SWEAT SOCIAL •
SWEAT SOCIAL •
November 21st | 7:00 - 10:00 PM
December 26th | 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Löyly Sauna NE | 3525 NE MLK Jr Blvd
Introducing:
SWEAT SOCIAL
Experience an evening of sauna, connection, and ritual with the Löyly team, accompanied by a live DJ set. Sweat Social is a monthly gathering designed to relax, restore, and bring the community together.
About Aufguss
Aufguss is a traditional European sauna ritual that enhances heat, steam, and scent. Essential oils are poured over heated stones while a sauna guide circulates the heat with fans or towels. This process intensifies the sauna experience, boosts circulation, and promotes deep relaxation. Each ritual combines temperature, scent, and movement for a fully immersive experience.
What to Expect
Open sauna time for socializing and cooling down
House-made cleansing tea
Six Aufguss rituals to choose from (you’ll experience at least three)
Live DJ set throughout the evening
What to Bring
Swimwear (required)
Towels (robe optional)
Sandals
Changing space is limited—arrive sauna-ready if possible.
Spots are limited—RSVP now.
Meet Your Sauna Meisters
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Michelle Overby
Michelle Overby has been a fan of Löyly as a guest and an employee for more than 15 years. She’s currently pursuing a career in bodywork at Oregon School of Massage while helping build Löyly’s Ritual Program by offering whisking treatments and Aufguss at Löyly’s Sweat Socials. She gets great joy from seeing the benefits her guests experience when blending nature, human touch, and mindfulness into her practices.
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Ashley Powell
Ashley has been part of the Löyly community for over a decade, wearing many hats along the way—one of her newest passions being the beautiful sauna rituals of aufguss and whisking. With 13 years of experience as a massage therapist, Ashley brings deep knowledge of bodywork and a heartfelt dedication to caring for others. A retired musician and DJ, she also finds joy in weaving music into her rituals, rekindling a creative spark that enhances every session. Whether uplifting and energizing or calming and grounding, Ashley’s approach blends her expertise and artistry to create truly inspired experiences.
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Ali Balter
For Ali, the sauna has become a necessary and nourishing part of life. Over the past four years, Ali has been an integral part of the team at Löyly, where she plays a key leadership role in shaping the culture of presence, warmth, and restoration that defines the space.
Guided by an appreciation for intentional rituals, Ali’s practice is centered on strengthening the mind-body connection and creating opportunities for clarity, calm, and renewal. Through this work, Ali invites others to ground themselves fully in the present and to rekindle a sense of curiosity — both toward themselves and the world around them.
FAQs
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Bring a swimsuit, towel, sandals, robe (optional), a water bottle, and an open mind ready to relax and connect.
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Each Sweat Social lasts approximately 3 hours, including multiple sauna sessions, cool-down periods, and breaks with wellness tea. You will be able to participate in three 15-minute rituals.
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We use various natural essential oils during the rituals. If you have allergies or sensitivities, please let us know in advance so we can accommodate you safely.
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Sweat Social is recommended for adults 18 and over.
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No experience is required! Our team will guide you through the rituals and explain everything along the way.