For more information on the contents of the courses held by the schools, go to the “Courses” section.
Who We Are
Aufguss Masters is a professional school founded in 2022 by Dezio Vittori, an Aufgussmeister with over ten years of experience in the sauna world and professional training. In 2025, the school received official recognition from AISA, confirming the quality and rigor of our educational approach.
Since its inception, Aufguss Masters has stood out for its high-level training programs and the organization of engaging events, attracting hundreds of participants and gaining widespread recognition both nationally and internationally. The combination of expertise, passion, and innovation has allowed us to quickly establish ourselves as a point of reference in the wellness and thermal sector.
Our mission
Our goal is to train highly qualified professionals by offering specialized courses in the sauna and steam bath fields, with a strong focus on practical skills, personal growth, and professional excellence. Alongside our educational programs, we are committed to organizing prestigious events and competitions, contributing to the promotion of wellness culture and the enhancement of the art of Aufguss.
Our trainers
Our teaching staff is made up of certified coaches and experienced professionals with cross-disciplinary skills ranging from essential oils to medicinal herbs, incense to body treatments (scrubs, gommage, peeling), and the development of advanced sensory rituals. Each course is designed to provide practical, up-to-date tools in a professional and stimulating environment.
Our vision
We believe in the continuous evolution of the concept of wellness. That’s why our vision is based on excellence, innovation, and authenticity. Every Aufguss Masters project stands for quality, care, and professionalism, with the goal of elevating both the client experience and the preparation of wellness professionals to ever higher standards.
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Art of Aufguss has been in the word of saunas and Aufguss since 2013, Francesca Franco, school director, has approached the world of saunas and Spa Rituals since 2010.
Since this year, 2024, Art of Aufguss has been recognised as an AISA School.
Art of Aufguss organizes the Basic Course for Aufguss Master/Aufgussmeister, with the final exam in order to acquire the Aufgussmeister Diploma, issued by AISA (Italian Sauna and Aufguss Association).
It supports beauty schools and local schools to raise awareness about saunas and spa experiences.
It also offers information days to centers and collaboration with those who request them.
The courses offered by Art of Aufguss are aimed at everyone.
Art of Aufguss identifies itself as a school of elegance: during the practice sessions, lots of attention is particularly paid to grace and harmony of the movements and the resonance with the vibrations .
Art of Aufguss courses have as their main headquarters the AISA centre “Lyra Benessere & saune ” – Corso piave 55 H-12051 Alba (CN) Piemonte
Aufguss Fusion was born from the great passion of three guys towards the world of saunas and all its facets. Our goal is to make available all our experience gained over the last ten years during our daily work, training courses in which we have participated, competitions and experiences abroad which have allowed us to expand our knowledge to 360 degrees towards the world of saunas, aufguss, steam baths and wellness rituals. All this starting from an innovative training method that aims to help and continue to follow even after training the people who will participate and want to improve themselves day by day. We will put all our commitment, seriousness, professionalism, dedication to work and empathy in order to continue to grow the culture of this beautiful world that we are in love with.
In detail, the Aufguss Fusion school will deal with:
– AISA certified basic courses and tutoring in order to obtain the official Sauna Master Diploma issued by AISA;
– Advance waiving technics courses level 1-2-3 (1-2 day course);
– Essential oils courses level 1-2 (1 day course); – Smoke ritual courses, relaxing rituals, meditations with Tibetan bells and sound baths (1-2 day course);
– Aufguss show preparation courses aimed at personal pleasure or to be competitive for a competition (1-2 day course);
– Courses on the use of herbs and infusions (1 day course);
– Scrub creation courses level 1-2 (1 day course);
– Creation of innovative events and/or competitions;
– Consultancy for wellness centers and luxury hotels;
– Personalized preparation for competitions: Italian aufguss show championship, Modern-classic championship, Herbal cup, Master freestyle and World championship freestyle Battle Gladiator (1-2 day course);
– Private consultancy for a single person based on required needs.
Become part of our “Aufguss Fusion” Family.
Stay Fusion and good sweat!
THE IDEA:
The culture of the sauna has developed extremely in recent years and the demands of the guests have increased.
Especially in the hotel sector, a lot of investment has been made and large structures have been built. Now is the time to fill them with life.
For this you need a competent staff. The offer can be expanded through targeted marketing campaigns and sauna events.
We come from practice and teach for practice.
Today’s guest wants to be well advised, the jets must be made in a contemporary way and according to the latest health standards.
With our innovative training concept, we train your staff in all aspects of the “sauna”.
In addition to the castings performed correctly, health aspects, applications in the steam room, advice and much more are covered.
CONSULTING:
Do you want to build a new sauna or wellness area? Or have you already built one and would like to know how to best manage it and attract guests?
We analyze your business and are happy to advise you.
TRAINING:
Do you want personal coaching on the castings?
We will be happy to accompany you and give you important tips and tricks so that you can inspire your guests.
ORGANIZE EVENTS IN THE SAUNA:
Do you want to organize sauna events for your guests?
We can help you with our experience.
We can take care of the entire organization or advise you on individual points. Same if you need an international aufgussmeister or just a great support program.
THE TEAM:
Kofler Andreas (+ 39 348 2240980)
Interior architect, world champion in sauna throwing 2010, 3 times Italian champion
Holzknecht Patrik (+ 39 388 8122445)
Fitness and sauna trainer, certified Aufgussmeister, sports instructor, member of the international Aufguss WM jury.
The courses for Aufgussmeister take place only in German.
Aufguss Italian Academy was born mainly to form the figure of the Aufgussmeister in the sauna (Aufgussmeister).
We also organize courses for the training of operators for Wellness, Beauty and SPA centers, using highly experienced external professionals.
We are available for advice, in the organization and design of wellness centers and saunas, event organization, personalized courses even directly in hotels or spas.
Our Higher Education courses:
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Aufguss.it Training School is the Aufgussmeister school of the Aufguss.it association which has been organizing training initiatives related to sauna and Aufguss since 2014.
Aufguss.it organizes the Basic Course for Aufgussmeister, recognized by AISA and preparatory to the issue of the AISA Diploma, as well as various advanced specialization courses for Aufgussmeister, such as:
Aufguss.it also organizes Loylymaster courses in Italy dedicated to essential oils and natural flavors with materials and simultaneous translation in Italian.
Aufguss.it training school also organizes personalized courses dedicated to its collaborators and employees for professional operators (Hotels, Spas and Wellness Centers).
