Horror & Fun

Charlotte Ringbæk writes:

Almost 3 years ago, an idea sparked in psychologist, author, and speaker Jens Hansen. He wanted to write a book about the qualities of sauna aufguss. The mental, physiological, and psychological impact on members of the winter bathing association he was a part of. The result is now going to print, and I can tell you that I am a co-author.

The book is Jens' achievement and idea. But he sought feedback and asked aufguss master Frank Andersen and me.

We had no intention of becoming authors, but we have contributed with writing, dialogue, and feedback - because the topic is so close to our hearts.

The book is based on accounts from members of the winter bathing association "Det Kolde Gys" (The Cold Thrill). It is a book about what an association's aufguss can do... dampen anxiety, prevent suicide and addiction, rise after divorce, illness, and stress, as well as forge social communities and boost mood, etc.

It is also a book about how to perform sauna aufguss. With inspiration for aufguss themes, oils, recipes, and methods, as well as making the aufguss master aware of their role and importance as a facilitator for the aufguss guests' mental health and positive experiences.

The book's purpose is to convey that sauna heat (and cold water) can make a difference on so many levels. When people have the opportunity to feel themselves and literally drop their guard - something happens. That's what we want to talk about - and spread

We are so excited to unveil the magic of sauna aufguss and are very grateful to those who contributed by sharing their stories, both good and bad.

The book will be printed by the end of November.

Gys & Gus (Thrill & Aufguss) - from us to you

Charlotte, Frank and Jens