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Actuele Workshops

Boundaries and integrity: Staccato workshop

Helsinki - 13 Dec 2024 to 15 Dec 2024
Karoliina Valontaival

“Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others.” - Brene Brown

“Boundaries are a prerequisite for compassion and empathy. We can’t connect with someone unless we are clear about where we end and they begin. If there is no autonomy between people, then there’s no compassion or empathy, just enmeshment.” - Brene Brown

IMPORTANT: Previous experience in the 5Rhythms practice is strongly recommended for this workshop (at least 5 weekly classes or one-day workshop), because this is a more advanced exploration and the very basics of the practice will not be covered.

In this workshop we will dive into staccato, the second rhythm of the 5Rhythms practice. Staccato is an embodied journey into discovering and expressing your own truth and your inner voice. We will practice both the sensitivity and courage to give this voice expression through movement, shapes, and breath.

Staccato also invites us to explore authentic connection to ourselves and others. A safe connection to another can be made, when we recognise our own boundaries, feel safe with ourselves and have the courage to say yes and no. Boundaries enable us to have a healthy sense of connection as well as separateness and individuality. We will explore the physical outlines and edges of our body, the surface of our skin which both protects us and gives us the boundary between our inner space and the outer world. Where do I begin and where do I end? Through movement we can gain a sense of our own space and we can explore how can I hold my ground, have the courage to take space, while being mindful of the space between myself and another. Through dancing and different exercises, we can explore what it is like to set a boundary (or not), how and when the body says yes or no, and how we can tune into this embodied compass within us. Being able to say a wholehearted YES means we also need to recognise when to say no. When do your boundaries protect and serve us? When do they become a limitation? What is your relationship to boundaries - are they familiar, unfamiliar, clear, fuzzy, too tight, too loose? How do we love ourselves and others through having boundaries? How can we be clear and loving at the same time?

Welcome to this journey just as you are. This workshop is essentially about offering the space for inquiry, wonder, and curiosity - and a safe space to be imperfect and to not know. You don’t need to have any answers ready, and you might not find the answers to all your questions in the space of a weekend. Getting to know and exploring your boundaries is ultimately a lifelong process, which shows up in different ways in different life circumstances. Welcome to explore who you are and what you need today, here and now.

This workshop is taught in Finnish with translation into English if needed.

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Endless Waves: residential retreat in Suomenlinna, Finland (2025)

Helsinki - 15 Aug 2025 to 17 Aug 2025
Karoliina Valontaival

Endless Waves is a residential 5Rhythms retreat on the island of Suomenlinna, just off the coast of central Helsinki. Melt, unwind, and ease into the pleasure and restorative power of movement. The nature around us will support us in relaxing and opening our senses: time in nature is scientifically proven to bring down stress levels and boost our soothing parasympathetic nervous system.

Dance to clear your mind, free your body, and ignite your creativity. Dive into your movement, wave by wave, layer by layer, and allow yourself to be embraced by the dance. We’ll learn how to soften into our stuck places, allowing them to set the pace and teach us how to open. There will be time for silence, movement and rest, sharing and solitude, and magic in motion. Weather permitting, we will also be moving outside, allowing ourselves to be opened and nurtured by the elements.

Suomenlinna is an 18th-century sea fortress and UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a bewitching combination of nature, cultural history, and stunning views over the urban Helsinki skyline. You can stay at Hostel Suomenlinna for a residential experience or arrange your own accommodation. Join us for an unforgettable dancing experience!

GUIDANCE IN FINNISH WITH TRANSLATION INTO ENGLISH.

GETTING THERE

Flights to Helsinki airport. Easy transport to the centre from the airport (bus and / or train). There is a ferry every 20 minutes to Suomenlinna from Kauppatori (the Market Square). The venue is a 25-30 minute walk from the ferry terminal (the hostel is right next to the ferry terminal). See the public transport journey planner here.

SCHEDULES

15.-17.8.2025 

Friday 18.00 – 21 

Saturday 10 – 18 + optional evening programme (restaurant dinner) at 19 

Sunday 10 – 17

VENUE

Dance venue: Ruutikellari (an amazing 17th century building that was previously used to store gunpowder!), island of Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Accommodation (optional): Hostel Suomenlinna

WORKSHOP TUITION

230€ early bird price, incl. 10% VAT (until 31 December 2024)

245€ early bird price, incl. 14% VAT (1 Jan - 17 May 2025)

275€ full price, incl. 14% VAT

ACCOMMODATION IN HOSTEL SUOMENLINNA

Accommodation at the hostel is optional. You can also arrange your own accommodation elsewhere.

All rooms at the hostel are shared, with shared toilets and showers. The price includes 2 nights in the hostel and sheets and towels. Does not include meals. Breakfast can be ordered separately (or you can make your own).

Available rooms are for 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8 people, with some of them only for men or only women. Prices range from 68 – 98€ for 2 nights (10% VAT, available if you book by 31.12.24) or 71 – 101€ for 2 nights (14% VAT, available if you book on 1.1.25 and after). Please see our online booking system for exact prices.

REGISTRATION:

Book your place in the workshop: Online here

Book your accommodation: Online here

Please contact us if you have any trouble with either of these.

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.

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