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ISMA

International Steam-Masters Association

The art and science of authentic steam culture

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Global Professional Community

A worldwide institution for steam masters

ISMA unites certified steam masters across disciplines and borders.

1,200: Certified masters
38: Countries
75: Annual events

Our Mission

To preserve and advance the craft of steam worldwide.

Our Values

Craftsmanship
Safety
Hospitality
Tradition

Events

Professional events & gatherings

2027-09-10T09:00:00.000Z
ISMA Global Summit 2027
Berlin, Germany
Three days of masterclasses and certification.
Register Now
2026-12-01T09:00:00.000Z
Winter Hammam Gathering
Istanbul, Turkey
Hammam craft and hospitality in winter.
Register Now

Masters Directory

Find a certified steam master

Hammam
Ahmet Demir
Turkey
Hammam master preserving Ottoman bathing traditions.
Sauna
Anna Koskinen
Finland
Finnish sauna master with 20 years of löyly craft.
Banya
Dmitri Volkov
Russia
Master of the Russian banya and parenie ritual.
Sauna
Juhani Mäkinen
Finland
Smoke sauna (savusauna) specialist from Kuopio.
Rituals
Lena Fischer
Germany
Award-winning Aufguss ritual performer.
Hammam
Mehmet Yılmaz
Turkey
Traditional hammam tellak from Istanbul.
Banya
Olga Petrova
Russia
Banya master specializing in herbal venik treatments.
Sauna
Sophie Weber
Germany
Sauna meister and wellness educator.

Join the Association

Become part of a global network of steam professionals.

Global Certification
Recognized credentials worldwide.
Networking
Connect with masters across the globe.
Professional Growth
Workshops, events and mentorship.

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Get in Touch

Questions? Reach out to the association.

info@ismassociation.info