5Ritmova Radionica
Bliss: 5-day Waves residential retreat in Finland (2025)
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Each day we will focus on and dive into one of the rhythms, exploring how that rhythm offers its own gateway into bliss:
• Flowing teaches us to nourish, soften and ground ourselves in our bodies, open the senses
• Staccato connects us to the pulse of life within us, empowers us into expression, wakes up our passion and gives it direction.
• Chaos empties us out, teaches us to let go and surrender
• Lyrical invites curiosity, possibility, play, light-heartedness
• Stillness brings us into a deeper source of presence and breath, into the wisdom within our bodies and a mysterious, sacred well of silence and peace
Dancing is offered twice a day, morning and evening. In between, there is ample time to swim, read or write, enjoy nature or just rest. There will be a hot sauna every evening. Amazing food and beautiful surroundings will nourish all your senses. Our gorgeous dance space is situated right next to a beautiful lake - big windows and walls that open on two sides so you can dance indoors or outside.
This retreat gives space for solitude and togetherness, as well as the opportunity to follow what you need in the moment. Each session is completely optional. The luscious lake landscape, delicious local food, sauna and natural peace invite you into a journey of rejuvenation and earthy embodied delights. A heartfelt welcome just the way you are!
WORKSHOP TIMES:
Starts at 11 am on the first day (21 July 2026) and ends at 3.30 pm on the last day (25 July 2026).
It is possible to arrive the night before (20 July 2026) for an extra cost.
This workshop counts as 5 days of Waves towards the teacher training prerequisites.
GETTING THERE:
The venue is easily reached by public transport from Helsinki (about 2 hours) and workshop start and end times are planned according to the bus schedules.
• Fly to Helsinki
• Train or bus to the centre
• Bus to Kemiönsaari
WORKSHOP TUITION:
395€ early bird price (until 30 April 2026)
445€ full price
Working team price: 50% discount from the full price (limited places!)
Prices include VAT 14%.
ACCOMMODATION AND ALL MEALS:
Single / one-person room: 500€
Shared 2-3 person room: 440€
Extra night (29.6.2025): +60€
Price includes: accommodation in beautiful rooms, sheets and towel, divinely delicious food (3 meals per day, plus afternoon and evening snack and tea/coffee), sauna option every evening, gorgeous dance space.
PAYMENT AND BOOKING:
Register and pay for the workshop via the Online booking system here.
Please contact us if you have trouble signing up via the booking system.
To book your accommodation, please email the venue directly: labbnas (at) labbnas.fi
ABOUT THE TEACHER:
Karoliina Valontaival is the first accredited 5Rhythms® teacher in Finland. She’s been a passionate 5Rhythms dancer since 2005. She brought 5Rhythms® to Finland in 2012, trained as a Spaceholder in 2015, graduated as a Waves teacher in 2018, and has taught 5Rhythms full time since then. She is based in Helsinki and also teaches in other areas.
Karoliina creates a safe, grounded, and accessible space that is an invitation into the unique magic of your own dance. Her expertise in holding space and facilitating group processes is based on a wide variety of education and work experience in science, arts, and embodied practices. She studies psychology and her previous training also includes dance movement therapy, therapeutic breathwork, yoga teacher training, theatre, environmental education, and a Master's degree in Chemistry. Her inspiring music, sensitive soulfulness, powerful presence, and gentle and intuitive guidance will enable you to discover the joy and wisdom of your body and movement.
DETALJI O RAZINI RADIONICE
PREDUVJETI: No prerequisites required.
