Lapland Summer Wellness and Yoga Retreat in Inari
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Be enchanted by the Lapland summer 💛
The Lapland Summer Wellness and Yoga Retreat takes us to the most beautiful summer in Northern Lapland, right by Lake Inari, embraced by charming fells. Our retreat venue is the high-quality Inari Wilderness Lodge, located on the shores of Lake Inari. The hotel’s main building is an impressive log structure with large windows opening to stunning views of the lake. On this yoga holiday, in addition to restorative and balancing yoga practices, we deepen our connection with nature, surrounded by the beauty and serenity of Lapland.
Yoga retreat in a nutshell
- gentle slow yoga, as well as breathing and meditation practices
- insights on recovery and practical tools for everyday wellbeing
- hikes in the fells – including a day hike to Saariselkä, Kiilopää fell area
- sauna experiences and the chance for refreshing swims
- accommodation (3 nights) in two-person Aurora glass igloos at Wilderness Hotel Inari (limited number of single igloos available for an extra fee – ask for details)
- full board including breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- good company and new friends 😊
The best time in Lapland
In August, you can experience the perfection of the Lapland summer. The warm and rich tones of late summer make nature glow with endless colors. There is plenty of light, and the sun sets only closer to midnight. Mosquito season is nearly over, yet it’s still pleasantly warm – August offers the best conditions for outdoor activities. Lapland’s summer is delicate, and in the peace of Lake Inari and the surrounding fells, you can truly experience its uniqueness.
Slow yoga and small hikes in the fells
The Lapland Summer Wellness and Yoga Retreat focuses on recovery. The long yoga sessions are gentle slow yoga and deep relaxation practices suitable for everyone. In the yoga practices, we focus on asanas that calm the nervous system and mind, as well as breathing and meditation practices that promote recovery. During the retreat, we’ll hike in the nearby surroundings, or simply rest surrounded by nature in the Aurora cabins, each offering beautiful views of Lake Inari.
On Saturday, we’ll experience the magic of the open fells with a day hike to Saariselkä, Kiilopää. Although the hike takes us to the open fells, it is suitable for everyone. No prior hiking experience is required. Saturday’s yoga session will also be held in the fell. If you prefer, you can stay at the resort to relax – hike in the nearby surroundings, swim, sit on the sandy lakeshore, or simply read a book and enjoy the atmosphere of Lake Inari and the fells.
In the afternoons, we’ll have the second yoga session of the day – a shorter, restorative yoga moment. Yoga sessions are held in a large Lappish-style kota hut, where we practice around a live fire. While practicing yoga, the magic of Lapland is present, and you can feel the closeness of the surrounding nature.
Photo: Wilderness Hotels
Unforgettable sauna experiences and accommodation in glass-roof Aurora cabins
Our retreat days culminate in a unique sauna experience, where we’ll enjoy a beautiful panoramic sauna on the shores of Lake Inari. From the sauna’s large windows, there are stunning views of Lake Inari and the fells.
After the sauna and a refreshing swim, sweet sleep awaits in the wonderful and memorable glass-roof Aurora cabins. All cabins are located by the lake, so from your cabin windows you’ll have views of the lake and breathtaking sunsets.
Photos: Wilderness Hotels
Arrival at the yoga retreat
Wilderness Hotel Inari is located in Inari, about three kilometers from the Inari village center. From Inari to Ivalo is about 50 km. Finnair offers daily flights from Helsinki to Ivalo. From Ivalo Airport, there is a bus transfer to Inari, directly to our retreat venue Wilderness Hotel Inari. Transfers can be booked in advance at www.kuljetusliikeilmarislant.fi.
Yoga retreat program
Thursday
arrival at Wilderness Hotel Inari and check-in
16:00–18:00 welcome session, retreat opening, and restorative slow yoga session
18:00 dinner
free time
bedtime
Friday
breakfast at your own pace
10:00–12:00 longer slow yoga session and deep relaxation
12:00 lunch
13:00–17:00 free time (possibility for nearby hikes or simply resting at the hotel / your Aurora cabin)
17:00–19:00 panoramic sauna on the shores of Lake Inari, swimming opportunity
20:00 dinner
bedtime
Saturday
breakfast at your own pace
10:00 departure for the day hike to Kiilopää, Saariselkä (transport arranged)
12:00 lunch in the fell
14:00 slow yoga session in the fell (travel yoga mats provided by Hehku)
17:00 return to the hotel
18:00 panoramic sauna on the shores of Lake Inari, swimming opportunity
20:00 dinner
bedtime
Sunday
breakfast at your own pace
10:00–12:00 longer slow yoga session and deep relaxation
12:00 lunch and retreat closing
Photos: Wilderness Hotels
Payment and booking
The Lapland Summer Retreat is fully catered, including accommodation in two-person Aurora cabins (ask about single accommodation options), breakfasts, lunches, dinners, yoga sessions, and all other activities. If the Lapland summer, August in Inari, yoga, and day hikes in the fells resonate with you, book your spot now. This retreat has a limited number of participants – only eight people can join.
The retreat is organized by Polar Design Oy in collaboration with HEHKUN®.
Our hotel’s panoramic restaurant Ukko will serve us authentic Lapland flavors.
Photos: Wilderness Hotels
Retreat registration is binding, and payments are non-refundable (please remember to arrange your own travel insurance in case of illness, etc.). Participants are not insured separately by the retreat organizer. Please remember that this event is part of your personal leisure time. If you feel you need insurance, ensure that your accident and leisure-time insurance is valid and covers any changes in your plans and any additional costs that may arise.
You are warmly welcome on this journey of wellness and relaxation!
The Lapland Summer Wellness and Yoga Retreat is the perfect holiday combining slow yoga, breathing and meditation practices, unique fell experiences, sauna, swimming, good food, and great company. Come experience the magic of the Lapland summer and create lifelong memories. You can join this yoga holiday alone or with a friend – just as you are. 💛
Impressions from previous Inari retreats 2023–2024
“Overall, the retreat program was wonderful, and I really appreciated how much you explained about how we can influence the nervous system.”
“The hike in the fell was a magical experience 💛”
“I like your teaching style and really enjoyed the simple asana choices and the amount of repetition. The long relaxation sessions were also so nice.”
“Your helpfulness is on another level, I truly appreciate it.”
“It was such an amazing retreat, thank you 🙂 The program was so well-planned and diverse. Hiking and practicing yoga in nature was unforgettable.”
“The number of yoga sessions and the structure of the program were very well thought out. Everything flowed so smoothly.”
Responsible tour operator
(Approved by the Finnish Consumer Agency)
Polar Design Oy / HEHKUN®
Katariina Vainionpää
Yoga Teacher RYT-200 H (Yoga Alliance)
Ashtanga Yoga Instructor 200 H (Anne Nuotio Yoga Teacher Training)
Wellness Coach / LCF-Certified Life Coach