Petri Räisänen

Houtskari Island Summer Retreat, Finland, July 1-21 2024
2024-07-01 - 2024-07-21
Summer Feelings in the Finnish Archipelago
We 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.

Finnish sauna and dip into the ocean
It 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.
The retreat is family friendly with children yoga classes and activities. Yoga is taught also for the beginners and teenagers.

Children and adults playing volleyball
This is highly recommended for everyone who want to spend a peaceful and uplifting yoga holiday in a beautiful environment.
Retreat program
Choose 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.
Week 1: Astanga Mysore, Astanga Intermediate beginners, Astanga New Beginners,
Yinful Yoga, Yoga Philosophy of the Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Yoga Teens, and Yoga Kids.
Week 2: Astanga Mysore, Astanga Intermediate beginners, Astanga New Beginners,
Healing Lights Meditation, Pilates & Yoga, Yoga Teens, and Yoga Kids.
Week 3: Astanga Mysore, Astanga Intermediate beginners, Astanga Easy Beginners,
Handstand & Inversions, Yinful Yoga, Yoga Teens, and Yoga Kids.
Note: 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).
More information https://astangajooga.fi/summer-retreat/
Warmly,
Petri, Juha and Wambui

Casa San Xurxo, Ferrol Galicia, Spain, October 2-6, 2024, A Four day retreat
2024-10-02 - 2024-10-06 | Casa san Xurxo, Vila da area, san xurxo da mariña nº115, Ferrol, A Coruña, 15592
ASHTANGA YOGA RETREAT IN CASA SAN XURXO, FERROL.
“A FOUR – DAY IMMERSION INTO THE PRACTICE”
WITH PETRI RÄISÄNEN
More Information: IG: @casa_san_xurxo
It 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.
During your stay, your will have the opportunity to
immerse yourself in the practice of Ashtanga Yoga in
a unique and relaxing environment. Casa San Xurxo is
located in a small rural town near Ferrol surrounded
by the sea, cliffs and forest. This place offers an
atmosphere of tranquility and peace where you can
disconnect from the stress of daily life and connect
with yourself.

Daily activity program:
“A Four – Day Immersion into the Practice”
Arrival (Check in from afternoon)
14:00-20:00h – Arrival: presentation of the space and room distribution, welcome tea time.
We kindly ask for punctuality for the welcome. 20:00 – Dinner (incl.)
22:00 – Lights off! Zzz..
*If you are arriving later than 22h, please let us know with advance. Thank you!
1st, 2nd and 3th day (dates)
06:00&7:30h – Mysore Practice/ 2 Shifts
08:00-10:00h – Break coffee, tea and fruit (incl.)
11:00-12:00h – Pranayama/ meditation / chanting
12:30-14:30h – Ashtanga Workshop (different subject every day)
1st Friendliness, compassion, joy and peace in Ashtanga practice
2nd Asana and adjustment techniques in Primary and Intermediate series
3rd Yoga therapy..strengthening and healing the body through therapy moves and acrobatics
22:00 – Lights off! Zzz..
(Lunch & dinner not incl.)
4th day (date)
06:00&7:30h – Mysore Practice/ 2 Shifts
08:00-10:00h – Break coffee, tea and fruit (incl.)
11:00-12:00h – Pranayama/ meditation
12:30-13:30 – Closing of the retreat, see your next year!

Welcome to practice and experience the beautiful nature and beaches of Galicia.
Petri, Sarah and Remi

Baan-Amorn Ashtanga Thailand, Chiang Kham Retreat in January 24-29 2025
2025-01-24 - 2025-01-29 | Baan-Amorn Ashtanga Thailand, Chiang Kham, Thailand
CHIANG KHAM RETREAT AT BAAN-AMORN ASHTANGA THAILAND
IN JANUARY 24-29 2025

Accommodation and retreat info (prices, booking etc) can be found from the website
https://www.baan-amorn.com/petri-raisanen-2025.html
Accommodation from
https://www.homeandhomestay.com/
or
https://www.airbnb.com/chiang-kham-district-thailand/stayshttps://tinyurl.com/CKaccomodation
More Information from MarcoWeigang@yahoo.com

TRIP FROM KOH MAK TO CHIANG KHAM RETREAT
WITH PETRI
We will travel together with Petri, but all the tickets will be paid separately
Friday January 24th
9:00-9:50 Speedboat from Koh Mak
10:00-15:30 Minibus to Suvarnabhumi airport BKK (Bangkok)
16:50-18:20 Thai airways flight to Chiang Rai (CEI)
https://www.thaiairways.com/
18:30 Car to Chiang Kham (we will rent a car or take a taxi)
20:30 Arriving to Homestay / Baan Amorn Ashtanga Thailand
Wednesday January 29th
11:00 or 15:30 Taxi or rented car from Chiang Kham to Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
14:25 or 18:55 Flight from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Intl (BKK)
Petri 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.
The flight to and from Chiang Rai everyone will book and pay by themselves.
Petri 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).
The 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)
..or we can rent a car.
We 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.
When 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.

