{"id":76011,"date":"2026-11-02T15:43:57","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T13:43:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/?page_id=76011"},"modified":"2026-11-02T15:43:59","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T13:43:59","slug":"nature-for-well-being-and-creativity-a-resource-for-personal-well-being-and-working-life","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/en\/courses\/nature-for-well-being-and-creativity-a-resource-for-personal-well-being-and-working-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Nature for Well-being and Creativity: A Resource for Personal Well-being and Working Life"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<section id=\"hero-block_8abe562114b0bb6829465ff3d09a81f6\" class=\"hero site-banner section-default default alignfull\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"site-banner-bg section-bg-image ob-position\" style=\"object-position: 50% 39%\" >\r\n\r\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1450\" src=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/shutterstock_2702964275-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-1536\u00d71536 size-1536\u00d71536\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/shutterstock_2702964275-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/shutterstock_2702964275-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/shutterstock_2702964275-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/shutterstock_2702964275-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/shutterstock_2702964275-1536x870.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/shutterstock_2702964275-2048x1160.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\r\n        \r\n        \r\n            <div class=\"site-banner-content container\">\r\n                <div class=\"row w-100\">\r\n                    <div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n                        <div class=\"hero-text-overlay\">\r\n                                                                <h1 class=\"hero-title\">Nature for Well-being and Creativity: A Resource for Personal Well-being and Working Life <\/h1>\r\n                            <div class=\"inner-content\">\r\n                            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>Erasmus+ Course<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you long for time to calm down and step into the embrace of nature?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Step away from the rush of everyday life and immerse yourself in nature. Find your way to pause, reconnect and be creative in natural places, both in your personal and working life. This experiential Erasmus+ course invites you to explore nature\u2019s nurturing qualities and discover how time outdoors can support your well-being holistically. Through movement, rest, art and drama, you will explore new ways to express yourself, spark your imagination and create together with others, and deepen your appreciation of nature\u2019s intrinsic value and its role in sustaining all life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"register-now\">Upcoming courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>5\u20139 April 2027<br>4\u20138 October 2027<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What will you learn?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explore how to integrate nature-based and creative practices into your everyday life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discover ways to nurture your personal wellbeing through nature and creativity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn how to bring greater ease, balance and creativity into your working life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deepen your appreciation of nature as the foundation of all life and as something valuable in its own right.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course topics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nature, health and well-being<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nature connection and wellbeing methods in everyday life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creative exercises and methods in nature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to connect nature and well-being into working life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New practices and future possibilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is this course for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The course is applicable for all teachers, pedagogic developers, and administrative personnel working in basic, secondary, vocational and adult education. The methods introduced during the course can be applied to many different target groups. We also welcome all professionals and leaders in the field interested in the course topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course trainers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ulla Myllyniemi<\/strong> is an outdoor education expert and environmental education specialist at SYKLI Environmental College. She is a class teacher, special needs teacher, trainer and lecturer with extensive experience in outdoor and environmental education, inclusive pedagogy and teacher training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Satu Jovero<\/strong> is an environmental education expert and training coordinator at SYKLI Environmental College. She has extensive experience in experiential and creative learning methods and human behaviour and specializes in behavioral insights and choice architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sykli_myllyniemi_ulla-342_2040px-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74737\" style=\"width:297px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ulla Myllyniemi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sykli_jovero_satu-725_2040px-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74739\" style=\"width:298px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Satu Jovero<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course fee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants can apply for Erasmus+ funding for these courses.