What we’re about
Hello everyone and welcome to MIITTI!
In this group you will find regular events for culture, sports and language.
As part of MIITTI's objectives, ''cultural diversity, learn, read, cook, eat and enjoy together'', we have created this group to arrange a series of different meetups for the above purposes.
These are some of our current regular events/meetups through this group:
- Meditating Together & Nourishing the Peace Within (Mondays)
- Kielenvaihtokulma suomi/arabia (Wednesdays)
- Mindful Walks
- Volleyball
- Run to Sauna (Wednesdays)
Descriptions and details for every event will be available in the individual events, so follow the group to receive notifications when new events are posted and not miss out.
All our events are free of charge, and we kindly advise participants to reserve your spots well in advance as our events often fill up quickly!
You can reserve your spot through each event; note that some of them use links to Forms for signing up! If you have any questions about the events or something else, you are always welcome to by send us a message through our Facebook, Instagram or a text to one of our numbers:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/miitti1/
Instagram: @miitti1
Phone no: 0405654582/040 5654609
Address: Lapinlahden Lähde, Lapinlahdentie 1, 00180 Helsinki
(Our main event space, Tallipääty, is in the yellow main building by our office, go through the main gate from the parking lot to the courtyard of Lapinlahden Lähde, the MIITTI office is through the first door on the left hand side.)
If you ever have problems finding any of our event places, please feel free to call above numbers.
MIITTI’s Principles for safer space:
MIITTI wants to nourish a safe and pleasant environment for everyone, where everyone can feel safe as themselves. By joining as a volunteer, employee or participant of the event or activity, you agree to follow the guidelines below!
Non-discrimination
I do not make assumptions about people based on their external characteristics or names. I treat all participants with respect, and I don’t use language or take actions that discriminate based on race, gender, sexuality, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic. I respect pronouns and names.
Boundaries
I respect others' personal space and boundaries, both physical and mental. I acknowledge that I cannot know someone else's boundaries without asking first. I ask before touching. I listen to others and adapt my behavior if someone indicates that my behavior makes them feel uncomfortable.
Creating Safe Environment
Everyone is responsible for contributing to a safe and respectful environment. If I witness harassment, I do my part to support those who experience inappropriate or offensive treatment.
Zero Tolerance for Harassment
Our space upholds a strict zero-tolerance policy towards any form of harassment. Harassment, whether verbal, physical, or online, will not be tolerated.
If you experience or witness inappropriate behavior or harassment at our events, please report it to the MIITTI or Lapinlahden Lähde staff.
Warm welcome!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Badminton at TaliTaliHalli, Helsinki
Hello sporty population!
Let's gather around and play some badminton together with people from around the world!
IMPORTANT! Spots are limited, so make sure you reserver yours!
We will play in Talihalli Huopalahti. Court numbers are 9-12; you can come directly to the courts or meet us at the entrance a bit before 11am.
MIITTI welcomes everyone to its events regardless of background or gender. You don't have to have any skills at all to come and play with us, and if you do, please come and coach us!
Event is free, but please bring your rackets and indoor shoes, or you can rent (racket) from the hall for 3€ each.
After badminton, we'll enjoy Talihalli's sauna and maybe go to a local restaurant to grab some lunch after the game.
Warm welcome!
For questions and more information, please contact Alaa 040 5656096
If you want to be part of the MIITTI community, follow us on our other platforms:
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IG: instagram.com/miitti1
Facebook: facebook.com/miitti1
Web: lapinlahdenlahde.fi/en/projekti/miitti/ - Mother CircleLapinlahden Lähde, Helsinki
Motherhood is a rite of passage- an underworld journey that has the potential to empower and transform us, yet often leaves us isolated, weary, and lonely.
I’ve had enough. Have you?Join a supportive & playful group of mothers who will gather with the intention to show up fully in our experience, without judgment, advice or expectations. Time to exhale!
Mother Circle will be medicinal, especially if you lack emotional support in your life.
Welcome no matter the age of your kids, or your background.
We will meet 6 times, once per week. If possible, please commit to the entire period as that helps to build and sustain trust within the group.If you say YES, all you’ll have to do each time is come as you are. That's always enough.
Format:
We will utilize “circle process”: an ancient and universal modality for communal healing, restoration and transformation, grounded in Indigenous Wisdom. In this protocol there is no open conversation. Instead, everyone is given equal opportunity to talk, and- it is ok to pass. Once someone shares, others just listen, without the need to respond.
Our gatherings will include: speaking, body focused practices, and mindfulness.
To honor the ceremonial character of "circle process" we will sit around a “centerpiece” including fresh flowers and a few objects representing intentions for our gatherings.
Schedule:
- Embodied opening: dancing/moving, orientation, guided body scan
- Check-in/Clearing round: “What is alive for you right now?”
- Transition: re-calibrating through movement
- Joy/brag round: “What makes you feel good right now?”
- Embodied closing to metabolize the circle, pledge of confidentiality
Dress comfortably:
Wear clothes that allow you to sit on a pillow or a mat, and that make you feel good
Space limit:
The number of participants is limited to 6 (including the circle keeper), so make sure to reserve a spot. The group will be closed once the spots are filled
WHEN & WHERE:
Mondays at 10:00-11:30
Wanha Labra, Lapinlahden Lähde
Lapinlahdenpolku 8
00180 Helsinki
How to find us: Enter through the door to Kahvila Lähde and turn left. On the left side of the door to the café kitchen is a small corridor before the auditorium and a stairwell on the right-hand side. Walk up the stairs, Wanha Labra is through the door straight across from the stairs.ABOUT THE HOST:
I’m Kasia (she/her), a mama of two boys, a circle process facilitator, and a somatic (=body-driven) activist, who focuses, in all those roles, on an inner-outer approach to social transformation (aka change yourself to change the world).
