Method Putkisto Runni-Finland 2013 by Maagi

International Summer Break 2013 Sunday 28 t h Jul y – S und a y 4 th A ug ust with

Marja Putkisto & team

BODY Lean & Lifted – from within and with nature

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Dear Guest, Method Putkisto’s traditional (if not legendary) Summer break is a time for reflection and recuperation. Beautiful nature, outdoor exercises together with Method Putkisto has the affect upon our bodies that we all appreciate – and are always amazed by! This week is time for reunion and friendship but even more importantly, we are there to realign our bodies. We dedicate the week to building our optimum health and simply learn how to unwind the effects of stress and how to manage it throughout our everyday life. For our new guests, this is an invitation to a unique experience and environment. It is the choice of exercises, high quality nutrition, walking and rest (with a bit of fun and laughter) which leads to recuperation - and ultimately to the balanced body and mind. This year, it is my pleasure to extend another warm welcome to Runni Spa, an authentic and exclusive place in Finland – where normal tourists hardly ever find their way. Runni’s staff are thrilled that the Method Putkisto group has chosen to return to their Spa for the summer break and welcome us as their very special guests. If you would like to give yourself the opportunity of learning far more about your potential and different ways of looking after your wellbeing, please join us. Overall, let’s make the week a special memory for all of us.

I look forward to seeing you in Finland,

Marja Marja Putkisto is the founder and

creative force behind the internationally acclaimed exercise and wellbeing programme brand name, Method Putkisto. She is a producer, teacher, lecturer and author. She is the founder and director of the Method Putkisto Institute, training professional instructors and offering tailormade wellbeing programmes to clients. Marja is known for her skill in unlocking her client’s potential creativity and strength, achieving results far beyond their expectations, as well as her intuitive and yet fun way of teaching. Marja Putkisto’s work has received an award from the Finnish Government. In 2010 and 2011, Marja was named as one of the top trainers in the UK (Harpers Bazaar magazine) and Method Putkisto has, once again, been nominated as one of the leading anti-aging exercise programmes.

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METHOD PUTKISTO Method Putkisto is essentially a precise and specific deep stretching, strengthening and breathing technique which realigns your body leaving you feeling light, lean and lifted. Beyond exercising, our main aim is to teach you the tools to be independent over your body. When you get to know your body, you are free to be yourself and perform any task in life effortlessly. Method Putkisto highlights the consequences of shallow breathing, tightness and shortness in the muscles. It shows how by simply elongating short muscles through deep stretching and breathing you can free the body to its neutral position and optimum balance. Method Putkisto is a neuromuscular re-education programme. It is a simple yet effective way to recover from stress and recuperate yourself.

Method Putkisto & nature – why? Nature can have a unique effect upon our bodies. Walking will balance your body, get new oxygen into it and rotate your spine. It will also strengthen your feet and burn the calories. The unique movement resonates through the spine, increasing the blood flow, lymph drainage and, most of all, our agility. It is the combination of how we progress from the indoor exercises to the outdoor movement, and vice versa, which makes the break so special.

What will I achieve? Sometimes rest is not enough to fully recuperate the body. You will learn how to free yourself from muscular tension, tightness and discomfort and will enjoy improved posture, a lean, lifted, strong and supported body. Even more, you will feel a sense of wellbeing, increased energy levels and at best, a greater freedom of movement.

Who is the break suitable for? It is for everyone who appreciates their wellbeing and is interested in improving the overall balance of their body. If you travel on your own, with a friend or partner, you will find like-minded people participating in this break. Marja and her team will introduce you to different types of exercises that are precise and adaptable for individual needs to ensure optimum results. We will teach you the basics of how to lift your posture and stabilize your spine, which is the foundation for any movement. A correctly chosen progression of exercises, rest and recuperation leads ultimately to the balanced body. As we work through the whole body you will discover, as previous guests have commented, that the years will fall away and you will look ten years younger!

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CONTENT

Method Putkisto floor-work: dynamic & deep stretching The deep stretching, strengthening and breathing exercises to lift your body to its ultimate posture and freedom of movement - excellent for stress release and relaxation. At the Method Putkisto floor-work classes we will work with the programme focusing on how to stretch, elongate, lift, turn, twist, rotate, focus, visualize, imagine until even the most unaligned spine will be released to its ultimate state and aligned into an optimum position! Breathing - Proper use of diaphragm will lift your body to its ultimate posture. We aim to empty our lungs from deep down to be able to refill them with pure air – this truly lifts your spirits! Deep Strengthening - Exercises to build your deepest core around the sacrum making it a stable base for all movements. Deep stretching - To realign your body. The Method Putkisto technique teaches you to elongate the short, tight muscles.

