Virpi Raipala-Cormier is the founder of Frantsila and a yoga and meditation teacher with decades of experience. Her guidance weaves together Finnish herbal wisdom, holistic wellbeing, and a gentle, practical spirituality. Her teaching invites you to calm the mind, open the body, and strengthen heart-connection in everyday life.
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HERBS & THERAPEUTIC SCENTS

Virpi Raipala-Cormier, founder of Frantsila, teaches which plants you and your family may need for different everyday ailments and situations (sleep, stress, congestion, digestion, skin). You’ll get practical, safe ways to use herbs and therapeutic scents: teas/infusions, steam inhalations, baths, and scenting your space.

Language: Finnish
Duration: 1:30
Category: Lecture
Age: Kids friendly

MEDITATION & PLANET BLESSING

Virpi Raipala-Cormier, founder of Frantsila, guides a meditation where you learn to quiet the mind and tune your inner frequency. Meditation also reaches outward: your presence softens, compassion grows, and encounters become clearer. You’ll get short everyday practices that uplift the shared atmosphere. We close with a gentle ceremony for our planet and all living beings. Welcome to join us!

Language: Finnish
Duration: 1:00
Category: Meditation
Age: Kids friendly

PARTNER SHIATSU & POLARITY

Learn to release neck and shoulder tension and calm the nervous system with gentle facial acupressure. A soft partner practice to give and receive supportive touch safely. Virpi Raipala-Cormier and James, Frantsila’s founders, brought shiatsu to Finland 45 years ago. You’ll leave with an easy home routine. Polarity therapy adds grounding hand placements and breath-led presence too. For all levels.

Language: Finnish
Duration: 1:30
Category: Dance & Body
Age: Kids friendly