Purple Valley Tenerife Retreat, Canary Islands, April 12-26, 2025
2025-04-12 - 2025-04-26 | Purple Valley Yoga, Hacienda Cristoforo, Playa Paraiso, Adeje, Purple Valley Tenerife, Adeje, 38678, Spain
The Elements of Healing in Ashtanga Yoga
Purple Valley Tenerife Retreat, April 12-26 2025
With Petri Räisänen and Tamara Ashley
The 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.
At 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.
We are inviting everyone the opportunity to enjoy the practice, movement, spiritual growth and great company in beautiful Tenerife.
Our 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.
Purple 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!
In 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!
Tamara 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.
You are kindly welcomed!
Petri Räisänen and Tamara Ashley

Petri’s sons made a garland in 2023 retreat Petri and Tamara in 2024
Retreat schedule
Each week consists of 5 morning Mysore classes, 1 Led Primary or Intermediate Series class and 4 afternoon workshops and evening meditations.

Week 1 April 12-19 2025
The Elements of Healing in Ashtanga Yoga
Saturday 12.4
14:00-18:00 Arriving to the resort
18:00 Retreat opening discussion, schedule, introduction
19:00 Dinner
Sunday 13.4
06:00 or 7:30 Mysore style (two groups)
15:00-17:00 Discussion on your personal practice and accessibility in Ashtanga Yoga; What is your need? Ashtanga Yoga as you are.
17:15-18:15 Pranayama, Meditation, Chanting
18:30 Dinner
20:00-20:45 The 5 elements of nature in the healing process – introduction (Tamara)
Monday 14.4
06:00 or 7:30 Mysore style (two groups)
14:00-15:00 The body in meditation practice: A Buddhist Perspective (Tamara)
15:00-17:00 A practitioner-centered approach to Ashtanga asana and adjustments
17:15-18:15 Pranayama, Meditation, Chanting
18:30 Dinner
20:00-20:45 Refuge in the earth element meditation (Tamara)
Tuesday 15.4
06:00 or 7:30 Mysore style (two groups)
Free Day
Wednesday 16.4
06:00 or 7:30 Mysore style (two groups)
14:00-17:00 Primary and Intermediate series techniques and adjustments
17:15-18:15 Pranayama, Meditation, Chanting
20:00-20:45 Refuge in the air and space elements meditation (Tamara)
Thursday 17.4
06:00 Led class Intermediate series
08:00 Led class Primary series
15:00-17:30 Touching the Energy body: Energy healing techniques
17:45-18:15 Self Healing Meditation (guided)
Friday 18.4
06:00 or 7:30 Mysore style (two groups)
Free Day
Saturday 19.4
7:00-8:00 Pranayama
8:00-8:15 Gratitude to the elements meditation (outside) Tamara
8:15-9:00 1st Week Closing circle

Week 2 April 19-26 2025
14:00-18:00 Arriving to the resort
18:00 Retreat opening discussion, schedule, introduction
19:00 Dinner
Sunday 21.4
06:00 or 7:30 Mysore style (two groups)
15:00-17:00 Discussion on your personal practice and accessibility in Ashtanga Yoga; Using the tools; walls, blocks and belts in the practice
17:15-18:15 Pranayama, Meditation, Chanting
18:30 Dinner
20:00-20:45 Healing relaxation meditation (Tamara)
Monday 22.4
06:00 or 7:30 Mysore style (two groups)
14:00 -15:00 Healing through form, energy and light in Buddhist Meditation Practice (Tamara)
15:00-17:00 A practitioner-centered approach to Ashtanga asana and adjustments (different than in week 1)
17:15-18:15 Pranayama, Meditation, Chanting
18:30 Dinner
20:00-20:45 Healing with form meditation (Tamara)
Tuesday 23.4
06:00 or 7:30 Mysore style (two groups)
Free Day
Wednesday 24.4
06:00 or 7:30 Mysore style (two groups)
14:00-17:00 Primary and Intermediate series techniques and adjustments (different than in week 1)
17:15-18:15 Pranayama, Meditation, Chanting
20:00-20:45 Healing with light meditation (Tamara)
Thursday 25.4
06:00 Led class Intermediate series
08:00 Led class Primary series
15:00-17:15 Yoga philosophy: Yoga sutra chapter 3-4, Sinddhis and Kaivalya. The final transformation.
17:30-18:15 Healing with energy meditation (Tamara)
Friday 26.4
06:00 or 7:30 Mysore style (two groups)
Free Day
Saturday 27.4
7:00-8:00 Pranayama
8:00-8:15 Gratitude to the elements meditation (outside) Tamara
8:15-9:00 2nd Week Closing circle

The pool at the resort Trips to the mountains

Tamara Ashley Bio:
Ashtanga 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.

