Samasthiti Studio, Paris, France - November 11-14 2021
2021-11-11 - 2021-11-14
Samasthiti is the first Ashtanga Shala in Paris and I’ve been teaching there workshops for the last 20 years. Last year we had a break for a good reason, but now we are back on the mat and sharing the traditional Ashtanga Yoga knowledge with Caroline and other yogis.
Welcome to learn and practice in a healing environment!
Petri

Ashtanga Las Palmas, Spain, November 25-28 2021
2021-11-25 - 2021-11-28
Lleo and Siau moved their shala from Mallorca to Las Palmas last year and has been happy for a new location. It will be my first visit at the shala and I’m excited the see their community. It will be still warm in November with fresh nights.
Welcome to practice the Ashtanga tradition!
Petri

Photo by Siau

Astanga Yoga Helsinki, Finland December 17-19, 2021
2021-12-17 - 2021-12-19
Were are happy to announce the “Pikkujoulu-Christmas party” Helsinki workshop in December 17-19, 2021 at Astanga Yoga Helsinki shala. This is a collaboration with Juha and Petri as they’ve been doing since 1991 when they stared to teach together.
We are continuing on the similar field (Is Ashtanga a religious practice?) which we stared in our workshop in October 8-10 2021..now with Karma and reincarnation and Ashtanga asana adjustments.
Welcome to practice the yoga tradition with Juha and Petri!

More info at https://astangajooga.fi/ajankohtaista/special-workshop-petri-juha-dec-21/

Baan-Amorn, Ashtanga Bangkok, Thailand, December 20 - 26 2021 POSTONED TILL 2022
2021-12-20 - 2021-12-26
We are sorry to inform that even the borders are opening for the tourist in November and December 2021, it is still uncertain how it will happen and if the Thai government will need to close the borders again?
We will postpone the workshop till December 2022! We are looking for another place for the workshops in December 2021.
Stay in touch and happy winter season!
Petri and Wambui

If all goes well and Thailand will be open for tourist…
Join to a very cosy and peaceful environment in the Bangkok workshop. This is our eight time at Baan-Amorn.
Welcome to practice and learn more Ashtanga!
Stay healthy and safe!
Petri and Wambui

Ashtanga Yoga Chiang Kham, Thailand, December 27 - 30 2021 POSTPONED TILL 2022
2021-12-27 - 2021-12-30
We are sorry to inform that even the borders are opening for the tourist in November and December 2021, it is still uncertain how it will happen and if the Thai government will need to close the borders again?
We will postpone the workshop till December 2022! We are looking for another place for the workshops in December 2021.
Stay in touch and happy winter season!
Petri and Wambui

If all goes well and Thailand will be open for tourist…
Chiang Kham is a small town close to Chiang Rai. Their Ashtanga Yoga and art community is really amazing. Here the kids start Ashtanga at age 5 and after the practice they move downstairs to paint and draw their art. The kids are practicing in the front of the shala and their parents and other ashtangis behind them. What a beautiful people and inspiring place!
Welcome to practice to the North of Thailand!
Petri

Ashtanga Yoga Falkenberg, Sweden January 5-9 2022
2022-01-05 - 2022-01-09
Hanna Mjöberg has been teaching Ashtanga for many years in Falkenberg at her father’s boxing gym, but now she has opened her own shala. My first visit at the boxing gym shala was in September 2021 for two days. Now we are doing a five day workshop at the new shala in January 5-9 2022.
Hanna has been going to Mysore to practice and assist Sharath Jois and she has been assisting many times in my retreats and workshops.
Welcome to practice Ashtanga in the small beautiful west coast Swedish town!
More info and registrations at www.ashtangayogafalkenberg.com
Warmly, Petri and Hanna

Auki Joogakoulu, Tampere, Finland January 13-16, 2022
2022-01-13 - 2022-01-16
It will be my second snowy Covid-19 winter in the North. It will give a great opportunity for me to teach in my home country Finland and other northern countries in Europe.
Tampere is always a warm and friendly place to teach and they have the best public saunas in Finland (https://visittampere.fi/en/articles/the-hottest-public-saunas-in-tampere/).
I’m already looking forward for warming up the body through Ashtanga and sauna with a freezing dip to the lake.
Welcome to Auki Joogakoulu (Open Yogashala) and to practice in one of the first Ashtanga shalas in Finland.
Warmly,
Petri and Tampere yogis and yoginis