Method Putkisto – outdoor session Francis Mitchell & Nordic Walking - agility and freedom of movement Agility/flexibility: work on your agility, the one ability you loose fastest over the years. The spine requires rotational movement to maintain its strength. We will be enjoying our very special outdoor classes (MP programme for the spine) based on Nordic Walking. It is the combination of how we progress from Method Putkisto indoor exercises, to the outdoor movement classes and vice versa which makes the break so special. The pure, Finnish air will clear your lungs, and the beautiful views will calm your thoughts, it will truly lift your spirits. Walking on an uneven surface exercises the muscles around the spine and feet improving our agility. We will pay particular attention to the technique of walking and learn how to perfect our own movement. Francis Mitchell is our walking expert with years of experience.

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CONTENT MP 3D Natural Face Clinic Method Putkisto 3D Natural Face Clinic has achieved profound and far-reaching results. Smile away the years. We will balance the facial muscles, free your neck, shoulders and head. We will focus on muscles supporting the neck, the head alignment and the “egg in a cup” principle. By the end of the week our heads will be in the sky and our feet on the ground – and our faces will look more alive!

C L I M AT E & C L O T H I N G What to wear The light in Finland is very special. We have long summer nights and midnight sun. The weather can be changeable; it can be cool but also hot at times. And it can also rain. Indoor classes - Comfortable clothing and just socks are enough. Outdoor classes - layers work best. Shoes - Trainers are recommended for the MP Nordic Walking sessions. Note Bring your own Nordic Walking poles if you prefer. We have some that you can borrow.

Evenings - You are welcome to glam up or down – just enjoy!

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The beautiful and clean surroundings alone will relax us. Runni is situated in The Lakes region in the centre of Finland not far from the Arctic Circle (nearest town is Kiuruvesi) - no pollution! This is why we will be enjoying our outdoor classes (MP Outdoor / MP Peak) based on Nordic Walking. The pure pine air is great for our lungs, the scenery is restful for our eyes and its healing powers will sink into our consciousness. The midnight sun is always magic and stress dissolves at that special moment when “time disappears”.

Runni Spa Hotel Runni Spa has centuries-old traditions which are still evident in the Spa today and are why people still travel long distances: - Healing water - Special local mud - Amazing environment

F I N L A N D

THE PLACE/VENUE

Runni

- Wonderful values and staff

OULU

RUNNI

HELSINKI

- Their vision. Everything is dedicated to the guest destressing, recuperating and leaving with a feeling of wellbeing. - Their skills. Authentic, Finnish traditional masseurs whose special method only recently has been acknowledged as a powerful tool for realigning the body. Runni’s philosophy is to offer recuperation to unwind from busy lives. We believe that slowing down allows you to feel content and calm, to listen to yourself and recover your creativity without the stress. At Runni’s Spa Hotel you will find all has been ‘taken care of’ and that everything is ‘on hand’. You can move directly from your room to treatments and then onto the restaurant...

Rooms Peaceful, Gustavian-style rooms spread over two floors. Lift access. All the rooms have TV, radio, telephones, bathrooms, bathrobes. Towels are included which you are able to take to the sauna and swimming pool.

Restaurant Mamselli Mamselli is Finnish and refers to a” warm-hearted female feeding and nourishing her family”. The restaurant faces the Kiuru River. All meals are buffet-style. Breakfast is a buffet from 7.30-10am. Offering a nutritious, full breakfast, with the bread baked on the premises. All special diets are welcome.

Evening Programme Sunset barbecues - magical - on a long, summer evening with the midnight sun. On Wednesday and Saturday night, dance to live music by Finnish musicians.

Swimming There is a swimming pool available as well as an indoor and outdoor smoke sauna. We highly recommend swimming in the clean Kiuru River, directly from the sauna. There is also a jacuzzi whirlpool with a view out to the Kiuru River.

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T R E AT M E N T S Spa To achieve the maximum benefit we would like to recommend that you enhance the week’s detoxifying process with some of the treatments available at the Spa. Pre-book your sessions as soon as possible - you can then sink into the programme from the minute you arrive. It is lovely to wake up the following morning not having to worry about whether the treatments are booked or not and so making sure the week flows with no interruptions between the treatments and sessions. The healing water We have chosen Runni with its healing water where people have travelled to benefit from its magical powers for over 200 years. It is an old Finnish way to heal your body and is said to have a healing and soothing effect on numerous symptoms. As well as the wonderful effect is has on your skin, the water also affects your hormonal balance and inner organs. The treatment is deeply relaxing and detoxifying: “I felt like all the mobile phone/computer energy was removed from my body - an extraordinary feeling”.

