ME | MAT & TRADITIONAL FINNISH SAUNA AT MERI

ME | MAT & TRADITIONAL FINNISH SAUNA AT MERI hosted by MOTHER EURO.
Join us Monday, June 23rd at 11:00AM for a private and intimate wellness experience with the MOTHER EURO community at MERI, Madrid's new Nordic wellness club. As we close out the spring and step into summer, we wanted to create one last moment to slow down together — to move, to soften, and to reset before the season shifts.
MERI is not yet open to the public. The studio is currently by invitation only as founders Janna Larma and Daniela Sevelius carefully build an intentional, like-minded community around the space. We feel honored to bring our community in early for a first look — and to share this experience with you before the doors open more widely.
THE EXPERIENCE
Hosted at MERI with the founders, this experience is designed around the three elemental pillars at the heart of the studio — Tuli (fire sauna), Meri (sea / cold plunge), and Kivi (stone Pilates). We'll begin with a guided mat class — strong, intentional, and grounding — before moving into MERI's traditional Finnish sauna for a guided three-part contrast experience. Founded by two women from Helsinki, MERI brings something rare to Madrid: a sauna experience rooted in authentic Nordic ritual. This is not your typical sauna. It is a guided, sensory journey created to reset the nervous system and reconnect you to your body.
THE GUIDED FINNISH SAUNA
Led by one of MERI's instructors who specializes in nervous system reset, the sauna experience moves through three guided rounds of sauna and cold plunge — each layered with breathwork, meditation, music, and essential oils. It's slow, sensory, and deeply restorative, designed to leave you calmer, clearer, and fully in your body. Embrace discomfort, awaken resilience.

THE MAT
The MERI Method is a music-driven movement practice designed to strengthen both body and mind through rhythm, repetition, and flow. Rooted in barre and sculpt, MERI Mat is performed entirely on the mat and built to the beat — where music becomes the structure, tempo becomes the heartbeat, and movement becomes instinctive. Through high-repetition, combination-based sequences, the method trains not only muscular endurance but also body awareness and presence.
The experience is expressed through three distinct class concepts inspired by the elements of the sauna ritual. WATER focuses on flow, release, and fluid choreographic movement. FIRE combines cardio and sculpt through intense, rhythmic burn sequences. STONE slows the pace and builds deep strength through heavier resistance and controlled effort. Together, the three elements create a complete movement experience designed to make people feel strong, present, and free.
THE FLOW
All guests will begin together with a guided mat class at MERI, followed by the three-part guided Finnish sauna and cold plunge experience. The morning is intentionally intimate — held in a small group — so each woman has space to fully arrive, move, and reset alongside the community.
WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE
A guided mat class at Meri
A three-part guided traditional Finnish sauna experience with breathwork, meditation, music, and essential oils
Cold plunge contrast therapy
An intimate, elevated group setting
Connection with the Mother Euro community
A moment to reset, recharge, and return to yourself before summer
ABOUT MERI is a Nordic wellness club, founded by Janna Larma and Daniela Sevelius — two women with Helsinki roots and a global perspective. With backgrounds in hospitality, real estate, and technology, the founders have created a boutique wellness studio in Madrid where sauna, cold plunge, and Pilates come together as one ritual.
The Meri philosophy is grounded in three elemental pillars drawn from Finnish: MERI (the cold plunge), TULI (the sauna), and KIVI (Pilates). Together, they form the foundation of every experience inside the space — and you'll recognize them again in Meri's mat class names: Water (sculpt flow), Fire (sculpt burn), and Stone (heavier weights). Three elements. One ritual.
Rooted in heritage and driven by purpose, MERI blends Nordic ritual with intentional design to promote balance, longevity, and community. Minimal by nature. Powerful by intention.
The studio is currently invitation-only as the founders thoughtfully build a like-minded community before opening to the wider public. Attending this event is a rare opportunity to experience MERI before the doors open more broadly.
ABOUT MOTHER EURO is a curated community for English-speaking mothers building lives across Europe. We exist to support women through the emotional, logistical, and personal transitions of expatriate life, offering trusted guidance, meaningful connection, and a sense of belonging. Through thoughtful resources, intimate gatherings, and shared experiences, Mother Euro creates space for friendship, collaboration, and growth. Rooted in intentional living and connection, Mother Euro supports women in navigating life abroad with clarity, confidence, and community.
A Note Before You Join
This experience includes physical movement (mat class), traditional Finnish sauna, and cold plunge exposure. While designed to be supportive and restorative, these activities may not be suitable for everyone. If you are pregnant, postpartum, navigating recovery, or have any medical conditions, injuries, or concerns (including cardiovascular conditions, sensitivity to heat or cold, or recent procedures), we strongly encourage you to consult with your healthcare provider prior to attending. Please participate only in what feels safe and appropriate for your body. Mother Euro and Meri are not medical providers and do not offer medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Participation in all elements of the experience is voluntary. By attending, you accept full responsibility for your physical wellbeing and release Mother Euro, Meri, and all facilitators from any liability related to injuries, discomfort, or adverse reactions that may occur before, during, or after the event. This event takes place at an external venue. All guests are expected to follow Meri's guidelines and safety protocols throughout the experience. We may capture light moments from the experience for community and promotional purposes. If you prefer not to be included, please let us know in advance.
Cancellation Policy
Please note that there are no refunds for this event. If you are unable to attend, you may try to find someone to fill your spot, but please understand that this is your responsibility.