Connect Online

Tired of putting everyone else first? This is your invitation to pause, breathe, and finally give yourself the same care you so freely give others.

This is a one-of-a-kind online experience for passionate people pleasers, who are looking for a way to shift from exhausting overgiving to effortless self-trust in just 5 weeks.

Learn Finnish rituals and yogic practices that allow you to set gentle boundaries, release guilt, and prioritize your energy. Imagine ending each day with a smile, no matter how many people asked for your help and you had to say “no”. Because, what if putting yourself first actually helps everyone around you?

The Group Experience (for People Pleasers) starts again on May 13th 2025.

Only 4 spots available.

The Group Experience (for People Pleasers) starts again on May 13th 2025. Only 4 spots available.

Key elements of this 5–week online program

  • Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Ether

    Throughout this online journey, you’ll connect with each of the elements, for a balanced and immersive experience that transforms your perspective both holistically and profoundly.

    As you work with the elements, you’ll deepen your understanding of yourself, cultivate inner peace, and learn to use the natural energies around you to enhance your well-being and resilience. This journey will help you align more closely with the different elements within your body and around you, bringing forth emotional healing and growth.

  • Wisdom and traditions

    What makes Finns the happiest people on Earth for the eighth time in a row? One key element is the concept of sisu. Sisu is the inner strength, determination and endurance that Finns put to light to get through challenging times with a smile on their face.

    This concept can be seen as a muscle that needs to be trained. So that is exactly what this program is made for. To get comfortable with the uncomfortable. To learn to love the process and not the goal.

    But Finnish culture also emphasizes slowing down and living intentionally. Connecting to nature and the natural cycles, being patient and trusting life’s timing. Finns find happiness in the present moment, free from any physical or mental clutter.

  • Yoga, Breathwork, Sound, and what inspires

    Rika will provide her favorite practices in a way that she has found for herself to be supportive in her path to become the happiest version of herself yet.

    These practices include yoga asana (Hatha and Yin), meditation, conscious breathing practices, working with sound that being instruments like Tibetan singing bowls, Koshi, Sansula, but also her very own voice, intuitive movement and other activities like dancing and journaling.

    All practices invite you to take something with you into every day life, because Rika believes a practice is just movement, if you don’t integrate it.

You can choose between these two experiences

Connect Online
Self-Paced

  • online program with deep dives to Finnish wisdom

  • guided digital journal with daily and weekly impulses and reflection

  • access to all practices on the video platform

  • sharing and feedback with Rika (optional)

Connect Online
Group Experience

  • lifetime access to the program platform

  • first month free access to the connect online video platform

  • 5x 120 minute live session (1 per week)

  • guided digital journal with additional impulses/practices on focus topics

  • intimate sharing circles and real connection (max. 4 people + Rika)

This program is exactly what you need when …

… you tend to have full days but you rarely make time for yourself, your guilt whispering, "What if someone needs you?"

… you are longing to slow down and recharge in a safe and supportive space, to press pause without panic

… you want to feel fitter and stronger in both body and mind

… you keep pushing your boundaries, at the expense of your physical and mental well-being, just to please others

… you crave deep relaxation for body and mind not just crashing at the end of the day, but deep, nourishing peace

…you are curious about Finnish traditions and culture, especially how sisu can help you to allow softness

…and want to deepen your yoga, breathwork and mindfulness practices

This awaits you inside the Group Experience

This intimate 5-week journey is designed especially for you—the one who’s always holding space for others, but rarely gets held yourself.

Imagine…

  • A tiny, tender group (just 4 people max) where you don’t have to perform, fix, or take care of anyone.

  • Gentle guidance to help you listen to yourself—maybe for the first time in years.

  • Sharing without pressure, in a space where your needs are centered (yes, really).

  • Finally feeling safe to be soft—no “perfect” or “productive” required.

Each week will include a 120 minute live focus session in your group.

Here are some details of the focus sessions

13.05.25 – 17:30–19:30
Create a Calm Center
How to Trust Yourself (Even When You’re Used to Putting Others First)

20.05.25 – 17:30–19:30
The Power of Doing Nothing
How Stillness Helps Reclaim Your Energy (Without Feeling Selfish)

27.05.25 – 17:30–19:30
Find Your Inner Sisu
Embracing Both Strength and Softness (Without Burning Out)

03.06.25 – 17:30–19:30
Enjoy Simple Pleasures
Staying Present (When You’re Used to Overgiving)

10.06.25 – 17:30–19:30
Choose Your Words Wisely
How Language Shapes Your Energy (And Relationships)

if you have been part of the Group Experience already, please write me an e-mail for registration details.

  • "Connect is perfect for anyone who wants to find deeper ways to connect with their own body and emotions, the nature and other beautiful souls. The practices were both grounding, emotional and inspiring for me. The content of the program is diverse, and I'm sure there's something for everyone. Rika is a beautiful soul and it's an honor to learn from her wisdom."

    Wilma

  • “For me Rika is the perfect combination of a grounded Yoga Teacher who knows exactly what she is offering the group but always adding an extra bit of sparkle to her teachings. Knowledge paired with lightness – Rika!”

    KIM

  • “The Connect program offers everyone who is searching in their life a lot of space for meaningful exchange, wonderfully thought-out and implemented methods and perspectives for reflection and dealing with themselves and their environment. It is a wonderfully structured program that Rika teaches with a great deal of empathy, joy, sensitivity and attention to detail. She gives the participants the space to share their experiences and thus creates a fine, small online space that is characterized by understanding togetherness and the opportunity to discover new things for themselves and their own practice.“

    JULIA

  • "The program gave me a new perspective on the topic of happiness and also made it tangible. Rika's joy and enthusiasm for the topics is very infectious and I felt very comfortable in her gentle yet powerful space. I was able to remember that even the little things bring me joy and that I find this especially in nature. Thank you for this wonderful experience."

    Catalina

  • "Connect Online war für mich eine tolle Möglichkeit, eine kurze Zeit dem Alltag zu entfliehen. Rika hat eine tolle Verbindung zwischen Natur, finnischer Kultur und Yogapraktiken geschaffen und damit zum Entspannen und Loslassen in einer ruhigen Atmosphäre eingeladen und mich immer wieder zum reflektieren angeregt."

    ANNA