Photo by Wambui Njuguna-Räisänen

Yogastudion, Bollnäs, Sweden January 20-23 2022
2022-01-20 - 2022-01-23
It will be my first workshop in Bollnäs, Sweden. Bollnäs is a beautiful town two hours with train up to the north from Stockholm. The workshop will be part of my winter workshop tour in the Northern Europe.
Elisabeth Andersson has been a regular student in my workshops and retreats for many years. She is organizing and assisting in the workshop.
Welcome to practice!
Warmly, Petri

Photo by Marius Krišciukaitis

Ashtanga Yoga Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina in February 4-6 2022 CANCELLED/POSTPONED
2022-02-04 - 2022-02-06
We are sorry to announce that the workshop had to be cancelled as the Covid restrictions and fears effected heavily for the students and attendance. We will postpone the workshop for the future..hopefully in the near future!

I’m exited to visit the first time in Sarajevo and be able to teach at the Ashtanga Yoga Sarajevo with Mike Zulovich.
Welcome to practice the Ashtanga Yoga tradition!
More info from www.ashtangayogasarajevo.com
Warmly,
Petri and Mike

Photo by Tom Rosenthal

Joogakoulu Auki, Tampere, Finland February 5-6 2022
2022-02-05 - 2022-02-06
Tampere Ashtanga community is one of the oldest in Finland, going back to 1993-1994. Besides Ashtanga Yoga Tampere is famous from its amazing public saunas and alternative culture scene. There is the oldest Finnish public sauna called Rajaportti (founded in 1907).
Welcome to practice, learn more and being part of the warm hearted Tampere Ashtangis.
Hope to see you there,
Petri and Joogakoulu Auki

Astanga Shala Pori, Finland, February 10-13 2022
2022-02-10 - 2022-02-13
Astanga Shala Pori has been one of the most active Ashtanga Yoga shalas in Finland for many years. The shala is beautiful and the practitioners join regularly for the workshops. It has always been pleasure to teach at Pauliina’s shala.
Welcome to practice and learn!
Warmly, Petri and Pauliina

Ashtanga Yoga Spirit, Munich, Germany in February 18-20 2022
2022-02-18 - 2022-02-20
After Asta Caplan moved to Germany from Finland, she has been doing a great work to spread Ashtanga Yoga knowledge in Berlin and Munich.
Ashtanga Yoga Spirit is a great shala in the middle of the town.
Welcome to practice and learn the the tradition of Ashtanga Yoga!
Warmly,
Petri and Asta

Astanga Jooga Lappi, Rovaniemi, Finland, February 23-27, 2022
2022-02-23 - 2022-02-27
Astanga Jooga Lappi is in Rovaniemi, Lapland as the name says in Finnish, close to Santa Claus Park. In February there will be a real winter with a lots of snow, beautiful tracks in the nature and northern lights. Our family enjoyed the 2021 workshop time a lot and want to go back.
We will arrange a program for the non-local students. Sauna, husky ride, nature tracking (short ones), skiing and more. Family friendly.
More info and registration soon on the website https://www.astangajoogalappi.net
Welcome to practice in Lapland!

Yoga Spot Minsk, Belarus March 4-6 2022 CANCELLED
2022-03-04 - 2022-03-06
Our thought to have a workshop in Minsk has failed due the war crimes and madness of the Russian and Belarusian politicians and military forces.
We are looking for a more peaceful times for the workshop!
Peace!!!