A seven headed Cobra shaped rock by te beach down from the resort
Photo by Petri 2023

Ashtanga Yoga Retreat at Sam Roi Yot, Thailand January 3 - 31 2026
2026-01-29 - 2026-01-31 | Koh Mak Yoga, Koh Mak Resort, Koh Mak Island, Trat, Thailand
We have been moving Koh Mak Retreat to Sam Roi Yot
as the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia is still going on!

The dates, schedule and prices remains the same as below, but the place is on the other coast of Thailand.
We have been booking an accommodation from Dolphin Bay Resort with a discounted price.
When you book the accommodation, write to the comments that you are a yoga student and they will give you a different price after the booking.
There are plenty of other resorts around with a different variety of prices.
From low budget to luxury villas.
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We have still space on the retreat!
Please let Petri (praisanen@yahoo.com) know if you are interested.
We are looking forward to seeing all the yoga students in our new temporary “home”.
We are using a Telegram messenger for the retreat information. It is the best way to be connected!
Please first download Telegram messenger app to your device and then use the link code..
https://t.me/+opweqOXuL9AzYmM8
Hope to seeing you soon!
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Koh Mak Retreat: January 3-31 2026

We welcome you to an inspirational retreat of transformative Ashtanga Yoga and self-discovery, taking place in the quiet surroundings of Koh Mak island, on the South-East coast of Thailand.

Join for 1 week, 2 weeks or more! Ashtanga Yoga Asana, Pranayama, Workshops for Energy Healing and Asana Adjustments, Meditation, Yoga Philosophy, Thai Massage, Swimming, Diving, Snorkeling, Paddle boarding, and Sun bathing in a relaxed and warm environment.

Mornings include Mysore-style Ashtanga asana practice and guided beginner’s classes. Afternoons are filled with thorough technical analysis, in-depth discussions and extra workshops. Pranayama, relaxation and meditation sessions are offered in the evenings.
The retreat is designed for yoga practitioners of all levels.
You will be guided safely by Petri Räisänen and well instructed assistants.

The schedule and prices 2026
Retreat info, prices and how to pay
Registration and Payments
Resident Yoga Students
In 2026 retreat we will have only Koh Mak Resort’s bungalows available for the resident students. The Yoga classes and accommodation will be paid separately. The accommodation will be paid to Koh Mak Resort’s account (Petri will give the details) and Yoga and Additional workshop (except Thai massage course which will be paid in cash to the teacher Miss Nhong) will be paid to Petri’s company Maailmanparantaja Oy. Yoga can be pay also by cash before your first yoga class. Registrations for Petri (praisanen@yahoo.com). Petri will give the bank details for all the participants.
Drop-in Yoga Students

You can book your own accommodation and pay Yoga Classes separately to Petri’s company Maailmanparantaja Oy by bank transfer or by cash before your first yoga class. A minimum three days is required (3 practice days).More info about the Drop-In Yoga.

Retreat registration
Check the availability with Petri for the Retreat Yoga Classes and for Koh Mak Resort accommodations. Petri is holding the accommodation list for Koh Mak Resort. You can first check with him the availability of the rooms + other needed information.

Telegram group 2026

We have a Telegram messenger group named Koh Mak Retreat 2026 for the retreat. If you would like to join, please first download Telegram messenger app to your device and use the link code https://t.me/+opweqOXuL9AzYmM8
In the group you can communicate with the students, make plans, send pictures and share stories. If your friend is already in the group, he/she/them can join you to the group (add member).

Yoga Prices
Yoga classes will be paid to Petri’s company Maailmanparantaja Oy account by bank transfer or by cash before attending to your first class.
Minimum attendance of three days (3 practice days) is requested. Sunday is the first practice day and Friday the last. On Fridays there will be Mysore or Led class option. Saturday is the day off.
Complete Yoga Program 60 €/day or 320€/week (6 x Yoga, 5 x afternoon and evening program).
Mysore Classes 35€ / class or 210€ / week
Single Afternoon Class 15€/class.
Whole Afternoon Classes 25€ /day.
Discount for Thai Residents/Citizens and 3 week Yoga students
30% off from the Yoga classes for Thai adult citizens and 60% off for Thai children (5-12 years) citizens.
10% from the Yoga classes for the students who will join for whole 3 week Yoga program.
The discounts are only for the Yoga program and Extra workshops, not for the Thai Massage workshop or accommodation.

For all the information, registrations and payments email to Petri (praisanen@yahoo.com).

