BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Petri Räisänen - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://petriraisanen.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Petri Räisänen
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:UTC
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:UTC
DTSTART:20160101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250427
DTSTAMP:20260419T123003
CREATED:20230803T092323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T143439Z
UID:12759-1744416000-1745711999@petriraisanen.com
SUMMARY:Purple Valley Tenerife Retreat\, Canary Islands\, April 12-26\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Elements of Healing in Ashtanga Yoga \nPurple Valley Tenerife Retreat\, April 12-26 2025 \nWith Petri Räisänen and Tamara Ashley  \nThe traditional Ashtanga Yoga method was always meant to be adapted to the practitioners individual needs and conditions. So the Ashtanga asana sequences are the ground from which we can build our own personal practice based on our unique bodies\, ages\, identities\, mind types\, injuries and traumas.  \nAt the The Elements of Healing in Ashtanga Yoga Retreat you will be accepted as you are and be encouraged to follow the traditional method with kindness\, healing therapies\, care and love.  \nWe are inviting everyone the opportunity to enjoy the practice\, movement\, spiritual growth and great company in beautiful Tenerife.         \nOur hope is to open us all up to more diversity (which is required for a healthy yoga community)\, more safety (which makes everything to bloom) and more happiness (which is the essence of an individual and collective yoga process) wherever we are in our personal yoga evolution. \nPurple Valley Goa has been running an European Purple Valley Retreats in Tenerife\, Canary Islands. The resort is an amazing combination of all different artistic houses and buildings just few minutes away from the famous hotels and beaches\, but in a completely peaceful environment. The shala is beautiful and the meals amazingly tasty. Sounds great. Yes it is! \nIn this part of Tenerife (Playa Paraiso\, Adeje) the sun is shining almost every day and the temperature is higher than in other parts of the island. There is summer all around the year. The trips to the beaches and mountains are amazing. Full pleasure! \nTamara Ashley will be assisting Petri and teaching a Tibetan Buddhist meditations and traditions in the evenings. Please\, check a new schedule with Tamara’s classes and her bio from the end of the page. \nYou are kindly welcomed! \nPetri Räisänen and Tamara Ashley \n  \n \nPetri’s sons made a garland in 2023 retreat                                                             Petri and Tamara in 2024 \nRetreat schedule \nEach week consists of 5 morning Mysore classes\, 1 Led Primary or Intermediate Series class and 4 afternoon workshops and evening meditations. \n \nWeek 1 April 12-19 2025 \nThe Elements of Healing in Ashtanga Yoga \nSaturday 12.4\n14:00-18:00 Arriving to the resort\n18:00 Retreat opening discussion\, schedule\, introduction\n19:00 Dinner \nSunday 13.4 \n06:00 or 7:30 Mysore style (two groups)\n15:00-17:00 Discussion on your personal practice and accessibility in Ashtanga Yoga; What is your need? Ashtanga Yoga as you are.\n17:15-18:15 Pranayama\, Meditation\, Chanting\n18:30 Dinner \n20:00-20:45 The 5 elements of nature in the healing process – introduction (Tamara) \nMonday 14.4 \n06:00 or 7:30 Mysore style (two groups) \n14:00-15:00 The body in meditation practice: A Buddhist Perspective (Tamara) \n15:00-17:00 A practitioner-centered approach to Ashtanga asana and adjustments\n17:15-18:15  Pranayama\, Meditation\, Chanting\n18:30 Dinner \n20:00-20:45 Refuge in the earth element meditation (Tamara) \nTuesday 15.4\n06:00 or 7:30 Mysore style (two groups)\nFree Day \nWednesday 16.4 \n06:00 or 7:30 Mysore style (two groups)\n14:00-17:00 Primary and Intermediate series techniques and adjustments\n17:15-18:15 Pranayama\, Meditation\, Chanting \n20:00-20:45 Refuge in the air and space elements meditation (Tamara) \nThursday 17.4\n06:00 Led class Intermediate series\n08:00 Led class Primary series\n15:00-17:30 Touching the Energy body: Energy healing techniques\n17:45-18:15 Self Healing Meditation (guided) \nFriday 18.4\n06:00 or 7:30 Mysore style (two groups)\nFree Day \nSaturday 19.4 \n7:00-8:00 Pranayama \n8:00-8:15 Gratitude to the elements meditation (outside) Tamara\n8:15-9:00 1st Week Closing circle \n  \nWeek 2 April 19-26 2025 \n14:00-18:00 Arriving to the resort\n18:00 Retreat opening discussion\, schedule\, introduction\n19:00 Dinner \nSunday 21.4 \n06:00 or 7:30 Mysore style (two groups)\n15:00-17:00 Discussion on your personal practice and accessibility in Ashtanga Yoga; Using the tools; walls\, blocks and belts in the practice\n17:15-18:15 Pranayama\, Meditation\, Chanting\n18:30 Dinner \n20:00-20:45 Healing relaxation meditation (Tamara) \nMonday 22.4 \n06:00 or 7:30 Mysore style (two groups) \n14:00 -15:00 Healing through form\, energy and light in Buddhist Meditation Practice (Tamara)\n15:00-17:00 A practitioner-centered approach to Ashtanga asana and adjustments (different than in week 1)  \n17:15-18:15  Pranayama\, Meditation\, Chanting\n18:30 Dinner \n20:00-20:45 Healing with form meditation (Tamara) \nTuesday 23.4\n06:00 or 7:30 Mysore style (two groups)\nFree Day \nWednesday 24.4 \n06:00 or 7:30 Mysore style (two groups)\n14:00-17:00 Primary and Intermediate series techniques and adjustments (different than in week 1)\n17:15-18:15 Pranayama\, Meditation\, Chanting \n20:00-20:45 Healing with light meditation (Tamara) \nThursday 25.4 \n06:00 Led class Intermediate series\n08:00 Led class Primary series\n15:00-17:15 Yoga philosophy: Yoga sutra chapter 3-4\, Sinddhis and Kaivalya. The final transformation.\n17:30-18:15 Healing with energy meditation (Tamara) \nFriday 26.4\n06:00 or 7:30 Mysore style (two groups)\nFree Day \nSaturday 27.4\n7:00-8:00 Pranayama \n8:00-8:15 Gratitude to the elements meditation (outside) Tamara\n8:15-9:00 2nd Week Closing circle \n  \n \nThe pool at the resort                                          Trips to the mountains \n  \nTamara Ashley Bio: \nAshtanga yoga is Tamara’s passion and path to healing\, peace\, and wellbeing. As a dancer\, bodyworker\, and somatic practitioner\, she brings over 25 years of movement knowledge and teaching to her work. She studies with Petri Raisanen and Juha Javainainen. She also studied with Oksana Gorkina\, Manju Jois\, Sharath Jois\, Eddie Stern\, David Swenson and Tim Feldman. Tamara is a practicing Buddhist in the Tibetan tradition and her teaching is informed by her meditation practice\, contemplative movement and experiential enquiries into the nature of the mind. Her route into Buddhist meditation came through dance improvisation trainings with her teacher Nancy Stark Smith\, who skilfully aligned many of the Tibetan Buddhist teachings with dance improvisation practice. Tamara maintains a body based somatic approach to meditation. Her studies in ashtanga yoga have strengthened and added to the practice\, giving a deeper understanding of the body mind\, energy\, and the healing process. Petri has been an important teacher in helping Tamara understand how to work with the subtle energies of the body and mind\, as well as helping her refine her sensing and healing skills. This background also informs her teaching in that she holds the space in a quiet and peaceful way that promotes the introspective inner sensing aspects of practice. \n    \nA seven headed Cobra shaped rock by te beach down from the resort \nPhoto by Petri 2023
URL:https://petriraisanen.com/event/purple-valley-tenerife-retreat-march-23-april-6-2024/
LOCATION:Purple Valley Yoga\, Hacienda Cristoforo\, Playa Paraiso\, Adeje\, Purple Valley Tenerife\, Adeje\, 38678\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petriraisanen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_4525-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250130
DTSTAMP:20260419T123003
CREATED:20240802T105016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T125235Z
UID:13758-1737676800-1738195199@petriraisanen.com
