Aufguss Masters Blog

Origin 2025: Three days of sun, Aufguss, and many emotions!

From April 4 to 6, the second edition of Origin took place—an event that, once again this year, brought genuine emotions and moments of rare beauty. Three splendid days, illuminated by the spring sun, which made the experience even more evocative and engaging. 🌅

The 22 masters in attendance delivered intense and refined performances, blending technique, artistry, and sensitivity. Once again, the non-competitive format of Origin proved successful: a “competition without competition” where sharing, empathy, and the desire to grow together were the true winners. 🤝

Behind every gesture, every towel movement, you could feel the passion and dedication of those who consider Aufguss a true art form. An experience that goes beyond the performance, becoming exchange, energy, and connection.

Once again, someone made it to the podium. Here are the top three of this edition:

• 🥇 Ilaria Tamburini
• 🥈 Alberto Vultaggio
• 🥉 Matthias Mauro

Audience award:

• 🏅 Ondrej Smutný

The full ranking can be found in the slides.

We thank our sponsors:

• Aquagranda Livigno Olympic Training Center – the only one in Italy specialized in high-altitude training – offers cutting-edge facilities for both indoor and outdoor sports. Additionally, you can relax in a wonderful wellness center equipped with various saunas and a Turkish bath. Open all year round, in both summer and winter.
• AISA is dedicated to promoting the world of saunas and Aufguss, highlighting its benefits for body and mind and spreading its culture throughout the country. Through training courses, AISA supports the professional growth of Aufgussmeisters, offering programs for newcomers and updates for experienced professionals.
• Bergila founded in 1912, has been committed for four generations to your well-being, creating 100% organic products of the highest quality with passion.
• Livigno known as the “Little Tibet of Italy,” is nestled in the heart of Valtellina, in a natural setting of extraordinary beauty just a few kilometers from the Swiss border. Located in a stunning valley in Alta Valtellina, Lombardy, this destination offers high-level tourism and a deep bond with local traditions.

A heartfelt thanks to our judges, who formed an all-female jury for the second time and showed great dedication in evaluating the 22 Aufguss rituals in competition. Jury President Caterina Bazzanella, Giada Cappelli, Piera Mazzoli, and Olimpia Bogdan. 🙏 💖

This weekend was an explosion of emotions and highly refined Aufguss rituals—maybe even too much 😅. A special thanks to all the participants and guests who, once again, made this event truly unforgettable. Since good things come in threes... see you next year! 😍

Coming soon: videos, photos, and articles from the event:

• Participants
• Jury
• Day one
• Day two
• Day three and awards
• Instagram reel
• Confessions of a Sauna Enthusiast, Corrado Zanetti