This will be my first workshop and visit in Minsk, Belarus. Belarus has been in the news for a long time. It is great to be able to teach a workshop for the local ashtangis and share some new energy and sun salutations after a long winter.
Darya Prudnikova and Julia Rakushka will be organizing and assisting in the workshop. Welcome all the students!
Warmly, Petri

Photo by Marius Krišciukaitis

Astangajooga Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland, March 5-6 2022
2022-03-05 - 2022-03-06
Astangajooga Jyväskylä has always been a friendly and dedicated shala to teach Ashtanga Yoga. The shala is located at the Lutakko cultural center where all the biggest Finnish bands has been playing their gigs and many alternative organisations are having their offices (like YAD).
Welcome to this two day intensive workshop and to meet Jyväskylä’s Ashtanga community.
Pray, Act and Meditate for PEACE ❤️
Petri and Astangajooga Jyväskylä

Photo by Anne Kalliala

Ashtanga UsYoga, Borås, Sweden, March 24-27 2022
2022-03-24 - 2022-03-27
Ulrica has been running Ashtanga USYoga for many years and it has been always a pleasure to teach with her. Borås is a very cute small town and there is easy to walk everywhere. I’m excited to go back after few years of break and see the Borås Ashtanga community on the mats. Ulrica will be assisting in the classes.
Welcome to practice and learn more!
Warmly,
Petri and Ulrica

Photo by Ulrica

Wasa Yoga Center, Vaasa, Finland April 2-3 2022
2022-04-02 - 2022-04-03
Welcome to our two day workshop in the in the beautiful costal town in the west coast of Finland. Vaasa has a long history of Ashtanga Yoga, being one of the first Ashtanga shalas in Finland.
More info from
www.wasayogacenter.fi
Warmly,
Petri & Wasas Yoga Center teachers

Green Yogi & Divya Yoga Center, Zagreb, Croatia, April 7-10 2022
2022-04-07 - 2022-04-10 | Zagreb, Croatia, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)
This is Petri’s first workshop in Zagreb. Welcome to study the gentle and healing view of Ashtanga Yoga.
Here is the fb page for the workshop https://fb.me/e/1iiAGQ2rl
Stay healthy and safe!
Warmly,
Petri
(This workshops was originally placed for April 2-5 2020, but was postponed due Covid-19)

Astanga Yoga Helsinki, Finland, April (Easter) 15-18, 2022
2022-04-15 - 2022-04-18 | Astanga Yoga Helsinki, Annankatu 29 B, Helsinki, 00830, Finland
It is our (Juha & Petri) yearly Easter workshop. Four days of practice, lectures and special events at the Helsinki shala and online.
As our January workshop got short with Covid-19 restrictions, we will have the community program (sauna and other gatherings) during the workshop dates.
Welcome to practice, enjoy Finnish sauna and meet the Helsinki Ashtanga community!
The schedule and details will be at the www.astangajooga.fi website soon!
Petri & Juha

Ashtanga Yoga Shala, Malmö, Sweden, April 21 - 24 2022
2022-04-21 - 2022-04-24
We did our first workshop in Malmö with Åsa at her Ashtanga Yoga Shala right when the borders opened in April 2021. We had a great time and the students and teachers were happy to have a live teaching experience after all those online classes.
Now we will be back in the shala and on the yoga mat.
Welcome to Malmö to enjoy the healing energy!
Warmly,
Petri and Åsa

Välkommen till Ashtanga yoga shala

Saimaan Astangajooga, Lappeenranta, Finland, May 7-8 2022
2022-05-07 - 2022-05-08
Saimaan Astangajooga has been going for more than 20 years. I used to teach a workshops at their shala permanently for many years, but had now along break.
This time we will do a workshop for two days in May 7-8 2022. Saimaan Astangajooga has always been a friendly and great place to visit and teach.
Please, come to enjoy the Lappeenranta energy and warm spring days.

Warm regards,
Petri and Saimaan Astangajooga ry

Ashtanga Shala Kyiv, Ukraine in May 12-15 2022 Cancelled! PEACE!!! ❤️
2022-05-12 - 2022-05-15
We hope that there will be a peaceful solution for this complete madness and war crimes against Ukraine, democracy and peaceful world!
Pray, Act and Meditate for PEACE!!!

