5Rhythms Workshop
Bliss: 5-day Waves residential retreat in Finland (2025)
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DESCRIPTION
Dancing is offered twice a day, morning and evening. In between, there is ample time to swim, read or write, enjoy nature or just rest. There will be a hot sauna every evening. Amazing food and beautiful surroundings will nourish all your senses. Our gorgeous dance space is situated right next to a beautiful lake - big windows and walls that open on two sides so you can dance indoors or outside.This holiday gives space for solitude and togetherness, as well as the opportunity to follow what you need in the moment. Each session is completely optional. The luscious lake landscape, delicious local food, sauna and natural peace invite you into a journey of rejuvenation and earthy embodied delights. A heartfelt welcome just the way you are!
This workshop counts as 5 days of Waves towards the teacher training prerequisites.
GETTING THERE:
The venue is easily reached by public transport from Helsinki (about 2 hours) and workshop start and end times are planned according to the bus schedules.
• Fly to Helsinki
• Train or bus to the centre
• Bus to Kemiönsaari
EXACT WORKSHOP HOURS will be confirmed later once the public transport schedules for summer 2025 are published. Approximate starting time is 3.30 pm on 30 June 2025 and approximate ending time on 4 July 2025 is 3 pm.
WORKSHOP TUITION:
⚠️ NOTE: VAT (tax) rates in Finland are changing on 1.1.2025 (10% --> 14%). Sign up by the end of 2024 with the cheaper price of this year (lower VAT). Prices will change on 1 January 2025.
370€ early bird price, incl. 10% VAT (until 31 December 2024)
385€ early bird price, incl. 14% VAT (1 Jan - 7 April 2025)
435€ full price, incl. 14% VAT
ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS:
Single / one-person room: 475€
Shared 2-3 person room: 415€
Extra night (29.6.2025): +75€
Price includes: accommodation in beautiful rooms, sheets and towel, divinely delicious food (3 meals per day, plus afternoon and evening snack and tea/coffee), sauna option every evening, gorgeous dance space.
PAYMENT AND BOOKING:
Register and pay for the workshop via the Online booking system here.
Please contact us if you have trouble signing up via the booking system.
PAYMENT FOR YOUR ACCOMMODATION
RECIPIENT: Labbnässtiftelsen sr.
IBAN: FI78 2457 1800 1203 23
BIC: NDEAFIHH
REFERENCE NUMBER: 3939
DUE DATE: 9 June 2025 (if you need to pay in parts, contact the venue directly labbnas@labbnas.fi)
ABOUT THE TEACHER:
Karoliina Valontaival is the first accredited 5Rhythms® teacher in Finland. She’s been a passionate 5Rhythms dancer since 2005. She brought 5Rhythms® to Finland in 2012, trained as a Spaceholder in 2015, graduated as a Waves teacher in 2018, and has taught 5Rhythms full time since then. She is based in Helsinki and also teaches in other areas.
Karoliina creates a safe, grounded, and accessible space that is an invitation into the unique magic of your own dance. Her expertise in holding space and facilitating group processes is based on a wide variety of education and work experience in science, arts, and embodied practices. She studies psychology and her previous training also includes dance movement therapy, therapeutic breathwork, yoga teacher training, theatre, environmental education, and a Master's degree in Chemistry. Her inspiring music, sensitive soulfulness, powerful presence, and gentle and intuitive guidance will enable you to discover the joy and wisdom of your body and movement.
WORKSHOP LEVEL DETAILS
PREREQUISITES: No prerequisites required.
