Hari Om 🧡 · A Sanctuary in Finland
Kansjerf
Retreat
Five nourishing days of yoga, sacred fire, traditional sauna healing, and warm community in the Finnish countryside.
A Personal Welcome
Welcome, dear one.
Thank you so much for finding your way here. We are deeply honored that you feel called to this experience and would love to welcome you to our shared journey.
From the 8th to the 12th of July 2026, we gather for five nourishing days in the beautiful Finnish countryside at Kansjerf Gård. Together we share a sacred space filled with yoga, ancient rituals, traditional Finnish perinnesaunoitus, nature and warm community.
All levels are warmly welcome, and no previous experience in yoga or sauna traditions is required. Come exactly as you are.
Hosted by Ida Söderström and Gyanmitra Saraswati, returning from Goa for his second summer in Finland to share his profound yogic wisdom from a living lineage.
Your Hosts
Held by living traditions
Ida Söderström
Host · Yoga Teacher · Sauna Healer
Co-founder of Kansjerf Gård, Ida holds the retreat with care rooted in Baltic-Finnic sauna wisdom and yogic practice.
Gyanmitra Saraswati
Goa, India · A living lineage
Returning from Goa for the second summer, Gyanmitra brings profound yogic wisdom into this sacred meeting of traditions.
The Program
Each day begins within.
A rhythm of practice, ceremony, nourishment and rest.
Yoga & Pranayama
Daily asana, breathwork and kriyas to move energy and return to the body.
Meditation & Mantra
Guided meditations, Yoga Nidra, mantra and kirtan to settle the mind.
Vedic Havan
A sacred fire ceremony — burning away what no longer serves.
Traditional Sauna Ceremony
Perinnesaunoitus rooted in Baltic-Finnic ancestral wisdom. Heat, release, renewal.
Plant-based Meals
Seasonal vegetarian meals prepared with care, from Wednesday dinner to Sunday brunch.
Satsang & Deep Rest
Philosophy, satsang, walks in nature, and the quiet space to simply be.
Languages
English
Main language, supported with Finnish and Swedish as needed.
Arrival
Wednesday 8 July
From 15:00 onward · Opening circle 16:00–18:00 · Dinner 18:30
Departure
Sunday 12 July
After brunch · around 14:00–15:00
Preliminary Daily Program
The shape of our days.
A gentle rhythm of practice, ceremony, nourishment and rest.
This program is preliminary and will be refined closer to the retreat. Times, sessions and order of ceremonies may shift with the group, the weather and the spirit of the days.
Wed · 8 July
Arrival & Opening
Investment
Choose your way of staying.
Two prices, one welcome — the Early Bird rate is for those who confirm and reserve their spot on or before 31 May 2026. Bookings made from 1 June onward pay the regular price (+70€).
by 31 MayRegular
from 1 June
Shared Room
2–4 people
Early Bird (by 31 May)580€
Regular (from 1 June)650€
Private Room
Early Bird (by 31 May)710€
Regular (from 1 June)780€
Simple Shared House
Roof over your head
Early Bird (by 31 May)490€
Regular (from 1 June)560€
Bring Your Own Tent
Sleep close to the land
Early Bird (by 31 May)470€
Regular (from 1 June)540€
No Accommodation
Program + meals only
Early Bird (by 31 May)450€
Regular (from 1 June)520€
Included
4 nights accommodation (your chosen option), full retreat program, daily yoga, breathwork & meditation, fire ceremony, sauna rituals, plant-based meals from Wednesday dinner to Sunday brunch, teachings and restorative community spaces.
Optional
Private traditional sauna healing sessions — Turvehoito / Vihtahoito 70€.
Payment
You can pay on-site upon arrival, or settle the full amount in advance — whichever feels easier for you.
Card
on arrival
MobilePay
on arrival or in advance
Tilisiirto
bank transfer
Bank Transfer (Tilisiirto)
If you would like to pay by bank transfer in advance, please reach out and we will share the account details with you personally.
And if needed, we can always arrange something together — please reach out and we will find a way. 🧡
Finding Your Way
The journey to Bromarv.
We are welcoming many international guests this year — here is how to reach us.
Fly into Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL)
The closest airport is Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL), well connected to most European cities.
