Soft and dynamic flow-class for the mornings. In a flowing practice the movements are combined together by your breath. Perfect start for the day!
This class is held in Finnish and found weekly at Vallila.
We offer a wide range of different yoga styles so you can choose the class that suits you best. If you want to increase strength, challenge yourself, and are looking for a sweaty workout, you might want to choose a dynamic class like ashtanga, inversion flow, or vinyasa flow. If, on the other hand, you want your life to slow down, recover, and calm down, head to yin or restorative yoga. There are many styles of yoga and by experimenting you will find the right one for you. Read more details from the class descriptions. Class is held in english if there is (eng.) written after the name in the schedule.
Soft and dynamic flow-class for the mornings. In a flowing practice the movements are combined together by your breath. Perfect start for the day!
This class is held in Finnish and found weekly at Vallila.
This morning class is a sweet start for the day. The practice combines mobility and strength and wakes up the body by asana work and breathing. This class is suitable for both, beginners as well as advanced yogis.
This class is held in Finnish and found weekly at Vallila.
Leave the workday on the mat and transition into your free time with movement, breathwork, and mindfulness exercises. This class offers opening and strengthening counter-movements to sitting, energizes, works up a sweat, and allows you to close any extra tabs in your mind: reboot your body and mind.
This class is held in Finnish and available weekly at Vallila & Töölö.
Leave the workday behind and transition into the evening through movement, breathwork, and relaxation. A rejuvenating and warming class that offers opening and strengthening counter-movements to sitting. It softens both the body and mind after a long workday.
This class is held in Finnish. You can find this class weekly at Punavuori and Vallila.
Ashtanga is a dynamic and meditative yoga style that is practiced while listening to the boundaries of their own body and mind. The practice challenges the body and mind to become stronger and more flexible. In the guided Ashtanga class we also practice a breathing technique, which helps in creating a rhythm according to the vinyasa practice. It is a good idea not to eat for 2 hours before the Ashtanga and to avoid drinking unnecessary water during the exercise, in addition it is not recommended to do Ashtanga yoga in the first trimester of pregnancy. We recommend previous yoga experience before attending this class.
Class is held in Finnish. Weekly classes found at Töölö, Vallila & Punavuori.
In this class, we explore new asanas at a relaxed pace, build heat, extend beyond the first series of Astanga, and allow the practice to take effect. We work on weight shifting, balance poses, and the joy of movement. We twist, open, and lift.
The class is suitable for anyone interested in Ashtanga yoga, but prior experience with yoga is recommended.
This class is held in Finnish. You can find this class weekly at the Punavuori studio.
Authentic Flow is an intuitive and explorative yoga class. We use asana, authentic movement, unique soundscape meditation, somatics, pranayama, creative sequencing, embodiment, self exploration, Tantrik philosophy and elemental work to journey through the layers of the self. We recommend earlier experience of yoga since this class is deep and challenging on all levels, body-mind, spirit.
This class is held in English. You can find this class weekly at Vallila.
This class is workout-focused, perfect for those looking to tone their core, increase flexibility and begin their day with a sweat session. Each class starts with focused core work to build strength, followed by an energizing sequence designed to get you moving. This class is best suited for those with prior yoga experience.Â
This class is held in English and found weekly in Vallila.
Dynamic Hatha is a practice focused on alignment, exploring how your body aligns in different asanas. In this class, we stay in poses for several breaths and examine the anatomy of asanas. The practice is a flowing combination of breathwork, asana practice, dynamic movement, and softness.
In this class, you’ll build strength and flexibility while awakening the generally inactive parts of your body. We recommend that you have some prior experience with yoga, even if you’re just starting your yoga journey. This class also serves as a great refresher on asana alignment for more experienced practitioners.
Class is held in Finnish. You can find this class weekly at our Vallila and Punavuori studios.Â
In the prenatal yoga class, we practice a variety of pregnancy-friendly yoga exercises that comprehensively support the well-being during pregnancy. Each session includes movement and rest, mindful breathing, and exploration of the inner connection with your baby. In the dynamic class, we incorporate some dynamic standing yoga poses and strengthen the body during pregnancy through a range of exercises.