I’m delighted to visit first time in Ukraine and Ashtanga Shala Kyiv.
I’m looking forward to work with Irina Panarina and meet the Ukrainian Ashtanga students. Welcome!
More info can be found from
www.shalakyiv.com
Warmly,
Petri

Photo by Tom Rosenthal
Petri (adjusting) & Bret (Kapotasana)

Ashtanga House Mallorca, Spain, May 13-15 2022
2022-05-13 - 2022-05-15
The Kyiv workshop, which was supposed to be in this weekend, won’t be possible to be held..
We moved the workshop to Mallorca where I will teach with Natalia from Ashtanga House Mallorca.
The classes will be posted online and all the donations from the online classes will be sent to Ukraine Ashtanga Yoga community’s charity. The online link will be sent closer to the workshop.
Last time in May 2021 we practiced outdoors, but now we will be at the warm and cosy Natalia’s shala.
Welcome to practice and be part of the Mallorca Ashtanga community!
We are looking forward to see you there!
Peace, peace, peace!
Petri and Natalia

Photo by Petri (Natalia’s Rishab music box during the Mysore class)

Go Yoga Tallin, Estonia, May 20-22 2022
2022-05-20 - 2022-05-22 | https://www.facebook.com/goyogaestonia/, Narva mnt 7D, B korpus (3.korrusel / 3rd floor, Tallin, Estonia
We will be back in Tallin at the “traditional” Ashtanga studio Go Yoga. I’m very excited to see the Ashtanga students and beautiful Tallin again.
Welcome to practice and learn more..
Petri

Ashtanga Yogashala, Gothenburg, Sweden, May 27-29 2022
2022-05-27 - 2022-05-29
Back in the days we used to do many workshops with Olle at his Yogashala in Gothenburg. Now there is a new owners..Carolina and Pake who are running the Ashtanga program with a full dedication and loving touch.
The website for the workshop https://www.ashtanga.se/retreatworkshop/
I’m exited to go back to Gothenburg to teach Ashtanga and hang out with the students at the beautiful town with plenty of cafes and vegetarian restaurants.
I hope to see you in Gothenburg and be part of the growing Ashtanga community!
Big hugs,
Petri, Carolina and Pake

Yoga Devi, Stockholm, Sweden, June 2-5 2022
2022-06-02 - 2022-06-05
Ashtanga Yoga Stockholm became Yoga Devi few years ago. This is the place where Petri and Juha (from Astanga Yoga Helsinki) started their international Ashtanga teaching career in 1994 with Gittan Hendele.
Pernilla and Fia took the old Ashtanga shala over and has been doing a great work to spread the yoga knowledge in Sweden.
The workshop will take place in YogaDevi’s new shala on Tomtebogatan 30, Birkastan, Stockholm.
Looking forward to see you in Stockholm!
Petri

My Yoga Shala, Marseille, France, June 29-July 3, 2022
2022-06-29 - 2022-07-03
We are happy to announce a long weekend workshop at the Alexia’s shala in Marseille with a special program. It will be a summer time and the vibrant city, harbours and beaches are waiting for the yogis.
Alexia was translating (with a good help from Amina) my Nadi Sodhana (Intermediate series) book into French, which came out in last summer 2021. On Saturday afternoon we will have a detailed class about the hidden techniques of the asanas in the second series! On Friday and Sunday there will be another subjects for the afternoon technique classes about the art of the asana adjustments and building strength through the acrobatic asanas. It will be challenging and fun.
Welcome to practice..all levels, body types, ages, genders, colours, views and opinions!
Big hugs,
Petri and Alexia
Photo by Elise in Marseille workshop 2021

Ashtanga Yoga Åhus, Sweden, August 25-28 2022
2022-08-25 - 2022-08-28 | https://www.ashtangayogaahus.com, Åhus, Sweden
Welcome to practice in Ashtanga Yoga Åhus. Ann Svärdfeld’s moved the shala to the new great location. It will be Petri’s third time in Åhus, a small idyl Swedish town by the river and sea (with amazing beach and nature) in the South. Åhus is famous from being a home of Absolut Vodka : ) and home made ice cream and boat ice cream bars.
Petri will be assisted by Ann Svärdfeld and Hanna Mjöberg.
All Ashtanga levels (also beginners) welcomed!
Warmly,
Petri, Ann and Hanna