Special Method Putkisto Spa Packages Deluxe – “to die for” 8 hrs of treatment

Light programme – refreshing 2hrs of treatment

1 x full-body peat treatment, including face (85 mins) 1 x Dead Sea salt bath (20 mins) 4 x full-body massage (50 mins) 1 x dry cupping and half body massage (40 mins) 2 x warm mud treatment (20 mins)2 x natural herbal bath (20 mins) 1 x traditional Finnish body alignment (50 mins) Price 445 € / person

3 x natural herbal bath (20 mins) 1 x full body massage (50 mins) 1 x warm mud treatment (20 mins) Price 130 € / person

Mini-deluxe Pack 1 - to balance your body; detoxifying 5hrs of treatment

Anti -ageing – 1.25hrs of treatment 1 x facial peat treatment (25 mins) 1 x facial massage (25 mins) 1 x Indian head massage (30 mins) Price 90 € / person Happy feet – 1hr of treatment

3 x full-body massage (50 mins) 1 x full-body peat treatment, including face (85 mins) 1 x warm mud treatment (20 mins) 1 x Japanese foot massage (30 mins) 1 x natural herbal bath (20 mins) Price 290 € / person

1 x foot treatment (50 mins) 1 x Japanese foot massage (30 mins) Price 80 € / person

Mini-deluxe Pack 2 – to lift your immune system 2.75hrs of treatment

Finally, if you have any special requirements, please contact the UK office on: +44 (0) 20 8878 7384 or email: office@methodputkisto.com.

1 x Indian head massage (30 mins) 2 x full-body massage (50 mins) 1 x warm mud treatment (20 mins)1 x natural herbal bath (20 mins) Price 163 € / person

Extra massage sessions (50 mins) Price 60 € / person

Please note the above pre-booked packages are charged at a special discounted price. If you wish to take any other packages/treatments, then these will be charged at the full price (details on request). Any treatments booked at Runni Spa will be charged at the full price.

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TIMETABLE Using progression, we are building the core support for the body throughout the week; from the deep core – to the functional core – this is a base for your health and wellbeing. Monday

Why, what and how? Method Putkisto: Dynamic & Deep Stretches = Lean & Lifted Body – the Method Putkisto way!

Tuesday

Special Focus: “Foot – shop”. Achieve the optimum foundation for your body.

Wednesday

Time just to be!

Thursday

Special focus: “Abdominal, legs & buttocks”. So you want a fabulous-looking body? Start working those areas that are neglected when sitting - legs, bums and tums - and you can guarantee a firmer and more toned body. We are getting closer to the functional core!

Friday

Special Focus: “Neck & Jaw - shop”. The neck and jaw are related. Stress tends to show up typically in the neck. Releasing these areas can literally lead to improved posture and the way you look!

Saturday

Re-aligned, re-defined - Lean & Lifted body – enjoy!

The class ratio of instructors to clients is 1:6. Some of our instructors also offer private 1:1 sessions throughout the week - these are at an additional charge. Sunday Wednesday Sunday Monday Thursday

Wednesday Saturday Tuesday

7.00

FREE DAY Outdoor 7.45 Local 45-8.45) eakfast 9.00adventures (additional 10.00 cost) Session 00-12.00) 11.00

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Monday Tuesday Friday

12.00 Luncheon 13.00

MP MPOutdoor Outdoor (7.45-8.45) (7.45-8.45)

MP MP Outdoor Outdoor (7.45-8.45) (7.45-8.45)

Breakfast

Breakfast Breakfast

Introductory Session to MP Session the week's (10.00-12.00) programme (10.00-12.00)

Introductory Session to MP MP Session Session the week's (10.00-12.00) (10.00-12.00) programme (10.00-12.00)

Luncheon Luncheon

FREE DAY MP Outdoor Local (7.45-8.45) adventures Breakfast (additional cost) MP Session (10.00-12.00) Luncheon Luncheon Luncheon

Wednesday Thursday Sunday MP Outdoor Fresh air “extra” FREE DAY MP Outdoor Local (7.45-8.45) adventures Breakfast Breakfast (additional cost) Departure MP Session for airport (10.00-12.00) 10.00 Luncheon Luncheon

Thursday Friday

Saturday Friday

Saturday Sunday

Sunday

MP MP Outdoor Outdoor (7.45-8.45) (7.45-8.45)

MP Outdoor Fresh air “extra” MP Outdoor (7.45-8.45)

MP Outdoor Fresh air “extra”

Breakfast Breakfast

Breakfast

MP MP Session Session (10.00-12.00) (10.00-12.00)