You can find this class weekly in Vallila. This class is held in Finnish.
The Flow class focuses on various sequences that strengthen and open the body. In this flowing practice, movements are linked together, guided by the breath, and transition smoothly from one pose to the next. The class warms up the body, builds strength, and enhances awareness of your own body. This class is suitable for those who are already familiar with yoga.
This class is held in English. Class is found weekly at Vallila, Töölö & Punavuori.
This challenging yet flowing and playful class is a good practice for advanced yogis who are familiar with basic asanas. We dive deeper into the breathing exercises and practice regularly inversions, hand balances and other advanced asanas. In this class you will challenge your body, mind, self-knowledge and ability to concentrate. This class is excellent for progressing your own practice. Prior yoga experience is expected, and this is not a class for beginners. Please also note that this class is not recommended for pregnant yogis.
This class is held in Finnish and found weekly at Vallila & Töölö.
This calm and cozy Friday evening class invites you to let go and restore. The class incorporates gentle movement with yin yoga-like asanas, creating a restful practice that calms down the nervous system. A perfect soft landing into the weekend! This class is open for all levels.
This class is held in English. Class is found weekly at Punavuori.
An opening and restorative class where you move softly with your breath. This class will take you towards restful sleep. Suitable for everyone.
This class is held in English and found weekly at Punavuori.
This class is for anyone who is in need of some extra self-care. The class incorporates soft movement and sweet stillness with focus to restore and calm the nervous system. You will leave feeling inspired & rejuvenated! This class is open for all levels.
Class is held in English and found weekly at Vallila.
In a Hatha class, we practice yoga slowly and with control. A slower practice isn’t necessarily easier, but it calms the body and mind. The class begins with flowing movements that warm up the body and progresses through slow, strengthening asana practices toward more meditative and restorative exercises. We end the session with a final relaxation and breathing exercises.
Props like blocks, straps, and blankets are used as needed to ensure proper alignment. The class is suitable for everyone, including beginners.
This class is held in Finnish. You can find the class weekly at Töölö.
Heartful flow is all about the exquisiteness of self-love – mellow sequences filled with the most delicate movements, allowing us to effortlessly and aimlessly live in the present moment.
This class is held in English and found weekly at Punavuori.
Some of the Vallila classes are livestreamed to home mats. With a free mat spot, you can practice at no cost as a model student in front of the camera. You can focus on your own practice without pressure, and we do not expect you to be perfect at anything. However, we hope that you have some prior experience with yoga. Please note that there is a 12-hour cancellation policy.
These classes are held in Finnish and found weekly at Vallila.
This class is perfect for you who are starting or have just started a yoga hobby and want to move forward at a calm pace. The class practices yoga asanas that increase strength and mobility and introduces you to the different dimensions of yoga. The class is suitable for everyone, no previous yoga background is needed. Come as you are. This lesson is not part of any course, so you can attend an individual class at any time of the year.
The beginner’s class is currently held in Finnish. Class is found weekly in Töölö.
This yoga class is perfect for office workers as well as those who engage in fitness activities. It is specifically aimed at those who may have found their physical activity limited due to work or other busy schedules, and those who want to start a practice that enhances body mobility, strength, and flexibility.
In the classes, we focus on asanas that increase pelvic mobility and open up the thoracic spine. The sequences are not too heavy or difficult, but you can add challenge within your own resources and abilities. The class is suitable for all levels and ages.
We also use props such as yoga blocks and straps to support the body in achieving correct and safe postures when needed.
This class is held in Finnish and found weekly at Töölö.
This yoga class is excellent for those who engage in fitness activities.Â
In the classes, we focus on asanas that increase pelvic mobility, open the thoracic spine, and incorporate twists. The movements are not too heavy or difficult, but you can always add challenge within your own resources and abilities. Props such as yoga blocks and straps are also used to help achieve correct and safe postures when needed.
This class is held in Finnish and found weekly at Vallila.
A yoga class inspired by a somatic approach and the Scaravelli method. We will engage in varied exercises exploring grounding, breathing, and the diverse movements of the body, all while nurturing each individual’s inner gentleness and strength. The practice calms the nervous system, strengthens the mind-body connection, and helps release the physical stresses of everyday life. The class is also suitable for beginners or those returning to their yoga practice after a break.
