Polar Night OR Christmas Time Forest Bathing – Light in the Dark (Restore + Celebrate) OUTDOORS
Forest bathing, gratitude, listening
Light and warmth feel the absolute best amid the cold and dark "kaamos". A festive-season friendly session that is inclusive and non-religious—ideal for end-of-year gatherings. Works at dusk with safe lamps/reflectors. Steps: – Welcome, safety & reflective gear…
Active Listening
Breathwork
Closing Rituals
Digital Detox
Gratitude Practice
Micro Celebrations
Workshop
Description
Light and warmth feel the absolute best amid the cold and dark "kaamos". A festive-season friendly session that is inclusive and non-religious—ideal for end-of-year gatherings. Works at dusk with safe lamps/reflectors.
Steps:
– Welcome, safety & reflective gear check; digital pause.
– Slow twilight walk: noticing darkness, pockets of light and winter scents.
– Guided gratitude practice for the year’s wins (individual).
– “Gift of attention” pair exercise (brief, structured listening).
– Quiet sit-spot + soothing breath to settle the mind.
– Closing circle with non-alcoholic spiced berry drink ("glögi") where feasible.
Can be delivered in a nearby park/green space; accessible and corporate-appropriate.
Benefits
– End-of-year decompression and genuine, calm connection
– Strengthened team spirit via positive reflection and listening
– Better sleep readiness after gentle nervous-system downshift
– Memorable shared experience (also without heavy logistics)
Additional Experience Info
Pricing depends on the duration of the experience and possible additional services, such as bonfire snacks or lunch, winter gear or transfers. Discounts apply for large groups.
Hosted by Kaisu Maijala
About the Host
I have an academic education and 20+ years of experience from NGO/charity communications and marketing positions. I changed my career path to outdoors and nature-based wellness in 2022. I'm a certified Nature and Wilderness Guide and Forest Therapy Guide (2024). I have taken additional trainings in nature therapy (such as the Finnish wellbeing practices ForestMind and HealthForest). I have personal experience from burn-outs and depression and how nature ("Dr. Forest") helps you to recover.
I lead immersive, sensory, meditative forest bathing / shinrin-yoku -sessions suitable for all. I work year round in Greater Helsinki area's most beautiful nature spots. My customers are both Finnish and international business, public and NGO teams (recreation and wellbeing events).
I believe in evidence-based holistic practices (body-mind). I am an emphatetic, warm and charismatic personality, and passionate about helping You to reconnect with nature to reduce stress and find joy, creativity and your "factory settings" as a human being once again, which is a basis for success in work as well. I have guided about 300 people in my forest bathing sessions so far. I am happy to share with you the secret of the happiest country in the world: everyday nature connection.
I provide a safe space for everyone. My services have been awarded the Good Travel Seal in 2025, and sustainability is a central in everything I do.
I am also a Helsinki and Espoo City business partner and a member of Finnish Forestry Administration's business network.
Happy to guide you to the proven wellbeing benefits that nature offers!
Certifications & Credentials
Forest Therapy Guide (2024)
Health Forest Guide (2024)
Wilderness and Nature Guide (2022)
NOLS Wilnerness First Aid Certification (4/2024)
Master of International Relations (M.Sc.), Tampere University (2002)
Liability Insurance (Insurance company: LähiTapiola, Finland)
Client Requirements
Willingness to spend time outdoors and dress according to the weather. Ability to walk slowly along forest trails. An accessible option is available upon request (with wheelchair etc.)
Past Clients
Publicis/MSL Group (Huawei Mobile), Helsinki Partners, Aalto University, Rastor, Mars Multisales North Europe, The Travel Experience, Nouxfest
Focus Areas
Well-being/HealthDevelopment/Coaching
Location
Helsinki, Finland
Languages
English, Finnish
Travel Locations
Anywhere in the Nordics, Estonia and Europe (+0–500€)
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