Agate Silova

I am Agate — a practitioner nurtured by the ancestral wisdom of my Baltic and Slavic roots. My work flows through the primal elements of fire, earth, air, and water, not as abstract concepts, but as living currents. These teachings are not learned from books; they are a lineage that pulses through my blood, whispered by my ancestors, shaped by my teachers, and etched into the very lands that raised me.

Pirts is a tradition that has lived in my family for generations. My great-grandparents practiced it, my grandmother’s mother attended pirts, my grandparents carried it forward, and my mother is deeply immersed in its knowledge. For Latvians, the pirts is far more than a sauna — it is a mystical, sacred space, much like the temazcal of Mesoamerican cultures: a womb of rebirth, purification, and connection with the unseen. Within its walls, we enter altered states of consciousness, encountering visions, deep emotional release, and healing that transcends words.

The Living Tradition of Pirts

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Our ancestors gathered around fire and moved with the wisdom of the four elements to navigate the cycles of death and rebirth. Water rituals appear across many traditions, and in the Baltic world, pirts carries this sacred essence. It is a folk practice, open to all, yet approached with reverence. We pour water onto stones to summon steam — the breath of the pirts, the spirit of Air. We work with sacred plants (Earth) to cleanse, protect, and strengthen. Through Fire, we release what no longer serves, and through Water, we purify body and spirit once more. The power of Word — sacred songs, blessings, and ancient Baltic symbols — guides the ritual, echoing the energy of Reiki symbols or Icelandic runes.

My own path has been shaped by those who came before and those still present. They first taught me about plants and the pirts tradition. Though I explored other paths — Theosophy in England, private mentorship with diverse teachers, yoga, Buddhism, shamanic practices, and years of disciplined study — something felt incomplete. It was only when I returned to the pirts, to the land, language, and rituals of my lineage, that everything fell into place. Today, while I integrate techniques from many traditions, the heart of my work rests firmly in the ancient wisdom of my ancestors. What I cherish most about pirts is its openness: it never asks for the “right path.” Simple, humble, and profoundly human, it offers all who enter nothing more and nothing less than Mother Earth’s timeless gift: unconditional love.

I follow wherever my calling takes me. I am currently based in Valencia, Spain, but I regularly travel for work that can happen anywhere in the world.

In the summer, you can find me foraging for herbs and plants in the forests of Latvia. During the winter, I return to Valencia, offering my services in various forms. Throughout the year, I also travel to London to lead workshops at Banya No.1.

At the moment, I am deepening my knowledge of Mediterranean plants and exploring how to integrate them into my work.

My Work Today

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Let’s Create Together

To learn about 1-on-1 sessions, collaborations, retreats, and workshops, send me a message. I travel across Spain, the UK, and Latvia, and I’m open to opportunities worldwide.