Iida Leena Materasu

Facilitator and educator with 10+ years of experience leading groups and 6+ years designing and delivering adult learning programmes, workshops, trainings, webinars and retreats. My work centres on experiential learning, group process and creating spaces where people can participate fully, reflect honestly and translate insight into practice. Alongside facilitation, I bring experience in curriculum design, programme delivery and participant engagement.

Breathwork & Mindfulness Teacher · Parenting Guide · Programme Facilitator at Self-employed (2016 – Present)

• Facilitate adult learning, development and experiential group processes, from short workshops and webinars to three-month programmes and long-term professional training cohorts.
• Lead groups of 6-14 participants in depth-based programmes, adapting facilitation to group dynamics, participant needs and what emerges in the room.
• Facilitate 3-4 in-person events and retreats annually, including international events, alongside online learning experiences reaching 70+ live participants.
• Design programme structure and educational content, integrating facilitated discussion, reflection, experiential learning and practical application.

Lead Facilitator & Programme Coordinator at SOURCE International (2022 – Present)

• Main teacher and facilitator for a long-term professional practitioner training cohort; created the curriculum and lead the learning process across the programme.
• Facilitate teaching sessions, group reflection and experiential learning, supporting participants to integrate learning into professional practice.
• Coordinate the wider programme alongside international facilitator trainings, including participant communication and online learning activity.

Communications & Client Relations Manager at Heliton Handcrafts (2014 – 2023)

• Managed communications, digital marketing and client relationships, alongside web and media content.

Educator & Youth Programme Facilitator at Various institutions (2009 – 2014)

• Worked as a special education teacher and preschool educator, supporting children with additional needs.
• Developed inclusive learning activities, emotional support structures and group facilitation.
• At Viimsi Youth Center, organised events, led workshops and supported day-to-day centre operations.
• Contributed to national and international youth initiatives through project planning and group leadership.

Tour Guide & Storyteller at Traveller Tours & Albion Reisid (2012 – 2014)

• Led cultural tours for international visitors, combining historical and artistic interpretation with public speaking and cross-cultural group facilitation.

BA in Special Education – Tallinn University (2012 – 2016)

Certification in Breathwork & Therapeutic Counselling – SOURCE Process & Breathwork / GPBA (2016 – 2022)