Yoga Lessons

Saimaa Shala

Saimaa Shala is my small yoga studio in Kerimäki, on the shores of Lake Puruvesi. The shala can accommodate a maximum of 5 people and is perfect for private classes. The studio also holds open vinyasa and yin yoga classes all year round.

You can find the classes in the calendar at the bottom of the page and you can book a place for a yoga class at Saimaa Shala here.
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Vinyasa Yoga

During our Vinyasa Yoga session we will move gently from one asana to another, following the rhythm of our breathing to attain a state of total relaxation, which will enable strengthening of the whole body. A Vinyasa session is both soft and dynamic; which makes it appealing to beginners and those more advanced alike. An invigorating Vinyasa Yoga class will help you connect body and mind, calm the nervous system and relieve stress.
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Yin Yoga

Yin Yoga is calm yoga style and you stay in the asanas (positions) longer than usual, on average 3-5 minutes. Yin yoga gives you the opportunity to calm down, both mentally and physically. Blocks, pillows/bolsters, blankets and a yoga belt can be used as help in Yin yoga, which enable yogis of all levels to participate in the class.

You can find all future classes at the end of the page.
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Snowga – Snow Yoga

Gentle Outdoor Yoga in the snow or on ice of Lake Saimaa. The lesson is suitable for beginners and does not require any prior experience in yoga.

In this yoga class we’ll practice gentle movements, but when we have lot’s of soft snow around, it’s great way to practice e.g. head stands. In this relaxing outdoor lesson you can focus also in the fresh outdoor air and calming lake sceneries.

Warm flexible clothes and woolen socks are suitable outfits to train in.

The lessons will be held in my Saimaa Shala or in your own spot. Lessons available also in winter yoga retreats and in my Saimaa Outdoor Shala, in Kerimäki, or on request in your own spot. Book a snow yoga lesson!
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Aerial Yoga

Gentle Aerial Yoga is suitable for beginners and does not require any prior experience in yoga.

In this yoga class we’ll practice basic movements to build strength and increase agility. Sessions maintain a peaceful, gentle rhythm. Relaxing Aerial Yoga focuses on developing body control. Some of the exercises are performed within special silk hammocks, suspended from the ceiling. Aerial Yoga strengthens the  abdominal muscles, helping you develop body control. It also assists in relieving muscle tenseness in the back and shoulder area.

Leggings, tights or comfortable yoga pants with a t-shirt or long-sleeved shirt are suitable outfits to train in. You’ll be most comfortable doing yoga without your jewelry or excessive makeup or perfume.
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Sup Yoga

Sup Yoga is a great way to get fit, surrounded by the pristine waters of Lake Saimaa. It also serves as an effective way to enhance muscles strength and coordination, as well as balance and agility. Our lesson will depend on the prevailing weather conditions and the experience of the participants in stand up paddling. Please note that everybody must know how to swim to take part in this activity. Why not try out something completely new and different – a challenge for your whole body!

Book Sup Yoga lesson from here.
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Outdoor Aerial

Gentle Outdoor Aerial Yoga is suitable for beginners and does not require any prior experience in yoga.

In this yoga class we’ll practice movements to build strength and increase agility. Sessions maintain a peaceful, gentle rhythm. Relaxing Outdoor Aerial lesson focuses on developing body control in the fresh outdoor air and lake sceneries.

Leggings, tights or comfortable yoga pants with a t-shirt or long-sleeved shirt are suitable outfits to train in. You’ll be most comfortable doing yoga without your jewelry or excessive makeup or perfume.

The lessons will be held in my Saimaa Shala, Kerimäki.
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Yoga Cruise

Join to our summer Yoga Cruise in the archipelago of Savonlinna. The duration of the cruise is one hour. On the morning Vinyasa Yoga lesson we will move gently from one asana to another, following the rhythm of our breathing and in the evening lessons we calm ourselves with a relaxing Yin Yoga. You can just focus on your own practice in the middle of lake nature.
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Book your Yoga Cruise from here.

Yoga cruises are also available as a private cruise until the ice comes over Lake Saimaa.

Island Yoga in the middle of Lake Saimaa

Take a boat trip to the Saimaa archipelago and do yoga on the beautiful rocks in one of the thousand of island of Lake Saimaa. In the fall we get to admire the wonderful autumn colors, in the spring we might see an endangered Saimaa ringed seal and in the summer we enjoy the warm rays of the sun. We set off from the city centre of Savonlinna, to the wonderful yoga rocks located about 15 minutes away. After a moment of yoga, we enjoy picnic lunch in the middle of the peaceful lake nature. On the island, we calm down and gather energy with gentle Vinyasa yoga, or when the body and mind need rest, we choose Yin yoga. The trip is carried out in cooperation with Vision Saimaa. Picture: Timo Seppäläinen, Vision Saimaa.

Book your Island Yoga trip from here!

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