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Mindfulness for Teachers in Lapland

Mindfulness for Well-Being and Stress Management

Rovaniemi, Finland • 5 days • Teachers / School Staff • Price 400€

This 5-day Mindfulness Course for Teachers is designed for educators of all levels and educational settings. Combining evidence-informed theory with practical experience, the course offers valuable tools for stress management, resilience and sustainable wellbeing.

Participants will explore mindfulness through lectures, guided practices, group discussions and collaborative learning. The course also provides practical strategies for bringing mindfulness into both personal life and the classroom, supporting wellbeing for teachers and students alike.

Set in Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland, the programme combines professional learning with the restorative power of Arctic nature, offering a unique opportunity to slow down, reconnect and return home refreshed and inspired. During the course, in your free time, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the surroundings or book exciting activities if you wish. Welcome and enjoy the Arctic with us!

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Themes

  • Introduction to Mindfulness
  • Mindfulness and stress management
  • Cultivating Mindfulness into daily life
  • Mindfulness and self-compassion
  • Mindfulness with students
  • Getting to know Finnish culture and nature
  • Getting to know Finnish school system

Objectives

  • Understanding the theory behind Mindfulness.
  • Ability to practise different Mindfulness Meditation techniques.
  • Understanding the mechanisms behind stress, and learn how Mindfulness can help in stress management.
  • Understanding of how Mindfulness can have a positive impact for teachers and the school environment.
  • Learning and creating methods to implement mindfulness in school environment. 
  • Understanding the research behind self compassion and how practicing self compassion can enhance emotional well-being.
  • Promoting intercultural co-operation.
  • Intercultural learning, establishing contacts with potential partners for future cooperation and exchange.

    The course meets the Quality standards for courses under Key Action 1 (learning mobility of individuals.

Testimonials

What Our Customers Say

Read what our previous students have said about this course

Thank you Sini and Piia! For one week, I dove into another world. It was so beautiful, relaxed, kind and natural. In my mind I recorded immediately the words from our last meditation: well, save, peaceful an at ease. I think it`s my new mantra.

Antje Schulte, Teacher

Thank You so much for being so authentic, caring and considerate. This was a wonderful and inspiring experience.

Tina Hecht, Teacher

I loved the group work and the exchange with other colleagues. Great
The balance of the exercises, the nature trip and getting to know you and your country was just perfect.

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Price 400€

Price includes

5 day Course program (total minimum 25 hours)
Course book
Meditation recordings and scripts
Cultural and social programme
Nature Activity
Course Certificate

Upcoming dates

7.-11.9.2026 – sign up.
23.-27.11.2026 – sign up
8.-12.2.2027 – sign up

Questions?

Please contact us – We are happy to help!

Who we are

We are sisters, educators and founders of Lumia Wellness Academy, based on the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi, Finland. Our work is dedicated to helping people slow down, reconnect with themselves and cultivate sustainable wellbeing in both personal and professional life.
With backgrounds as secondary school teachers and certified instructors in yoga, mindfulness, meditation and movement practices, we bring together educational expertise and embodied wellbeing methods.
Through Lumia Wellness Studio and our international training programmes, we offer courses that combine evidence-informed wellbeing practices, professional development and the powerful restorative environment of Arctic nature.

Piia Mustikkamaa-Jokelainen

Piia is a Physical Education and Health Sciences teacher with 25 years of experience in teaching in secondary education. She specialises in mindfulness, stress regulation and embodied wellbeing, Her particular strength is translating wellbeing practices into practical pedagogy and helping educators integrate stress regulation, movement and mindfulness into everyday school environments. Piia holds a Master’s degree in Sport and Health Sciences and is a certified Mindfulness Teacher, Brain Relief® therapist and trainer, Sleep Coach, Yoga Teacher (RYT® 200) and Mat Pilates instructor.

Sini Mustikkamaa-Kelly

Sini is Psychology and Religion Sciences teacher, yoga and mindfulness teacher, and wellness educator with over a decade of experience in the wellbeing field. She specialises in yoga, nervous system regulation and holistic wellbeing.
Sini has taught yoga and mindfulness internationally and has extensive experience working in multicultural environments in Finland, Australia and Spain. She holds a Master’s degree in Religion Sciences and is a certified Yoga Teacher (RYT® 500), Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher, Personal Trainer and Wellness Coach.

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