SUMMARY:Baan-Amorn Ashtanga Thailand\, Chiang Kham Retreat in January 24-29 2025
DESCRIPTION:CHIANG KHAM RETREAT AT BAAN-AMORN ASHTANGA THAILAND\nIN JANUARY 24-29 2025\n \nAccommodation and retreat info (prices\, booking etc) can be found from the website \nhttps://www.baan-amorn.com/petri-raisanen-2025.html \nAccommodation from \nhttps://www.homeandhomestay.com/ \nor \nhttps://www.airbnb.com/chiang-kham-district-thailand/stayshttps://tinyurl.com/CKaccomodation \nMore Information from MarcoWeigang@yahoo.com \n  \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nTRIP FROM KOH MAK TO CHIANG KHAM RETREAT\nWITH PETRI\nWe will travel together with Petri\, but all the tickets will be paid separately \nFriday January 24th\n9:00-9:50 Speedboat from Koh Mak\n10:00-15:30 Minibus to Suvarnabhumi airport BKK (Bangkok)\n16:50-18:20 Thai airways flight to Chiang Rai (CEI) \nhttps://www.thaiairways.com/ \n18:30 Car to Chiang Kham (we will rent a car or take a taxi)\n20:30 Arriving to Homestay / Baan Amorn Ashtanga Thailand \nWednesday January 29th  \n11:00 or 15:30 Taxi or rented car from Chiang Kham to Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) \n14:25 or 18:55 Flight from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Intl (BKK) \nPetri will take a 18:55 flight and 15:30 car to the airport. There are students who will take a 14:25 flight\, so both flight options will be fine. \nThe flight to and from Chiang Rai everyone will book and pay by themselves. \nPetri will arrange the Speedboat and Minibus on the Friday 24th from Koh Mak. Payments will be made for him when we know the price (according how many we will be). \nThe taxi from Chiang Rai to Chiang Kham would cost 1000 baht to be shared with the people who will take the taxi (Marco & Baan Amorn will book the private taxi) \n..or we can rent a car. \nWe would suggest a car rental (with the fellow yogis and yoginis) as it would make the moving easier around Chiang Kham. The car can be arranged later when we know who would like be part and share the cost of a rental car. \nWhen you will make a reservation for the Chiang Kham Retreat\, please tell to Marco (MarcoWeigang@yahoo.com) if you would like to take a taxi or rent a car.
URL:https://petriraisanen.com/event/baan-amorn-ashtanga-thailand-chiang-kham-retreat-in-january-24-29-2025/
LOCATION:Baan-Amorn Ashtanga Thailand\, Chiang Kham\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petriraisanen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_9871-scaled.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241007
DTSTAMP:20260419T123003
CREATED:20240330T211454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240330T212110Z
UID:13489-1727827200-1728259199@petriraisanen.com
SUMMARY:Casa San Xurxo\, Ferrol Galicia\, Spain\, October 2-6\, 2024\, A Four day retreat
DESCRIPTION:ASHTANGA YOGA RETREAT IN CASA SAN XURXO\, FERROL. \n“A FOUR – DAY IMMERSION INTO THE PRACTICE” \nWITH PETRI RÄISÄNEN \nMore Information: IG: @casa_san_xurxo \nIt will be my first time in Galicia with Sarah and Remi who are running a yoga shala\, guest house and surfing school in their village. It will be a retreat style schedule and accommodation. The student can join for the surfing classes\, which is possible to book before the retreat. \nDuring your stay\, your will have the opportunity to \nimmerse yourself in the practice of Ashtanga Yoga in \na unique and relaxing environment. Casa San Xurxo is \nlocated in a small rural town near Ferrol surrounded \nby the sea\, cliffs and forest. This place offers an \natmosphere of tranquility and peace where you can \ndisconnect from the stress of daily life and connect \nwith yourself. \n  \nDaily activity program:  \n“A Four – Day Immersion into the Practice”  \nArrival (Check in from afternoon)  \n14:00-20:00h – Arrival: presentation of the space and room distribution\, welcome tea time.\nWe kindly ask for punctuality for the welcome. 20:00 – Dinner (incl.)  \n22:00 – Lights off! Zzz..  \n*If you are arriving later than 22h\, please let us know with advance. Thank you!  \n1st\, 2nd and 3th day (dates)  \n06:00&7:30h – Mysore Practice/ 2 Shifts \n08:00-10:00h – Break coffee\, tea and fruit (incl.)\n11:00-12:00h – Pranayama/ meditation / chanting \n12:30-14:30h – Ashtanga Workshop (different subject every day) \n1st Friendliness\, compassion\, joy and peace in Ashtanga practice \n2nd Asana and adjustment techniques in Primary and Intermediate series  \n3rd Yoga therapy..strengthening and healing the body through therapy moves and acrobatics  \n22:00 – Lights off! Zzz..\n(Lunch & dinner not incl.)  \n4th day (date)  \n06:00&7:30h – Mysore Practice/ 2 Shifts \n08:00-10:00h – Break coffee\, tea and fruit (incl.)\n11:00-12:00h – Pranayama/ meditation  \n12:30-13:30 – Closing of the retreat\, see your next year!   \n  \nWelcome to practice and experience the beautiful nature and beaches of Galicia. \nPetri\, Sarah and Remi
URL:https://petriraisanen.com/event/casa-san-xurxo-ferrol-galicia-spain-october-2-6-2024-a-four-day-retreat/
LOCATION:Casa san Xurxo\, Vila da area\, san xurxo da mariña nº115\, Ferrol\, A Coruña\, 15592
CATEGORIES:Retreats,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petriraisanen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0933.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240722
DTSTAMP:20260419T123003
CREATED:20221127T230516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240121T075944Z
UID:12063-1719792000-1721606399@petriraisanen.com
SUMMARY:Houtskari Island Summer Retreat\, Finland\, July 1-21 2024
DESCRIPTION:Summer Feelings in the Finnish Archipelago\nWe started the Houtskari Summer Retreats with Juha in 2000. The archipelago between Finland and Sweden is stunning in the summertime. Sauna in the morning and evening gives a special Finnish vibe for the retreat as well as a delicious vegetarian meals. \n \nFinnish sauna and dip into the ocean\nIt is easy to get there with the bus or car even if the trip takes about 5 hours from Helsinki. There is a bus stop right in the front of the resort. The Näsby town with harbor\, shops\, old church\, museums and restaurants are 10 min walking distance away. The local language is Swedish (or Finnish-Swedish) but many locals also speak Finnish and English fluently. \nThe retreat is family friendly with children yoga classes and activities. Yoga is taught also for the beginners and teenagers. \n \nChildren and adults playing volleyball\nThis is highly recommended for everyone who want to spend a peaceful and uplifting yoga holiday in a beautiful environment. \nRetreat program\nChoose your preferred weekly program from Tuesday to Sunday\, with each course including various classes such as pranayama\, meditation\, yoga lab classes\, and more. Your week starts with an arrival on Monday afternoon between 15:00-19:30\, followed by dinner from 18:00-19:30. The opening meeting of the week will take place on Monday evening from 19:15-20:15. \nWeek 1: Astanga Mysore\, Astanga Intermediate beginners\, Astanga New Beginners\,\nYinful Yoga\, Yoga Philosophy of the Patanjali Yoga Sutras\, Yoga Teens\, and Yoga Kids. \nWeek 2: Astanga Mysore\, Astanga Intermediate beginners\, Astanga New Beginners\,\nHealing Lights Meditation\, Pilates & Yoga\, Yoga Teens\, and Yoga Kids. \nWeek 3: Astanga Mysore\, Astanga Intermediate beginners\, Astanga Easy Beginners\,\nHandstand & Inversions\, Yinful Yoga\, Yoga Teens\, and Yoga Kids. \nNote: Petri\, Juha and Wambui will be teaching together on the first and second weeks. On te third week there will be Juha and other main teacher (will be announced soon). \nMore information https://astangajooga.fi/summer-retreat/\nWarmly\, \nPetri\, Juha and Wambui
URL:https://petriraisanen.com/event/houtskari-island-summer-retreat-finland-july-3-22-2023/
CATEGORIES:Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petriraisanen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/57818b54-6af1-49f6-a9d6-aa065114ddad.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231104
DTSTAMP:20260419T123003
CREATED:20230426T081934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T114530Z
UID:12446-1698624000-1699055999@petriraisanen.com