Photo by Selina in Berlin

Ashtanga Yoga Intensive Weeks, Arrifana, Portugal, September 13-18 & 20-25 2022
2022-09-20 - 2022-09-25
Ashtanga Yoga Intensive Workshop with Petri Räisänen & Wambui Njuguna – Räisänen
FOR THE FIRST WEEK TWO SPOTS ARE FREE AND TWO SPOT FOR THE SECOND WEEK! (07.09.2022)
Welcome to a peaceful and meditative atmosphere in Arrifana, Portugal!
Join Petri Räisänen and Wambui Njuguna-Räisänen for a one or two week (2 x 6 days) workshops at the Dawn Collective Shala in Arrifana/Aljezur, Portugal. The shala is located in Costa Vicentina Natural Park, one of Europe’s most stunning & untouched coastal regions.
Students of all levels are invited to explore and enjoy new depths in their practice under the guidance Petri and his incredible teachings.
CLASS OPTIONS, SCHEDULE & DETAILS
We will check the Covid-19 situation and restrictions in in June 2022 and we will adjust the workshops for the local rules. We will have 2-3 batches of Mysore or Led classes in the mornings and 1-2 batches in the afternoon workshops. When register for the workshop, please give your suggestions for your practice times. Petri will send the payment details with the info email in June. You don’t have to pay the workshop before that (or you can if you want).
Besides the yoga program, we will have dinners, beach hang-out time and trips together (or as you wish), with bigger or smaller groups of students. There is a great opportunity to try surfing as there are surfing schools in almost every beach in the area. The workshop is good for the practice, nature walks and trips and relaxation, alone or with fellow ashtangis.
Mysore Style = self Led practice with Petri’s experienced, sensitive and healing adjustments.
Led Class = On Fridays guided primary series class. At 6:30am Group there will be added the first seven asanas from the Intermediate series (up to Ustrasana). At 8:30 there will be a full Primary series and at 10:15 (if needed) we will do a full Primary series (if you are not doing the full Primary series, you can decide when would you like to stop).
NOTE: Some of the afternoon classes, especially Pranayamas can be held outdoors if the weather will be suitable!
Mysore Style = Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday mornings
Led Class = Friday morning
Petri and Tuomas enjoying the sun and the view

Yoga Shala

THE 2022 SCHEDULE.
YOU CAN JOIN FOR ONE WEEK OR TWO WEEKS WORKSHOPS WITHOUT REPEATING THE SAME AFTERTNOON SCHEDULE!
FOR THE FIRST WEEK TWO SPOTS ARE FREE AND TWO SPOT FOR THE SECOND WEEK! (07.09.2022)
SEPTEMBER 13-18 2022 SCHEDULE
Tuesday 13
Mysore Style: Starting Times: 6:30 Group 1 // 08:15 Group 2 // 10:00 Group 3
15:30-17:30 Workshop opening discussion: Brave Space: Creating a Culture of Inclusivity + Accessibility in Yoga (notebook and pen recommended)
17:30-18:30 Meditation: Strengthening the Energy Body Meditation
Wednesday 14th
Mysore Style: Starting Times: 6:30 Group 1 // 08:15 Group 2 // 10:00 Group 3
Thursday 15th
Mysore Style: Starting Times: 6:30 Group 1 // 08:15 Group 2 // 10:00 Group 3
16:00-17:00 Pranayama + Meditation: Comfortable, simple and easy pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditations.
17:00-18:00 Lecture + Discussion: Creating Trauma-Informed Healing Spaces (notebook and pen recommended)
Friday 16th
Led Class: Starting Times: 6:30 Group 1 // 08:30 Group 2 // 10:15 Group 3 (check your Group)
12:30 – 14:30 The healing touch, asana adjustments (theory and hands on practice) Group 1
14:30 – 16:30 The healing touch, asana adjustments (theory and hands on practice) Group 2
Saturday 17th
Mysore Style: Starting Times: 6:30 Group 1 // 08:15 Group 2 // 10:00 Group 3
12:30 – 14:30 Ashtanga Vinyasa system in Primary and Intermediate series in detail (theory and practice) Group 1
14:40 – 16:40 Ashtanga Vinyasa system in Primary and Intermediate series in detail (theory and practice) Group 2
16:50-17:40 Pranayama: Comfortable, simple and easy pranayamas (breathing exercises) and meditations good for everyone. (Outdoor??)
17:45-18:15 Meditation: Self Healing Meditation (Outdoor??)
Sunday 18th
Mysore Style: Starting Times: 6:30 Group 1 // 08:15 Group 2 // 10:00 Group 3
12:30 – 14:30 Energy Healing and mind work in our personal asana and pranayama practice and in asana adjustments. Group 1
14:30 – 16:30 Energy Healing and mind work in our personal asana and pranayama practice and in asana adjustments. Group 2
16:40-17:15 Workshop closing circle

