Posts by Taina Mansikkamäki
The Bear: Symbol of Strength and Spirit in Finno-Ugrian Mythology
In the vast tapestry of world mythology, few creatures command the reverence and fascination that the bear does in the cultures of the ...
Unlocking Healing Vibes: The Art of Shamanic Drum Sound Therapy
Shamanic drumming is a centuries-old practice that harnesses the power of rhythmic beats to induce altered states of consciousness and ...
Midsummer Celebration in Finland: Embracing Mystical Traditions
Midsummer, known as Juhannus in Finland, is one of the most beloved and widely celebrated holidays in our country. Falling around the s...
Mythical Northern Lights – sparks from power animals or messages from the souls?
The Northern Lights, the colourful light pattern dancing in the northern sky, have amazed and fascinated people throughout history. The...
A pilgrimage to the forest? It will heal your consciousness
We often think pilgrimage as a religious practice, but it could be a practice of healing accompanied by rituals that nourish holiness i...
Three powerful natural spirits: Auteretar, Otavatar, Suonetar
Auteretar, Otavatar and Suonetar are three natural spirits from Finnish folklore. But what did these ancient forces of nature represent...
Find balance with the colour green
Camping in nature, taking care of the garden, hanging out in the forest...green is everywhere. Green is said to be a therapeutic color;...
Brighten up your day with the colour yellow
Yellow is a very bright and distinctive color, and that's why it might divide opinions one way or the other. However, it is a body-stim...
Calming your mind and body with the colour blue
The harmonious coulour blue is also the colour of healing and calming. Blue light was used already in the 50´s to treat jaundice and r...
Rituals and drumming – A peek into folk religions in West Africa
We are all Africans when we trace our DNA back to its roots. Humans originated from Africa about 60,000 years ago. The first religious ...