Mothering and moving homes every few years made me intimate with loss, but also resilient and adaptive. I love helping mothers reconnect with joy, power, and pleasure- which has been my own path (a crooked one for sure). I don’t shy away from the hard shit, and I also uplift and disrupt, with authenticity, presence, and a dose of mischief.
I was introduced to "circle process" by Poonam Raj Singh- my dear friend, peer mentor, and a badass mother and change-maker based in California. We are collaborators committed to our own growth and to helping others transform.
I’m the creator and facilitator of dance church: an online container for free movement with joy and connection (welcome to join in, even if you don’t sign up Mother Circle!)
My teachers & inspirations include: adrienne maree brown, Resmaa Menakem, Kimberly Ann Johnson, Black activism & Black culture. In my inner-outer work I focus on: radical joy, grief, embodied anti-racism, decolonization, pleasure, and healthy aggression.
Email: kasia.rautiainen@gmail.com
- Meditating togetherLapinlahden Lähde, Helsinki
𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! 🌟 Whether you're new to meditation or looking to deepen your existing practice, our gatherings offer a welcoming and nurturing space for everyone.
Learn to meditate and practice mindfulness in everyday life to live a more clear and balanced life.
❗ How registration is made
This event is advertised on several platforms so we check registrations only here: https://forms.gle/hfo8fRpyfaonyCMQ8Our gatherings are a doorway to:
- practice meditation regularly and in a group, amplifying its impact compared to practising alone
- receive personal guidance on your meditation journey
- attend retreats monthly to explore meditation deeper and gain profound insights
- form friendships and meaningful connections in a compassionate community
𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞
• Tea, chocolate meditation & discussions
• 2 x 25 min. meditation and 10 min. walking meditation in between
• Private meditation counselling (optional)𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠
During the meditation session, you’re welcome to step into a private room for approximately 10-min. conversation with either Julia or Harri. You can discuss your meditation practice, share your thoughts and feelings openly and find guidance.𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐲
Please bring clothes that allow you to sit cross-legged. Chairs are also available.𝐁𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: https://www.facebook.com/groups/helsinkinondualityandmeditationgroup
𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 & 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞
- Mondays at 17:50 - Kindly arrive on time!
- Wanha Labra room - go Kahvila Lähde, turn left and go upstairs.
Watch here how to find Wanha Labra from Ruoholahti Metro Station - Lapinlahden Lähde (8-min. walk from Ruoholahti metro station)
Lapinlahdenpolku 8
Helsinki
𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬
𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐚
Julia's path as a Meditation Teacher and Mental Health Coach is profoundly anchored in over 15 years of studying and training in Zen Buddhism, Mindfulness, Mental Health, Nonduality and Philosophy.Overcoming severe anxiety and depression, she found lasting peace through meditation during her monastic life in a Zen temple.
She began practicing Zen with Ádám Papp (Dok Hae Sunim) in 2015 and now shares the wisdom and practices she has cultivated. Julia maintains a dedicated Zen practice and travels regularly to practice with Ádám together with her husband, Harri.
Julia also trained at Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice at Bangor University, UK and holds a master's degree in Philosophy.
𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢
Harri's path as a Mindfulness Teacher began with a series of intense life challenges that shattered his core identity, leading him to experience a profound sense of liberation from the constructed self.This life-changing experience set him on a quest for meaning, finding his answers in his own experience guided by the principles of Nonduality, Zen Buddhism, and the teachings of the legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi.
Transformed by these experiences, Harri felt a strong calling to share these insights, guiding others towards a deeper understanding of themselves and the world.
🧘♀️ Both Harri and Julia live their life from a place of stillness, truth and peace.
- Tuesday Activities with KaupunkiluontokeskusLapinlahden Lähde, Helsinki
Welcome to join us on Tuesday afternoons for activities open to all at Lapinlahden Lähde.
The activities are free of charge, unless a material fee is specifically mentioned.Programme every Tuesday in autumn from 10.9. to 3.12. (not 1.10.):
- From 13:00 to 16:00, open and varied activities: e.g. free painting, poetry, crafts with natural and recycled materials, reflector workshop (small material fee), wild herb guiding and herbal tea tasting, presentation of nature sites in the capital region. Visitors can also make wishes about themes!
- 16:00-17:00 Rento mieli ja keho: guidance in Finnish, pre-registration for each session, see https://lapinlahdenlahde.fi/tapahtumat/. If the class is not full, you can also come without registering.September programme:
- 10.9. free painting and exploring wild herbs
- 17.9. free poetry and exploring wild herbs
- 24.9. reflector workshop (2€ material fee on the spot cash/mobilepay)The venue is indoors in Valo-tila, located on the 2nd floor of the main building of Lapinlahden Lähde.
Directions to the venue: Enter from the main doors, walk forward to Gallery corridor, turn left and at the end of the corridor, go up the stairs. The door to Valo-tila is at the top of the stairs on the right.
Sometimes there are also activities outside in the park, we will announce this separately.The activities are guided in Finnish and English by Ilona Rautiainen, instructor of Kaupunkiluontokeskus (City nature center). Sometimes another instructor Taina Laaksoharju may also be present, and in the autumn trainee Ronja is also there. The activity has received financial aid from the City of Helsinki, for more information visit the City Nature Center’s website (in Finnish so far): https://lapinlahdenlahde.fi/projekti/kaupunkiluontokeskus/