Retreat Schedules
1 week schedule https://petriraisanen.com/the-schedule/
2 week schedule https://petriraisanen.com/the-schedule-seccond-week/
3 week schedule https://petriraisanen.com/3-week-schedule/
www.petriraisanen.com/4-week-schedule-2/
Complete Yoga Program or Separate classes
Complete Yoga Program includes all the classes except the Additional workshops. You can also book the classes separately and pay according your attendance.
The class description
Mysore style morning Yoga is the self guided Ashtanga Yoga practice, where the students are following their own pace and needs. The teachers are adjusting gently the poses and giving their verbal advices if needed.
Beginners Yoga: We will offer two guided Ashtanga classes for beginners at the start of the week (on Sundays and Mondays) with Nina Tomas. Beginners can then join in to the Mysore style (self-practice) classes on Tuesday. Friday is a guided primary series class for all who wish to practice a led class.
Technical classes in the afternoons will be guided by Petri. We are talking and practicing the ashtanga vinyasa system according Pattabhi Jois’ teachings and Petri’s own views through his experience. The students are can ask the questions about the Yoga practice.
Pranayama class in the afternoons will be guided by Petri. We are practicing a light and beneficial breathing exercises which are suited for every practitioner.
Yoga discussions in the afternoons will be guided by Petri. This is mostly a Q/A class with technical subjects.
Buddhist meditation for healing and well being (first and third weeks) by Tamara Ashley
Introductory practices from the tantric vajrayana Buddhist tradition will be explored. Calm abiding and insight meditations will be offered, as well as visualisation-based meditations with a specific focus on healing physical, mental and emotional layers of the body and mind. Loving kindness, compassion and action in the world will be considered as integral to meditation practice. Sessions will balance concentration, somatic body-based exploration and relaxation. Meditations will be supported by lecture sessions in which there will be an outline of Buddhist thought, the stages of practice in meditation and opportunities for discussion on Buddhist ethics and responses to worldly situations, such as family and community life, ecological care and self-care. Overall, we will explore the cultivation of a heart centred, body-based approach to meditation that supports your daily life, offers tools for relaxation and relief, healing and well-being. You are welcome to join all sessions or drop in.
Vipassana meditation (third week) by Ricardo Martin and Joy Phrombut
Ricardo and Joy went through a Vipassana Training that took over 7 years where they seat down with his teacher Khun Thanat Chindaporn, assisting him and learning how to conduct Vipassana basic courses and retreats. Both of them got certified to teach Vipassana in May 2018 at the “ Inside Meditation Center of Wat Phradatu Sri Chomtong Voravihara” in Chiang Mai Thailand.
Saturdays – REST DAY! There is no yoga class on Saturday. You are invited to rest and integrate all the teachings from the previous week. Alternatively, you can volunteer your time with the Trash Hero program and help with island/beach clean up by picking up the trash.
Wednesdays – TRIP DAY! We arrange a trip day during weeks 2,3 and 4. After the practice in the morning, you can join in on a day trip. Previous destinations have been to Koh Chiang waterfall and White Sand Beach, Koh Kood holy tree and waterfall, Buddhist monasteries and Beach resort ; Trat temple and shopping tour. You can also arrange your own program and join us in the evening for a yoga/spiritual film. The Trips has an extra payment according the number of the students.
Moondays – We will inform when the full and/or new moon lands during the retreat. You have the option to practice in the Mysore room or attend a Restorative yoga class.
Additional workshops
Petri Raisanen’s Energy Healing Workshop on the first and second weeks and Hands on Adjustments Workshop on the third and fourth weeks. 150€/each full week.
Miss Nhong’s Thai Massage/Healing workshop. Miss Nhong is a local Healer who has a great understanding about the body, energy and traditional Thai healing methods. There will be 5 minimum two hour classes (usually 2.5-3 hours) on the third week (Jan 18-22 Monday till Friday). Most of the classes will be held at Miss Nhong’s Healing centre. Highly recommended if you are interested about healing, therapy and Thai tradition. 8000 Thai Bhat (to be paid to the teacher in cash). More info about the Additional workshops.

