Mindfulness and nature immersion in Finnish Lapland
Saariselkä, Finland • 5 days • Aimed for any professionals • Price 550€
This course offers an introduction to mindfulness through the lens of nature, silence, and embodied awareness. This special course takes places in Saariselkä, surrounded by the pure landscapes of Urho Kekkonen National Park. Amidst the peaceful fells, pure air and magical light of the Arctic summer, this 5-day Erasmus+ course invites you to slow down, recharge and rediscover presence.
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Introduction to mindfulness and self-awareness practices
Mindfulness and stress management
Nature connection exercises and sensory awareness
Mindful walking and basic level hiking in the Arctic wilderness
Cultivating Mindfulness into daily life
Getting to know arctic nature and Finnish culture
Objectives
Understanding the theory behind Mindfulness.
Ability to practise different Mindfulness Meditation techniques.
Explore the nature and silence of Finnish Lapland through guided hikes and outdoor mindfulness practices, deepening awareness and connection with the environment.
Experience elements of Finnish wellbeing culture, such as sauna rituals.
Develop practical tools and techniques to cultivate focus, calmness, and presence in both personal and professional contexts.
Promoting intercultural co-operation.
Intercultural learning, establishing contacts with potential partners for future cooperation and exchange.
Read what our previous students have said about our courses
★★★★★
This course has been one of the most enriching I have ever taken in my life. The participants were willing to share their ideas, experiences, and teaching practices and our teacher in the course was really warm, professional, supportive and inspiring. She did an incredible job preparing a course well-structured, practical, directly applicable to my work and my life, and also creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment.
Purificacion Aranda, Yoga for teachers Course 2025
★★★★★
The best experience for me was for sure the nature trip. But the mixture and also balance between theory and practice was really good. I learned so much about mental and physical health and benefits of Yoga. And the most important thing you (Piia and Sini) are so smart, so attentive and so respectful. Thank you so much for this great week.
Sarah, Yoga for teachers Course 2026
★★★★★
I really enjoyed the time here. It was nice and friendly atmosphere, I felt safe and able to share my thoughts. Sini and Piia were always available and helped us also with leisure time planning. Thank you so much! It was wonderful time and I really want to implement mindfulness to my everyday life and also my teachings.
You can choose to stay at Santa’s hotel with special prices for our groups starting from 79€* / night / room (*2 person room) Icludes breakfast, sauna and gym.
Book your room directly with the hotel. by using code ERASMUS and reveice the discount! Please choose “allotment code” when inserting the code.
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.
