Energy for Life 9/2026

03.09.2026 00:00 - 06.09.2026 00:00

Registration ends: 20.08.2026 00:00 - If registration has already closed, please inquire about course places by calling 017 570 1810.

myyntipalvelu@valamo.fi, p. 017 5701 810

, 355€/College Hotel single room, incl. accommodation, teaching, meals, 340€/Guest House single room, incl. accommodation, teaching, meals

Course description
Course program

Course description

Does it feel like daily life takes more than it gives? That you can't give your best – or that nothing really feels like anything? Vitality may be hidden, but it is not lost.

In this course, we will return to the source of energy to explore where our own stamina and joy of life spring from, and how they can be strengthened amidst everyday life. You will learn to identify your own energy sources and drains, find ways to recover and balance yourself, and create a meaningful daily life. During the course, we will do insightful exercises, share thoughts together, and recharge our batteries in a peaceful, accepting atmosphere. You will take home new energy and practical tools to support your well-being. The instructor is occupational well-being coach, supervisor Sirpa Kirjalainen.

Course program

Thursday 3.9.

Arrival to Valamo, lunch from the buffet by 14:00.

16:00 Course opening. Discussion about energy

18:00 Ninth Hour, Vespers, Small Compline and evening prayers

19:30 Supper

Friday 4.9.

6:00 Midnight Office, Matins, First Hour

7:30 - Breakfast

9:00–12:00 At the sources of one's own energy 1 (includes 0.5 h coffee break)

12:00–13:00 Lunch break

13:00–17:00 At the sources of one's own energy 2 (includes 0.5 h coffee break)

18:00 Ninth Hour, Vespers, Small Compline and Three Canons

19:30 Supper

Saturday 5.9.

6:00 Midnight Office, Matins and Liturgy

7:30 - Breakfast

9:00–12:00 At the sources of one's own energy 3 (includes 0.5 h coffee break)

12:00–13:00 Lunch break

13:00–17:00 Contemplation and spiritual well-being (includes 0.5 h coffee break)

18:00 Vigil

19:30 Supper

Sunday 6.9.2026

Room checkout by 12:00 at the latest

7:30 Breakfast

9:00 Third Hour and Liturgy

10:30–12:30 Tips For well-being and course closing

Rights to changes reserved

Teacher

Kirjalainen Sirpa

Sirpa Kirjalainen is a supervisor and work well-being coach/trainer and has worked as an adult educator for over 30 years. She has studied many different skills and developed her expertise in areas that are close to her heart and support her work as a trainer, coach, and instructor (e.g., stress management coaching and change management coaching). Sirpa believes in people and their ability to use their resources to increase self-awareness and improve quality of life, and supports them in these endeavors through her training/coaching. More information about Sirpa can be found on her website, www.kouluttaja.fi.

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