Teaching Method
We follow and respect the Ashtanga Vinyasa system as taught by T. Krishnamacharya and K. Pattabhi Jois, but are aware the harm their teaching method have caused.
We center each individual practitioner and their unique needs and capabilities. We do not follow a dogmatic, ‘one size fits all’ approach to the Ashtanga method. Our aim is for healing, both the physical and spiritual; acceptance and freedom. We’re open to discussing your individual Ashtanga practice and find ways how the method can be customized for your needs. Please feel open to sharing anything with us which might affect your practice at the moment (i.e. injuries, childbirth, etc).
Physical Adjustments & Consent
While the assumption in the Mysore room is that people come for physical adjustments, we practice asking for permission before physically adjusting you. Consent is crucial and non-negotiable. If you’re happier not to be physically adjusted during your asana practice, we respect this choice as well. We will check in on a regular basis regarding consent to being physically adjusted. Some days you may want to be adjusted and other days not, and we welcome this. Feel free to be yourself and find your own way to practice Ashtanga. We are here to help you in your yoga process.
Our Why Behind What We Do
We believe the practice of yoga can heal the world, both on and off the mat. We also understand yoga to contain wisdom for both individual self- transformation and collective, societal progress. In this spirit, we are survivor-centric and survivor-oriented, and abuse, sexual assault, and discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. This is a caste protected space and we do not subscribe to casteist beliefs or practices. We recognize our aspiration for our yoga spaces to feel welcoming and warm for anyone who wishes to take practice. We continually contemplate how we can make our yoga spaces braver and more accessible to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, caste, sexual identity, class, age, nationality, immigrant status, disability etc. Our workshop follows braver space guidelines.

The Retreat Accommodation at Koh Mak and Seavana Resorts
The retreat accommodation will be at Koh Mak Resort (B-type and F-type) and Seavana Resort. Both resorts has a swimming pool, sun bathing beds and restaurant. Yoga shala is located just next to the Koh Mak Resort’s swimming pool and beach. Yoga students are allowed to use the resort’s pool and restaurant.
Information about the meals in 2026 retreat
At the 2026 Yoga Retreat the breakfast will be served at the Koh Mak Resort or Seavana Resort’s own restaurants.
We are serving a tea in the mornings and afternoons on the ground floor at the yoga shala free of charge.
Koh Mak Resort fees (without yoga and extra workshops)
Prices for the whole bungalow. If there will be two students in one room, the price will be shared 50% – 50%. You only pay your part to the resort.
Rooms will be booked through Petri and paid to the resort. The receipt of the payment will be sent to Petri, who will send them to the resorts.
**Remark**
– Extra person 500 THB/person/night(age 11 yrs+) , Children(5-10 yrs) 300 THB/chd/night
Information for families and non-yogi friends:
We can accommodate family members or friends who do not practice yoga only if we will have space at the resort. If the retreat is fully booked, the extra beds are available, meaning two members who practice yoga and one non-yogi on the extra bed. All our 10 bungalows/ houses are reserved for people who will be participating to the yoga program. The rooms are quite small for three adults, so if your more than two people, we recommend to check the other resort on the island. It will be easy to stay with non-yogi friends in the other resort and join to the Drop In yoga program at Koh Mak Resort. Then yoga can be paid as a separate payment in Drop In way (check prices for Drop in). Please let us know if you have non-yogi family member or friend who would like to stay with us.
KOH MAK RESORT
Rooms B-4, B-5 and B-6 with Double bed (one king size bed)
Rooms B-8, B-11 and B-12 with twin beds (two single beds)
Comfort Beachfront all rooms 3500THB/night/whole room.
Wooden bungalows built in 2000 and re-modeled in 2015. Air conditioning, hot water, cable TV, minibar and refrigerator are included. Extra bed available for some rooms.
You can make a reservation for one bed (A or B) if you are traveling alone. We will find you a roommate if you don’t have someone in your mind who would attend for the retreat with you. In that case we will book the rooms for two female students or for two male students.
Located by the beach and about 50 meters from the swimming pool and Yoga shala – terrace with an excellent sea view!
SEAVANA RESORT
Rooms T-1, T-5, T-6, T-7, T-8 with twin beds (two queen size beds)
First two weeks 4930 THB/night and last two weeks 4250 THB/night
Twin bed bungalows. Air conditioning, hot water, cable TV, minibar and refrigerator are included. Two queen size beds on a spacious platform. Both indoor and outdoor showers. Lots of bathroom space. No extra bed available (if not a baby cot). Large terrace with great sea view! Yoga shala just 10-100 meters walk away.
We are looking forward for seeing you in Koh Mak Retreat 2026.
Welcome to Koh Mak, Thailand!
Petri Räisänen, co-teachers and assistants

Petri's All Workshops and Retreats in 2025-2027
2026-02-26 - 2026-02-27
Dear Ashtanga yoga students, colleagues and friends,
Petri will add his schedule to the website with all the details, but here is the full list (so far) for 2026-2027.
Check also Yoga Roots Odeceixe workshops with Petri & Wambui and collaboration teachers!
Welcome to practice, heal, think, lift the spirit, hang out and have fun!

