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Gentle is a space to explore your body and your inner state through conscious movement. Here, we work gently and deeply — without pressure or judgment — helping you reconnect with yourself, slow down, and find balance within.

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YOUR FIRST TIME

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We want your first experience at Gentle to be as comfortable as possible.
That’s why we created a special Intro Offer for new clients.

This offer gives you 3 classes to explore our studio and experience different classes. Valid for 30 days.

45€

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Meet the Team

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    ALISA N.

    Alisa is our gentle soul and yin yoga guide at Gentle. With her calming voice, grounding presence, and soothing energy, her classes offer a true moment of peace in your day. Alisa’s passion lies in restorative and yin yoga, where she creates a space for deep relaxation, release, and inner reconnection. She will guide you into stillness with care and presence, helping you gently let go and fill up with new energy.

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    ELLI M.

    Elli is the soul of our studio. Warm, friendly, and always smiling, Elli brings radiant energy to every class. With a unique approach that blends Yoga and Pilates, her sessions offer both an uplifting boost and deep inner calm. After her classes you’ll feel balanced, grounded, and recharged. Elli also leads our wonderful kids’ group, inspiring little ones to move with joy and confidence.

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    PARINAZ G.

    Parinaz is the calm in our flow: steady, gentle, and deeply present. With over 20 years of practice and more than a decade of teaching, Parinaz brings warmth, care, and quiet strength to every class. Her attentive approach makes everyone feel seen and supported. She takes time for each student - during practice and in conversation. We’re truly grateful to have her share her calm, grounded presence with our community.

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    KATE T.

    Kate is the heart and mind behind Gentle. As the founder of our studio, Kate brings vision, warmth, and intention into everything we do — from the peaceful atmosphere you feel when you walk in, to every detail behind the scenes. Her classes reflect the same care: soft, mindful, and deeply attuned to how you feel. Kate always takes the time to check in, listen, and guide you with gentle support. With her, you’ll move with ease, feel your body awaken, and leave class grounded and relaxed.

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    RUTVI J.

    Rutvi embodies balance and presence in her teaching - gentle, attentive, and rooted in yogic wisdom. With a background in Yogashastra philosophy and years of experience, she specializes in yoga therapy, stress management, mental health, and pranayama. Her caring approach makes every student feel supported and guided toward calmness, resilience, and inner connection.We are grateful to have her share her healing presence with our community.

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    ALINA G.

    Alina is a Certified Pilates Instructor and a former professional ballet dancer with the Finnish National Ballet. With over 20 years of experience in movement and body awareness, she brings exceptional expertise, precision, and depth to our team. Her teaching is rooted in a profound understanding of the body and how it moves. Alina’s classes focus on intelligent alignment, mindful strength, and ease, helping you build support without tension and move with clarity and confidence.

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    Cecilia B.

    Cecilia is a BASI-trained Pilates instructor with a strong background in sports and functional movement. Her classes focus on alignment, strength, and anatomy-based movement that supports the body in everyday life. She brings bright energy, clarity, and enthusiasm to every session, sharing not only her knowledge, but also a powerful sense of motivation and positivity. Expect to leave her classes feeling stronger, more balanced, and deeply energised.

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This Sunday, February 15th, we’re hosting an Open Day at Gentle 🤍 We’ve created free 30-minute demo versions of almost all the classes we offer, so you can explore the studio, try different practices, and feel what resonates with you. I
Gentle is a mindful movement and recovery studio based in Helsinki Mat Pilates, yoga, barre, mobility and relaxation classes, plus yoga therapy — everything designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and feel at home in your body. Find more
Sometimes a practice feels more beautiful when it’s shared. For Valentine’s Day, we created something special. Move Together is a one-time class with Kate about calm, breath, and quiet connection through movement. You’ll practice
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