SUMMARY:Solaris Yoga Workshop / Retreat\, Sicily\, Italy\, October 30 - November 3\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Solaris Yoga Retreat / Workshop Sicily\nMonaci Delle Terre Nere\nThe historic estate of Monaci delle Terre Nere is located on the slopes of Mount Etna\, the largest active volcano in Europe. With dramatic views over the volcano and the Mediterranean\, this countryside boutique hotel is a very special place. \nThis is a stunning hotel and resort in Sicily\, Italy. Practice with great teachers for one week and enjoy the nature\, silence\, top vegetarian meals and luxurious hosting. \nWe have opened a Drop-in workshop for the local students or the students who won’t be staying at Solaris\, but want to join for the workshop. Please check out the schedule and registration. \nMore info at https://www.instagram.com/solaris.journey/ \n..also a good info about the space at https://www.hotel-boutique.it/monaci-delle-terre-nere-etna-wine-resort/ \nI’m looking forward for this opportunity! \nWarmly\, \nPetri \n 
URL:https://petriraisanen.com/event/solaris-yoga-retreat-sicily-italy-october-30-november-3-2023/
LOCATION:Solaris Academy
CATEGORIES:Retreats,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petriraisanen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Näyttökuva-2023-4-26-kello-10.11.06.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230730
DTSTAMP:20260419T123003
CREATED:20200407T100501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221127T221317Z
UID:10591-1690243200-1690675199@petriraisanen.com
SUMMARY:Tuomisto Mansion Summer Retreat\, Finland July 25–30 2023
DESCRIPTION:Tuomisto mansion is an amazingly beautiful retreat place in the countryside of Finland (about two hours to the north-west from Helsinki\, close to Tampere). Besides a yoga practice there will be pranayama\, technical classes\, discussions and extra program (singing\, chanting\, meditation). We will have access for a traditional Finnish wooden sauna every evening. Bath tub and swim in the lake close by. There will be a delicious home made vegetarian food prepared by a Michelin star chef Jouni Toivanen. He is using a local vegetables and herbs for every meal.  \nPauliina (organiser of the retreat) will assist Petri and take care of the students in and out of the shala. \nHope to see you in Tuomisto in the summer 2023. \nPetri and Pauliina \n  \nPhoto from the Yoga Shala..check the place and more photos https://www.tuomistonkartano.fi
URL:https://petriraisanen.com/event/frantsila-organic-herb-farm-finland-july-28-august-1-2021/
LOCATION:https://www.tuomistonkartano.fi\, Finland
CATEGORIES:Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petriraisanen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_1920.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230702
DTSTAMP:20260419T123003
CREATED:20190906T194925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T074700Z
UID:10190-1686960000-1688255999@petriraisanen.com
SUMMARY:Yoga in Salento\, Puglia\, Italy\, June 17 - July 1 2023
DESCRIPTION:Yoga in Salento is a beautiful resort in the middle of Puglia where the most amazing beaches\, nature and little towns are just a short car drive away. There is a lots of safe and quiet beaches or busy shopping streets for all the holiday needs. \nThe kitchen is famous from it’s tasty brunches and dinners with the master chiefs. \nFor the yogi families..this is a kids friendly retreat. You are mostly welcomed! A kids yoga can be organised if there will be enough kids\, but even without yoga there is a lots of great things to do! We can also have a separate beginners classes on the first two days of the both weeks. After two days the beginners will start the Mysore classes\, but will be taken care by the teachers. \nPetri and Wambui will teach together the morning Mysore classes. Afternoon classes will be held by Petri or Wambui separately. \nWelcome to enjoy the yoga and Italian warm summer! \nWarmly\, \nPetri and Wambui
URL:https://petriraisanen.com/event/yoga-in-salento-puglia-italy-june-12-26-2021/
CATEGORIES:Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petriraisanen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/48071568-f903-48f7-aa17-d2254f024f94.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230416
DTSTAMP:20260419T123003
CREATED:20221127T233420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221127T233753Z
UID:12070-1680912000-1681603199@petriraisanen.com
SUMMARY:Purple Valley Tenerife Retreat\, April 8-15 2023
DESCRIPTION:After Petri’s and Wambui’s Reterat in March 25 – April 8\, Wambui will continue teaching with Greg Nardi for April 8-15.  \nThis course encourages us to use the tools of yoga for self-reflection and loving accountability. As we come to understand how we are connected through community\, we can make space and/or take our place as the change makers we’ve been waiting for.  \nThis retreat is open for all levels of practitioners – from beginners to advanced. \nBig hugs\, \nWambui and Greg
URL:https://petriraisanen.com/event/purple-valley-tenerife-retreat-april-8-15-2023/
CATEGORIES:Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petriraisanen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Image-10-09-2022-at-08.35-kopio-2.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230409
DTSTAMP:20260419T123003
CREATED:20211119T110816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221127T234101Z
UID:11595-1679702400-1680998399@petriraisanen.com
SUMMARY:Purple Valley Tenerife Retreat in March 25 - April 8 2023
DESCRIPTION:“Ashtanga for all – creating a culture of care through the practice” \nPurple Valley Goa has been running an European Purple Valley Retreats in Tenerife\, Canary Islands. The resort is an amazing combination of all different artistic houses and buildings just few minutes away from the famous hotels and beaches\, but in a completely peaceful environment. The shala is beautiful and the food amazing. \nIn this part of Tenerife (Playa Paraiso\, Adeje) the sun is shining almost every day and the temperature is much higher than in many other parts of the island. There is summer all around the year.  \nDuring this retreat\, we will focus on facilitating the practice in a way that honor each practitioner as the unique individuals that they are\, sharing our experiences and techniques which help to release unconscious biases\, expectations and pressure from “past” samskaras of our lineage and to find our own way into the practice Ashtanga Yoga. We still honor and follow the Ashtanga Vinyasa method…from a more accessible worldview. \nThis retreat is open for all levels of practitioners – from beginners to advanced. \nMore info and registrations..https://yogagoa.com/ashtanga-yoga-for-all-creating-a-culture-of-care-through-the-practice-of-ashtanga-yoga/ \nBig hugs\, Petri and Wambui
URL:https://petriraisanen.com/event/purple-valley-tenerife-retreat-in-march-13-20-2022/
CATEGORIES:Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petriraisanen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_7731.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221010
DTSTAMP:20260419T123003
CREATED:20210121T213216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T112500Z
UID:11302-1664409600-1665359999@petriraisanen.com
SUMMARY:Moscow Workshop & Lake Ladoga Retreat\, Russia\, September 29 - October 9 2022 Cancelled! PEACE!!! ❤️
DESCRIPTION:It is hard to even describe the disappointment\, pain and sadness of what is happening in Ukraine\, Russia and many other parts of Europe and the whole world in this moment. It has been really amazing to teach in Russia for the last about 15 years. The students are dedicated and friendly. Beautiful beings. New we don’t know when we will be back..the war/invasion is going on..I feel compassion and deep love for the students in Russia. I pray for a Peace and Peace and Peace again and again..to find the solution and clarity. Stay together..Yogis for the PEACE!\n  \nIt will be amazing to go back to Moscow and teach with my great friend and colleague Alex Smirkin. The workshop place\, schedule and other details will be announced soon. \nThe workshop in Moscow will take place in September 29 – October 2 2022. \nAfter the Moscow workshop we will move to Lake Ladoga for a one week Ashtanga Retreat in October 3-9. The retreat will be organised by Alex Smirkin and Oksana Gorkina and they will also assist Petri at the shala. The retreat resort is a 10 minutes walk to the lake and is surrounded with a beautiful nature. \nThere will be a good time to relax and meet the fellow ashtangis. In the afternoons there will be workshops\, discussions and pranayama sessions with Petri. \nIn 2021 retreat we did an amazing trip to Konevsky Monastery..this can be repeated also in 2022 retreat (or some other interesting location). \nWelcome to practice and learn more the Ashtanga tradition! \nWarmly\, \nPetri\, Alex and Oksana \n  \nPhoto by Kate Budzul (Lake Ladoga\, Konevsky Monastery island in the background \, 2021)
