Movement is our first language. Movement means we are alive, growing.
My working methods are highly based on movement – it can be transferred to art, and art back to movement.
Whether it’s a painting on canvas, a poem, performance or guided yoga or movement class I’ve worked with somatic guidelines for years.
Among my artistic practice I guide movement practices focused on somatics and nervous system care. I graduated as an Authentic Embodied Flow yoga teacher 2018 followed by deepening studies in trainings and self-studies. During the years I’ve facilitated multiple classes, workshops and retreats both in Finland and abroad – in Gili Air (Indonesia), Sri Lanka, Koli and around Finland.
Nowadays followed by my artistic work I facilitate mainly workshops and retreats combining creative methods such as writing or painting with embodiment and somatics.
In my guidance, I emphasize the wisdom of listening to the body, somatics, and the seamless integration of soundscape and instruction.
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Alchemist, Advanced Yoga Teacher Training RYT100, Satu Tuomela
Depth, Advanced Yoga Teacher Training RYT100, Satu Tuomela
Authentic Embodied Flow RYT200, Satu Tuomela & Elisa Kuuttila
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You can join my classes at Koti Shala & Etelän Syli.
Next workshops and retreats will be announced here. For private event inquiries, please contact me for more information.
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“Emmi’s workshops are beautifully designed, with plenty of time and space for creativity.”
“The entire retreat was thoughtfully curated into a seamless whole. Emmi’s presence is genuine, and she meets everyone with the same warmth and kindness.”
“There is an incredible amount of space for creativity and free movement, allowing you to deepen your own inner experience. Emmi’s authenticity and gentleness carry you through every exercise.”
“The retreat was an incredible experience that I will remember forever. Emmi is an exceptional facilitator who helps you reconnect with a creativity you may have lost touch with.”
“The retreat was an incredible experience. Words simply can’t describe it.”
“Creative exercises are often too open-ended, but you struck a wonderful balance between providing a safe, supportive structure and allowing the freedom to experiment and explore your own expression.”
“Emmi, the course facilitator, is warm and approachable. I learned so much about creativity, technique, and my own self-expression. I highly recommend her courses!”
“Emmi’s openness, warmth, and gentle presence carry you beautifully through the exercises. There is so much room for creativity and free movement, allowing you to deepen your inner and emotional experience.”
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Hitaammassa tahdissa -cards, Emmi Ohraniemi, 2025, Hidasta elämää
The designs of the cards are based on paintingsLempeyttä keholle –cards, Emmi Ohraniemi & Susanna Jussila, 2021, Hidasta elämää
The designs of the cards are based on paintings
Kotona kehossa, Emmi Ohraniemi & Susanna Jussila, 2021, Otava / Hidasta elämää. Non-fiction book
The book's visual design is largely based on paintingsAll work is published in Finland, in Finnish. Kaikki julkaisut ovat suomenkielisiä ja julkaistu Suomessa.