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 | Yoga + pilates flow
A practice to land in your body and connect with your inner power. Letting go of the excess and arriving into what feels essential.
19:00 | Dinner
20:00 | Evening flow and reflection & guided relaxation
Gentle 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 morning snack & coffee or tea
08:00 | 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.
9:15 | Pilates & mindful movement
Build strength and feel empowered
Reconnect with your body and energy
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.
13:30 | Lunch and free time
15:30 | Rhythm and release
A high-energy mix of yoga, pilates, free movement, shaking, and strength — all powered by music. An invitation to let loose, 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 the group mind. A playground for the body and imagination. We integrate by reflecting on the day, sharing insights.
21:30 | Yin + nidra release practice
Soft stretches, breath, and yoga nidra elements to prepare the body and mind for deep rest.
22:00 | Sound healing journey
A soothing sound bath to end the day, guiding you into calmness and sweet sleep.
Sunday – Integration & celebration
7:00 | Coffee & tea and light morning snack
07:30 | Morning sauna & optional lake/palju dip
Refresh in the cold water or simply enjoy the warmth — or stay in bed and rest.
9:00 | Pilates & yoga flow
A strengthening and uplifting fusion practice to welcome the new year with clarity and inner power.
10:30 | Breakfast / Brunch
11:45 | Creative expression & play
Joyful, light-hearted exercises to embrace authenticity, spontaneity, and freedom.
12:30 | Closing circle & reflection
Share insights, celebrate growth, and set gentle intentions for the year ahead.
13:30-14 | Goodbyes & departure
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, creative 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 € EARLY BIRD PRICE 419 € UNTIL 30.NOVEMBER
Payment plan
Available upon request. For example, you can pay in three installments of 150 € each (Oct, Nov, Dec). 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?
Meet yor host - Alisa
Alisa is a yoga and pilates teacher and a sound healing practitioner with a passion for creating spaces where movement, creativity, and connection meet. She has been teaching at Sagayoga since 2018. Yoga became a turning point for her, a way to reconnect with herself and discover new possibilities. She has since dedicated her work to helping others find both strength and softness in their own lives.
Her teaching blends grounding practices with playfulness, encouraging you to move at your own pace, challenge yourself safely, and enjoy the freedom of expression. With experience in guiding everything from dynamic pilates and yoga sessions to deeply restorative sound journeys, Alisa invites you to explore your body, mind, and creativity in new ways.
Her superpower lies in a deep sensitivity to the world around her. She attunes to energies, subtle shifts, and unspoken feelings in the space, and gently reflects them back to the group. Through this, she creates an atmosphere where presence deepens and everyone feels truly seen and connected.
Off the mat, her curiosity flows into flower design, improvisation, and exploring life’s many textures. At the retreat, she is there to hold space, guide practices, and make sure you feel both supported and inspired every step of the way.
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
