Arctic Light and nervous system recovery
Mindfulness, movement & renewal under the Midnight Sun
In Finnish Lapland, summer transforms the rhythm of life. Light stretches into the night and the usual rhythm of urgency begins to dissolve. This unique 5-day course invites to explore stress regulation, recovery and embodied mindfulness under the extraordinary light of the Midnight Sun.
Set in Rovaniemi on the Arctic Circle, surrounded by rivers, forests and northern landscapes, participants will learn how light, movement, water and nature influence recovery, focus and emotional balance.
The course is designed and delivered by experienced educators and certified mindfulness and movement professionals, with extensive background in teacher training and adult education across Europe. Lumia Wellness Oy is an accredited Erasmus+ Adult Education provider.
Who is this course for?
Open to individuals seeking a deeper understanding of stress regulation and sustainable wellbeing – whether for personal growth or professional application.
The programme is eligible for Erasmus+ mobility funding.
You are also warmly welcome to join as a self-funded participant.
Welcome to experience Arctic light, rhythm and mindful recovery with us!
What You Will Experience
- Understanding Stress & Nervous System
Learn how the autonomic nervous system works and how chronic stress impacts focus, decision-making and emotional balance. - Regulating the Nervous System & Restoring Balance
Learn how the nervous system can be consciously regulated, and understand the mechanisms that support emotional balance and long-term resilience. - Applied Mindfulness, Breathwork & Somatic Movement
Train simple, evidence-based practices to regulate stress and restore clarity – tools you can immediately use in your personal and professional setting. - Guided Arctic Nature Hikes
Experience structured outdoor sessions designed to activate recovery through movement, fresh air and sensory awareness.
Use the forest environment to deepen attention, presence and nervous system reset. - Canoeing Experience in Ounasjoki -river
See Rovaniemi from a different perspective and enjoy the calming effects of water. - Finnish Wellbeing Traditions: Sauna & Cold River Immersion
Understand heat and cold exposure through the lens of recovery science and nervous system adaptation. - Collaborative Reflection & Cultural exchange
Engage in interactive exchange sessions where participants co-create ideas related to stress-management, compare professional practices and explore new approaches across different cultural contexts. - Translating Recovery into Practice
Obtain practical strategies to integrate stress regulation tools into organisations and leadership contexts.
The course meets the Quality standards for courses under Key Action 1 (learning mobility of individuals.
Upcoming dates & bookings
15.-19.6.2026
For questions, please contact: info@lumiawellness.fi
Price
590€ / 5 day course
This course is a premium course where all activities are included to the price and the group is limited to maximun 12 participants.
Includes:
- Course program (total minimum 25 hours)
- All nature Activities with transportation and snacks
- Kayak rental and kayaking with professional instructor
- Finnish Sauna Experience and swimming in the river
- Course book
- Course certificate
Price does not include accommodation, flights or meals.
Questions related to Erasmus+ program and financial aid, contact the National Agency responsible for Erasmus+ programme in your country here.
Course venue:
Lumia Wellness Studio or Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus in the Rovaniemi City centre.
Nature Activities in Ounasvaara, Ounasjoki and Vikaköngäs.
References
Teachers
We (Sini and Piia) are sisters whose passion is to help people to slow down, be present, feel better in their body & mind, and offer moments of calm & tranquility. We are secondary school teachers and teachers of Yoga, Mindfulness & Meditation, and Pilates. We have made our dream come true and started our Wellness Studio Lumia Wellness in the Actic Circle, Rovaniemi.
Contact
Address
Rovakatu 24, 96200 Rovaniemi, Finland
Email
info@lumiawellness.fi
Phone & Whattsapp
+358 449 868 015