There Is More in You
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Summer Retreat 2026 in Finland | Method Putkisto
Imagine waking up to a Finnish summer morning. The air is crisp and clean, a quiet forest path stretches before you, and the scent of morning dew drifts through the trees. Your body awakens gently into movement – no alarm, no rush, no to-do list. Just stillness, nature and time that is entirely yours.
This is Finland. And this is where something quietly extraordinary happens to you.
What Begins to Happen in Your Body?
During the retreat, the body begins to change – often within the very first days. The spine starts to breathe and posture lifts. The pelvis releases and movement becomes easier. As the course continues, the deep muscles activate naturally, breathing deepens and the nervous system settles. Best of all, the face softens and the eyes brighten.
This is not superficial wellness. This is change from the inside out.
Vanajanlinna – A Castle in the Finnish Countryside
The retreat takes place at Vanajanlinna, a magnificent early 20th-century castle set on the shores of a Finnish lake, surrounded by ancient forest and open skies. It is the kind of place that does half the work for you simply by existing.
When summer light floods through its tall windows and quiet settles over the grand hall, something in you begins to release. The body opens. The mind stills. And something you may have long forgotten – a sense of ease, of presence, of being at home in yourself – slowly returns.
"Strength flows through my limbs and my mind finds peace" – this is how guests most often describe the feeling.
Movement in Nature – and Deep into the Body
The days are built around carefully designed exercises: deep stretching increases mobility, breathing is explored and savoured, body awareness takes on a new life. You will soon discover that everything you need is already within you.
Assistants offer a morning session before Marja's own class. Massage therapists and wonderful treatments accelerate the transformation further.
Walking Technique in Nature
The mornings begin with a guided walk that activates up to 85% of your muscles. Led by the charming Francis – a touch of British wit and expertise makes every moment an experience to remember.
Clarity in the Face, Radiance in the Presence
Face Up exercises are for many the most beloved part of the retreat. Facial features soften, puffiness reduces, circulation improves and expression lifts naturally. You will not only feel the difference – you will begin to see yourself in a new light.
A Shared Experience That Carries You Far
The evenings bring us together: nourishing and delicious food, a warm atmosphere, laughter, conversations and moments of insight. Something rare is born here – a genuine connection, both with yourself and with others.
This Is Not a Trend – This Is Transformation
Method Putkisto does not promise quick fixes. It gives you an understanding of your body, the tools for change and an experience that stays with you. When you learn to use your body well, energy increases, posture improves and movement becomes effortless. Above all, you feel truly at home in your own body.
A Retreat That Stays With You Forever
The effects of this week do not remain at Vanajanlinna. They travel with you – in everyday life, in every movement, in the way you inhabit and carry yourself. For many, this is the most important week of the year.
Five Days That Will Change You – More Than You Expect
This is not a luxury. This is an investment in yourself. The results bring people back – that feeling of reconnecting with yourself and discovering something new within. Your presence brightens, your expression lifts.
The retreat is suitable for everyone. No prior experience of Method Putkisto is required.
Guided by Marja Putkisto and Her Team
Marja Putkisto – the founder of the method – will guide you together with her assistants. Much more is in store, especially as this year marks 30 years since the publication of Marja's first book – but that shall remain a surprise!
What Participants Say
"This is a course everyone should experience. The feeling of wellbeing stayed with me, my back healed and grew stronger."
"Here, people truly care."
"Marja's way of meeting a person is unique: present, precise and supportive." – Louice
"I place my body in Marja's hands and trust that she will carry me forward." – Joanna
Here, you are truly seen. Give this to yourself as a gift.
About Method Putkisto
Marja Putkisto's career is approaching 40 years, and the Method Putkisto Institute she founded has been operating for nearly 30 years. The method has helped thousands of people recognise their own bodies and live with them independently and in good health.
The uniqueness of the method lies in the way it connects body and mind to the very heart of Finnish identity – a connection to nature, the rhythm of the seasons and individual expression. All of this emphasises the method's multidimensional and experiential approach.
Method Putkisto is a Finnish body awareness method developed in 1990, which approaches the individual through their potential, their physical structures and their capacity for perception. The aim is not only outward change, but a deeper connection to one's own body.
Practical Information
Location: Vanajanlinna Castle, Finland
Duration: Five days
Led by: Marja Putkisto and her team of expert assistants
Suitable for: All levels – no prior experience required
Includes: Daily movement sessions, guided walks, Face Up exercises, massage treatments, evening gatherings and full board dining
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