&nbsp;Sykli\u2019s Erasmus courses meet&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu\/resources-and-tools\/quality-standards-key-action-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the quality requirements<\/a>&nbsp;for courses under the Erasmus+ programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The course fee depends on the duration of participation and whether the participant\u2019s organisation has an Erasmus+ grant. The course fee includes training, training venues, coffee breaks, a certificate and online course access. Accommodation, meals, admission fees and local transport are not included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your organization has an Erasmus+ Grant: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For a 3-day course 240,00 \u20ac <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For a 5-day course 400,00 \u20ac <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For a 7-day course 560,00 \u20ac <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is covered with the course fee that you get with your grant: 80,00 \u20ac per day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other participants: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3-day course 330,00 \u20ac + VAT 25,5 % <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5-day course 490,00 \u20ac + VAT 25,5 % <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7-day course 650,00\u20ac + VAT 25,5 %<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>Ask more<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n                                <div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n                    <div class=\"staff-box\">\r\n                        <div class=\"row\">\r\n                            <div class=\"col-4\">\r\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sykli_liettila_terhi-591_2040px-e1782728246241.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"col-8\">\r\n                                <h3>Terhi Liettil\u00e4<\/h3>\r\n                                Expert, Working Life Services                                <ul>\r\n                                    <li><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"bi bi-telephone-fill\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\">\r\n                                <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M1.885.511a1.745 1.745 0 0 1 2.61.163L6.29 2.98c.329.423.445.974.315 1.494l-.547 2.19a.678.678 0 0 0 .178.643l2.457 2.457a.678.678 0 0 0 .644.178l2.189-.547a1.745 1.745 0 0 1 1.494.315l2.306 1.794c.829.645.905 1.87.163 2.611l-1.034 1.034c-.74.74-1.846 1.065-2.877.702a18.634 18.634 0 0 1-7.01-4.42 18.634 18.634 0 0 1-4.42-7.009c-.362-1.03-.037-2.137.703-2.877L1.885.511z\"\/>\r\n                              <\/svg> <a href=\"tel:+358469227696\">+358 46 922 7696<\/a><\/li><li><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"bi bi-envelope-fill\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\">\r\n                                <path d=\"M.05 3.555A2 2 0 0 1 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 1 1.95 1.555L8 8.414.05 3.555ZM0 4.697v7.104l5.803-3.558L0 4.697ZM6.761 8.83l-6.57 4.027A2 2 0 0 0 2 14h12a2 2 0 0 0 1.808-1.144l-6.57-4.027L8 9.586l-1.239-.757Zm3.436-.586L16 11.801V4.697l-5.803 3.546Z\"\/>\r\n                              <\/svg> <a href=\"mailto:terhi.liettila@sykli.fi\">terhi.liettila@sykli.fi<\/a><\/li>                                <\/ul>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>SYKLI Environmental College is a national specialist vocational college in Finland. We train professionals in different sectors to take concrete steps towards sustainability. Our aim is to\u202fbuild\u202fgreen competencies\u202fand increase\u202fthe quality of sustainability education\u202fat all levels of the\u202feducation system and throughout society. In Finland, SYKLI is known as a pioneer in environmental and sustainability education. We are recognised for high-quality education, innovative pedagogy and strong sustainability expertise. At Sykli, learning happens through participation and real-life experiences.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You might also like<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"page-linkbox-block alignfull\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\r\n<div class=\"page-linkbox has-turquoise-background-color \">\r\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/shutterstock_2277264641.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/shutterstock_2277264641.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/shutterstock_2277264641-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/shutterstock_2277264641-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>    <a  href=\" https:\/\/sykli.fi\/en\/courses\/out-of-the-box-sustainability-education-in-finland\/\" >\r\n        <h2>OUT OF THE BOX \u2013 Sustainability Education in Finland<\/h2>\r\n\r\n        \r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\n\n\r\n<div class=\"page-linkbox has-turquoise-background-color \">\r\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sydamenmuotoinen-lehti-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sydamenmuotoinen-lehti-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sydamenmuotoinen-lehti-1-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sydamenmuotoinen-lehti-1-768x449.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>    <a  href=\" https:\/\/sykli.fi\/en\/courses\/udl\/\" >\r\n        <h2>Inclusive and diverse learning environments and methods: A holistic approach to learning (UDL)<\/h2>\r\n\r\n        \r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\n\n\r\n<div class=\"page-linkbox has-turquoise-background-color \">\r\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_2326536657-1024x535.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_2326536657-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_2326536657-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_2326536657-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_2326536657-1536x802.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_2326536657-2048x1069.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>    <a  href=\" https:\/\/sykli.fi\/en\/courses\/sustainability-in-business\/\" >\r\n        <h2>Sustainability in Business<\/h2>\r\n\r\n        \r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you long for time to calm down and step into the embrace of nature? 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