URL:https://petriraisanen.com/event/prana-yoga-moscow-lake-ladoga-retreat-russia-october-14-23-2021/
CATEGORIES:Retreats,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petriraisanen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/IMG_4024.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210719
DTSTAMP:20260419T123003
CREATED:20201221T093316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210521T093003Z
UID:11233-1625443200-1626652799@petriraisanen.com
SUMMARY:Finland Ashtanga Summer (family friendly) Retreat in July 5-18 2021
DESCRIPTION:Summer retreat at Houtskar July 5th – 18th 2021:\nWeek 1: 5.-11.7.\nWeek 2: 12.-18.7.\n\n\nPrereservations of Lodging and boarding at:\nhttp://www.joinup.fi/registration/\n\n\nIf you have any questions about lodging or boarding\, please contact info@skargardsskolan.fi. \n\n\nPrice list is not yet offiacially launched\, but it will follow the Summer 2020 priceplan for Kustavi:https://astangajooga.fi/summer/prices/\n\n\nPlease note: Yoga program registrations are not yet open! We will announce when the program is ready for registrations. If you have any questions about yoga program\, please contact us info@astanga.fi.\n\nWith hugs\, \nPetri\, Wambui and Juha (Ashtanga Yoga Helsinki) \nPhoto from 1994..Petri and Juha drumming in Kadermo island\, Finland.
URL:https://petriraisanen.com/event/finland-ashtanga-summer-family-friendly-retreat-in-july-2021/
CATEGORIES:Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petriraisanen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Petri-Juha-Kadermo-1994.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210505
DTSTAMP:20260419T123003
CREATED:20190206T091202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201229T173326Z
UID:9640-1619568000-1620172799@petriraisanen.com
SUMMARY:Himalayan Kingdom of Mustang Retreat\, April 28-May 4 2021 CANCELLED!
DESCRIPTION:We are sorry to inform that the Retreat had to be cancelled and we don’t know about the possible 2022 retreat. Please stay connected and we will see how things will proceed! \nDue the Covid-19 cancellation in May 2020\, we are announcing here the new retreat date for 2021. Welcome to the most amazing Kagbeni in Himalayas! \nBecome one of an intimate handful of participants to join Petri Raisanen on a once-in-a-lifetime yoga retreat in Kagbeni at the Nepal’s ancient Himalayan kingdom of Mustang.  \nThere\, step out of daily life and out of this world to experience something spectacular!!!
URL:https://petriraisanen.com/event/himalayan-kingdom-of-mustang-may-3-9-2020/
CATEGORIES:Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://petriraisanen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/image-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210426
DTSTAMP:20260419T123003
CREATED:20190206T092436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201229T173244Z
UID:9649-1618531200-1619395199@petriraisanen.com
SUMMARY:Tibetan Buddhist Monastery Retreat in Pharping\, Nepal\, April 16-25 2021 CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:We are sorry to inform that the Retreat had to be cancelled and we don’t know about the possible 2022 retreat. Please stay connected and we will see how things will proceed! \nDue the Covid-19 cancellation in April 2020\, we are announcing here the new retreat dates for 2021. Welcome to the amazing Neydo Monastery! \nIn April 2021\, Petri and Wambui return to Nepal for an extraordinary 10-day Ashtanga retreat. Join them in a spectacular and welcoming Buddhist monastery in the foothills of the Himalayas. The retreat is an incomparable and inspiring opportunity to deepen your relationship to the practice and yourself. \nAmongst the energy of the Himalayas and by one of the most sacred sites in Tibetan Buddhism\, join Petri and Wambui for a very special immersion into the Ashtanga Vinyasa practice. \nThe 10-day retreat combines the powerful practice of Ashtanga Yoga with a unique setting. This is complemented with technique discussions\, pranayama\, healing techniques\, chanting\, meditation with the monks\, Dharma (Buddhist) philosophy\, visits/hikes to pilgrimage points nearby\, and time for quiet contemplation and joyful connection with like-minded others.
URL:https://petriraisanen.com/event/tibetan-buddhist-monastery-in-pharping-nepal-april-19-28-2020/
CATEGORIES:Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petriraisanen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Yoga-retreat-venue-in-the-hills-of-nepal-855x570-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210228
DTSTAMP:20260419T123003
CREATED:20190331T121354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201009T074525Z
UID:9710-1611964800-1614470399@petriraisanen.com
SUMMARY:Ashtanga Yoga Retreat in Purple Valley\, Goa\, India\, January 30 - February 27\, 2021 POSTPONED TILL 2022
DESCRIPTION:We are sorry to announce that our Purple Valley\, Goa 2021 retreat had to be cancelled due the heavy Covid-19 situation and uncertain traveling restrictions in India.\nWe are happy to see you back in PV in 2022 and in other workshop and retreat destinations!\nMuch love\nPetri and Wambui\n  \nGOA2021 NEW_A6 \nWelcome to the Ashtanga Yoga Retreat with Petri and Wambui! \nPurple Valley Retreat is made in two week sessions. Fist on January 30-13 and second on February 13-27. One week options and Drop-in classes are available if the retreat is not fully booked. \nPurple Valley Retreat is a beautiful Yoga resort in the most amazing Assagao area. \nThe Retreat is designed for all Ashtanga practitioners; beginners\, intermediate and advanced levels. \nMore information at www.yogagoa.com \nNOTE: We will be checking the Cover-19 situation and make sure that the retreat will be safe to organize. Hope we will see you in Goa! \nStay healthy and safe! \nPetri and Wambui \n 
URL:https://petriraisanen.com/event/ashtanga-yoga-retreat-in-goa-purple-valley-goa-india-february-1-march-1-2020/
CATEGORIES:Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petriraisanen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Goa-shala-view-2020-copy.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200803
DTSTAMP:20260419T123003
CREATED:20180227T123234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200128T041712Z
UID:8492-1595980800-1596412799@petriraisanen.com
SUMMARY:Frantsila Organic Herb Farm\, Finland July 29 - August 2 2020
DESCRIPTION:July 29 – August 2\, 2020\n\n\nAshtanga Yoga Retreat\nFrantsila Organic Herb Farm \n\nHameenkyro\, Finland\n\nwww.astangashala.fi\n\n 
URL:https://petriraisanen.com/event/ashtanga-yoga-retreat-hameenkyro-finland/
CATEGORIES:Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petriraisanen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Frantsila-ryhmäkuva-2018.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200718
DTSTAMP:20260419T123003
CREATED:20200318T120558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200616T092921Z
UID:10480-1593216000-1595030399@petriraisanen.com
SUMMARY:Summer Retreat in Kustavi Archipelago\, Finland June 27 - July 17 2020 POSTPONED TILL 2021
DESCRIPTION:The Retreat has been postponed till June-July 2021 due the Corona-19 pandemia. Stay healthy and safe and..Welcome back in 2021!\nWe will be back in Kustavi (archipelago) Lomavalkama Resort in the West-Coast of Finland. Enjoy the yoga\, philosophy\, sauna\, sea\, yummy vegetarian meals\, friends and the sunny nights of the Finnish summer. This is a great retreat with lots of interesting program and teachers. \nAdults and Children (families) welcome! \nThe registration and schedule will be up at the www.astangajooga.fi in Finnish and English as soon as we will be sure that we will be able to make it. \nBig hugs\, \nPetri\, Wambui\, Juha & Astanga Yoga Helsinki
