The Aufguss masters prepared special sauna sessions which were evaluated by an international jury with members from Belgium, Denmark and Germany. The sessions were judged on different criteria including professionalism and overall impression, distribution of heat (including how the Aufguss master controls the steam produced to make the session enjoyable, healthy and comfortable), waving techniques (heat and humidity distribution using either a flag, towel or fan ensuring that the essential oils are distributed evenly to each sauna participant), essential oils choices and dosage, creativity and innovation, overall atmosphere and team spirit.
 
The Aufguss Masters brought different themed sessions to the show Aufguss category including ‘Angels in White Robes’ which was inspired by the Master’s experience of being a nurse and ‘Transylvania’ where Dracula waved a red cape and used blood orange essential oils in a folklore-inspired session. Another example was Shaman’s Hut where two Masters portrayed the origins of traditional sauna and how herbalism developed to improve health. 

Aufguss is an aromatherapy ritual performed in dry saunas which involves an Aufguss Master circulating steam infused with essential oils to sauna practitioners to create a multisensory experience. Aufguss, like many sauna experiences, have preventative health benefits. The team at Therme Bucharest offer three different types of Aufguss: Classic, Modern and Show. It is a central part of the Therme experience and one of the most popular wellness therapies offered.