This class is held in Finnish and found weekly at Vallila.
This class is for anyone who is looking for a bit more care and pampering. The session includes gentle movement and stillness, aiming to soothe the nervous system. You will finish the class feeling inspired and energized. It is also suitable for beginners or those returning to the mat after a longer break.
Class is held in Finnish and found weekly in Vallila and Punavuori.
This soft evening -class sheds the tensions of the day and creates space for the body as well as the mind. An opening and restoring class where you move softly, guided by breath. This class will take you towards a restful night’s sleep. Suitable for all levels.
This class is held in Finnish and found weekly at Vallila & Töölö. Check Gentle evening (eng.) for English class.
In this class, we strengthen the body-mind connection with flowing, powerful movement, morning-opening asanas, and a guided meditation that changes weekly. The session is designed to strengthen an refresh the body while creating peace and presence for the new day.
This class is held in Finnish and found weekly at Vallila.
In the prenatal yoga class, we perform a variety of pregnancy-friendly yoga exercises that support well-being in multiple ways during the pregnancy. Each session includes movement and rest, mindful breathing, and exploration of inner connection. Prenatal yoga is suitable for any stage of pregnancy and is also appropriate for beginners.
This class is available weekly in Vallila and Töölö. Class is held in Finnish.
This postpartum yoga class is designed to support your recovery towards a lighter posture and a more energetic feeling. Becoming a parent isn’t always easy, with sleepless nights, breastfeeding marathons, and carrying your baby. At the same time, you are gradually recovering from childbirth. The goal of the postpartum class is to refresh and strengthen both internally and externally. You will rediscover core support, a lighter posture, and a sharper sense of well-being. The sessions include exercises that help you reconnect with your deep muscles and address diastasis recti, aiding in their restoration.
You are welcome to bring your baby to the class. The sessions are primarily designed for postpartum recovery, so your baby can participate in some of the movements if desired or simply sleep in the stroller throughout the class. You can breastfeed or change diapers during the class as needed. You are also free to join without your baby, allowing you to focus more on yourself, which is also perfectly acceptable! We recommend leaving the baby with care if they are very active, as it might affect your ability to concentrate on the class.
You are welcome to attend the class right after your postpartum check-up or even if some time has passed since your delivery. The asana sequences are gentle and therapeutic, aimed at providing you with more energy to better enjoy your time with your baby. You can attend even if you have had a cesarean section. The classes have a relaxed and accepting atmosphere where you can meet other parents in similar life situations. All are welcome, regardless of previous experience.
Please note that at the Vallila location, you can bring strollers inside through the café area into the hallway. At the Punavuori, we ask that you leave strollers outside if you come with one. You are, of course, welcome to bring a baby carrier inside.
This class is held in Finnish and found weekly at Vallila & Punavuori.
Gentle, yet dynamic class without compromising the amount of sweat. You will challenge yourself with slow, conscious movement and focus on asanas and the transitions without any rush. We build up heat and create space in the body. We recommend that you have some prior experience with yoga before attending this class.
This class is held in English. Class is found weekly at Vallila & Töölö. More Slow Flow -classes found in Finnish at Vallila & Töölö.
This easy flow class is perfect for you who are starting or have just started a yoga hobby and want to move forward at a calm pace. The class practices yoga asanas that increase strength and mobility and introduces you to the different dimensions of yoga. The class is suitable for everyone, no previous yoga background is needed. Come as you are.
This class is held in English. You can find this class weekly at Vallila.
Gentleness, presence, self-care, and pampering.
The Soft Touch Flow class is a true indulgence, combining gentle movement, peaceful breathing, the aroma of essential oils, and self-massage and acupressure techniques.
The class begins with a movement sequence that awakens the connection between body and mind, helping to release muscle tension and initiate a relaxation response. The sense of presence deepens through breathing exercises and self-massage. During the autumn, we will work on facial expression and chewing muscles, the head, hands, and the soles of the feet. The class ends with a gentle final relaxation.