Departure MP Session for airport (10.00-12.00) 10.00

Departure for airport 10.00

Luncheon Luncheon

Luncheon

MP Session (13.00-15.00

14.00

Natural e Clinic 15.00 00-15.30)

3D Natural Face Clinic (15.00-15.30)

3D 3D Natural Natural Face Face Clinic Clinic (15.00-15.30) (15.00-15.30)

3D Natural Face Clinic (15.00-15.30)

3D 3D Natural Natural Face Face Clinic Clinic (15.00-15.30) (15.00-15.30)

3D Natural Face Clinic (15.00-15.30)

Session 16.00 45-17.30 17.00

MP MPSession Session (15.30-17.30) (15.45-17.30

MP MP Session Session (15.30-17.30) (15.45-17.30 (15.45-17.30

Measure the MPresults Session (15.45-17.30

MP Session (15.45-17.30

MP MP Session Session (15.45-17.30 (15.45-17.30

Measure the MPresults Session (15.45-17.30

Measure the results

Dinner Dinner

Dinner

Grill Movement evening (outside analysis fire)

Tango Grill Live evening evening Music– (outside Dancing at hotel fire) to Live Music

Grill Liveevening Music (outside at hotel fire)

Grill Movement evening (outside analysisfire)

Tango Movement evening – Dancing analysisto Live Music

Tango evening – Dancing to Live Music

5,25 5.25 6 hours hours hours

5,25 1.5 5 hours hours hours

5.25 1.5 1 hour hours hours

5.25 5.25 hours hours

5.25 5 hours hours

51 hours hour

18.00 Dinner innerArrival – check Dinner in Arrival – check Dinnerin 19.30 Light Supper Light Supper Intoduction to Intoduction to evening Live Grillthe evening Runni 20.30 Spa, theMusic staff Runni Spa, staff side fire) hoteland the (outside and the at group groupfire) Movement analysis Movement analysis 21.00 + Welcome drinks + Welcome drinks Total: 5 hours Total:Tuition 26,75 1.5hours hours Total: 27.5 26,75 5.25 6 hours hours hours

Note: all activities in the timetable included in fee, otherwise ‘free day’ and extra-curricular activities at extra cost.

Thank you for making this week special for all of us! Marja Putkisto & team

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BOOKING & PAYMENT FEES • Total fee per person: 1,675€. Includes: full-board accommodation (based on single occupancy); transfers to and from Oulu airport (at the flight times indicated); all Method Putkisto tuition. Note: for any other pricing details eg shared room, please contact the UK office. • Reservation fee of 675€ (per person) by Friday 26th April 2013. • Balance of fee 1,000€ per person payable by Friday 7th June 2013. BOOKING Call or email the UK office to reserve your place. CANCELLATION POLICY Reservation fee (675€ per person) is non-refundable. Prior to 24th May 2013, the balance of the fee paid (1,000€ per person) will be refunded on production of a doctor’s certificate. Any other situation, at the discretion of the Method Putkisto management. After 24th May 2013, no refund given. TREATMENTS • Pre-book your sessions and payment will be with your final invoice (8th June 2012). All bookings will be charged whether they are taken or not. • Extra treatments can be taken whilst at Runni (subject to availability). Bookings and payment (at the list price) via Runni Spa. FLIGHTS • From London, we have found the following options with Finnair flying out of Heathrow to Helsinki and then on to Oulu (1 hour’s flight north-west of Helsinki). Website: guildtravel.com or call +44 (0)20 7388 4158 quoting ‘Method Putkisto’ – cost (including all taxes): currently from £289.77 Other websites: finnair.com or call +44 (0) 870 241 4411 or britishairways.com Outward: AY 832 28 JUL LHR-HEL 1020 1515 AY 369 28 JUL HEL-OUL 1600 1705 Return: AY 366 04 AUG OUL-HEL 1410 1515 AY 833 04 AUG HEL-LHR 1600 1710 Early booking is recommended for cheapest fares. Transfers to and from Oulu airport are included in the price to link in with the above flights ie outward on Sunday 28th July for the 1705hrs arrival and return on Sunday 4th August at midday for the 1410hrs departure. For other times transportation to Runni Spa can be organised on your behalf by the UK office at your own cost. The transfer time is 2.5 hrs by coach through true Finnish countryside.

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ENQUIRIES & BOOKINGS Please contact Method Putkisto Studio UK 56 Derby Road London SW14 7DP Tel: +44 (0)20 8878 7384 Fax: +44 (0)20 8392 6466 office@methodputkisto.com OR Method Putkisto Finland Oy toimisto@methodputkisto.com

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