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