A two night experience through which we reconnect with the five elements – Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water.
Time to harvest what you’ve grown throughout the year. Welcome to a journey through the five elements of Chinese Medicine.
This two night experience combines movement classes, mindful practices, outdoor time, a cold plunge in the near by lake, sauna, theoretical and practical knowledge about the elements, nourishing food, and the freedom to make this experience your own!
For everyone who has a body. No need to have previous experiences or knowledge of Chinese Medicine, the elements, or Chiara’s classes.
See a recap of the Elemental Harvest retreat 2024 here >
The retreat schedule
Friday
16:30 Arrival
17:00 Opening Circle
17:30 Fire practice: burn away what no longer serves you with a spicy flow
19:00 Dinner
20:30 Earth practice, the element of the season: a grounding yin practice for nourishing sleep
22:00 Good night
Saturday
7:00 Coffee/Tea & a light morning snack is served
7:15 Off to the near-by lake for a dip with the option to take a quick morning Sauna afterwards. Or a morning walk/reading/journaling? Or you sleep in <3
8:30 Metal practice: Releasing any tiredness with a juicy morning flow
10:00 Brunch
11:00 Water practice: Calming walk followed by a restorative yoga nidra session
13:30 Lunch
14:00 Sauna, Palju & free time
17:00 Kirtan lead by Sagayoga teacher Sara-Sofia, a Kirtan is a circle in which we sing mantras. Chanting mantras is a powerful way to connect to the power of our own voice and to cultivate connection within ourselves, each other and the universe. Mantras can be seen as spiritual sound codes or phrases which are repeated to transform our awareness, uplift the mind, open the heart and bring inner peace. No need for previous experience of mantras. You can either listen and receive or join in <3
19:00 Dinner
22:00 Sound bath in bed
Sunday
7:00 Coffee/Tea & a light morning snack is served
7:15 Off to the near-by lake for a dip with the option to take a quick morning Sauna afterwards. Or a morning walk/reading/journaling? Or you sleep in <3
8:30 Wood practice: Expanding practice to receive what comes next.
10:00 Brunch
11:00 Closing circle
11:30 Goodbyes
About the host: Chiara is a certified yoga teacher who has been holding space at Sagayoga since 2021 after she moved from Frankfurt to Helsinki in 2020. The five elements of Chinese Medicine, tantric philosophy, and inclusive anatomy were big parts of her training. Chiara’s classes are welcoming, with a sprinkle of magic, and give space for your unique way of moving.
Food: Healthy, nutritious, vegetarian/vegan. Inform any allergies and limitations during sign up.
Rooms and sleeping: Staying in 2-4 person rooms. Beds with natural materials.
We provide: Bed linen, towels, bathrobe, food, coffee/tea/water/juices, everything you need for the yoga.
Bring with you: Comfy clothes, water bottle, a swimsuit if you want to join the dip and sauna, something suitable for the outdoors – check the weather forecast!
Location: Villa Saga, Kirkkonummi, Sepänkyläntie 303a
Time: Friday 3.10.25 16:30 / Sunday 5.10.25 11:30
Price: 420€ (Sagayoga customers > use code sagayogaautumn), 450€ (regular price)
Payment plan: Available upon request. For example, pay in three instalments, each instalment 140€ in September, October & November. Reach out to chiara.mainful@gmail.com instead of booking via the online shop. Let’s make it work for you! <3
If you book for full price, click the link below that takes you to the webshop.
You will be asked the following questions after purchasing:
– Any food allergies/diet that the kitchen team can take into consideration?
– Do you have any physical conditions, injuries, etc. that Chiara should be aware of?
– Do you book together with someone & would like to sleep in the same room?
– Which element do you feel most drawn to?
– Are you ok with dogs? Please let us know if you are afraid or allergic since I might bring my dog Franky (small 11kg rescue).
– Open field for your questions.
Arriving
By car: 30 min from Helsinki. Enough parking for everyone.
By public transport: The train departing from Helsinki will take you to the Kirkkonummi station, from here continue by bus 907. We can possibly also bring you to the station or help to arrange a car pool from/to Helsinki with the other participants.