New Year – True You is the perfect balance of strength and softness. Over one weekend you’ll dive into powerful movement through pilates and yoga, while also finding space for deep rest, creativity, and lightness.

Strong, sweaty practices meet restorative sessions, sound healing, and playful creative exercises, giving you both the fire to feel strong in your body and the calm to feel at ease in yourself. This retreat is about starting the year grounded, energized, and inspired, with just the right mix of challenge and relaxation.

January 16–18, 2026

In the heart of winter, give yourself a weekend to pause, breathe, and reconnect.
This retreat is not about becoming a “new you” – but about meeting yourself exactly as you are, perhaps just a little stronger, a little softer, and more at home in your own body.

What to expect:

• Strong pilates & flowy yoga sessions to strengthen and restore

• Gentle creative movement practices to let go of the inner critic and rediscover playfulness with laughter

• Deep relaxation and grounding yin practices, yoga nidra and sound healing

• Nourishing food by a professional chef, and shared meals enjoyed in good company

• A safe and supportive space to connect with yourself and others

Retreat themes:

• Finding strength while honoring your boundaries

• Rising into your own superpower of being you

• Joy, lightness, and curiosity through movement and play

• Accepting yourself as you are – a counterbalance to the constant “self-improvement” culture

• Starting the new year with clarity, confidence, and compassion for yourself

This weekend is an invitation to take a break from everyday life, to recharge with strong movement, intentional rest, and nourishment for body, mind, and spirit.

Limited spots available!

Start 2026 grounded, strong, and fully yourself. No pressure, just presence.

📅 Jan 16–18, 2026 | Villa Saga, Kirkkonummi

Program

Friday – Arrival & grounding

16:00 | Arrival & settling In

• Welcome tea/snacks, and gentle games to break the ice and meet the group

• Short introduction and intention-setting circle

17:30 | Pilates flow

• A strong, pilates-focused practice to support mobility and presence. Expect precise, controlled movement, deep core work, and functional strength. A chance to refine your pilates technique while reconnecting with what feels essential in your body.

19:00 | Dinner

20:00 | Evening flow and reflection & guided relaxation

• Yoga flow with meditation and mindful journaling

21:00 | Yin yoga & sound healing

• A deeply restorative practice to calm the nervous system. Gentle yin postures combined with soothing sounds help you fully unwind and prepare for restful sleep.

22:00 | Good night ✨

Saturday– Inner strength & creative play

07:30 | Light porridge breakfast & coffee or tea

8:15 | Pilates & mindful movement

• Build strength and wake up your body through steady, controlled movement and mindful awareness. A calming, spacious start to reconnect with yourself and ease into the day.

09:00 | Optional Morning dip & sauna

• Take a cold plunge in the Villa’s ice cold palju and warm up in the sauna — or, if the nearby lake isn’t frozen, enjoy a refreshing dip in natural waters. And of course, you can always stay cozy in bed to sleep longer if that’s what you need.

10:30 | Brunch

12:00 | Creative movement & play

• A joyful session of movement and expression where we shake off self-critisism and rediscover play. Expect laughter, lightness, and a sense of connection as we explore new ways to create together. No pressure, no right or wrong, just freedom and fun.

12:45 | New Year vision ritual

• A calm moment to clarify your intentions for the year ahead and create your own vision board, gathering images and words that reflect what you want to welcome into your life.

13:30 | Lunch and free time

15:30 | Rhythm and release

• A high-energy blend of sculpting pilates, vinyasa yoga, free movement, shaking, and strength — all powered by music. A dynamic class that invites you to let loose, build heat, sweat, and feel fully alive.

17:00 | Sauna + ice palju

19:00 | Dinner

20:30 | Soft practice of playful presence

• Through simple and creative exercises, we’ll explore how movement, space, and rhythm shape our experience with both our inner world and the group mind. A playground for the body and imagination. We integrate by reflecting on the day, sharing insights.

21:15 | Yin + nidra release practice

• Soft stretches, breath, and yoga nidra elements to prepare the body and mind for deep rest.

21:45 | Sound healing journey

• A soothing sound bath to end the day, guiding you into calmness and sweet sleep.

Sunday – Integration & celebration

7:30 | Coffee & tea and light morning porridge

8:15 | Morning pilates

• A focused pilates practice to activate your core, refine alignment, and build functional strength. An energizing start to the day that leaves you feeling centered, awake, and ready for what’s ahead.

09:30 | Morning sauna & optional lake/palju dip

• Refresh in the cold water or simply enjoy the warmth — or take some me-time for yourself.

10:30 | Breakfast / Brunch

11:45 | Vinyasa yoga & integration flow

• A grounding practice to reconnect with your breath and body. With options to move gently or build more strength, you can tailor the session to your own pace. Soft movement, spacious stretching, and steady presence help you integrate the weekend’s experiences.

12:30 | Closing circle & reflection

• Share insights, celebrate growth, and set gentle intentions for the year ahead.

13:30-14 | Goodbyes & departure

The schedule may be adjusted if necessary to support the flow of the retreat.
We reserve the right to make changes.

Practical Information

Food
All meals are healthy, nourishing, and mostly vegetarian/vegan. Dishes are prepared by our chef Matteo, an Italian professional with 10+ years of kitchen experience, including work in Michelin-starred restaurants. Expect seasonal, tasty food made with love to support both body and soul. Please inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions when signing up.

Accommodation
You’ll stay in shared 2–4 person rooms. Each bed has a comfortable futon mattress with curtains for privacy. Bed linen, towels, and bathrobes are included in the price.

Included in the price
✔ Accommodation in cozy shared rooms with futon beds
✔ All meals and drinks (coffee, tea, water, juices)
✔ Full retreat program + props for practice
✔ Linens, towels, and bathrobes

What to bring
– Comfortable clothes for practice
– Water bottle
– Swimsuit (if you’d like to dip in the lake & enjoy the sauna)
– A notebook and pen for journaling and personal reflections.

Location
Villa Saga, Sepänkyläntie 303a, Kirkkonummi — only a 30-minute drive from Helsinki.

Arrival
By car: about 30 minutes from Helsinki. Free parking available.
By public transport: Train from Helsinki to Kirkkonummi station, then bus 907. Carpooling may be arranged with other participants, and we can also help with pick-ups from the station.

Price
450 €

Payment plan
Available upon request. For example, you can pay in three installments of 150 € each. To arrange a plan, email alisa.hietamies@gmail.com instead of booking directly via the webshop. We’ll find a way that works for you. ♡

Booking
If you’re booking straight and want to pay all at once, simply click the link below to be taken to the webshop. After purchasing, you’ll be asked a few short questions:
– Any food allergies/dietary restrictions?
– Any physical conditions or injuries Alisa should be aware of?
– Are you booking with someone and would like to share a room?
– Any other questions or notes?

Ready when you are

Thank you for taking the time to explore what this retreat is all about. Whether you’re seeking strength, softness, creativity, or simply a pause from the everyday, this space is for you.

We’re so excited to share these days with you, to move, rest, and laugh together, and to give you the chance to come back to yourself, fully.

✨ Can’t wait to welcome you at Villa Saga.

with love

Alisa