SEPTEMBER 20-25 2022 SCHEDULE
Tuesday 20th
Mysore Style: Starting Times: 6:30 Group 1 // 08:15 Group 2
16:00 – 17:00 Workshop opening discussion: Mindfulness, equality and kindness in our yoga practice and teaching (notebook and pen recommended)
17:10-18:00 Lecture + Discussion: Creating Trauma-Informed Healing Spaces (notebook and pen recommended)
18:10-19:00 Meditation: Strengthening the Energy Body Pranayama
Wednesday 21st
Mysore Style: Starting Times: 6:30 Group 1 // 08:15 Group 2
Thursday 22nd
Mysore Style: Starting Times: 6:30 Group 1 // 08:15 Group 2
16:00-17:00 Lecture: Conflict as Opportunity + Beloved Community (notebook and pen recommended)
17:10-18:30 Pranayama + Meditation: Comfortable, simple and easy pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditations.
Friday 23rd
Led Class: Starting Times: 6:30 Group 1 // 08:30 Group 2
12:30 – 14:30 Energy Healing and the layers of the bodies. Simple but beneficial energy healing techniques (theory and hands on practice).
Saturday 24th
Mysore Style: Starting Times: 6:30 Group 1 // 08:15 Group 2
12:30 – 14:30 Primary and Intermediate series techniques in detail (theory and practice) Group 1
14:40 – 16:40 Primary and Intermediate series techniques in detail (theory and practice) Group 2
16:50-17:40 Pranayama: Comfortable, simple and easy pranayamas (breathing exercises) and meditations good for everyone. (Outdoor??)
17:45-18:15 Meditation: Self Healing Meditation (Outdoor??)
Sunday 25th
Mysore Style: Starting Times: 6:30 Group 1 // 08:15 Group 2
12:30 – 14:30 Creating strength through the acrobatic asanas. Group 1
14:30 – 16:30 Creating strength through the acrobatic asanas. Group 2
16:45-17:15 Workshop closing circle
Registration and questions:
All registrations, questions and further info through praisanen@yahoo.com (Petri’s email) and payments to Petri’s company Maailmanparantaja Oy. Petri will send the payment details with the info email in June. You don’t have to pay the workshop before that (or you can if you want :).
ACCOMODATION.
The Ashtanga Yoga Intensive is a non residential Yoga course and students are asked to book their own accommodation. If you are staying around the shala close to Arrifana or Vale de Telha, you can easily walk or bicycle to the shala, shops and restaurants. The shala is located in the same building as the Arte Bianca Pizzeria (the best pizza in Algarve).
You can choose from a great variety of accommodation..Airbnb houses and apartments, little cute motels and guesthouses. (different budgets and needs) within a 1 min walk to a 10 min. drive from the Dawn Collective Shala / the beach. As this is a popular destination we recommend to seek accommodation as early as possible. Please find further info and some recommendations here.
SURROUNDING – ARRIFANA / ALJEZUR, PORTUGAL.
The Dawn Collective Shala (Google Maps) is located between the picturesque Arrifana Beach (2 km) and Aljezur village (7 km), where you will find everything you need like supermarkets, cafés & restaurants, bakery, organic shops and a charming local farmers market on Saturdays.
The stunning and unspoiled beaches of Arrifana, Monte Clerigo and Amoreira allow for endless summer days & unreal sunsets. All beaches are easy to access and offer great surf conditions. The jungle-ish hinterland with magic forests of pine, eucalyptus and cork can be explored with nature walks, mountain bike or donkey/horse rides.
The Dawn Collective Shala has a wooden floor and catches the first rays of sun in the morning. Yoga mats, blankets and blocks are available as well as a big lawn to hang out after class, filtered water, tea and delicious espresso. Also massage treatments are available at the Dawn Collective Shala.
How To get there?
Faro airport is about 130 km from Arrifana and Lisbon airport 230 km. The easies way is to rent a small and inexpensive car from the airport and drive to the shala. Then you can explore easily the closest beaches, nature and villages. There is a bus from Sete Rios, Lisbon (https://www.busbud.com/en) for about 4 hours and 19€ to Aljezur. From Faro airport there is also a bus to Aljezur, but with many stops and one change (https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Aljezur/Faro-Airport-FAO). Ordered taxi cost about 130€ (normal car), which is not too bad if you are traveling with company.
FEES
Full workshop Sept 13-18 or 20-25 with 5 Mysore mornings in both weeks, Friday’s Led class and all afternoon sessions 360 €/week
Weekend Sept 16-18 or 23-25 with 2 Mysore mornings in both weeks, one Led class (Friday) & afternoon sessions 220€
Single classes (Mysore or Led), possible if there will be space in the shala 40 €
Single classes (Afternoon techniques), possible if there will be space in the shala 50€
Single class (Pranayama, meditation, lectures), possible if there will be space in the shala 20€
Single class (Workshop opening), possible if there will be space in the shala 20€

