ABOUT ME
Hi there. I am a certified (CFM®) Mindfulness instructor working in Central Finland (Jyväskylä). My academic background is in Intercultural Communication (MA and PhD), and my dissertation focused on Tibetan Buddhism in the West. I've been practicing Buddhism, yoga and meditation since my early twenties, which is much longer ago than I hope it looks! =D
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It was through my personal practice and my academic research that I developed interest in secular approaches to meditation. I believe the tools given by Eastern spiritual traditions are of great benefit to all of us, regardless of cultural background. I completed the MBSR instructor course offered by CFM® Helsinki. It is a "gold standard" for MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction), the most researched and wide-spread approach to Mindfulness.
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However, my instruction style includes a lot of elements and frameworks beyond MBSR. I incorporate shorter practices, specific foci and I like to introduce some theory on the mechanisms of mindfulness, based on science and the Buddhist tradition. I constantly perfect my own practice and teaching, taking courses with secular meditation teachers. In Spring 2023 I decided to start instructor training in Unified Mindfulness (by Shinzen Young), so my toolbox is truly versatile.
MEDITATE
WITH ME
4- and 8-week
Mindfulness
Courses
Weekly
Drop-in
Classes
Day and Weekend
Retreats
Private
Meditation Coaching
8-week MBSR course is the classic Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program, which I'm proud to present. This course is offered occasionally onsite (Jyväskylä, Finland).
60 min long classes, where we practice and discuss basic Mindfulness exercises. Check for available drop-in classes in ZOOM and in Jyväskylä.
Retreat Day is a whole day of Mindfulness practice, spent in a cozy group in Jyväskylä or Helsinki, Finland. Stay tuned for weekend retreats, organized in Finland!
I also offer personal meditation sessions. These are 40-min weekly meetings with my personalized guidance. To boost your meditation, book a 1, 4 or 12 session package.