Wellbeing mornings
During the Kuopio Dance festival week, we focus on wellbeing in the mornings. The wellbeing mornings are held at Circus Live from June 8–14, 9:00–10:00 am (doors open at 8:30 am). Please bring a yoga mat, a water bottle, a towel, and wear comfortable clothing.
Mon 8.6. Dance Awakening
Come start your day with gentle movement. Dance Awakening invites your body into motion, where the joy of dance and listening to your own body go hand in hand. The movements can be done either standing or seated. The session is suitable for everyone, and the movement is easy and energizing. Instructor: Noora Nieminen
Tue 9.6. Morning Taiji
We gently awaken the body through versatile exercises that open and calm, drawing from qigong, tai chi, Tao yoga, and meditation. Instructor: Tarmo Hakkarainen
Wed 10.6. Dance Awakening
Come start your day with gentle movement. Dance Awakening invites your body into motion, where the joy of dance and listening to your own body go hand in hand. The movements can be done either standing or seated. The session is suitable for everyone, and the movement is easy and energizing. Instructor: Noora Nieminen
Thu 11.6. Dance Awakening
Come start your day with gentle movement. Dance Awakening invites your body into motion, where the joy of dance and listening to your own body go hand in hand. The movements can be done either standing or seated. The session is suitable for everyone, and the movement is easy and energizing. Instructor: Noora Nieminen
Fri 12.6. Morning Taiji
We gently awaken the body through versatile exercises that open and calm, drawing from qigong, tai chi, Tao yoga, and meditation. Instructor: Tarmo Hakkarainen
Sat 13.6. Yoga
A gentle and flowing session combining yoga, somatic movement, and music. Instructor: Kaiju Savukoski
Sun 14.6. Morning Taiji
We gently awaken the body through versatile exercises that open and calm, drawing from qigong, tai chi, Tao yoga, and meditation. Instructor: Tarmo Hakkarainen
Participants: please bring your own yoga matt, water bottle and towel.
The organizer reserves the right to make changes.


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