Living a creative and fulfilling life making art as an concept artist and oil painter. I also love to move a lot and when I'm painting I'm often listening to interesting audiobooks on wide variety of subjects. I like to try and experience lots of different things. Thats why its sometimes hard for me to stick to a certain hobby.

Meditation and mindfulness is something that soothes and centers me. It's really hard to get me upset (but there is that lion inside though). One thing that I'm very enthusiastic about is nonviolent communication and conflict resolution (I did my bachelor's and master's thesis on the subject) Also psychology and human mind are endlessly fascinating subjects. I have dived quite deep on different healing methods and body-mind connection and I am happy to share what I know.

My art:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joniaikio/

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like people and I'm always open to learn about different cultures and meeting new faces. It's so little effort to host someone and it can be a huge thing for the couchsurfer. And it's so convenient to get a place and company when I'm traveling.

Interests

Friends, uplifting music, timeless moments, board-games, moments with tea, sports, meditation, living simply and with lots of free time. I like to take life easy when I can.

• arts
• documentaries
• dancing
• exercise
• running
• meditation
• movies
• painting
• swimming
• teaching
• nature
• boardgames
• nature walks

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Alchemist, Compassionate Classroom and The Power Of Now
Movies: Life of Pi, Interstellar, Inception

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Ice-swimming in 2 degree water for 5 minutes in a row (Well I actually didn't swim I just stood in the water freezing my ass off).
I've had an out of body experiences and lucid dreams.
Double sex change... (It's a skateboarding trick).
I was travelling by myself in Thailand and Bali for 5 weeks without smartphone and anything planned.
I have fasted several times for 5-10 days with just water.
I got into studying university to study to become primary school teacher with most points out of 1000 participants.
I have forgotten and burned at least 5 pots on a stove.
I have studied to become Reiki healer, Non-violent communication director and Personal Trainer.

Teach, Learn, Share

"Beyond ideas of wrongdoing or rightdoing there is a field, I'll meet you there" -Rumi
As typical with classroom teachers I know little about a wide range of subjects. I know that most of us are wrong most of the time, so I don't take my opinions so seriously. I try to understand people and what drives them. Always happy to hear about your life and share about mine.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories, info, my house and my full presence. Also I have a sauna and a small bathtub and epsom salts if you want refreshing hot bath. Also I'm quite generous with everything on my kitchen. Also I have a place for car if you own one.

Countries I’ve Visited

Croatia, Egypt, Estonia, France, Indonesia, Norway, Sweden, Thailand, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Finland