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Troubles Behind
From sweat culture to wellness practices, discover tips, tricks and stories to reconnect with your inner smile on a daily basis.

- Winnipeg
- Interviews
- Discovery
My First Aufguss: Quincy’s Dance of Heat and Light
Every Ritual Artisan has their own story: a first encounter, a spark of curiosity, a moment when everything suddenly feels right. For Quincy Hiebert, that moment came the first time she stepped into the sauna as a performer.

- Whitby
- Interviews
- Discovery
My First Aufguss: Robin’s Stormy Debut in Logga
Every Ritual Artisan remembers their first performance: the heat, the rhythm, the nerves, and the quiet joy of sharing something meaningful with others.
For Robin Pacquing, that moment took place inside Logga, the grand sauna at Thermea Spa Village Whitby.

- Whitby
- Interviews
The Gifts of Fall: Inside Amanda’s Aufguss Ritual
Every Aufguss tells a story, and this one celebrates the beauty of change. For Ritual Artisan Amanda Perrone, fall is a season of reflection, release, and renewal. Her ritual is inspired by the shifting landscape of Canada’s autumn, where each falling leaf and cool breeze carries a quiet reminder: change is not only natural, it’s essential.

- Winnipeg
- Interviews
The First Cold Day of Fall: An Aufguss Story
Every Aufguss tells a story, and this one begins with a chill in the air. For Nicolina Melito, who became a Ritual Artisan a little under a year ago, inspiration struck on the first brisk morning after summer.

- Whitby
- Discovery
My First Visit at Thermea Spa Village Whitby: What to Expect & Must-Dos
Follow Katie on her first-ever visit to Thermea Spa Village in Whitby, Ontario. Clay masks, cold plunges, relaxation and plenty more are in store.

- Whitby
- Tips
- Wellness
A Guide to Unplugging at the Spa
Make the most of your phone-free spa experience with tips from expert, university professor and psychiatrist Dr. Michael.