URL:https://petriraisanen.com/event/summer-retreat-in-kustavi-archipelago-finland-june-27-july-17-2020/
CATEGORIES:Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petriraisanen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Kids-Kustavi-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200627
DTSTAMP:20260419T123003
CREATED:20190906T143715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200521T190418Z
UID:10156-1592006400-1593215999@petriraisanen.com
SUMMARY:Yoga in Salento\, Puglia (Zollino)\, Italy\, June 13-26 2020 (Family Yoga Retreat)Postponed till June 2021
DESCRIPTION:       \nThis Retreat has been postponed till June 12-26 2021 due the Corona-19 pandemia. Stay safe and healthy and..Welcome back in 2021!\nAshtanga Yoga Summer Retreat with Petri Räisänen and Pauliina Merisalo (more info about Pauliina at www.astangashala.fi/astanga-shala-ja-opettaja) \nThe retreat is based on Traditional Ashtanga Yoga practice in a quiet\, gentle and therapeutic environment in beautiful and warm Puglia region. Yoga in Salento is a great place for yoga\, culinary delight\, good company and relaxation.  \nThe days start with Mysore style practice. Beginners are also welcomed. We will have a guided first two mornings only for beginners on the both weeks. In the afternoons we will do asana techniques\, pranayama (breathing)\, yoga philosophy and discussions. The evenings after the dinner are dedicated for relaxation\, meditation and special programs (music etc.).  \nThere will be time to explore the surroundings in the mornings and afternoons. The afternoon programs will start at 4pm (technique classes) or at 6pm (pranayama). On Wednesdays we will have a full afternoon off for a longer day trips. The retreat will be relaxing and informative Ashtanga experience.  \nChildren yoga \nIn addition to the adults Ashtanga program we will have a daily yoga and activity program for children. We have a two yoga shalas which gives a good opportunity to teach children’s yoga also in the morning. Our local children yoga teachers are well educated for Gioka Children Yoga. Please ask more about the Family and children yoga options from YIS. \nWelcome all level of yogis\, yoginis and yoga families!   \n(Please keep in touch about the retreat! Due the Covid-19 we are checking the situation and want to keep it safe for everyone)
URL:https://petriraisanen.com/event/yoga-in-salento-puglia-zollino-italy-june-13-26-2020/
CATEGORIES:Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petriraisanen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_2701.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190805
DTSTAMP:20260419T123003
CREATED:20180330T131605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190206T073603Z
UID:8553-1564531200-1564963199@petriraisanen.com
SUMMARY:Frantsila Organic Herb Farm\, Finland July 31 - August 4 2019
DESCRIPTION:July 31 – August 4\, 2019\n\nAshtanga Yoga Retreat\nJuly 31 – August 4\, 2019\n\nFrantsila Organic Herb Farm \nHameenkyro\, Finland\nwww.astangashala.fi
URL:https://petriraisanen.com/event/ashtanga-yoga-retreat-finland-2019/
CATEGORIES:Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petriraisanen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/PetriR-Maria-Olsson-good.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190727
DTSTAMP:20260419T123003
CREATED:20190206T073152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T150838Z
UID:9622-1561766400-1564185599@petriraisanen.com
SUMMARY:Ashtanga Yoga Summer Retreat\, Kustavi\, Finland June 29 - July 26 2019
DESCRIPTION:Kustavi Ashtanga Yoga Summer Retreat for the adults and kids in the beautiful peninsula (west-coast) of Finland. \nMore info at www.astangajooga.fi/summer
URL:https://petriraisanen.com/event/kustavi-ashtanga-yoga-summer-retreat-kustavi-finland-june-29-july-26-2019/
CATEGORIES:Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petriraisanen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Petri-Juha-2010-Houtskari.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190623
DTSTAMP:20260419T123003
CREATED:20190206T065553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T154718Z
UID:9582-1559952000-1561247999@petriraisanen.com
SUMMARY:Ashtanga Yoga Family Friendly Retreat\, Salento\, Italy\, June 8-22 2019
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://petriraisanen.com/event/ashtanga-yoga-retreat-salento-italy-june-8-22-2019/
CATEGORIES:Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petriraisanen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_7453-copy.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190416
DTSTAMP:20260419T123003
CREATED:20180227T122549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190206T092737Z
UID:8479-1554508800-1555372799@petriraisanen.com
SUMMARY:Nepal Ashtanga Retreat\, Pharping\, Nepal\, April 6-15 2019
DESCRIPTION:April 6.–15. 2019\n\nMahalaya Nepal/Tibetan Buddhust Monastery\nPharping\, Nepal\n  \nRetreat summary \nAmongst the energy of the Himalayas and by one of the most sacred sites in Tibetan Buddhism\, join Petri and Wambui for a very special immersion into the Ashtanga Vinyasa practice. \nThe one-week retreat combines the powerful practice of Ashtanga Yoga in one of the world’s most unique settings\, with technique discussions\, pranayama\, healing techniques and Yoga Therapy\, chanting\, optional morning meditation with the monks\, Dharma philosophy\, visits/hikes to some of the great pilgrimage points nearby\, and plenty of time for quiet contemplation and joyful connection with like-minded others. \nThe retreat is an opportunity to adjust your pace and perspective\, to slow down\, to experience life more fully through mindfulness\, and to feel supported in your practice by dedicated teachers\, by the sacredness of the place and by teaching in the complementary philosophies of Yoga and Buddhist Dharma. \nThe retreat is aimed at those with an existing Ashtanga Vinyasa practice (newer practitioners are welcome\, but the retreat isn’t suitable for absolute beginners). We expect to be a splendidly full community\, so the practice space will be “Mysore-style”\, both in terms of the practice and in the occupation of the space! \nEach day will begin with optional meditation with the monks\, under the calming and inspiring gaze of the temple’s 60-foot Buddha. Mysore-style self practice will bring us together each morning\, followed by a varied schedule each day to share ideas\, philosophies\, techniques and places that add texture and depth to your practice and personal journey. We will also protect time for your own space to restore\, connect and simply be. \n  \n  \nMore info at:\nwww.mahalaya-nepal.com
URL:https://petriraisanen.com/event/nepal-ashtanga-retreat-2/
CATEGORIES:Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petriraisanen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Hip-hopping-monks-during-yoga-TTC-in-Nepal-768x504.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190303
DTSTAMP:20260419T123003
CREATED:20180227T123057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180612T122802Z
UID:8489-1549065600-1551571199@petriraisanen.com
SUMMARY:2019 - Ashtanga Yoga\, Purple Valley\, Goa\, India
DESCRIPTION:February 2.– March 2\, 2019\n\nPurple Valley Centre\nWelcome to the one month (minimum of one week) Ashtanga Yoga Retreat with Petri\, Wambui and their great professional assistants. \nPurple Valley Yoga Retreat is located in a peaceful valley in Assagao\, North Goa\, between the Arabian Sea at Anjuna beach and the small market town of Mapusa. Set in landscaped tropical gardens there are communal areas for eating and relaxing and private spaces for contemplation and meditation\, it is quiet and safe\, and the ideal place for a yoga retreat holiday. \nThe morning walk to the yoga shala is through the tropical gardens of the yoga retreat with the scent of frangipani in the air\, the sun rising over the field of palm trees and the birds and cicadas singing. The shala itself is an amazing temple like space with a peaceful energy. It is a perfect place to deepen and explore your yoga practice. \nMore info at.. \nhttp.//www.yogagoa.com \n 
