Join a one-day workshop on learning and experiencing Latvian Pirts sauna traditions and the pirts ritual, as well as stories about pagan culture, symbolism and how they used pirts in their daily lives.
This workshop will also give you a lot of knowledge about the power of medicinal herbs in pirts, when to collect them and how to prepare them for the best ritual.
Experience it with a partner or in a duo to strengthen the bond and experience the best pēriens, ‘beating with brushes’ by your partner.
Midsummer Festival is about connecting with the highest peak of energy in nature, gathering herbs, trees and flowers at the right time of the season and using their healing power in a ritual.
- 11:00-12:00 | Morning ritual + music + meditation and setting the intention of the day, by gathering and uniting in a circle, getting to know each other and learning about the day
schedule.
- 12:00-13:00 | Herbalism workshop
– Learning about connection to nature and Pirts traditions
– Learning about healing powers of herbs, flowers and trees in Pirts
- 13:00-14:00 | Time for lunch or relaxing (Lunch is NOT included in the price)
- 14:00-16:00 | PIRTS ritual workshop
– Learning about Pirts traditions
– Dry whisk waving
– How to choose and make your whisk
- 16:00-17:00 | Make your own Whisks and walk in the nature around Elaisa
- 17:00-18:00 | Break and prepare for sauna
- 18:00-20:00 | Letvian Pirts with Mara – Avatar Sauna
- 20:00-21:00 | Fireplace with folk songs and traditions + ending ceremony + snack
Whether you’re looking to deepen your knowledge of sauna practices or simply enjoy a day of earthy and vibrant energy and connection to nature.
