I’m Mia, born and raised in Joensuu, Finland. My childhood was a blend of adventure and creativity—I cross-country skied to school, played with my dogs in the woods, and attended afternoon art classes to nurture my love for painting. After high school, I moved to Helsinki, where I explored the world of fashion. I worked as a hairstylist, makeup artist, model, and stylist in salons and on photo shoots. Life was exhilarating and free, especially as I traveled between Helsinki and Madrid, embracing the vibrant fashion and nightlife scenes.

In 1992, I attended my first Ashtanga Yoga class in Helsinki, a moment that marked the start of my lifelong yogini journey.

By 1996, I traveled to the USA, where I discovered a passion for jewelry. These little objects have always captivated me—they carry deep meaning, stories, and power. I brought my yoga practice with me, studying from books and practicing on my own.

In 1997, I moved to Rovaniemi, Finland, where I learned to work with stone. It was also the year my daughter Jade was born—a transformative moment in my life.

Between 1998 and 2004, I balanced family, jewelry studies, and work while living in Boston, USA. I earned a BFA in Jewelry and Object Design from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. During this time, I also discovered Hatha Yoga and embraced a dedicated early-morning practice. When I became pregnant with my son Jasper in 2002, I practiced prenatal yoga and visualization techniques, which led to a natural and beautiful birth experience.

In 2004, I moved to Munich with my children, Jade and Jasper, to study at the Munich Academy of Art & Design under Otto Künzli and Karen Pontoppidan. They taught me to trust my creative instincts and explore my unique approach to jewelry design. I also learned how to create meaningful exhibitions and collaborate within a team.

By 2010, I completed my studies and received the Herbert Hoffmann Prize at Schmuck Handwerksmesse München. My career expanded internationally as I began exhibiting, lecturing, and offering workshops in places like Chile, the USA, Sweden, France, and Colombia.

From 2011 to 2015, I designed nine jewelry collections for the Finnish brand Marimekko. Then, in 2016, I launched my own jewelry line, starting with a collection called Heroine—pieces designed to bring joy and support into everyday life.

In 2018, my book MIA 1998–2018, a 162-page hardcover, was published by Arnoldsche Publications in Stuttgart, Germany. This was also a transformative time for me personally. I discovered Kundalini Yoga during a difficult period in my life and began a daily practice that brought clarity and healing. Around this time, I started studying Sat Nam Rasayan healing with Sven Butz and the Turiya School of Meditation and Healing.

Between 2018 and 2023, I immersed myself in Kundalini Yoga festivals, women’s circle facilitator training, and advanced Sat Nam Rasayan retreats. I also mentored students through the Shakti School and moderated online classes for Turiya School. These experiences deepened my understanding and expanded my ability to guide others.

In 2020, I began teaching meditation and leading women’s circles in studios across Germany and Finland, as well as online. My jewelry work evolved alongside my spiritual practice, blending healing and intention into each piece to provide wearers with meaningful support for their daily lives.

This year, 2024, has been especially dynamic. In March, I taught at Joogafestivaalit in Helsinki and presented my Crystal Healing Jewelry Collection. I also embarked on a pilgrimage to Nepal with the Turiya School, hiking up to the Serang Buddhist Monastery at 3,500 meters. During this journey, I connected with local crystal suppliers and brought back exceptional materials for my upcoming collection, A Private Resort.

Throughout 2024, I’ve taught workshops at festivals like the Finnish Kundalini Yoga Festival and Natural High Healing Festival. Topics like ancestral karma release and self-renewal are close to my heart and deeply resonate with those I teach. I’ve also continued my advanced Sat Nam Rasayan studies with my teachers, Sadhu Singh and Sven Butz.

Currently, I teach weekly yoga and meditation classes at Leo Sport Club and online. I also host monthly women’s circles and offer one-on-one healing sessions. My passion remains rooted in combining jewelry, healing, and intention—creating pieces that empower and support people in their daily lives.

Looking ahead, I’m developing a new art jewelry collection and continuing to teach at festivals, retreats, and fairs. My Sat Nam Rasayan healing sessions are available both in person and remotely, and I’m always open to collaborations and commissions.

If you’d like to connect, collaborate, or inquire about a workshop, feel free to contact me at mia@miamaljojoki.com.