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A space is made sacred when the ritual we bring into it is sacred

Why do we need a guided process in steam?

The perfect steam experience is a product of engineering and process. From ancient times and across cultures, steam offerings rely on a qualified person who guides guests in a safe and deep journey, following established practices and protocols or designing their own, thereby enhancing the tradition.

A guided process does three things: it honors the tradition out of which the steam room arose; it allows the guest to feel held in someone else’s hands and experience trust in healing; and it deepens community.

Do you offer steam education?

Yes! Every HeartFelt steam room comes complete with an education package, which means your team will be ready to offer knowledgeable guidance for your guests’ steam experience from the moment you launch.

Steamology Institute, our sister 501(c)3 non-profit, will offer a thorough education with your team early on, then develop and deepen your team’s knowledge through more extensive courses and workshops over time. The network of steam practitioners grows as a worldwide family, continually educating and inspiring each other.

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Why do we need a guided process in steam?

The first step we call the Steam Guardian. You will become a Steam Guardian after engaging in a participatory steam experience and taking our foundational course. Steam Guardians are able to maintain the HeartFelt, safely run a simple communal steam session, and provide a basic guided steam experience for guests. Steam Guardians have baseline knowledge of steam, heat, session structure, herbs, and veniki (branches).

The second level is the Steam Guide. A Certified Steam Guide can conduct a personal treatment session with steam, veniki, and water, and/or run a range of communal steam sessions. To certify for individual work, one must complete a 40-hour Steam Guide Proficiency Program, pass the exam, and record twenty hours of individual practice. If one wants to work with groups, they must also complete the Steam Guide Communal Program, which includes group protocols.

Finally, the Steam Master has a proven ability to work with both individual guests and groups, and has mastered the application of steam, plants, and bodywork. This is the culmination of a long but rewarding journey.

For each level of proficiency, we offer additional programs: Introduction to Participatory Steam, Communal Steam, Herbs and Plants in Steam, and many more. Please contact us to learn more!

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