Soft Touch Flow is suitable for anyone seeking comprehensive relaxation and a moment of personal pampering. The movements and massage techniques are primarily performed sitting on the floor, and the final relaxation is enjoyed lying under a warm blanket.
The class is held in Finnish and found monthly at Töölö.
This class is created for yogis who LOVE a good burning challenge. The opening and strengthening asanas are approached in a playful, strong & safe way. We will flow through creative and spicy sequences to a unique soundscape. The class will bring you through new layers of the body-mind and leave you inspired in a whole new way! Spicy, peppery & hot!
This class is held in English and found weekly at Vallila.
Sunday Soul class begins with an initial relaxation and sensing the feelings of your own body. A meditative start calms the nervous system and prepares the body for focused practice. Initially, your body warms up with a dynamic flow that provides relaxed but active movement for yogis of all levels. The class is concluded with a restorative segment that resets your body and mind for the upcoming week.
This class is held in Finnish and found weekly at Töölö.
Welcome to end the week with gentle movement, rest, and long openings. You will unwind, calm your mind, and nurture your body with a soft practice.
This class is held in Finnish and found weekly at Vallila.
Powerful practice where we link movements to our breath. Get ready to play, build heat, strength and flexibility trough creative sequencing of challenging postures and shapes. Some earlier yoga experience is recommended.
This class is held in English and found weekly at Töölö, Punavuori & Vallila.
Start your day with an invigorating and energizing flow class designed to awaken your body, clear your mind, and set a positive tone for the day ahead. This class often begins with gentle stretches and/or pranayama, gradually progressing to more vigorous and dynamic sequences, ultimately leading to a balanced and refreshed state. Expect to sweat and shine!
This class is held in English and found weekly at Vallila.
In a Yin practice, we hold long, deeply opening poses. The poses are supported by various yoga props to ensure maximum comfort and relaxation. The Yin class is calming, meditative, and restorative, allowing the body and mind time to pause. Some classes also provide an introduction to the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and meridians underlying Yin yoga. This practice is suitable for both beginners and more experienced yogis.
This class is held in English and found weekly at Punavuori. More Yin-classes found in Finnish.
The Yin & Yang practice combines two complementary elements. The calm and static Yin portion and the dynamic Yang portion (flow yoga) that progresses at a steady pace. The Yin portion is either at the beginning or end of the class. This class is also suitable for beginners.
This class is held in Finnish and found weekly at Vallila & Töölö.
Release tension of the body and empty the buzzing of your mind. This class is 2/3 soft yin movement and asanas and 1/3 sitting meditation practice. This class is great for balancing your daily life that might be stressful & a lot of sitting in front of the desk. Suitable for beginners and for those who are interested in meditation techniques.
This class is held in English and found weekly at Vallila.
This practice is otherwise the same calm and deeply opening session as pure Yin, but with an added touch of restorative yoga. The purpose of restorative yoga poses is to aid recovery physically, mentally, and emotionally. Restorative poses are supported with props to allow for deep relaxation. Through relaxation, the body can open up, blood pressure and sugar levels can decrease, digestive function can balance, immunity can improve, and fatigue and sleep issues can alleviate.
The class is held in Finnish and found weekly at Töölö.
Come and start your Sunday with yoga, sauna and a dip in the sea.
Come pamper yourself with yoga and a sauna experience! Enjoy a leisurely, unhurried Sunday morning by the sea. The morning begins with a gentle, flowing yoga session in Löyly’s cozy fireplace room. After yoga, relax in Löyly’s private sauna (+ a refreshing dip in the sea). The sauna session is from 10 to 11. These sessions are open to everyone, regardless of previous experience.
The class will be led by Emilia H., a regular instructor at Roots Helsinki.
Price: 35 EUR (includes yoga class & sauna). Please note that cancellations must be made through the system 24 hours before the class begins. If you cancel, the payment will be credited to your Roots Helsinki account for future use. The package must be paid in advance. Please bring your own mat if possible.
The class is held in English and will be available weekly at Löyly, Hernesaari, throughout the fall season of 2024. Reservations can be made through the booking calendar, just like other classes.
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Roots Helsinki Vallila
Café & Yoga
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Yoga (open during yoga classes)
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