At Seeds of Presence,
we believe that profound transformation requires both deep roots in ancestral wisdom and a safe, relatable bridge to the modern world. Venturing into the depths of your own consciousness is a courageous act, and the environment in which you do it is everything.
Seeds of Presence was founded by Joakim Kaipainen and Satu Valero. As the creators of this space, we bring decades of experience in holding space for deep transformation. Alongside our established holistic platforms in Finland—including Tietoisuuden Evoluutio (Evolution of Consciousness) and Reinstall Me coaching—Seeds of Presence is our international sanctuary. Here, we invite esteemed traditional wisdom keepers as guest facilitators to share their ancestral medicine within the safe, unbroken container that we provide.
Together, we hold a space where the medicine can do its deepest work, and where you are seen, held, and guided every step of the way.
The Founders & Your Anchors
Joakim Kaipainen
Co-Founder | Spiritual Teacher, Yoga Master & Energy Healer
Joakim is one of Finland’s leading figures in the field of spiritual growth and consciousness. His personal path shifted profoundly in 2005 after a powerful spiritual awakening, and since then, he has dedicated his life entirely to exploring and teaching spiritual evolution.
In 2013, he founded his own yoga school and is the creator and head teacher of Intuitive Kundalini Yoga, training new yoga teachers in this deeply somatic and energetic lineage. He also extensively trains energy healers, equipping them with the tools to work with subtle energy fields safely and effectively.
While the guest Taitas navigate the visionary realms during our retreats, Joakim grounds the experience in the physical body. He leads the daily yoga and pranayama practices, utilizing his 20 years of experience to help you bypass the mind, release nervous system tension, and prepare your physical vessel for deep, receptive work. His calm, gentle, and highly experienced presence creates an unshakeable foundation of safety.
Satu Valero
Co-Founder | Spiritual Coach, Dedicated Yogi & Energy Healer
True healing requires feeling profoundly safe, understood, and supported in practical reality. Satu is a deeply dedicated yogi, energy healer, and an experienced spiritual and solution-focused coach. She possesses a unique, intuitive ability to encounter each individual exactly where they are.
Satu brings a wealth of hands-on expertise to our Spanish retreats, having successfully run her own retreat center in Spain for years. She intimately understands what it takes to create a seamless, nurturing retreat environment. At Seeds of Presence, she manages the practical harmony of the retreat while acting as a core emotional anchor.
She is present before, during, and after all ceremonies, ensuring that the space remains protected and that your individual process is fully supported. For Satu, a safe process is a matter of the heart. Through her coaching expertise, she guides you in translating profound, abstract ceremonial visions into clear, actionable steps, supporting your integration long after you return home.
Our Honored Guest Facilitators: The Wisdom Bearers
Taita Libardo Matapí Yucuna (Yawikapí)
Tradition Keeper from the Colombian Amazon
Taita Libardo is a member of the Tiger Clan from the Colombian Amazon. He has dedicated more than 25 years to sharing the medicine and traditional teachings of his ancestors. Having studied alongside his father for 15 years, his presence brings a deep sense of absolute respect, energetic protection, and authentic Amazonian tradition to our ceremonial space.
Árbol
Medicine Keeper and Kambo Practitioner
With over a decade of immersion in the Peruvian Amazon, Árbol has studied under the guidance of Asháninca, Shipibo, Kichwa, and Matses communities. As our dedicated Kambo practitioner, he offers his extensive experience and profound respect for indigenous traditions to support your physical and energetic purification.
