Alena Pavlenko
A steam space for connection with yourself.
Lisbon · Porto · Europe
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I love watching my guests transform over the course of a steam session. The warmth of the steam, care through the whisks, the quality of my attention, meditative practices and voice guidance — all of this brings you to deep relaxation of mind and body.
What people say after.
A reset for the nervous system. Expansion. Floating a little, yet fully in the body.
Warming the inner cold.
It was exactly what I needed.
— in the words of guests
The benefits of steaming with me — for your mind and body.
Body
- 01Circulation opens — blood moves through deep tissue.
- 02Muscles recover faster — heat and whisks release tension better than rest.
- 03Lymph moves through oak whisk work — supporting immunity.
- 04Fascia and connective tissue soften, joints become more mobile.
- 05Sleep that night is deeper and more restorative.
Mind
- 01The nervous system shifts into parasympathetic mode — stress drops, breathing slows.
- 02Clarity returns when the body lets go.
- 03Emotions move — what was stuck can come through.
- 04A meditative state arrives without effort.
- 05New perspectives open on questions that felt like dead ends.
My values.
— the body lets go on its own.
Grounded in science and experience
Every session is built on an understanding of heat physics, IFS and somatic training, years of practice across countries. No guesswork.
Intention in every layer
The rhythm of warming, the movement of the whisk, voice and meditative practices — every element has a purpose. When you bring your own intention, the experience opens wider.
Care as a path to clarity
When the body releases in warmth and genuine care, the mind follows. Clarity comes after you've returned to yourself.
Connection to the body
A good session brings you home — to the body, breath, sensation. You leave closer to yourself.
How a steam session with me works.
Up to 60°C heat
Deep warming — the body has time to absorb it fully.
Pure water on hot stones
Soft, breathing steam that nourishes.
Good ventilation
Fresh air and steady breathing throughout the whole session.
Gradual, layered warming
The body opens layer by layer.
Oak whisk work
Lymph moves, fascia softens, heat goes deeper.
Meditative practices and voice
The mind anchors in the present, relaxation goes deeper.
Opening circle
We meet, settle in, I explain what's ahead. A moment to arrive and attune before the warmth begins.
Warm-up
Getting used to the heat, first sweat, attention turns inward — returning to connection with the body.
Whisk work
Oak whisks move across the body in the heat. Tissues open, lymph flows, breathing slows. By the final round, the nervous system reaches a state deeper than sleep.
Ways to work with me.
Six formats: three ways to be my guest and three collaboration options — for spaces, retreats, and consulting.
Be my guest
three formats— from a first steam to a deep ritual of transition
Open group steam sessions
Regular sessions near Lisbon and Porto. Warm atmosphere, whisks, personal attention to each guest.
Private group steam
When you want to mark an important moment through the body, warmth, and stillness. Themes welcome.
Individual steaming
Private accompaniment through a meaningful transformation — through the body, warmth, and attention.
Collaboration options
three formats— collaboration that enhances your guests' experience
Steam sessions in your space
An exclusive experience for your guests and an additional draw for your venue. I'll create a bespoke programme for your audience and format.
Retreats
An experience of somatic integration that yoga or meditation can't replace. Steam deepens the retreat's effect — and stays with participants long after.
Consulting
I'll help with setting up a thermal space, choosing equipment and suppliers, building a community around the steam.
How I came to steam.
— steam found me in 2020
Vladivostok · PhD
Born in Vladivostok. PhD in experimental physics. That scientific foundation stayed with me — it shapes how I work with the body in the steam.
Rhythmic gymnastics
15 years in sport. I learned a great deal through the body. Today, attention to sensation and respect for boundaries matter deeply to me.
Deloitte · Sustainability
Strategy consulting at Deloitte, Sustainability practice. Experience working with structure and complex challenges — now useful in thermal space consulting.
First ceremonial steam
It happened at a regional Burning Man in 2020. I walked into a ceremonial steam space and never left. Haven't stopped since.
5 years, 7 countries
Steamed in Russia, Sweden, the Netherlands, Portugal, Poland, Lithuania, Germany. Hundreds of guests. Camp lead of Banya Alpacas and NII Banya, worked at Waking Life and regional Burning Man.
Body · IFS · 350+ hours
Over 350 hours of somatic practice — steam, massage, somatic therapy. I practise IFS — using elements of the method in the steam to work with mental load.
The steam world.
See you in the steam.
For booking a session, questions about a private steam, or collaboration — reach out on WhatsApp or Instagram. I'd love to hear from you.