Wake up with Asahi!

A Simple And Healthy Idea! ASAHI®, the Finnish Health exercise, is simple to learn, but the more you practice it, the more you will realize just how ingenious a method it is for physical and mental health.

Designed for the 21st C., Asahi draws from the timeless wisdom of Eastern martial arts, but is firmly based in modern medical science with no religious, philosophical, political or martial elements. Asahi is safe for everyone of all ages and in all states of health and is done standing (or in a sitting position) with no extra equipment. Asahi is the simple and effective solution to the negative effects of inactivity and a sedentary lifestyle. Many chronic health issues can be alleviated by regular Asahi practice. It is also a time efficient method, because it is both a gentle workout and a mindfulness practice in one! Asahi improves leg strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, stamina and reflexes. The eye exercises built into Asahi along with slow movements and deep breathing help to calm the Vagus nerve and restore mental and physical balance. Regular repetition of Asahi’s gentle movements can be more effect than surgery for joint injuries and back pain.

Presenter Bio: Asahi Head Trainer Margaret Vainio is an American musician, translator & health coach, who has lived in Finland for almost half a century and has gained dual citizenship. Seeing so many Americans with health issues that could be alleviated by adding movement to their life has compelled her to bring Asahi to the US. To date, she has trained about 70 US teachers and has presented Asahi at FinnFest since 2016. In addition to being an Asahi Head trainer, she also completed the 500-hr European Yoga Teacher certification in Oct. 2024.