Schedule 2026 & 2027

2026

February 17-22, 2026
Yoga Volt
Fuerteventura, Spain
www.yogavolt.org
February 27 – March 2, 2026
Yoga Shala Kraków
Cracow, Poland
www.yogashalakracow.pl
March 6-9, 2026
Puro Yoga
Oslo, Norway
www.puroyoga.no
March 12-16, 2026
Ashtanga Yoga Luxembourg
Luxembourg
www.ashtangayoga.lu
March 17-22, 2026
Yoga Roots Odeceixe
Yoga as a self healing therapy
Odeceixe, Portugal
www.petriraisanen.com
March 24-29, 2026
Yoga Roots Odeceixe
Yoga as you are
Odeceixe, Portugal
www.petriraisanen.com
Tenerife Easter Retreat
March 28 – April 11, 2026
Purple Valley Yoga Tenerife
Tenerife, Canary Islands
https://yogagoa.com/tenerife-retreats/
April 14-19, 2026
Yoga Roots Odeceixe
From Himsa (Violence) to Ahimsa (Non-Violence)
Yoga Roots Odeceixe
Odeceixe, Portugal
www.petriraisanen.com
April 21-26, 2026
Yoga Roots Odeceixe
Yoga and meditation – Heart medicine
Odeceixe, Portugal
www.petriraisanen.com
April 29 – May 3, 2026
Ashtanga Yoga Tradicional
St Cugat, Barcelona, Spain
https://ashtangayogatradicional/seminario-petri-raisanen/
May 7-10, 2026
Yoga Devi
Stockholm, Sweden
www.yogadevi.se
May 12-17, 2026
Yoga Roots Odeceixe
Hands on adjustment workshop
Odeceixe, Portugal
www.petriraisanen.com
April 19-24, 2026
Yoga Roots Odeceixe
If we practice yoga like we surf
Odeceixe, Portugal
www.petriraisanen.com
May 29 – June 1, 2026
Ashtanga Yoga Galway
Galway, Ireland
www.ashtangayogagalway.ie
May 2-3, 2026
Ashtanga Yoga Edinburgh & Hillside Collective
Edinburg, Scotland
https://momence.com/Ashtanga-Yoga-Edinburgh-%26-Hillside-Collective/Petri-R%C3%A4is%C3%A4nen—Mini-Mysore-Intensive-2%2B3rd-June-EARLY-SLOT-/128252645www
June 3-8, 2026
Ashtanga Yoga and Meditation Retreat at Samye Ling Monastery
South-West Scotland
www.petriraisanen.com/retreats
Registrations and questions:
tamaraashleyyoga@gmail.com
June 11-14, 2026
Ashtanga United Workshop
With Scott Johnsson, Petri Räisänen..
Stillpoint Yoga London
London, UK
www.stillpointyoga.com (coming soon..)
June 16-21, 2026
Yoga Roots Odeceixe
All about vinyasa
Odeceixe, Portugal
www.petriraisanen.com
June 23-28, 2026
Yoga Roots Odeceixe
Yoga and Philosophy – Body-Mind Connection
Odeceixe, Portugal
www.petriraisanen.com
Houtskari Summer Retreat 2026
June 29 – July 19, 2026
Astanga Jooga Helsinki
Houtskari, Finland
www.astangajooga.fi
July 12-13, 2026
Joogastudio8
Turku, Finland
www.joogastudio8.fi
Yoga in Salento Summer Retreat
July 25 – August 8, 2026
Yoga in Salento
Salento, Puglia, Italy
www.yogainsalento.com

August 11-16, 2026
Scott Johnsson Collaboration
Yoga Roots Odeceixe
Honoring a living tradition
Odeceixe, Portugal
www.petriraisanen.com
August 18-23, 2026
Yoga Roots Odeceixe
The healing space
Odeceixe, Portugal
www.petriraisanen.com
August 26-30, 2026
Mysore Yoga CPH
Copenhagen, Denmark
www.mysoreyogacph.dk
September 4-7, 2026
Yoga By
Ekerö, Sweden
www.yogaby.se
September 8 – 13, 2026
Hands on Adjustment
Yoga Roots Odeceixe
Odeceixe, Portugal
www.petriraisanen.com
September 15 – 20, 2026
Energy Healing 1 & 2
Yoga Roots Odeceixe
Odeceixe, Portugal
www.petriraisanen.com
September 24-27, 2026
MARSEILLE CITY RETREAT
My Yoga Shala Marseille
Marseille, France
www.myyogamarseille.fr
October 1-5, 2026
Yoga Lab Roma
Rome, Italy
www.yogalabroma.com
October 6 – 11, 2026
Yoga Roots Odeceixe
Yoga and meditation
Odeceixe, Portugal
www.petriraisanen.com
October 13-18, 2026
Juha Javanainen Collaboration
Yoga Roots Odeceixe
Old times – the history of Ashtanga yoga
Odeceixe, Portugal
www.petriraisanen.com
October 22-26, 2026
Ashtanga Yoga Vilnius
Vilnius, Lithuania
https://www.facebook.com/AshtangaYogaShalaVilnius/
November 5-9, 2026
Samasthiti Studio
Paris, France
www.samasthitistudio.net
November 19-22, 2026
Bratislava, Slovakia
Kami & Martina
www.karmayoga.sk
November 27-30, 2026
Yoga Circle Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
www.yogacircle.nl
December 3-7, 2026
Ashtanga Yoga Anderlecht
Brussels, Belgium
www.ashtangayogaanderlecht.com
December 8-12, 2026
Santosha Yoga
Cologne, Germany
www.santoshayoga-koeln.de
Tenerife Holiday (Christmas Magic) Retreat
December 12 – 26, 2026
Purple Valley Yoga Tenerife
Tenerife, Canary Islands
https://yogagoa.com/tenerife-retreats/

