmaster, coauthor of the book "Pirtis", famous international educator.

During the tour, we want to continue the professional discussions started during the seminars on "Sauna Operation", "Microclimate", "Sauna stoves" and "Sauna construction", and to complement the concepts taught in these seminars with practical sensorial examples. Therefore we will reduce the price of all 4 webinars by 30% for the registrants of the the practical training.

However, we make the registration open (it means anyone can participate), but we have following obligatory conditions:

1. Participation in the webinar „Holistic sauna“ or „Sauna Maintainance“ before the excurtion.
2. Atenndee fully agrees that during the excursion and while in saunas we do not allow alcohol consumption (including beer).
3. Educational themes of this practical excursion will be credited only after the patricipant finishes his theory studies (it can be done later)

440€ - Early Bird registration until December 31, 22:00PM EET. After that - 510€.

Registration is done by paying advance payment of 170€ (consisting in 150€ prepaiment for practical part and 20€ full payment for the webinar), followed by payment of the rest of the price agaist the individual payment link sent to registrant no later then 21 day before the practical part).

The full price includes:

1. Participation in webinar „Sweat Bath ABC“ or „Sauna Maintenance and Care“
2. Visiting 3 selected top quality saunas,
3. Pick-up from/to agreed collecting point (s) in Vilnius,
4. 2 visits to sauna industry facilities,
5. 2 educational programs in saunas (microclimate and steam creation)
6. Full individual whisking or similar other treatment (up til 40 min) in traditional Lithuanian rural pirtis and
7. fresh/mineral water in sauna.

The price dos not include hotels,  meals or other services.

Payments and cancelation

Following rules protect your rights ob both sides in the case of cancellation. We assume that every participant has read and agreed with them if the registratin is made.

Price policy - 170€ registration deposit, to register.  If a person cancels earlier then 21 days before the event, 120€ will be refunded, if later - no refund.
If the event does not take place and it is announced earlier then 21 days before the event (30 December) - full refund, if cancelation is announced later than 21 days before the event - full refund and additional compensation of 75€.
If the event is announced to take place, an individual payment reference will be sent 25 days before the event to cover the remaining ballance. This amount must be paid at least 21 days before the event. If this payment is delayed, the participant will be charged an additional €75.

Registration is only possible by finding registration link in your „activity zone registration section“. To find that you have to connect to the bath.academy page and find the „registrations“ section in your local navigation menu.

Alternative way is to write e-mail to rimas ET pirtis.lt and ask for individual payment link. This registration method invilves extra 10€ charge and is a boit slower (may take an extra day), so use it at your own risk.

After registration is made you will receive a confirmation letter.

IMPORTANT. The smalest possible group is 3 persons, once this number or participants is reached - you are 100% sure that the seminar will take place. You will see the number of registered participans at the top of this page.