I joined the first retreat to learn from women I admire. Some moments, like early morning yoga and sharing around the fire, were far outside my comfort zone, yet they grounded me in unexpected ways. Beyond new sauna & aufguss techniques, the retreat gave me a deep sense of belonging: a supportive community built on shared passion, growth, and becoming our best selves. That’s why returning for the second retreat felt natural.

I was proud to be part of the very first Rising Woman Retreat. Connecting with like-minded women, supporting one another, and sharing our passion for Aufguss was truly special. I was deeply moved by how Aufguss allows us to express both professional skill and personal stories. I’m grateful for the guidance, new techniques, meaningful conversations, and the warmth we shared—from grounding yoga mornings to joyful evenings filled with laughter. It was an unforgettable experience I wouldn’t have missed for the world.

From the very beginning, the atmosphere felt welcoming and open. Everyone was kind, approachable, and attentive, making sure we felt comfortable and supported throughout the experience. I really liked that they cooked for us themselves and set the table. They spent the whole day with us, we ate together, worked together, everything. The accommodation was very cozy and felt like home. Whenever we had any questions, they answered them. We received pre-recorded videos for the towel-waving techniques so we could practice at home as well. They also gave a lot of individual help with towel-waving. It was a great experience working together like a small family.

I was part of the first retreat with Barbora, Sigrid, Hendrik and Steve and I couldn't be more grateful for being there. So much inspiration and so many new things that I brought from the retreat, it's priceless. I loved every bit of it, including the amazing food and hospitality & of course, all about the sauna and waving. We even had the chance to visit Kristall in Ludwigsfelde and learn more in-depth how to work in the sauna. Everyone who is thinking about joining one of the retreats, just go for it!

I loved to be part of the Rising Woman Retreat with its atmosphere of deep feelings, harmony and everyone sharing parts of their beautiful souls. Besides to new waving techniques and the way to connect them I learned a lot about how to move my body while waving. I learned to connect the waving to what I want to express during aufguss - to the combination of my feelings, the chosen oils and the heat. Sigrid and Barbora managed it very well to bring beginners and advanced together. Training in level-groups and also in the big group together brought me so much joy and I learned a way of waving in such a short time that I would have never imagined that I would be able to do.

I really enjoyed the retreat. The cosy, warm, and fuzzy atmosphere made it easy to relax and feel at home from the start. Steve’s lecture on health and sauna was insightful and gave me new perspectives to take with me.

With the gentle morning movements, shared moments, and smart structure of the days, it was a truly lovely experience and a beautiful way to reset, both body and mind.