​"I have for a long time wanted to explore my Finnish roots, but since my knowledge in the Finnish language is limited, I have found few resources available. Therefore I was delighted to come across Niina's work on Internet, and I really appreciated her Heart of Mielikki course. It covered a wide variety of topics on Finnish mythology and folklore, as well as useful recommendations for more in-depth studies. I also learned new Finnish words related to the topics that were being dealt with"
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​-  Katarina, Sweden

​​​"I'm so happy I discovered Niina's work, and signed up for the Heart of Mielikki course. I have been drawn to learn about Finnish mythology and gods for many years, but never found any sources of information that were helpful or inspiring to me. The course information was presented in an enchanting, user-friendly way, and provided an excellent foundation of understanding, as well as resource for further study. I now feel I have the knowledge and tools needed to go deeper into Finnish mythology as a profound and experiential journey.  
Thank you Niina for this delightful course!"         

- Kia LaFey,
Priestess of the Goddess, Priestess of Avalon 
(Goddess Temple in Toronto)

Niina’s Heart of Mielikki course was such a wonderful introduction and thorough explanation of the Finnish Gods and Goddesses as well as Spirits and traditions. It really helped connect me to the Earth and this life experience in a much better way by connection to these sacred entities! If you love spiritual studies, nature-friendly culture and spirituality, and just learning about mythologies and theologies in general I can’t recommend this course enough!

​-Calli Thomason, United States

Heart of Mielikki - Online Course

You with curiosity and increasing passion towards Finnish mythology and folklore I welcome you to this wondrous 8 weeks course I´v created. During each week we shall explore different areas of Finnish mythology and folklore from tree worship to Kalevala poetry. Our goal is to deepen our knowledge wisdom and creativity through mythology and folklore. I will share tips on shamanic journeying and building connections with tree and animal spirits alike not to forget the invisible spirits around us. When joining to the course you´ll get an access to to the course page on my web-site and there you will find articles, videos and so much more. 

Week 1
Heart of Mielikki
We began our adventure in the forest by getting to know most important forest deities, elementals and elves.

Week 2
Soothing waves, raging storms
We will dive into the underwater world to meet Ahti, Vellamo, Näkki and other water elementals. Meaning of water in folklore and in healing.

Week 3
Earth and the Sky
We make our acquaintance with Ukko the sky god and Akka the earth goddess also with spirits that were related to farming. Not forgetting the sun, the moon and the stars.

Week 4
Power of woman and magical places
Incantations with Louhi the shaman´s goddess and magic of women in ancient Finnish culture. Entering to the magical places of Finnish mythology: Tuonela, Vainajala and Pohjola.

Week 5
Shaman´s journey
History of old and new Kalevala and magical songs and incantations. Väinämöinen the archetype of wizard and the ways of a shaman.

Week 6
Animal Ancestors
We shall explore the bear cult and the deer cult in pre-historic Finland and bear´s position as powerful god.

Week 7
Animal Connection
Emuus and other first creations in Finnish mythology. Spells and chants related to animals and animal totems.

Week 8
Magical beings
Magical and mythical beings in Finnish mythology and different ways to connect with them. Concept of the three souls and traveling between worlds.

Book your place here! 
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