Renew your energy with a relaxing paddling and yoga retreat in the beautiful Nötö archipelago. Let yourself rest in silence and experience the magic of the Archipelago Sea National. Let your body relax and be in tune with the peace of nature. Sense the nature around you in a new way through mindfulness, nature therapy and gentle yoga.
Canoeing, mindful walking, Yoga in nature and a relaxing sauna offer the opportunity for our nervous system to relax holistically and our whole being to be filled with new strength and inspiration. By consciously slowing down and giving ourselves permission to rest in nature with all our senses, we can empower our nervous system and recover from stress, strengthen our immune system, reduce anxiety and fatigue, and improve cognitive skills and creativity.

 

This retreat is ideal for anyone who wants to spend a relaxing weekend in nature in the Archipelago Sea National Park. Our base is the promontory at the southern end of Nötö Island, where there is a nature campsite and a cooking hut. We each stay in our own tent.
On Saturday, we will take a full-day kayaking trip in the nearby Nötö archipelago and enjoy a picnic lunch on the island. On Sunday, we will do yoga individually tailored to each person and enjoy the nature of Nötö through mindful presence exercises.

 

The starting point of the tour: The island of Nötö. Time Friday at 20.00 - Sunday at 14.00.

We will meet at Nötö village beach when the connecting ferry Baldur arrives on Friday at 20.10 and finish the trip on Sunday at 14.00. Baldur leaves Nötö on Sunday at 15.50. See more detailed travel instructions to Nötö here.

 

Suitability of the trip: No previous experience of kayaking or Yoga is required to participate in the retreat, so it is suitable for anyone in good physical condition. Number of participants 4-8.

 

The price includes: Guidance and instruction, sea kayak and paddling equipment, sauna and all meals during the retreat (PE: evening meal, LA: breakfast, lunch, dinner and evening meal, SU: breakfast and lunch).

 

Kayaking equipment: We paddle SeaBirds Expedition and Scott sea kayaks, which are highly reliable kayaks designed for sea conditions. These kayaks are stable and comfortable to paddle.

 

Price: 290 € / person, 20€ discount for students and unemployed.

 

Take with you: Weather-appropriate equipment, a change of clothes and your own tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad and yoga mat. You will receive a more detailed list of the equipment you need by email.
(It is also possible to rent a small amount of camping equipment from us).

 

Instructors:
ElinMaria has over 20 years of daily experience in yoga and meditation. Trained at the Nordic Yoga Institute and Viryayoga teacher, Mindfulness Center Sweden (MfC), ISLO Dance and Somatics, Somatic Selfcompassion® trauma Informed Approach.

Gabriel has spent his whole life in nature and on the water. Gabriel is a trained sea kayaking guide for the Finnish Canoeing and Rowing Federation and the Finnish Sailing Association, and is the main-guide for the Paddling Academy.

 

A more detailed plan for the retreat:

*Friday

Arrival to Nötö in the evening by connecting ferry at 20.10, camping in tents by the sea, evening tea and snacks.

*Saturday

Breakfast and a mindfullness exercise in nature, followed by a review of kayaking basics and safety issues and packing of kayaks. We paddle all day in the Archipelago Sea National Park and have a lunch break on the island. While your guide cooks lunch, you can explore the island or go for a swim. During the day we will paddle for about 4 hours in total, depending on the wishes of the participants and the weather conditions. In the early evening we will return to our camp and enjoy dinner at Nötö Cafe Skolan. In the evening, sauna by the sea, free time to explore the island, swimming and evening meal.

*Sunday

Morning yoga and breakfast in the camp. After breakfast, a relaxing and refreshing morning of mindful presence exercises, yoga and island walk. In the afternoon, camp dismantling, lunch at Cafe Skolan and closing the retreat with a final meditation. M/S Baldur departs back to the mainland at 15.50.

 

Archipelago Sea: Read more about our kayaking destination here

 

Before and after the tour: Read more tips for eating and activities before and after the trip here