Cancellation policy:
In case of cancellation the payment is not refundable after September 4th 2022. Before September 4th, a full refund (minus 20€ for management costs) is given. Please email your bank account number for the refund if needed.
In the case of Corona-19 cancellation (infection or government regulations) the full payment will be refund without management cost!

Payment Options x 3
Bank transfer (most recommended)
Account details:
To: Maailmanparantaja Oy
Bank:
Nordea Bank Finland
Account IBAN: [REDACTED]
Swift code: NDEAFIHH
Message:
Arrifana Sept 13-18 2022 or 20-25 2022, Your Name and what you are paying..Full program/Only Mornings/Weekend etc.
Low cost international transfer
http://transferwise.com/
Some students has been using this transfer and the commission is lower than in PayPal or normal bank transfer..especially if you are paying from the US or Asia.
In Transferwise payments there is a commission about 3-4%..so could you please add about that amount or make sure that you are paying the right amount. The missing amount can be paid also in cash at the shala (Petri will let you know when we will meet).
Message:
Arrifana Sept 13-18 or 20-25 2022, Your Name and what you are paying..Full program/Only Mornings/Weekend etc.
PayPal to:
paypal.me/raisanen
In PayPal payments there is a commission about 7%..so could you please add about that amount or make sure that you are paying the right amount. The missing amount can be paid also in cash at the shala (Petri will let you know when we will meet).
Message:
Arrifana Sept 13-18 or 20-25 2022, Your Name and what you are paying..Full program/Only Mornings/Weekend etc.
All questions and information..email to Petri praisanen@yahoo.com
Looking forward to spend a beautiful weeks in Arrifana, Portugal
Petri

Moscow Workshop & Lake Ladoga Retreat, Russia, September 29 - October 9 2022 Cancelled! PEACE!!! ❤️
2022-09-29 - 2022-10-09
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!

It 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.
The workshop in Moscow will take place in September 29 – October 2 2022.
After 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.
There 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.
In 2021 retreat we did an amazing trip to Konevsky Monastery..this can be repeated also in 2022 retreat (or some other interesting location).
Welcome to practice and learn more the Ashtanga tradition!
Warmly,
Petri, Alex and Oksana

Photo by Kate Budzul (Lake Ladoga, Konevsky Monastery island in the background , 2021)
