Beyond the Heat

This week at Mothers Recharge, we welcomed Kelly back to our Camberwell community.

Some of our regulars may remember Kelly from her early visits to Mothers Recharge. Since then, she has trained as a certified sauna master and recently returned to share a complimentary guided sauna ritual with our community.

For many of the women attending, it was their first experience of a guided sauna ritual.

As part of the ritual, Kelly used a sauna whisk, a bundle of leafy branches traditionally used in sauna cultures across Northern and Eastern Europe. Once warmed, the leaves release their natural aromas into the steam before being gently brushed and lightly tapped across the body.

The practice is valued for its ability to encourage circulation, create a natural aromatherapy experience and help ease muscle tension.

One mum admitted she nearly stepped out of the sauna when the heat became intense.

"At one point, I got really hot and wanted to leave the sauna, but Kelly made me feel so relaxed. Her guidance, combined with the coolness of the leaves when they touched your skin, just left me feeling completely relaxed."

For another woman, the ritual was a complete surprise.

"I didn't know what to expect because I hadn't seen any of the promotion for the guided ritual. I just wanted a sauna session and, luckily, I'd managed to get some last-minute childcare, so I booked on. It was such a lovely surprise—a really welcome one."

We're incredibly grateful to Kelly for returning to share her knowledge and practice with our community, and we look forward to welcoming her back again soon.

Kelly Marquardt
Certified Sauna Master
Instagram: @kellyssaunarituals