Sauna Ritual | 15:00 – 16:00 (Shared Session)

Experience our traditional sauna ritual at Ytri – a 1 hour session in a wood-fired sauna, guided by one of our ritual hosts. With only six participants per session, you’ll enjoy an intimate experience that combines heat and cold for deep relaxation, improved circulation, softened muscles, detoxification, and renewed energy, all in the heart of breathtaking natural surroundings.

 

Guided by one of our ritual hosts, you will be taken on a holistic journey inspired by the elements of nature. The ritual begins with a calm guided meditation, helping you arrive in the body and become present in the moment. Inside the sauna, we work with heat, breath and carefully selected essential oils to awaken the senses and support the body’s natural processes.

Throughout the ritual, we move in a gentle rhythm between heat and cold. After warming up in the sauna, you are invited into the fresh air – either for a dip in the sea or a cold shower – before the body returns to the warmth once again. Along the way, you can also enjoy the outdoor hot tub by the sea, where the stillness and surroundings create space for integration and rest.

The ritual ends with a nourishing facial mask made from pure cacao, handmade on the neighbouring island of Dønna – a grounding and nurturing experience that leaves the skin with a soft, natural glow

 

 

Participating in our sauna ritual is more than relaxation – it is a traditional wellness experience with multiple health benefits:

• Can help reduce tension, stress, and body aches
• The heat loosens stiff joints and sore muscles
• Sweating helps the body eliminate toxins
• Increased blood circulation gives softer skin and a natural glow

Practical Information & Sauna Guidelines:

• Wear or bring swimwear
• Shower or bathe before entering
• Remove jewelry – metal gets hot and can burn
• Drink plenty of water before and during the session
• Listen to your body: exit if you feel discomfort
• Take breaks, stay hydrated, and exit slowly at the end of the session
• You may repeat the hot/cold cycle as many times as you wish, for example with a dip in the sea
• Consider eating something salty afterward to replenish electrolytes lost through sweat

Important: If you have cardiovascular issues, respiratory problems, take medication, are pregnant, or have other health concerns, please consult a healthcare professional before participating in the sauna.