Winter Bliss – a cultural, breath and yoga journey in Finland

Mikkeli, Finland
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Summary

An incredible 7-day winter experience for intentional souls, who are looking to slow down, recharge and find bliss through the Finnish way of being.
Immerse yourself in Finnish rituals, wisdom, and traditions alongside me and an intimate group of like-minded individuals, and uncover why Finns have been ranked the happiest people on earth for the eighth year in a row.

Are you 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

How do these phrases make you feel:

you are easily inspired and passionate always trying new things
you love the outdoors and to spend time in and with nature
you are empathetic, humorous and love to laugh from the bottom of your heart until the belly hurts (or tears flow)
you are sociable and like to go into deep conversations but you also love to spend time alone and release your inner introvert
you tend to have little projects all the time and hands-on activities are your strong suit
movement of any kind is something you couldn’t live without, yoga being a big part of it but equally as much any other intentional movement like dancing or somatic experiences
diving into different cultures and traditions gets you excited, especially when they teach you about happiness
forests and lakes give you the calmness and presence you need when after a long day at work or when feeling stressed in daily life
early bird (I mean the real bird) rush hours are the the only rush hour you enjoy (and maybe early bird classes in the studio)
you don’t like huge groups of people but instead choose your crowd intentionally

Did one of these resonate with you or you feel like this could be your vibe?
Then Winter Bliss might be exactly what you need!

Here are some highlights of this journey for you
Hatha and Yin Yoga
Aroma Workshop using essential oils
Cleansing Practices, like foot baths and more
Cold-Heat Exposure (Sauna & Ice-Hole, or snow rolling)
Deep Transformational Breathwork Journeys
Finnish Traditions and rituals like sauna and snow shoe walking
Fermentation workshop
Intuitive Movement Practices
Nutritious, organic plant-based food three times a day
The Science of Breath
Soundbaths with Tibetan Singing Bowls
Sound Healing using your own voice

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories
Wellness, Cold Training, Sauna, Breathing, Relaxation, Yoga Retreats, Yin Yoga, Pranayama, Forest bathing, Digital Detox, Nature Vacation, Self-discovery, Breathwork, Meditation, Cooking, Detox Retreats, Creative Retreats, Hatha Yoga
Date
2026-01-19 - 2026-01-25
Language(s)
English
Level
Expert, Advanced, Beginner
Group Size
8
Place
Mikkeli, Finland
Accommodation
Overnight stay included
Catering
Full board
Types of food
Vegan
Services

Nature walks like chasing the Northern Lights

Sound bath

Different styles of Yoga

Optional: Personal Sound healing

Pilates

Finnish Traditions like Sauna and Cold-Exposure

Baking

3 vegan local meals a day

Transport from Mikkeli Mainstation

Accommodation

We have 2 Twin bedrooms with single beds and 1 quadruple room with single beds. The quadruple room is separated into two single rooms by doors, for which there is a small room and a big room to choose from.

If you are traveling alone we will put you with another participant together.

All rooms are mixed gender. If you prefer otherwise let us know, so we can try to arrange.

sequence

Example Schedule (to give you an idea how our days will be spent)
07:30 Morning Power Yoga
09:00 Breakfast
10:30 Mindfulness Practice like Candle Gazing
13:00 Lunch
14:30 Intro to Cold-Heat Exposure (Traditional Finnish Sauna & Ice-Bathing/Snow-rolling)
16:00 Free Time to explore the nature (or another holistic workshop)
19:00 Dinner
20:30 Yin Yoga & Sound Healing

Arrival

Flights excluded
Transport to Mikkleli main station. The train from HEL to Mikkeli takes around 2 hours and is a beautiful journey through forest and pure Finnish nature. The perfect start into your experience with us.

, 52330 Mikkeli, South Savo, Finland

Cancellation policy

Full refund up to 60 days before arrival.
If you cancel up to 30 days before arrival, you will receive a 70% refund of the booking price.
After this, the booking is non-refundable.

Dates

from $1,729 / 7 Days

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