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Warm welcome to Mindful Movement with Lay - somatic practices for a healthy body and mind.

IMPORTANT: Spots are limited, so remember to reserve yours!
To ensure fair access to the course, we will be checking attendance during the events, and if we notice you have signed up without attending, we will remove you from the attendee list for the following two classes, we hope you understand!

Somatic practices are a range of techniques and exercises like movement, conscious breath and meditation but also dancing, tapping, stomping, singing. All we need is presence and openness.

Together we will learn to cultivate awareness of our internal sensations and experiences to achieve emotional regulation, to listen to the body’s signals and to use our creativity and free expression to improve our mental wellness.

We will focus on how our body feels during an action, rather than focusing on a specific external outcome or performance.
Come as you are into our safe space, bring an open heart and expect the unexpected!

WHEN:
Weekly six weeks course from 16th of September to 21st of October, from 18:00-19:15. Sign up for one or several!

WHERE:
Wanha labra, Lapinlahden Lähde
Lapinlahdenpolku 8
00180 Helsinki
HOW TO FIND US:
Enter through the entrance door to Kahvila Lähde, and turn left and go through the café, turn left again towards the auditorium, and head up the stairs to the right of the auditorium door. The entrance to Wanha labra is directly opposite the top of the stairs.

Exclusively for women and everyone identifying within the LGBTQ+ community!

Wear comfortable clothes, warm socks and bring your own body cream or massage oil if possible.

Welcome all!
We meet at Lapinlahti’s sauna, and the run begins promptly at 6:30 PM. Please arrive early to get ready.
• There is a changing room, a few lockers, and a bathroom available.
• We will run from the sauna to the Sibelius Monument and back — a total distance of 6–6.5 km.
• The sauna house will be locked while we are out running.
After the run, we will swim, hang out, and enjoy the sauna until 8:30 PM.
We kindly ask everyone to leave by 8:30 PM.

Hosted by: Nia & Olli
Contact: Nia – +358 408223934

HOW TO FIND US:
When arriving at the main gates of Lapinlahden Lähde, turn right and head towards the water, Lapinlahti's sauna is located halfway between the yellow main building and the red Venetsia building

We want everyone to feel welcome and safe. By participating, you agree to:
• Respect others – Be mindful of personal boundaries, privacy, and consent.
• Listen actively – Give space for all voices and avoid dominating conversations.
• Use inclusive language – Avoid offensive, discriminatory, or exclusionary remarks.
• Be considerate in the sauna – Some people may prefer quiet or need space.
• Address issues kindly – If a problem arises, bring it up respectfully or with the hosts.

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.

Join us on Fridays, 18:00 - 19:30 at Lapinlahden Lähde for a free session where we’ll explore the topic of the week.

✅ Your RSVP counts as your registration, we expect you to honour it.
🤝 What’s shared in the group, stays in the group.
🌿 Small group, big heart: Everyone gets a chance to share.
🧘‍♀️ Come comfy, come curious.
💧 Bring water. Skip heavy meals & caffeine.

📍 Tallipääty, Lapinlahdenpolku 8, Helsinki
(Through the gate, first door on the left!)

Kind reminder: Last-minute cancellations or no-shows mean others miss out. To keep it fair, repeated cases may result in losing the spot in future sessions.