Minna O'Weger
"Tia knows how to structure the classes skillfully according to each participant’s needs. She is genuinely present in every class! With Tia’s guidance, I have improved both in yoga and meditation, and for the first time in my life I’ve been able to run without getting out of breath."

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Mari Holopainen, Helsinki
"I attended Tia’s weekend retreat. I truly appreciate her calm and professional way of guiding."

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Mika, Helsinki
"By the way, yesterday’s massage was really effective. Almost all my pains are gone, and this morning I was even able to twist myself into lotus pose. Thanks again."

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Tuula Koponen, journalist, Tohmajärvi
"I have been running for many years, and after this retreat I was able to run for the first time relaxed and freely! My pelvis was in the right position and I was breathing correctly."

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Virpi, Helsinki
"You said that when you discovered yoga it felt like you had ‘come home.’ That radiates from you and it also transfers to others. When a person does what their heart tells them, it really shows…

I really enjoyed the content of your classes (except for laughter yoga :)) and the breathing exercises were very welcome. In my opinion, you paid wonderful attention to participants who may have been on slightly different levels."

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Mervi Turpeinen, Helsinki
"Very quickly after the course started, my sleep quality improved significantly. Behind these healing effects were not only the skillfully guided yoga practices but also Koivuniemi’s beautiful and pleasant natural surroundings. Different techniques were used in a versatile way. The joy of insight was often present."

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Sami
"The yoga practices throughout the week were really versatile and good, and I learned many new things from them. They also left positive changes in both body and mind! And Koivuniemi was an absolutely wonderful and unbelievably cheerful place to spend a week!"

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Hannu Koistinen, Rääkkylä
"I had a great time at the 2013 Koivuniemi Yoga Summer and will definitely join again! The Koivuniemi Yoga summer camp was just amazing, and of course, I’ll be back again next summer."

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Pentti Väistö, journalist
"For me, discovering the connection between breath and movement was a true revelation."

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Hannele
"Today’s class was really nice and good. It was absolutely perfect for me, because the blocks in my lower back are gone again and my back is pain-free. This is the best feeling! The hip-opening movements probably helped as well. The difference in how my back feels is just incredible."

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Hannu K.
"Thank you dear Tia. The Sivananda beginner’s course at Joogahuone was sooo wonderful! A lot of knowledge presented in an easily understandable way, insightful, suitably challenging and encouraging guidance, as well as glimpses of a path that always has new challenges to offer. Thank you =)"

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Riina, Helsinki
"The yoga retreat in Riga led by Tia completely exceeded my expectations. I would never have believed it possible to learn so much in five days. The yoga classes were suitably challenging, and Tia was very good at adapting the practices to the level of each participant. The hostel staff were really nice and helpful, creating a lovely atmosphere—not to mention the location, which was perfectly in the center of the Old Town. I hope I will be able to participate in Tia’s retreats again in the future!"