Airport train to Helsinki Central
Follow the signs from the terminal to the train platforms below, and take the airport train (lines I or P) directly to Helsinki Central Station (Helsingin rautatieasema). The journey takes about 30 minutes; trains run every 10–15 minutes throughout the day.
Continue to Bromarv
From Helsinki Central, walk a few minutes to the Kamppi bus terminal and take a direct bus to Bromarv (approximately twice a day — check schedules in advance via Matkahuolto). Alternatively, take a train from Helsinki to Karjaa or Ekenäs (Tammisaari).
Shared Minibus · Roundtrip
Helsinki ↔ Bromarv · 50€ roundtrip
We will arrange a shared minibus from Kamppi in Helsinki straight to Kansjerf Gård and back — often the easiest option for international travelers. The bus runs once we have enough interested participants.
Outbound
Wednesday 8 July
12:00
Kamppi → Bromarv
Return
Sunday 12 July
14:00
Bromarv → Kamppi
Please keep these times in mind when booking your flights. Indicate your interest in the booking form below so we can confirm whether the minibus runs.
Mention “shared minibus” in your message and we’ll coordinate with you.
What to Bring
A gentle packing list.
A Living Lineage
Ancient wisdom, Nordic land.
Together, we share practices rooted in both ancient yogic wisdom and Nordic healing traditions. Gyanmitra Saraswati joins us from Goa, carrying a living lineage from Swan Yoga Goa.
Ida holds the sauna ceremonies with care grounded in Baltic-Finnic ancestral wisdom — a meeting of fire, breath, heat and silence that guides us back to what is essential.
Open to Everyone · Outside the Retreat
Drop-in Yoga & Sauna
Four open summer yoga classes and one traditional sauna healing evening at Kansjerf Gård — you are warmly welcome to drop in even if you are not joining the full retreat.
Drop-in Yoga Classes
All levels welcome · 60 minutes · 19€
Saturday 4 July
14:00
Pre-retreat session
Sunday 5 July
11:00
Pre-retreat session
Saturday 18 July
14:00
Post-retreat session
Sunday 19 July
11:00
Post-retreat session
Payment 19€ on the spot via MobilePay or cash. Come as you are. 🧡
Sauna Healing Ritual
A traditional evening of heat, breath and release
Post-retreat · Open to everyone
Sauna Healing Ritual
Perinnesaunoitus — a traditional Baltic-Finnic sauna healing, held with care.
Perinnesaunoitus is a multi-sensory, deeply relaxing experience. The sauna-keeper holds the heat, the cooling and the rhythm of the evening, while gently guiding you through old practices and sauna chants.
You will meet the healing power of plants and trees in the heat of the löyly: a salt-and-herb body scrub, the touch of different vihtas (birch and herbal whisks), and the soft fragrance of the forest.
The ritual lasts approximately 45 minutes and is open to anyone for whom regular sauna feels safe.
What is a sauna ceremony?
A sauna ceremony is something quite different from a regular sauna — it is not about endurance, but about being held. The saunottaja (sauna-keeper) carries the whole evening with care: tending the heat, offering cooling pours, brushing softly with vihtas, and whispering old sauna chants.
Hot rounds alternate with quiet pauses, salt-and-herb scrubs meet the skin, the forest finds its way in through scent and breath. You do not need to do anything yourself — only come as you are, breathe, and let yourself land.
What if I don't like sauna?
Come and try — this is sauna in a way you have never experienced before. 🧡
Please bring
A towel, your own water bottle, swimwear if you prefer one (nudity is traditional in sauna but your comfort is what matters most), and a sauna hat or sauna robe if you have one. Slippers add comfort while moving outside the sauna.
Before you come
Hydrate well during the day and avoid alcohol and heavy meals before the ritual. Herbal tea will be served at the sauna. Arrive about 5 minutes before start, ready for sauna.
Health note
If there is anything in your health (e.g. allergies or medical conditions) that should be taken into account in the sauna, please reach out to us in advance — we will hold it with care.
The ritual runs with a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 8 participants. We will reply personally to confirm your spot once the group fills.
Questions & Answers
Things you may be wondering.
And if your question isn't here, please simply write to us — we are always happy to answer.
Reserve Your Spot
We would be honored to welcome you.
Spaces are limited. Share your details below and we will reply personally to confirm your place.