URL:https://petriraisanen.com/event/purple-valley-goa-india-2/
CATEGORIES:Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petriraisanen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/helsinki580x386.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181210
DTSTAMP:20260419T123003
CREATED:20180508T174906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180613T085957Z
UID:8764-1543795200-1544399999@petriraisanen.com
SUMMARY:Eco Babanal Resort - Ubatuba\, SP\, Brazil
DESCRIPTION:Ashtanga Yoga Retreat\nDec 3-9\, 2018 \nEco Babanal Resort \nUbatuba\, São Paulo\, Brazil \nMore info.. \nrosenthal.helena@gmail.com \nwww.ecobananal.com.br
URL:https://petriraisanen.com/event/eco-babanal-resort-ubatuba-sao-paulo-brazil/
CATEGORIES:Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petriraisanen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/PetriR-Maria-Hyvä.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180806
DTSTAMP:20260419T123003
CREATED:20180102T143434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180330T200918Z
UID:8171-1533081600-1533513599@petriraisanen.com
SUMMARY:Frantsila Organic Herb Farm - Hameenkyro\, Finland
DESCRIPTION:Ashtanga Yoga Retreat\nAugust 1-5\, 2018 \nMore information: Here \n  \nFrantsila Organic Herb Farm\nHameenkyro\, Finland \n www.astangashala.fi
URL:https://petriraisanen.com/event/frantsila-organic-herb-farm/
CATEGORIES:Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petriraisanen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/petri-ashtanga-yoga-uppsala.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180729
DTSTAMP:20260419T123003
CREATED:20180102T143140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180508T174038Z
UID:8167-1532131200-1532822399@petriraisanen.com
SUMMARY:Yoga in Salento - Salento\, Puglia\, Italy
DESCRIPTION:Ashtanga Yoga Retreat\nJuly 21-28\, 2018 \nMore information: Here \nYoga in Salento\nSalento\, Puglia\, Italy \nwww.yogainsalento.com
URL:https://petriraisanen.com/event/ashtanga-yoga-intensive-salento-italy/
CATEGORIES:Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petriraisanen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Petri-BIO-600.01.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180722
DTSTAMP:20260419T123003
CREATED:20180102T142718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180330T130611Z
UID:8164-1530316800-1532217599@petriraisanen.com
SUMMARY:Ashtanga Yoga Summer Retreat\, Kustavi\, Finland
DESCRIPTION:Ashtanga Yoga Summer Retreat\nJune 30 – July 21\, 2018 \nKustavi\, Finland \nwww.astangajooga.fi \n\nLomavalkama\, Kustavi\nMornings include Mysore-style Ashtanga practice\, guided beginner’s classes\, a beginner’s course for those new to Ashtanga or guided Yin yoga classes. Afternoons are filled with thorough technical analysis\, in-depth discussions\, yoga philosophy\, pranayama and meditation. \nExtra workshops with visiting teachers are also offered; to be announced soon! \nFamilies with kids are welcome to join: children can take part in kids’ yoga and other fun activities designed just for them! \nKustavi County is located in the archipelago of the South-Western Finland. The driving distance from Turku to Kustavi is 69 km. The retreat takes place at Lomavalkama Holiday Resort. The site (10 ha.) is located at an island peninsula between two shores in the most beautiful Finnish archipelago. There are several different accommodation types available in Lomavalkama. Cottages for 2-6 persons\, terraced apartments for 3-4 persons and a camping site for caravans and tents. For more information about the retreat site\, please visit: http://lomavalkama.fi/en/ (but please ignore the prices on their website; we will have special prices for the retreat that cover accommodation\, sauna and vegetarian (mostly vegan) meals) \nDuring the retreat we will enjoy the most amazing vegetarian food carefully designed and prepared by Tero Valtonen and Fredrik Gabrielsson.
URL:https://petriraisanen.com/event/ashtanga-yoga-summer-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petriraisanen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/fin.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180625
DTSTAMP:20260419T123003
CREATED:20180102T142541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180517T102603Z
UID:8161-1529193600-1529884799@petriraisanen.com
SUMMARY:Melderstein Midsummer Retreat. Råneå\, Sweden
DESCRIPTION:Melderstein Midsummer Retreat\nJune 17-24\, 2018\nMelderstein managers/owners: Gunnar and Göran Thingvall \nYoga Teachers: Petri Räisänen\, Wambui Njuguna-Räisänen\, Aksana Kurola\, Ida Ruyter \nKitchen chef: Gunnar and Göran Thingvall (breakfast)\, Fredrik Gabrielsson (lunch\, snack and dinner) \nKitchen assistants: Janine Kollée\, Ida Ruyter \nEverybody needs a little time away. Escape daily routines and outer demands\, and encounter the joy of Ashtanga Yoga\, Meditation and Self-discovery in nature’s perfect setting: Swedish Lapland. Here\, in the Land of the Midnight Sun\, you will find the ultimate combination of relaxation and adventure\, letting you deepen your knowledge and enhance your connection to practice. Encounter wilderness and possibly the purest air you’ll ever breathe; indulge in plenty of the things that are in scarce supply elsewhere: time\, space\, tranquillity\, silence\, clean water and bright\, magical midsummer nights. \nThis 7 day retreat offers Ashtanga Yoga classes for all levels (beginners\, intermediate and advanced)\, under the guidance of Petri Räisänen. Petri will be accompanied in the shala with Wambui Njuguna and Aksana Kurola. Passionate about yogic food\, Fredrik Gabrielsson will be the retreat chef\, specializing in super delicious Western\, Indian and Thai food! All recipes are vegetarian or vegan with plenty of raw food options. \nWe invite you to enjoy your Yoga practice in one of the most quietly healing Yoga shalas around\, a wooden chapel with large windows which display the natural beauty of the surroundings\, with the midsummer sun radiating its goodness for all. \nREGISTER HERE \n\nThe perfect relaxing yoga holiday\, a retreat with a difference!\nYoga can be an effective and beneficial tool for reaching a more peaceful state of mind\, managing stress better and getting physically fit. Our workshops and retreats are designed for people with normal physical and mental conditions. If you are on medication\, are currently taking (or have taken) therapy and/or counseling\, or have any known mental condition(s) that would in any way hinder your participation in a workshop or retreat\, please let us\, and your doctor/therapist know before registering. We do not provide any specialists at our workshops/retreats who would be able to help\, should the need arise. If a student’s behavior causes disruption for other workshop participants and the teachers\, it is requested that he or she stop participating in the workshop and seek appropriate help. In such a situation\, we do not offer refunds\, but are available to provide any documents necessary for insurance claims. \n\nAccommodation\nCheck out accommodation here. \nMelderstein Herrgård is situated at the beautiful river valley of Råneå river\, about 12 kilometers North-West of Råneå\, in the far North of Sweden. Råneå river is Sweden’s largest woodland river and one of the few rivers that has not been exploited for hydroelectric power. \nThe manor house was founded in 1740\, and is still owned and run by the same family. It has an interesting history\, which you can read more about on www.meldersteinherrgard.se. \nA perfect combination \nHere you can have the perfect combination of relaxation and adventure. The surroundings are very calm and quiet\, and the unspoiled nature is always present. You decide how to spend your days… on beautiful and gentle nature walks or energising hikes; challenging yourself with the thrill of river rafting; quietly laying down with that book you have been waiting to read; taking part in the classes offered; experiencing a hot and cleansing sauna; or simply sitting and taking in the views. \nAll activities are