Testimonials from participants  attending classes and workshop

LINDA TALIO - Psychologist - "I highly recommend Simon's workshops. He is an incredible teacher and the kind of dancing classes he offers give joy, freedom and new perspectives on your body, your movement, your connection with yourself and others.. When you know your bondaries, you feel free to let others close. I attended Simon's ongoing group and the "Co-dependent Lovers" workshop."





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JUSSI ROSSINEN - Medical Doctor - "I attended Simon's Open Floor ongoing group. I am a middle aged man, and I have never considered myself a dancer. In fact dance  has been challenging and a little embarrassing for me. Therefore Simonś warm encouraging style of leading  the course was important and reassuring for me. I found  the way Simon Open Floor teaching helped me to be more aware of my body and emotional energy. I found that through attending this ongoing group that it felt easier to dance with more self confidence elsewhere too. I hope I have the opportunity to attend Simonś Open Floor classes again at some point."
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JENNI HYYSALO.   Medical Doctor - "I’m a  doctor by profession and am always looking into  holistic ways to approach health. Simons Open Floor dance classes have been a beautiful way to integrate both my physical/body awareness with a sense of deep connection to the inner self. I found that during Simon's classes my movement gently guided my minds attention away from mental traffic and beautifully grounded me  into the present. I’m always left feeling both empty of thought and full of life - a perfect holistic combination!"

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TAINA BJÖRNSTRÖM - School Teacher - Simon's Open Floor classes are a  place where you can feel all feelings, liberate yourself and have fun, fun, fun. There were mediations and exercises combined. I found  that the teaching puts you  in touch with your soul and the real beauty of life. The classes  are simple to follow, very touching and  give you the opportunity to connect to other dancers at such a deep level."



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TUUKKA SARVI - Psychology Student - "Simon is a talented teacher with the ability to combine many different elements of embodiment and inquiry into his classes. He is very good in taking in account the needs of each participant individually and guiding the group. After the classes I felt more present and connected to myself and other people"





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PARIJATA ILMATAR - Body Worker - "What Simon does in his dance workshops is very beautiful. For me it’s like magic. Every class is a unique creation which combines movement, relating and meditation. Simon is a very inspiring teacher. He has an incredible quality of sensitivity and much experience from his own dance journey. In his classes he opens a safe space for profound exploration in many different levels and also profound healing becomes possible. For me it has been a place where I have been able to explore sides of myself which were totally unknown to me before. In other words bring a lot of new awareness to my body and to other parts of my being as well. It has been an opportunity to connect with myself and others in a level of deep meditation and awareness. And have fun at the same time!"

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BARBARA LEPESANT - Therapist - Merci Simon pour cette séance découverte « Open the box ». Tu sais créer un espace intime et sécurisé facilitant l’ouverture de coeur et la bienveillance pour pleinement plonger en soi. Ta présence vivante, vibrante et authentique a été une véritable invitation pour oser un peu plus libérer et laisser voir celle qui est en moi. Oser danser, mettre en mouvement et partager avec les autres mon trésor, ma singularité. Un grand merci pour cela.




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BODIL BACKMAN - Psychiatric Nurse - "I am a public health nurse and a ambassador of recovery from co-dependency. I attended Simons Open Floor classes and his workshops at KRAN for their ambassadors of recovery from addiction training.  Simon's teaching is  very warm, loving and heart opening.  His style of holding the space and guiding us so beautifully,  enabled me to grow  as a person and gain more trust and self-confidience."