2027
Thailand Ashtanga Yoga Retreat
January 2 – 30, 2027
Koh Mak, Thailand
www.petriraisanen.com
February 5-8, 2027
Ashtanga Yoga Uppsala
Uppsala, Sweden
www.ashtangauppsala.se
February 12-15, 2027
Jai Yoga Leiden
Leiden, Netherlands
www.reinierdorrepaal.nl
February 16-21, 2027
Yoga Volt
Fuerteventura, Spain
www.yogavolt.org
February 26-28, 2027
Ashtanga Yoga a Pisa
Pisa, Italy
https://linktr.ee/ashtangaconsara
IG@sara_ashtangayoga
March 5-8, 2027
Ashtanga Yogashala
Göteborg, Sweden
www.ashtanga.se
Purple Valley Goa Retreat
March 13 – 27 & March 27 – April 10, 2027
With Petri Räisänen & Scott Johnson
Purple Valley Yoga Tenerife
Tenerife, Canary Islands
https://yogagoa.com/tenerife-retreats/
April 13-18, 2027
Yoga Roots Odeceixe
Odeceixe, Portugal
www.petriraisanen.com
April 27 – May 2, 2027
Ashtanga Yoga Tradicional
St Cugat, Barcelona, Spain
https://ashtangayogatradicional.com
Ashtanga United Workshop
June 3-6 2027
With Scott Johnsson, Petri Räisänen..
Stillpoint Yoga London
www.stillpointyoga.com
June 9-13 2027
MARSEILLE CITY RETREAT
My Yoga Shala Marseille
Marseille, France
www.myyogamarseille.fr
November 26-29, 2026
Yoga Circle Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
www.yogacircle.nl

Photos by Alex Berg
www.alexberg.com

Samye Ling Monastery Ashtanga Yoga Retreat June 3-8 2026
2026-06-03 - 2026-06-08
Ashtanga Yoga and Meditation Retreat
at Samye Ling Monastery, Scotland
With Petri Raisanen and Tamara Ashley
June 3-8 2026
Arriving on Wednesday afternoon and departing on Monday (last session is morning Mysore practice)

Email tamaraashleyyoga@gmail.com or praisanen@yahoo.com
for booking and more information.

Samye Ling is a Tibetan Buddhist Monastery and Centre for World Peace and Health in the South West of Scotland. We are excited to offer a yoga retreat in the deeply peaceful, spiritual and quiet settings of the monastery, where life is simple, and the environment supportive of deep practice.
The retreat offers an immersion in daily Mysore practice, daily meditation practice and workshops on the energy work found in both the meditation and yoga practices, ashtanga asana techniques and opportunities to join in with the pujas and meditations at the main Buddhist temple. There will also be opportunities to explore the beautiful countryside, forest and gardens that are near the monastery.
Retreat accommodation is in single rooms, with shared bathrooms. The cost of the retreat includes meals and accommodation. The first meal is the evening meal on the Wednesday, and the last meal is lunch on the Monday. All meals are vegetarian. Meals are simple, and include seasonal produce from the monastery gardens.
There are alternative accommodation options nearby for families.
Samye Ling is in the Eskdalemuir valley in rural south west Scotland. The nearest train station is Lockerbie (on the West Coast main line). There is a local bus that drops off by the monastery.
The nearest airports are Glasgow, Edinburgh and Manchester.
Retreat costs:
Supporter/donation rate: £795
Employed /regular: £695
Concession/subsidised/student/unemployed/single parent/senior/disabled/BIPOC/LGBTQ+ (proof of status required): £650
This retreat has limited numbers – be sure to book early.
Nearer the retreat time, we will connect participants to help with car sharing and transportation.

Email tamaraashleyyoga@gmail.com or praisanen@yahoo.com
for booking and more information.

Houtskari Island Summer Retreat, Finland, June 29 - July 19, 2026
2026-06-29 - 2026-07-19
Summer Ashtanga Yoga Retreat in the Finnish Archipelago
Ashtanga Yoga, Pranayama, Special Workshops, Lectures, Sauna and Outdoor Activities
Please check more Information from https://astangajooga.fi/summer-retreat/
and Welcome to practice and enjoy the peaceful archipelago environment!