optional so you can do as little or as much as you like\, taking time out to reflect and relax. \nAbout the rooms\nThere are 28 beds available\, in 11 spacious shared bedrooms\, all of them (except Bagarstugan\, small cabin and single rooms) having their own toilet and shower. Half of them (comfortable) are in the main building (mansion)\, and the other half (standard) are in Annex\, big cottage (Bagarstugan) and small cabin (Habre). Check out accommodation here. \nMansion\, Comfortable stay  \nThe main building (built in 1740) has two bigger twin bed rooms (R2 and R3)\, five normal size twin bed rooms (R4-8)\, two single rooms (R1 and R9) and one conference room (R10) with four beds. Single rooms has toilet en suite\, and the shower can be found just across the corridor or at the sauna. \nTwin bed means two separate beds\, but they can be moved together. \nThe mansion has a 18th century decoration and very beautiful rooms with nature views. \nAnnex\, Bagarstugan and Habre (Cabin)\, Standard stay \nThese three houses are built in the 20th century. They follow the local Swedish country side architecture. Wooden house with red natural hand made paint. \nAnnex has left and right side. Both sides has three rooms. Five of them (R11-16) are twin bed rooms and R17 is a double bed room\, which fits well for the couples. \nBagarstugan has two twin bed rooms with toilet and shower. \nHare (Cabin) has one room with twin beds. Shower and toilet are at the sand building about 30 meters walk away. \nTent \nThere is plenty of space for tents (please bring your own!) on the grass field next to the yoga shala and main buildings. The summers in the North are usually warm and pleasant\, but there is also possibility of rain and colder days\, with night temperature dropping anywhere between 5-15 C. In case of heavy rain we are ready to offer the yoga shala or mansion’s upstairs room as accommodation for those nights. The shala should be empty for the early morning practice. The bathroom and shower facilities are available at the sauna building. \nMelderstein Summer Retreat June 17-24\, 2018 Schedule\n  \nDaily meals: \nTea available 24h \n08:30-10:30  Breakfast (Special schedule on Wed\, Fri & Sat) \n12:45-13:30  Lunch (Special schedule on Wed\, Fri & Sun) \n15:30-16:00  Afternoon snack (Special schedule on Tue\, Thur\, Wed\, Fri & Sun) \n18:10-19:00  Dinner \nSauna every day: \n08:00-10:00 \n20:00-22:00 \nSunday June 17 \n18:00                        Dinner \n19:00                        Welcome \n20:00-22:00           Sauna \nMonday June 18 \n05:45-08:30            Ashtanga Yoga Mysore Style (locals start at 07:00-07:30)  \n08:30-09:30            Led Class for Beginners (for the first two days) \n15:45-16:45              Introduction to the workshop program and trips \n17:00-18:00             Ashtanga Yoga Technique Class \n19:30-20:15              Meditation \nTuesday June 19  \n05:45-08:30             Ashtanga Yoga Mysore Style (locals start at 07:00-07:30) \n08:30-09:30             Led Class for Beginners (for the first two days) \n13:30-17:00              Nature Trip: Walk to the Snow Mountain with a Nature Guide  \n                                    (50SEK) \n17:00-18:00              Chanting/Pranayama (Breathing Practice)  \n19:30-20:15              Meditation \nWednesday June 20 \n05:45-08:30             Ashtanga Yoga Mysore Style (Beginners join to Mysore Class\, locals start at 07:00-07:30) \n09:30-18:00             Nature Trip: Stora Forsen Waterfalls (150SEK) \n19:15-20:30              Yoga Film \nThursday Juna 21 \n05:45-08:30             Ashtanga Yoga Mysore Style (locals start at 07:00-07:30)  \n13:00-17:30              Nature Trip: Easy Canoeing with a Nature Guide (600SEK) \n17:30-18:15               Pranayama (Breathing Practice)  \n19:30-20:15              Meditation \nFriday June 22       (Midsummer Eve) \n05:30-07:15             Ashtanga Yoga Mysore Style \n07:15-09:00             Ashtanga Led Class (Primary series\, good also for beginners) \n09:00-10:30             Breakfast / Brunch \n10:30-15:00              Traditional Midsummer Celebration in Old Town Luleå and    \n                                    Luleå Town (50+30 for entrance SEK) including snack \n17:00-18:00             Midsummer Chanting/Meditation (Melderstein or Luleå shala) \n18:00-19:00             Midsummer Dinner  \n19:30-21:00             Midsummer Sauna and Bon Fire by the River                          \nSaturday June 23 (Midsummer Day) \n06:45-09:00             Ashtanga Yoga Mysore Style (locals start at 08:00-08:30)  \n09:00-10:30             Breakfast \n16:30-17:30              Ashtanga Yoga Technique Class \n17:30-18:15               Pranayama (Breathing Practice)  \n19:30-20:15              Meditation \nSunday June 24      \n05:45-08:30             Ashtanga Yoga Mysore Style (locals start at 07:00-07:30) \n09:00-10:30             Breakfast / Brunch \n11:00-11:45               Discussion \n12:00                         Good bye..! \nPrices (per person)\nConfortable\nSingle 940€  // FULLY BOOKED \nDouble\, big 870€  // AVAILABLE \nDouble 840€  // ONLY FEW ROOMS AVAILABLE \nStandard\nDouble 810€  // ONLY FEW ROOMS AVAILABLE \nBagarstuga 1) 770€  // AVAILABLE \nConference Room 2) 770€  // ONLY ONE ROOM AVAILABLE \nCabin Habre 3) 660€  // FULLY BOOKED \nTent 490€  // AVAILABLE \nThe prices above are per person and include yoga\, accommodation in shared bedrooms (except single rooms) and meals\, as well as all the classes in our daily schedule (meditation\, pranayama\, discussion groups\, technique classes)\, sauna and more. \nPeople staying for the full period have priority\, but if there is space left you may also choose to come for only a portion of the retreat. It’s possible to take part only in the morning practice (check Drop-In option below). \nDue the limited number of rooms\, we can only accommodate those who are participating in the yoga retreat. We can\, however\, provide space for a yogi couple and a child in the same room (extra beds available for the Comfortable rooms). Please let us know if you are coming with a child and we will check the extra bed price. \nComfortable single rooms are the only ones available for a single stay. \n1) two 2 person rooms with 2 beds each; shared bathroom and WC.\n2) 4 person room\, 4 beds.\n3) 2 person room\, 2 beds. Shower and toilet in sauna which is next door. \nYoga VAT (Finnish tax office) is included in all of the prices above. With accommodation VAT is paid through Swedish tax office. \nTrips: Day trips and other activities are optional and will be charged separately. Please check the prices from our schedule. \nThe nature trips on Sunday and Tuesday will cost about 60 euro/person (600 Swedish Kronor)\, nature walks with a professional biologist nature guide on Monday and Saturday will be free (petrol cost about 5 euro)\, Storaforsen Waterfalls trip on Thursday will be about 30 euro; (or petrol cost if you have an own car) and Midsummer celebration in Luleå 10 euro + 3 euro for ticket (or petrol cost + 3 euro for ticket if you have an own car) \nDrop-in Yoga students\nYou are welcome to join us for morning Mysore classes and/or the full-day program. Recommended starting time is 7:00-7:30am. The cost for morning Mysore is 300 kronor (Swedish Kronor) and full-day program is 400 kronor. \nDrop-in classes can be paid through bank transfer to Petri’s account or in cash in Melderstein before or after your classes. If you take part of many classes and paying in cash\, please pay after your last class. \nDrop-in Meals \nSingle meals are available. With the breakfast talk with Gunnar or Goran at Melderstein Herrgård and with lunch/dinner Petri or Wambui. \nInformations regarding How to pay \n\n\nDelicious vegetarian meals\nThe retreat will also provide you all the nourishment your body needs: three delicious vegetarian meals and a afternoon snack every day will nourish and help cleanse your body. \nSpacious and airy shala\nThe shala\, our space for yoga\, is a beautiful and spacious chapel with lovely wooden floor. Unique midsummer light gently pours in through generous windows\, creating the perfect atmosphere for both focused yoga practice and relaxation. Having the purest air in Europe\, we