Moving Heart

09/02/2026

05/02/2026

Gabriel reads his poems at the library as part of the Parga city's love theme in February.

Gabriel oli lukemassa rakkausrunojaan kirjastolla osana Paraisten Kaupungin Rakkaus teemaista Helmikuuta.

Gabriel läser sina dikter på biblioteket som en del av Pargas stads kärlekstema i februari.

30/01/2026

27/01/2026

Voiko melonta ja tanssi sopia yhteen? Todellakin voi!

Gabriel piti viikonloppuna tanssi-improvisaatio työpajan kokeneille melojille. Päivän aikana tutkittiin luovaa liikettä, omaa kehotuntemusta, keskustan ja lantion käyttöä sekä miten oma kehotietoisuus voi auttaa melomisessa ja tehdä melomisesta kokonaisvaltaisempaa ja sulavampaa. Paljon hienoja oivalluksia, naurua ja liikkumisen iloa. Kiitos mukana olijoille!

*** ***

Can kayaking and dance go together? They certainly can!

Gabriel held a dance improvisation workshop for experienced kayakers. During the day, we explored creative movement, body awareness, and the use of the core and hips. We looked at how body mindfulness can improve kayaking, making it more holistic and fluid. The day was filled with great insights, laughter, and the joy of movement. Thank you!

21/01/2026

The Swallow in the Water – a new interdisciplinary performance is taking shape!
Together with puppeteer Lotta Wikberg, musician Marianne Maans, and dancer ElinMaria Sydänvirta, we are creating an interactive experience for all ages.
Premiere in May! Stay tuned!
A big thank you to the Swedish Cultural Foundation for the support.
~
Svalan i vattnet – en ny interdisciplinär föreställning växer fram!

Tillsammans med dockteaterartisten Lotta Wikberg, musikern Marianne Maans och dansaren ElinMaria Sydänvirta skapar vi en interaktiv upplevelse för både unga och gamla.

Premiär i maj! Håll utkik!

Stort tack till Svenska kulturfonden för stödet.

~
Veden Pääskynen
Yhdessä nukketeatteritaiteilija Lotta Wikbergin, muusikko Marianne Maansin ja tanssija ElinMaria Sydänvirran kanssa luomme interaktiivisen kokemuksen, joka suuntautuu niin nuorille kuin vanhoillekin.
Ensi-ilta toukokuussa! Pysy kuulolla!
Suurkiitos Svenska kulturfondenille tuesta.

15/01/2026

14/01/2026

Here's an approach of building a relationship with what supports us to be with ourselves.

I want to share a few thoughts on "resourcing" within body-mind cented practices. When we practice being present in our bodies, instead of being strict with an idea or practice —we are building access to inner support and agency. To connect with our breathing, sensing bodies is to reclaim our experience; it gives us access to what we need as we navigate everyday life.
However, being in connection with our bodies and actually feeling ourselves can be incredibly difficult. Simply "feeling the body" doesn't always feel resourceful. Instead, we might feel the weight of our discomfort—realizing just how exhausted or stressed we truly are.
Acknowledging this is key: we cannot force ourselves to be empowered by somatic practices.
Resourcing is individual and nuanced. When we build an alive relationship with ourselves—one that isn't dictated by a single, "strict" practice—we begin to attune to what we actually need in the moment. We can bring curiosity and humility to our bodies.

13/01/2026

Second semester with Peace-School !
This week ElinMaria continued with her work together with Peace Union of Finland, facilitating their work with young people in the Archipelago Sea.

"In the Peace School, students learn about global development issues, human rights, and sustainable development goals. They also practice their skills as global citizens to be able to build a sustainable future."

With engaging and inclusive teaching methods and process drama, young people get to think about how peace issues relate to their own lives and the world around them! It's such a priviledge to meet with so many young people and learn about acting for peace and sustanaibility together!

Rauhanliitto (Finnish Peace Union) is an umbrella organization for 18 Finnish peace organizations!

09/01/2026

Holding complexity on Nervous system regulation and aiming calmness. ..What if our bodies responses to distress are inherited wisdom on how to process and speak up to our needs for safety dignity and agency? What if always aiming calm risk us to stay passive instead of responding towards harm? Here's a small talk on the importance to use knowledge about our nervous system to serve empowerment and agency rather than oppress our internal sign asking for acts for change.

08/01/2026

Here's a summary of some of the reason why compassion is so crucial for our wellbeing and ability to deal with our and each others distress.

Warmly welcome to learn more and practice compassion with us!
/ElinMaria & Gabriel

̈nsla