“I have a Master's and Licentiate degree in Psychology and a specialist psychologist in psychotherapy. During my working career, I have mainly worked with adult mental health in the public sector. I have been a private practitioner since 2015. My psychotherapy training was integrative in its framework, which means that it combined approaches from different psychotherapy trends that have been proven to be effective in research and flexibly applied different psychotherapeutic methods. At the civic college, I have taught various courses related to psychological well-being on emotional skills, self-esteem, relationships and social tension.”

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“I am a community educator (BA), meditation and relaxation instructor, and Peter Hess® sound relaxation instructor by training. My specialty is supporting holistic well-being and promoting mental health. I have been an entrepreneur in the wellness industry since 2021. My work background is in the organization sector and promoting mental health. My friend and colleague Milja and I realized our dream and founded Spiritual Growth Kajo. We offer ways to stop, introspect and grow spiritually. I draw inspiration from my experience in mental health and various mind and body practices. I have studied Buddhist mindfulness exercises, tantric yoga, yin yoga and other yoga traditions extensively. My own spiritual practice is also strongly present in my work. I see life as a learning journey, where we are all constantly in the role of both student and teacher. I lead courses related to conscious presence, relaxation and holistic well-being at the institute. I warmly welcome you to my classes just as you are!”

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Jennika is a group exercise instructor who received basic dance instruction at Sonja Tammela's ballet school and continued with contemporary and jazz dance. She has completed a professional degree in physical education and various instructor trainings, including Nia (white, green, blue, brown and black belt), TimeLessBody, Etnobik and Balletone. Jennika has taught Nia all over the Helsinki metropolitan area. In her classes, she wants to create a safe and positive atmosphere, where everyone is welcome as themselves. In Nia, Jennika fell in love with its holistic nature and naturalness. "I found a completely new kind of joy and love in dance," she describes her feelings. Photo: Henri Hellsten. Read more dancingmind.com

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Body awareness became a big theme in my life over ten years ago, when I was studying to become a yoga teacher at Vinyasa Yoga School Rishikesh in India. Since then, I have been exploring body-centered methods to increase well-being. This path has led me to, among other things, somatics, meditation, polyvagal theory, qigong, tantra, and contact improvisation. I hold a Master of Science in Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Aalto University. Three years ago, I left my previous career in data science and software development behind. Since then, I have focused full-time on teaching body awareness. To develop my skills as a group facilitator, I participated in The Field Facilitator Training. Now, I am expanding my knowledge with the teachings of sensorimotor psychotherapist Buster Rådvik.

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I am a psychology and philosophy teacher and educational developer who is passionate about new learning and the possibilities brought by artificial intelligence. At Helsinki Adult Education Center, I offer short courses on psychology and an online course on artificial intelligence. I am the founder of Mastermind Work Oy and train adults, teachers and experts in the use of artificial intelligence to support everyday life and work. As a teacher, I want to encourage students to learn in a curious and insightful way. Artificial intelligence is not scary, but a tool that can free up time for thinking, creativity and humanity. My courses combine practicality, enthusiasm and a psychological understanding of learning.

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“I started my dance studies at the community college ballet classes in Rovaniemi when I was 7 years old,” Susanna says. “I graduated from the Theatre Academy with a Master’s degree in Dance Arts and later completed a Klein technique teacher’s degree. I became interested in the functionality of the body’s anatomical structure in relation to movement, and through the Klein technique I discovered the connections from the floor through the body to space. I learned to identify the body’s deep supporting muscles and their role as a lineman of our bony structure and a mover of the body. The ballet’s standing movement sequences provide a great opportunity to nurture the connections between the body’s bony structures. I enjoy working with adult students and feel that I can be myself naturally, without a strong role as a teacher. The interactive togetherness and sharing of things is truly rewarding. It is important to remember that getting to know our own body and its wisdom through movement brings pleasure. Regardless of how high the legs rise or twist open or how many pirouettes each person does, everyone has the right to fully enjoy the aesthetics of ballet.” Discover the office’s Venlan blog post about adult ballet beginner courses.

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“I graduated from Jyväskylä in 1995 with a major in speech communication. I completed my Alexander Technique teacher training in Brussels in 2002 and my postgraduate studies in Paris in 2013. I completed my adult education pedagogical studies in 2024. I have been teaching the Alexander Technique in Helsinki, Brussels and Paris since 2003. I run an Alexander Technique teacher training school with my colleagues and teach private lessons in Kallio, Helsinki. The Alexander Technique examines the way we control our own actions. Making conscious choices is approached through anatomical facts, proven concepts, subtle manual guidance and functional methods. My teaching is concrete and encouraging, as well as dialogical and exploratory. My goal is for the lessons to be calming and empowering. I think that learning is a slow process that requires time and space for knowledge to sink in. We start by becoming quiet and creating a safe atmosphere. creation.”

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“I am a developer, trainer and coach of sustainable well-being. My passion is understanding the mind and thereby developing well-being, for example through stress regulation and self-awareness. I am originally trained as a biologist and biomedical researcher (PhD, microbiologist, immunologist), but I currently work as a well-being and mind skills coach (LCF life Coach ®, NLP Master Practitioner, Value Trainer ®). I also work as a brain well-being and stress regulation trainer and am graduating as a solution-focused brief therapist. I am a yoga teacher, and I often combine physical methods with my training. When I worked as a researcher, I wanted to find cures for diseases. Today, I want to find ways to increase well-being and prevent stress, exhaustion and diseases. I work as a coach and brain well-being and stress regulation trainer in my own company. At the institute, I teach courses that develop self-awareness, realize and open the potential of the mind, and increase overall well-being. My motto is: “Life tastes better when you feel good.” Read more: www.mielenmuusa.fi.

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Mindfulness instructor CFM® Annika strongly believes that regular practice of presence can bring about significant change in life. For her, meditation has given her a safe space and time to be gently present with herself. Annika is a social worker (YAMK) and a professional teacher. She has worked with the vulnerable in our society in the public sector for 25 years. Annika founded the Samasta business name in 2022 to support fellow human beings on their path of growth. Annika has studied the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) method created by Jon Kabat-Zinn and feels grateful to be able to guide meditation and mindfulness courses.

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Elena is a trainer, therapist and teacher. Her training includes, among others, a solution-focused therapist, AmO, literature therapy instructor and resource-focused emotional therapist. Elena draws her knowledge from her own journey. Work is a calling where she can continue the journey towards balance together with others. “The voice of the body is deeper than words. When it gets space, it tells us stories that we didn’t know existed,” Elena reminds us.

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