believe this retreat will give you a renewed sense of wellbeing and inspiration for your own yoga journey. \nGood connections\nTraveling here is nice and comfortable. Melderstein is well connected: the airport of Luleå/Kallax is about 45 kilometers away\, Luleå train station about the same. Buses go frequently from Luleå to Råneå. From Råneå it’s less than 10 minutes by car (about 10 kilometers) to Melderstein. If you arrive to Råneå with bus\, usually there will be someone picking you up. There is also taxi in Råneå (+46 924 100 00)\, to make sure you will get to Melderstein (+46 924 510 37 or +46 920 25 70 17). \nRåneå is about 90 kilometers from Tornio (Torneå) and about 120 kilometers from Kemi airport (Finland) and train station. Buses go from Torneå/Haparanda bus station to Råneå. \nFor more information\, please refer to the Getting here page. \nStunning sights and inspiring activities\nThe sea is only 15 minutes away by car\, and there are several seaside resorts to go visit and plenty of boat-trips from Luleå\, if you would like to spend a day in the archipelago. Several easily reached nature reserves can be found in the area\, with rich animal and bird life as well as unusual and impressive sights like for example traces of the ancient inland ice (still visible!). The stream that runs next to the mansion is very good for canoeing and there is plenty of excellent sightseeing to do in area. \nStorforsen is one of our personal favorite attractions. Situated not far from Älvsbyn\, Storforsen boasts massive rapids amongst fantastic\, smooth rocks. It’s the largest free-flowing rapids in Scandinavia\, a truly breathtaking view\, with a drop of over 82 meters. During the spring flood around Midsummer the volume of water can reach 870 m3 per second! \nAnother must-see is the world heritage site Gammelstads kyrkstad (Gammelstad church town)\, a unique site found on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. \nHowever\, don’t worry about finding yourself totally lost in the wilderness\, without any connection with the “real” world. Less than 30 minutes away by car\, central Luleå offers a large selection of shops\, restaurants as well as a vibrant cultural and entertainment scene. Read more about stunning sights\, thrilling adventures\, pristine wilderness (and even a couple of secrets!) on our page about Swedish Lapland. \n 
URL:https://petriraisanen.com/event/melderstein-midsummer-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petriraisanen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_1824-copy.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180513
DTSTAMP:20260419T123003
CREATED:20170504T002916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180330T142447Z
UID:7144-1525478400-1526169599@petriraisanen.com
SUMMARY:Nepal Ashtanga Retreat\, Pharping\, Nepal
DESCRIPTION:Nepal Ashtanga Retreat\nMay 5-12\, 2018 \nMahlaya Nepal / Buddhust Monastery\nPharping\, Nepal \nwww.mahalaya-nepal.com \n\nTibetan Buddhust Monastery\nPharping\, Nepal\nRetreat summary \nAmongst the energy of the Himalayas and by one of the most sacred sites in Tibetan Buddhism\, join Petri and Wambui for a very special immersion into the Ashtanga Vinyasa practice. \nThe one-week retreat combines the powerful practice of Ashtanga Yoga in one of the world’s most unique settings\, with technique discussions\, pranayama\, healing techniques and Yoga Therapy\, chanting\, optional morning meditation with the monks\, Dharma philosophy\, visits/hikes to some of the great pilgrimage points nearby\, and plenty of time for quiet contemplation and joyful connection with like-minded others. \nThe retreat is an opportunity to adjust your pace and perspective\, to slow down\, to experience life more fully through mindfulness\, and to feel supported in your practice by dedicated teachers\, by the sacredness of the place and by teaching in the complementary philosophies of Yoga and Buddhist Dharma. \nThe retreat is aimed at those with an existing Ashtanga Vinyasa practice (newer practitioners are welcome\, but the retreat isn’t suitable for absolute beginners). We expect to be a splendidly full community\, so the practice space will be “Mysore-style”\, both in terms of the practice and in the occupation of the space! \nEach day will begin with optional meditation with the monks\, under the calming and inspiring gaze of the temple’s 60-foot Buddha. Mysore-style self practice will bring us together each morning\, followed by a varied schedule each day to share ideas\, philosophies\, techniques and places that add texture and depth to your practice and personal journey. We will also protect time for your own space to restore\, connect and simply be. \nMore info at:\nwww.mahalaya-nepal.com
URL:https://petriraisanen.com/event/nepal-ashtanga-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petriraisanen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Thai-culture-3.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180304
DTSTAMP:20260419T123003
CREATED:20170504T002709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180102T153139Z
UID:7140-1518220800-1520121599@petriraisanen.com
SUMMARY:Purple Valley\, Goa\, India
DESCRIPTION:Purple Valley Centre\nPurple Valley Yoga Retreat is located in a peaceful valley in Assagao\, North Goa\, between the Arabian Sea at Anjuna beach and the small market town of Mapusa. Set in landscaped tropical gardens there are communal areas for eating and relaxing and private spaces for contemplation and meditation\, it is quiet and safe\, and the ideal place for a yoga retreat holiday. \nThe yoga is mainly of the Ashtanga yoga tradition. The morning walk to the shala (Sanskrit for yoga school) is through the tropical gardens of the yoga retreat with the scent of frangipani in the air\, the sun rising over the field of palm trees and the birds and cicadas singing. The shala itself is an amazing space with a peaceful energy and the perfect place to deepen and explore your yoga practice. \nMore info at: Here \nhttp.//www.yogagoa.com \nThe schedule for the both weeks will be as follows:\nMornings\nSunday to Thursday: Mysore style self practice Friday: Full led Primary Series. \nAfternoons\nSunday 4.00 – 5pm: Ashtanga vinyasa techniques; going through the Primary and the Intermediate series vinyasas with focus on bandhas\, dristis\, breath and techniques to make the practice lighter\, deeper and more beneficial.\n5.00 – 6pm: Philosophy and Pranayama \nMonday 4.00 – 5pm: Ashtanga vinyasa techniques and philosophy 5.00 – 6pm Calming down the mind\,meditation and discussion. \nTuesday 4.00 – 5.30pm: Energy healing and Ashtanga Yoga 5.30 – 6pm: Healing meditation \nThursday 4.00 – 5pm: Yoga philosophy + discussion 5.00 – 5.30pm: Pranayama\, learning about the breathe \nThe first and second weeks will have the same schedule but different subjects\nNote: During full moon\, the morning yoga class will be replaced with chanting and Pranayama or Pranayama and meditation.
URL:https://petriraisanen.com/event/purple-valley-goa-india/
CATEGORIES:Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petriraisanen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/goa.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170802T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170806T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T123003
CREATED:20170504T002325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170504T002325Z
UID:7133-1501660800-1502038800@petriraisanen.com
SUMMARY:Ashtanga Yoga Retreat\, Frantsila\, Finland
DESCRIPTION:Frantsila Organic Herb Farm\, Hameenkyro\, Finland\nYOGA PROGRAM INCLUDES \n\nLed practice on wednesday\nMysore style practice thurstday- sunday morning\nAstanga technique class\nMeditation\nPranayama\nChanting Meri Tiitola\nJoogafilm\nRetreat Program\nPhotos from retreat\nPhotos from retreat at Facebook\n\nMore info at:\nwww.astangashala.fi/petri-raisanen-ashtanga-yoga-summer-retreat-frantsila-2.–6.8.20173
URL:https://petriraisanen.com/event/ashtanga-yoga-retreat-frantsila-finland/
CATEGORIES:Retreats
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petriraisanen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/petri5.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR