ROVANEIMI, FINLAND
Dates TBA
6 Nights / 7 Days
FEES;
Quadruple Sharing: 820 EURO
Triple Sharing: 890 EURO
Twin Sharing: 960 EURO
Single Room: 1050 EURO
Max:10 People (Limited Space)
Welcome Summer in the Magical Lapland!
Experience the joy of different style of Yoga, Meditation and Self-discovery surrounded by the magical beauty of Nature in Finnish Lapland. It is time for endless nights, WHITE NIGHTS. One must experience it while meditating and being with a beautiful group of people from all over the world. Take a break from your daily life and come to unwind with us. On this Rejuvenating Finland Yoga retreat, you will reconnect with your body, mind, and spirit by recharging your system with Asana, Pranayama, and Meditation every morning and evening.
WHAT`S INCLUDED;
6 Nights Accommodation at a traditional Finnish log house (separate toilets and bath, sauna)
2 Vegetarian Meals per day (Brunch/Dinner) coffee/tea
Group transfers from airport/train/or bus terminal
Night Meditation Sessions on beautiful Lapland.
Yoga, Night Walks and group activities
Daily Sauna and bath sessions at the lake
Yoga sessions and guidance by the teachers
Please book your flights to arrive before the 4 pm airport/city transfer, and to depart after 12 noon for the airport transfer.
NOT INCLUDED:
Travel costs
Schengen visa fee
Activities included:
Visit to the Arctic Circle and Santa Claus Village (dinner off-site at Santa Claus Village not included)
Husky Park Visit
Visit Reindeer Farm and Reindeer Ride
Country Road Bike Tour
Forest Hiking and Wood Fire Picnic.
Optional Activities not included:
Traditional Finnish Smoke Sauna with Hot Tub ( optional, the sauna fee is shared by the group who wish to experience this)
Things to do at The Retreat CentRE
Rowing on the lake, swimming and sunbathing (depending on the weather of course).
Bicycle trails.
Hiking in the surrounding areas.
Plenty of frisbees are provided. Length frisbee golf course that starts right next to the accommodation.
If some of the participants eat fish, it can be fished from the lake with the pieces of equipment that are also provided. (We assist you in fishing and cooking the catch when needed.)
Yoga
This retreat is open for all levels of practitioners. Yoga styles will be Vinyasa Flow and Ashtanga Yoga. Vinyasa Yoga and Meditation sessions will be taught by Begum and Suzie. 1-day Ashtanga Yoga Workshop will be guided by KPJAYI Authorized Teacher, Bela Lipat.
Accommodation:
The retreat site is by the lake and surrounded by the forests. They are your choice of single, twin sharing, triple, or quadruple rooms in a renovated traditional 2 floor Finnish log house from the 1890’s. The tranquil and idyllic setting is located
60kms from Rovaniemi, at a lakeside in the wilderness of Lapland.
Meals:
All meals are Japanese and vegetarian. For the breakfast and dinner mainly eggs, rice cooked in gas rice-cooker, the boil vegetables seasoned with sesame and the bouncy gluten, soups etc.
Sample Retreat Schedule:
Day 1: 3 pm Arrival, check-in, Welcome Reception/Talk in Yoga Hall,Easy Flow Class, Welcome Dinner
Day 2-6: Regular Schedule, Afternoon Activity, Afternoon Sessions
Day 7: Morning Class, Brunch, Departure by 12noon
Sample Daily Schedule:
7-10am Meditation, Breathwork, and Asana practice
10-12noon Brunch
REST / Afternoon Activities of your choice (3 Afternoons)
5-6:00pm Philosophy/Meditation class (2 Afternoons)
6:30 pm Dinner
8:00 Meditation and Night Activities
WHAT TO BRING:
Yoga Mat
Insect Repellant
Eye Cover or Sleeping Mask (24h DayLight)
Snacks (Nuts, biscuits etc)
GETTING HERE AND AWAY:
By flight via Helsinki to Rovaniemi or Kemi or Oulu.
By flight to Helsinki and from Helsinki to Rovaniemi by train or by bus.
For you to register;
Please email your interest to Begüm ( begumgulderenyoga@gmail.com ). You will then receive a registration form to complete and details regarding the transfer of deposit. A non-refundable deposit of 300Euro is required to secure your booking. Upon registration, you will be sent more information about how to get to Finland and to Rovaniemi, and what to bring with you, etc.