‘Europe’s new steamy, semi-nude wellness trend’

As saunas gain global popularity, a hypnotic offshoot involving theatre, music and towel-twirling known as “Aufguss” is attracting wellness-seekers across the world. I had the honour of contributing to this article published in BBC Travel, written by Eva Adorisio, a piece about discovery of Aufguss and what it can mean for the wellness branche. Read […]
The story of those flying towels

The stage was made, the scene was set. Engineering, geometry, math, sheer will and absolute talent came together to catch two towels unseen. How It began It all originated form a simple idea from the best Sauna show technician Michel Vonk, what if we could launch a towel using dmx? Nice plan, didn’t fly when […]
Aufguss WM 2025 brought me good fortune

Why did it take me until now to write this post? Honestly, it still feels weird to say (or writ) out loud. Like, when I don’t say it, it’s almost as if it didn’t happen, just a dream in my Aufguss WM bubble. But…it did happen. It’s real. I am World Champion Aufguss WM Solo!!!There, […]
Let’s talk about the Smoke Ritual

Aromatic smoke dancing in the steam during a sauna session can give off a magical feeling. Sigrid has used this technique many times in her shows (The Last Flight of the White Raven and False Fortune). In my opinion, smoke aromas are best enjoyed in a calm sauna session, where you can combine aromatic smoke […]
Visiting Sauna Embricana

We had the pleasure of visiting Sauna Embricana, just across the Dutch border near Nijmegen, in Germany. It’s a real blend of cultures, with a mix of guests from both countries.Their wellness resort is connected to a swimming pool, but they created a really good divide in both style and atmosphere. While the pool area […]
How we developed our Products

Lets build a shop I (Job) said enthusiastically to Sigrid, ‘nah that’s a bit outside my comfort zone’ she said, but she was interested, ‘but how would we do that?’ and ‘what can we sell?’. During our brainstorm session one thing became clear, I was excited to create new things, being a handyman and someone […]
Keeping things personal while embracing the digital era

In this adventure of Aufguss Creations we have always tried to keep things personal, and close to each other. Face-to face time plays a big role in coaching/training. But how is this changing in this current digital era? We started our courses with just five training participants, Sigrid the main aufguss coach and me (Job) […]
A day at Bahia

Experience wellness at Bahia in Bocholt, Germany. Enjoy saunas, various aufgusses, aromatic herbs, warm hospitality and good food in the modern wellness and swimming paradise.
Holy Herbs Collection!

Our herb collection started as a small addition to our aufguss training but quickly turned into a full-blown passion. From homemade scrubs to enchanting herbal infusions, the possibilities are endless! 🌿
World Champions Together!

From passion to triumph, our “Hide & Seek” Aufguss performance took us to the top of the world. A surreal victory, shared with an incredible community.
Why do people wear those Hats?

A sauna hat isn’t just stylish—it’s essential. Discover how it protects your head, the best materials, and how to care for it.
A Win with My Best Friend!

Whitney and I won 1st place in our “Hide & Seek” Aufguss at the Netherlands Championship, onwards to the world championship!
Exploring DolceVita: Sharing Aufguss Across Südtirol

A magical week of aufguss at DolceVita Wellness Hotels. From solo shows to dynamic duos, each day was an unforgettable experience.
From Invitation to Podium

My journey into the world of freestyle aufguss began at Therme Kristal. From unexpected Finals to a podium finish, it was an unforgettable experience.
A Celebration of Tradition and Friendship

A heartwarming celebration of tradition, unity, and friendship at the Modern Classic Friends Challenge, where aufgussmasters and enthusiasts shared unforgettable moments.
Bringing Show Aufguss to Switzerland

A Weekend of Show Aufguss Magic at Thermen Tamina From October 14th 2022, we set off on an adventure to the breathtaking sanctuary of Thermen Tamina in Bad Ragaz Switserland. Our mission? To introduce the Swiss to the world of show aufguss, a theatrical twist on the traditional sauna experience. Together with three talented aufgussmasters […]