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Lithuanian Pirtis · Herbal Sauna Rituals

Guided sauna sessions rooted in Baltic tradition

South West & London

LITHUANIAN PIRTIS RITUALS

Led by Silvija Šuliokaitė - Steam Bath Master & Herbalist

Pirtis is the traditional Lithuanian steam bath practice, working with heat, water and plants.

These guided sessions follow the natural rhythm of warming, cooling and rest — using steam, herbal whisking, cold water immersion and stillness to support circulation, release tension and restore the nervous system.

Rooted in Baltic sauna culture and seasonal herbal practice, each gathering is held in a small group and guided with care.

Regular sessions now held in Penarth, South Wales, with occasional gatherings in London.

Limited places per session.

Upcoming Sessions

Lithuanian Pirtis

Sauna Flo, Penarth, South Wales

16 May / 17 May

Book your place below.

A Private Lithuanian Pirtis Ritual

Held one-to-one.

A guided Lithuanian sauna session focused on heat, steam, aromatics and traditional full-body whisking.

This is a shorter, more accessible ritual for when you simply need warmth, steady hands and time to come back into your body.

You’ll be guided through rounds of heat and cooling, with herbal infusions, halotherapy (salt), and rhythmic leaf whisking to support circulation, breath and nervous system settling.

Includes:

* Heat + steam rounds

* Traditional birch/oak whisking

* Herbal aromatics + halotherapy

* Time to rest between rounds

Duration: 60 minutes

Exchange: £85

Location: Phoenix Burning Sauna, Beckton

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CLASSIC PIRTIS 1:1

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· Testimonials ·

Words from people who have experienced the ritual

  • I have previously had leaf whisking treatments at various banyas in London and abroad, but nothing like this. These previous treatments were often just ten minutes long or thereabouts, whereas Silvija's treatments can take up an entire evening (if you wish) and involve far more than just leaf whisking: more like a trip into the essence of a Lithuanian forest. We started, after a welcoming mushroom tea, with a salt inhalation, which is particularly relaxing when lying down. Thereafter, after a cool-down break and some birch tea, followed a salt and herbal exfoliation and later the leaf-whisking. Afterwards I felt deeply relaxed and slept particularly well that night. A week on and my skin feels like clean and silky smooth. I can't recommend Silvija's treatments (both group sessions and one-to-one sessions) enough and delighted to hear that she will be returning London in future to share more of her forest wisdom and experience.

    Mark, 1:1 Private Ritual

  • An amazing experience, the natural soothing aromas were so powerful, everything was taken at our own pace and led to us feeling intensely renewed and relaxed. Thank you, we will be back.

    Louise, Private Couples Ritual

  • The session had a profound impact on me, and I felt truly cared for. My body felt like a different vessel when I left – grounded, kind, and gently energized. Your support means a lot to me. I hope our paths will cross again.

    Tara, Private Couples Ritual

  • From the heart and soul — the spaces Silvija holds invite you back to the rawness of your roots. Without needing many words, the scent of the plants she gathers and the gentle steam from her whisks open the pores, the senses, and something deeper within. You begin to sense what has been waiting to be witnessed and held. Silvija is a friend, a master of her craft, and a guide who allows the space itself to lead you into new layers of connection with yourself and the earth. She works with the medicine of plants and steam in a way that is grounded, respectful, soulful and mature, yet always light and heartfelt. She carries Lithuania’s sacred heritage with reverence and brings its wisdom into the city — a bridge between ancestral roots and modern life. It is rare to meet someone who can hold such depth with such accessibility, and to offer it with integrity to a community as diverse as this one.

    Masha, Group Ritual

  • I had a magical and utterly rejuvenating experience in our sauna ritual. I felt calm, slow and restored after and that has continued into the next day. It was wonderful - thank you

    Louise, Private Couples Ritual

  • Amazing experience at traditional lithuanian pirtis ritual with Silvija. Amazing atmosphere, amazing smells, and after session you feel much younger. Thanks again for Silvija

    Tadas, Group Ritual

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Professional Steam Bath Master · Pirtininkė & Herbalist
Trained in Lithuania

Silvija is a pirtininkė rooted in Lithuanian sauna tradition… the old ways of steam, plants, heat and presence. Her work is centred on care: meeting each person with warmth, integrity and a steady hand as they are guided through the practice of pirtis.

She trained at the Baltic Pirtis–SPA School and Perkūnija Sauna School, and continues to learn through mentors, seasons, forests and the body itself. Her approach weaves traditional knowledge with contemporary understanding, held in a way that is both attentive and grounded.

Sessions are guided through heat, steam, plant infusions and traditional leaf whisking, balanced with time for rest and integration. Each ritual responds to the person present, the rhythm of the sauna and the moment in the year.

  • In Lithuania, pirtis has always been a place where life is tended to — where people come to rest, to release, or simply to be held in warmth. This work honours that lineage, offering a space that is both ordinary and deeply meaningful.

    Silvija Suliokaite

Inside the Sauna Ritual

A sauna ritual moves like the seasons — a gentle beginning, a rise into heat and a return to quiet. No session repeats itself; each responds to the time of year and the body that arrives.

We begin with plants, warming herb bundles in the steam so the room fills with familiar forest scents. Heat is introduced gradually, allowing the body to open and settle in its own time.

As the ritual deepens, breath and steam work together, followed by periods of cooling and rest. A vibrant ‘whisk dance’ forms the heart of the session, guided with rhythm and care, supporting circulation and release.

The ritual closes slowly, with time to integrate before returning to the outside air.

Curious what this feels like in your body?

Book a private session

  • Unless stated otherwise, all 1:1 sauna rituals currently take place at:
    Phoenix Burning Sauna, Gallions Hotel, Basin Approach, London

  • Public group rituals are shared experiences, held with a small group (usually up to seven people).
    You move through the ritual together, resting on your own bench, guided at a steady pace. There is space for quiet, warmth, and collective rhythm without pressure to speak or interact. Many people come alone.

    Private rituals are one-to-one or shared with someone you bring (a partner or small group).
    These sessions are shaped entirely around you — your body, your pace, your needs — with more time for individual attention and tailoring.

    Both follow the same Lithuanian pirtis principles, plants and structure.
    The difference is simply whether the experience is shared or fully private.

  • Yes, I offer:

    • 2-hour group rituals

    • Extended 4-hour wedding / event packages

    • Customised packages (email me to discuss)

    You choose the venue and I create a personalised pirtis programme.

  • Yes, I travel across the UK for private hire, weddings and retreats.
    A travel fee may apply depending on location.

    • 72+ hours: you may reschedule once free of charge

    • 48–72 hours: rescheduling may incur a partial fee

    • Less than 24 hours / same-day: non-refundable

    • If I need to cancel: you will be offered a new date or a full refund of the session fee

    • My time and expertise as a professional sauna bath master.

    • All botanicals, whisks, aromatics, sauna hats and session elements

    • Preparation and set-up

    • Sauna hire (for 1:1 sessions only)

  • For private group bookings, weddings and events:

    • Sauna hire / venue rental

    • Travel costs (if outside London)

    • Two towels

    • Swimwear (optional)

    • Water bottle

    • Flipflops/sandals

    • Robe (optional)

  • Your session will still end at the scheduled time to respect other bookings.

Have an inquiry? Reach out to me…

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Please select the option that best describes your inquiry. For private hire, note that the sauna/venue is provided by the client.