Aufguss Masters Blog

Origin 2023: Emotions, Snow, and High-Quality Aufguss!

This past weekend was unforgettable. Three intense and emotion-filled days, made even more special by a beautiful snowfall of over 50 cm between Saturday and Sunday night. Describing the experience is difficult and limiting, but what we lived through will remain in our hearts. 💖

The Aufguss sessions presented during the event masterfully combined tradition and modernity. Although they may seem simple in preparation, the Judges' evaluations highlighted the complexity and artistry behind each performance. A format that may seem easy at first glance but actually requires great skill and dedication.

The "Origin" event stood out as a "non-competition competition" where 24 masters competed with heart and empathy. They offered high-quality Aufguss sessions to the guests, creating an atmosphere of friendship and collaboration. Unlike other competitions, here the participants were ready to help and support each other, making the event truly unique.

At the end of every competition, there are winners. Here are the top three finishers of this edition:

• 🥇 Serena Craviotto
• 🥈 Alberto Vultaggio
• 🥉 Marco Fortunato

People's Choice Award:

• 🏅 Angelo Riolo

You can find the full ranking in the slides.

We would like to thank our Sponsors:

• Aquagranda Livigno, the Olympic training center, the only one in Italy for altitude training. You'll find state-of-the-art facilities for indoor and outdoor sports and a fantastic Wellness center with various saunas and a steam bath. Open all year round, in summer and winter. Special thanks to Thomas Tedesco, the Wellness Manager at the center and a key figure in organizing the competition.
• Bergila, founded in 1912, has been committed to supporting your well-being for four generations by producing 100% organic products of the highest quality.
• SaunaVisions, a shop for sauna lovers: Ondin sauna clothing, essential oils from Vitalis and Bergila in South Tyrol, as well as sauna accessories.
• Livigno, the little Tibet of Italy in the heart of Valtellina. In a natural setting of great environmental and scenic value, just a few steps from Switzerland, in a beautiful valley of Alta Valtellina in Lombardy, Livigno offers a high-level tourist experience with a strong connection to the local area.

We also acknowledge Aisa, the Italian Sauna & Aufguss Association, which, through its sponsorship of the event, promotes and values the world of Sauna and Aufguss and their physical and mental benefits, spreading awareness across the country.

Finally, we would like to thank our judges, in an all-female jury for the first time, who worked hard to judge the 24 Aufguss rituals in the competition. In alphabetical order: Anna Webhofer, Caterina Bazzanella, Giada Cappelli, Lilia Garcia, and Marianna Cognola. 🙏🏼

This weekend was a celebration of emotions, snow, and high-quality Aufguss. A special thanks to all the participants and guests who made this extraordinary event possible. We can't wait to relive these magical moments again. Until the next edition! 😍