Winter Bliss Retreat
10.03–16.03.2025
CULTURAL AND YOGA JOURNEY
IN FINLAND
An incredible 7-day winter experience for intentional souls, who are drained by busy, hectic city life and want to slow down, recharge and find bliss through the Finnish way of being.
Immerse in Finnish rituals, wisdom and traditions with me and a small group of likeminded people and discover why Finns have been ranked the happiest people on earth for the seventh time in a row.
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Are you constantly feeling all over the place, tensing up in your body, and craving the wellbeing that will finally let you enjoy the bliss you deserve?
Then keep reading.
Why do Finns seem to sparkle calmness and happiness?
Let me tell you about sisu.
This Finnish concept is our anchor for determination, endurance and inner strength, that guides us through life's challenges with a smile on our face.
During the Winter Bliss Retreat we will practice this everyday, so it becomes a part of you too to keep you calm, connected and full of bliss when you’re back home.
So how do we get sisu?
By practicing. By challenging ourselves physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. By connecting body, mind and soul.
Think of sisu as a muscle that you can strengthen and train (the more you train the bigger and stronger it gets). That’s exactly what we do during our Winter Bliss Retreat.
Sauna bathing relaxes your muscles but it also challenges you to endure the heat
Ice Bathing (or Snow rolling) refreshes your body but it also invites you to surrender to the cold challenging your mind
Snowshoe Walking in the vast forest and on the frozen lake builds confidence in basic survival instincts and connects you to the endless nature
Intuitive Movement with your eyes closed releases stuck energies and gives you the opportunity to break out of your comfort zone
Different holistic workshops and activities like painting on canvas can be super meditative in their own way and if it brings you joy it can spark your creativity within
Cleansing Practices and delicious plant-based food nourishes and detoxifies you from the inside out for a healthier feeling in your body and mind
Connection to the people around us in an understanding, loving, caring and especially inclusive way brings acceptance towards ourselves and the world around us
This Retreat is exactly
what you need when …
… you keep working many many hours overtime, neglecting your physical and mental health
… you tend to have full days but very little quality time with yourself and your loved ones
… you are longing to nurture your soul, recharge your spirit and revitalize your body
… you would love to release tension in your body & mind (I mean, right now, relax your shoulders ... and your forehead ... and your jaw)
… you are under a lot of pressure in your job and private life
… you are totally overthinking things all the time (and get a heavy head, headaches, or migraines a lot)
… you love nature but hardly have time to spend any in it right now
…you are interested in getting to know Finnish traditions and culture, want to deepen your yoga practice and connect to an intimate group of 8 souls
Did you nod at least once? Then Winter Bliss will change your life!
Here are some highlights of this journey for you
Hatha, Vinyasa and Yin Yoga
Aroma Workshop using essential oils
Cleansing Practices, like foot baths and more
Cold-Heat Exposure (Sauna &
Ice-Bath/Snow Rolling)Creative Painting Workshop
Deep Transformational Breathwork
Finnish Traditions and rituals like sauna and baking
Intuitive Movement Workshop
Nutritious plant-based food three times a day
Snowshoe Walking Experience (Chasing the Northern Lights)
Soundbaths with Tibetan Singing Bowls
Sound Healing using your own voice
Early Bird Discount until the end of this year (31.12.2024).
Early Bird Discount until the end of this year (31.12.2024).
Where will
we stay?
We will stay at a beautiful, modernly equipped Villa in the pure nature at a lake, very close to Mikkeli, Finland
What’s
included?
All yoga classes and activities, different workshops, group activities, 3 delicious vegan local meals a day and facilities of our home such as a wood-fired sauna. Additionally we will provide non-alcoholic beverages (water, tea, coffee) and snacks throughout the day.
What’s
not included?
Travel and private expenses of any kind.
What is the
energy balance?
Early Bird: starting at 1500€
Regular: starting at 1777€
(please contact me for payment plans, if needed)
I am Rika, born in Finland raised in Germany, wanting
to spread the beautiful Finnish culture with you and the world. Every retreat is different on its own but always connecting to my roots and sharing knowledge and wisdom of the Finnish culture and traditions. I combine this Finnish bliss with different aspects of the yogic path to create an holisitic approach that has supported me along the way.
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HOST AND YOGA TEACHER
Rika is a certified Yoga Teacher for Hatha, Vinyasa and Yin. 2022 she accredited as sound healer and ever since has been including sound into her classes and sound baths/healings into her schedule. Breath, the science of the breath and its healing benefits are a big part of her daily life. You won't miss a good pranayama or breathing exercise within her classes.
She is passionate about the practice of yoga and dedicated to spread her knowledge to the world. But her willingness to share personal experiences and her unique journey is even greater.
Rika has had quite a few opportunities to do so through regular classes and events like retreats and workshops in all around Germany, Finland, Greece and Online.
Her classes are created with much thought and therefore creative with playful elements and fun transitions but the main focus is to arrive in the body and mind.
She was a dancer in Jazz- and Modern from a very young age, where she at some point competed in tournaments all around Germany.
So movement has always been a huge part of her life and she wouldn't want to miss it.
Every summer is filled with berry picking, swimming in
the lake and many many rounds of sauna and cold dips. As well as eating grandmas famous "mustikkapiirakka" (blueberry pie), that you might get a taste of during her retreat.