We started the Houtskari Summer Retreats with Juha Javanainen in 2000. The archipelago between Finland and Sweden is the most beautiful in the summertime. Sauna in the morning and evening with a sea dips and swimming gives a special Finnish vibe for the retreat as well as a delicious vegetarian meals.

Mysore practice at the Yoga Shala
How to get there and the village life
It 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.

Sauna by the sea
Weekly program overwiev
Our summer yoga retreat offers something for everyone! We have led classes for beginners and mysore practice for more experienced Astanga practitioners. We also have classes for kids and teens, as well as general yoga classes including philosophy, pranayama, and meditation. The retreat is international, and teaching and meetings are primarily conducted in English.
The retreat is family friendly with children yoga classes and activities.

Children and adults playing volleyball

Kids Yoga daily classes for different ages.
RETREAT PROGRAM
Choose 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.
Week 1: Astanga Mysore, Astanga Led beginners, Astanga Beginners introductory course,
Yinful Yoga*, Yoga Philosophy with Måns Broo, Yoga Teens, and Yoga Kids.
Week 2: Astanga Mysore, Astanga Led beginners, Astanga Beginners introductory course,
Meditation to explore elements of personal evolution, Pilates* & Yoga,
Finnish style of Energy Healing with Petri Räisänen and Tamara Ashley
Yinyoga with Tibetan singing bowls*, Yoga Teens, and Yoga Kids.
Week 3: Astanga Mysore, Astanga Led beginners, Yinful Yoga*,
Yoga sutra & Mantra chanting, Mindfulness, Yoga Teens, and Yoga Kids.
(* Additional workshops with extra charge
Note: Petri and Juha will be teaching Ashtanga Yoga together on the first and second week. On the third week there will be Juha Javanainen and Marke Murtomäki from Ashtanga Yoga Helsinki.

Please check more Information from https://astangajooga.fi/summer-retreat/
and Welcome to practice and enjoy the peaceful archipelago environment!

The Healing Nature of Ashtanga Yoga - Summer Retreat! Yoga in Salento, Italy, July 25 - August 8 2026
2026-07-25 - 2026-08-08 | Yoga in Salento, Zollino, Puglia, Italy
The Healing Space
Ashtanga Yoga Summer Retreat in Salento, Italy in July 25 – August 8 2026
with Petri Räisänen and Eva Ugolini
Yoga in Salento is a lovely yoga resort in Puglia, Italy. The resort is located in the quiet organic farm next to Zollino town. The coast and beautiful beaches are on the both sides about 30 minutes drive away. There are many old picturesque Italian villages around and the best Italian food, coffee and ice cream everywhere. There will be time to explore the surroundings in the mornings and afternoons.
The resort has their own kitchen and they make the highest quality vegetarian and vegan brunches and dinners for the retreat students.
The retreat is based on Traditional Ashtanga Yoga practice in a quiet, gentle and safe environment. Petri and Eva are focusing for a therapy and healing work as well as the vinyasa system and asana alignments. The retreat will be relaxing and informative Ashtanga experience.
Booking the Yoga and Accommodation through YIS (info@yogainsalento)
Accommodation will have a deposit payment when you are booking your room.
Registration for Yoga through Petri (praisanen@yahoo.com)
Yoga payments 350€ / week will be paid to Petri in cash upon arrival at the YIS office.
Early Bird before February 1 One week 290€ and Two weeks 560€
Please check more ore Info:
https://yogainsalento.com/2017/10/petri-raisanen/
https://petriraisanen.com/event/yoga-in-salento-italy-july-27-august-10-2024/

Ashtanga tradition with care and compassion.
Welcome all level of yogis and yoginis!
We are looking forward to seeing you in YIS, practice and talk more soon.
With peace and care,
Petri, Eva and YIS team

Eva Ugolini in Pasasana
(first position of the Intermediate series)

Eva Ugolini Bio
Her deep love and dedication for Yoga starts 20 years ago while immersing herself into Ayurvedic studies and since then both disciplines are a central part of her daily life.
Until 2022 she lived in Amsterdam where she held for over 10 years an Ashtanga Mysore Program with Claudia Pradella at the prestigious school Delight Yoga where she had the privilege to assist, study and learn from some of the most world renowned Ashtanga Yoga teachers.
Her main guide nowadays is Petri Räisänen who has a great role in bringing to her practice and teaching the elements of contemplation, inner quiet and a broader perspective towards yoga and its evolution over the past decades, and Eddie Stern who has opened a big window into how to experience the practice as a source of steadiness and self observation and as a tool of expansion of awareness in all aspects of life and being.
Today she very happily teaches Ashtanga Yoga and Ayurveda between Amsterdam and Rome as a way to share her love and dedication for these so unique disciplines that can enrich our lives with extraordinary vitality and creativity on all levels.
