Mindfulness and Meditation in Finland with a school visit 

Tools for teacher and student well-being.

Join our 7-day course in Helsinki, Finland, including a full-day school visit to witness one of the world’s top education systems in one of the happiest countries globally. Explore mindfulness and meditation tools to create a calm, successful classroom while promoting well-being and happiness. Build focus, empathy, and resilience to foster a balanced, inclusive learning environment for all.

Mindfulness and meditation are essential tools for enhancing well-being, promoting inclusion, and fostering active participation in a thriving classroom and society. In this course, you will gain hands-on experience with scientifically-backed mindfulness practices. From guided mindfulness walks in Finnish nature to body scans and relaxation exercises, each activity is designed to fit seamlessly into a busy classroom, benefiting both you and your students. 

You will explore how focusing on the process rather than the result can foster deeper satisfaction, concentration, and connection both for teachers and students at all ages. 

Participants will enjoy a full-day school visit, meeting Finnish teachers and students to gain valuable firsthand insights. With Finland’s holistic educational approach, you’ll observe how outdoor activities, digital tools, and democratic engagement are integrated into learning, providing an inspiring model to bring back to your own educational environment.

Learning Objectives:

• Inclusion: Experience tailored mindfulness techniques ensure accessibility and adaptability for diverse classroom needs.
• Innovation: Explore Finland's innovative teaching methods and their role in fostering a forward-thinking, holistic approach to education.
• Democracy: Encourage active participation, mutual respect, and collaborative decision-making in educational settings, reflecting Finland's emphasis on equality and shared responsibility.
• Digital development: Integrate digital tools for mindfulness, enhancing engagement and accessibility in line with Finland's leadership in educational technology.
• Active participation in society: Empower educators and students to develop emotional intelligence and resilience for active roles in their communities.
• Classroom-ready tasks: Integrate Smart Teachers Play More activities highlighting a positive approach to learning where academic concepts can be taught through games, sensory activities and movement to increase joy and motivation.

Methodology & Assessment:

•  Workshops and practical sessions: Participate in interactive sessions focused on mindfulness exercises like mindful meditations, mindful walking, body  scans, breathing techniques, and gratitude practices.
•  Field-based learning: Experience mindfulness in nature with outdoor meditations and reflective exercises in Finland´s beautiful nature.
•  School visits: Gain insights from Finnish schools, observing how well-being, inclusion, and active participation are integrated into the curriculum at every level.
•  Collaborative and digital projects: Build an inclusive, international community through group discussions, teamwork, sharing practices, and using digital tools for resource sharing, reflection, and evaluation.
•  Reflection and vision planning: Craft a personalised vision and action plan to incorporate mindfulness, sustainability, and digital tools into your classroom, setting realistic and actionable goals for immediate implementation.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONALS ACROSS THE EDUCATION SECTOR:

This course offers learning opportunities for teachers and school staff across the education sector including: Preschool; Primary; Secondary; Adult education; Special Needs; Teaching assistants; School management; Vocational education; Higher education; and Student teachers.

AS PART OF THE COURSE WE ALSO PROVIDE:

• Morning refreshments
• Cultural evening
• Visit to Helsinki City Museum
• Course material
• Certificate of attendance

COURSE DATES:

04.05.2025 > 10.05.2025 CONFIRMED

26.10.2025 >  01.11.2025 CONFIRMED

595€ per participant

COURSE I.D. for Erasmus +:

ID 4507519

CERTIFICATION AND RECOGNITION FOR ERASMUS +: 

Participants will receive:

• Europass Mobility Document
• Learning Agreement and Evaluation Form
• Any additional documentation required by your National Europass Agency or National Office.