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III Assembly of Traditional Bath

Kaunas· 24-27 November 2025 · Brolių menė

A living gathering of those who keep the steam alive and shape the future of sauna culture.

Why We Gather

The bath is older than the roof,
older than the hearth,
older than the names we now use for warmth.

This Assembly continues that lineage
a meeting to protect what keeps us human:
heat, trust, and renewal.

Two people smiling after sauna, warm wooden background

Elements of the Bathouse

Illustration of glowing stones radiating heat

Heat

From ember to stone, warmth that opens the skin and invites the quiet to settle.

Illustration of aromatic steam filling the sauna room

Steam

Breath made visible. The air that carries scent, song, and story.

Illustration of water pouring over sauna stones

Water

Cold and hot in conversation. A return, a crossing, a clear remembering.

Illustration of whisk leaves ready for a sauna ritual

Whisk

Leaves and hands in rhythm — a handmade language of care.

The highlights of the Assembly

Collaboration & Business Hub. Tools for cooperation, education, and professional growth within the Assembly network.
Our field is expanding into new markets and faces both growth and confusion — from safety concerns in "wild saunas" to unclear professional roles and missing scientific foundations.
This meeting is our collective step toward clarity, safety, and professional credibility.
The "Assembly Member" credential signifies this new level of maturity.

The Career Compass

Introducing the Universal Qualification Map—resolving role ambiguity and guiding practitioners from Sauna Host to Creator.

Networking Hub

Facilitating the “Organisations Forum” and “Needs & Offers Board”—connecting schools, venues, and professionals globally.
Building partnerships that raise standards for all, earning trust, and developing shared recognition.

Legacy & Value

Tangible outcomes: Assembly Member badge, professional recognition, and a lasting path of mentorship.
Discover your path as a Sauna Guide or Sauna Master, deepen understanding of body, heat, and safety, and learn through hands-on pirtis practice.

Mastery Showcase

Presenting Creator-level demonstrations and Steam Dramaturgy Labs—living examples of excellence.
Meet peers from around the world who share your passion and values.

Creator-Level Demonstrations

Witness live Steam Dramaturgy Lab sessions led by Rimas (Bathmaster direction) and Birutė (Sauna Duide direction). Experience “show, not tell” of true mastery in traditional bath culture.

From Host to Guide

From Host to Guide

Learning by doing, mentored steps to confidence.

Guide to Creator

Guide to Creator

Practice to direction — designing Steam Dramaturgy.

Cross-border Collaboration

Cross-border Collaboration

Partners meet at the Assembly, projects begin.

Who Comes Together

Hosts, Guides and Bathmasters at work
Teaching and shared learning moments
Healers and Creators collaborating

Sauna Hosts, Sauna Guides, Bathmasters, Teachers, Healers, and Creators — practitioners advancing through the IBA’s Universal qualification map, united by a shared standard of care and professional integrity.

Assembly Program

Day 0 – Arrival & Warmth (Nov 24)

Welcome evening at Brolių Menė: introductions, tea, and communal sauna.

Evening sauna session - genuine Lithuanian community steam bath at Brolių menė.

Day 1 – Foundations & Practice (Nov 25)

Microclimate, tools, and procedures.
Scientific grounding, safety standards, and practical demonstrations in sauna.

Evening sauna session - genuine Lithuanian community steam bath at Brolių menė.

Day 2 – Culture & Creativity (Nov 26)

Traditions, teaching, and creative collaboration.
Sauna as a living art — explore ritual forms and school cooperation.

Evening sauna session - genuine Lithuanian community steam bath at Brolių menė.

Day 3 – Looking Ahead (Nov 27)

Ethics, professional roles, and future commitments.
Closing reflections and group ceremony.

Be part of the next chapter in sauna culture

We're gathering those who care about the living tradition of the bath — the thinkers, the makers, the healers, the hosts. Whether you wish to listen, share, or lead, your voice matters.

This isn't a formal registration yet — it's your way to tell us you're interested. We'll follow up personally with details and your best next step.

Share your intention & pre-register

After submitting the form you will be sent to our formal event registration page. If anything goes wrong, no worries — we can also guide you by e‑mail.