As we’re getting closer to fall, the dusk and the dawn of the seasons, we are looking forward to yet another in-depth and transformative retreat experience with JULES & MARTYNA. Join us in the stunning nature of the Norwegian mountains for full days of practice, community, philosophy- and yoga studies.

Fall is a magical time, a time ripe for harvesting the fruits of our labor both physical and spiritual. The regular cycle of the seasons produce a regular cycle of movement and as fall approaches most beings prepare themselves for the slower movement and solitude that winter will bring. It is marked by thankfulness and gratitude for what we have and a request for strength for the hardships to come. Asana practice keeps the body warm, limber and receptive to subtly while the more introspective practices of pranayama, pratyahara, dharana and dhyana can prepare the practitioner to delve into inner space. 

JIVAMUKTI YOGA

The Jivamukti Method is grounded in the original meaning of the Sanskrit word asana as “seat, connection” – relationship to the Earth. Earth implies all of life. Citing the Yoga Sutra, which states that asana should be sthira and sukham, Jivamukti Yoga maintains that one’s relationship to others (asana) should be mutually beneficial and come from a consistent (sthira) place of joy and happiness (sukham). This is a radical idea that, when put into practice, can dismantle our present culture, which is based on the notion that the Earth and all other animals exist for our benefit and to be exploited for our own selfish purposes. So the practice of asana becomes more than mere physical exercise to keep one’s body fit or to increase strength or flexibility; it becomes a way to improve one’s relationship to all others and thus lead to enlightenment – the dissolution of the sense of separateness, the realization of the oneness of being, the discovery of lasting happiness.

PROGRAM

Wednesday

• Starting at 4.30 pm with afternoon practice and evening Satsang after dinner.

• 18.00-19.00 Dinner

Thursday - Saturday

• 07.30- 09.30 Morning practice

• 09.30 - 10.30 Breakfast

• 10.30 - 12.30 Lecture

• 13.00 - 14.00 Lunch

• FREE TIME

• 16.00 - 18.00 Afternoon practice

• 18.00 - 19.00 Dinner

• 20.00 - 21.00 Satsang

Sunday (Departure day)

• 07.30 - 09.30 Morning practice with closing Satsang. 

• 09.30 - 10.30 Breakfast

• 10.30 - 11.00 Check out from room

• 13.00 - 14.00 Lunch

PRICING

Early Bird 1000,- off until 1. june 2025!

Regular price  

• Group room 9150 NOK

• Twin room 9750 NOK

• Single room 11.950 NOK

• Double room 11.950 - 12,350 NOK (1 person) / 19,500 - 19,900 (2 person)

JULES FEBRE

Jules Febre was born and raised in a section of New York City known as the Lower East Side. At the age of 13, Jules spent three months in India; two of which were spent in Mysore studying Ashtanga Yoga with Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois. During that time he was invited to share satsang with Swami Nirmalananda and Shyam Das, two radical yogis that have each contributed greatly to the progression of yoga in the West. At the age of 16 Jules began working at the Jivamukti Yoga School helping to clean, and is now considered one of the leading teachers of the Jivamukti Yoga method, teaching the method world wide as well as facilitating at the very highly regarded teacher training programs. 
Jules travels and teaches for a major part of each year, including to Europe, Australia, Asia, and more. His classes offer a wide range and depth of understanding of Yoga Asana as well as Meditation, Chanting, and Yoga Philosophy.  
Teaching yoga is Jules’ passion. He is grateful to his teachers, Sharonji (Gannon), Davidji (Life) who he has had the privilege of studying with for over 15 years, for igniting his devotion to the Jivamukti Yoga practice and for inspiring countless students around the world.

MARTYNA EDER FEBRE

Martyna Eder is an advanced certified Jivamukti Teacher, and an actress. Coming from an artistic and musical background, along with being a passionate animal rights activist, Jivamukti Yoga felt like home to her right away. After graduating teacher training, she let go of acting and dedicated her life fully to practicing, and teaching Yoga. She teaches regular classes at Jivamukti Berlin, as well as workshops and retreats all over the world. Martyna serves as a mentor in the Jivamukti 800- Hour Apprenticeship Program, and is part of the Jivamukti Yoga Teacher Training faculty. Her biggest inspiration is the tireless animal rights and environmental activism of her teachers, Sharon Gannon and David Life, which she makes her priority to pass on to her students by conveying a loving and compassionate behavior towards all living beings, and by practicing non-violence in thoughts, words and actions as the first and foremost important step of all Yoga practices. 

The Rested You Immersive Retreat Weekend with option to join Yoga Nidra + Deep Rest Facilitator Training

The immersive retreat is the beginning of the 2025 Yoga Nidra and Deep Rest Facilitator Training, and this year is also open to everyone as a standalone retreat experience. If you’re interested in joining this 80-hour hybrid training, please click here. If you just want to join the Retreat Weekend, please stay on this page to book.

In a world that constantly demands more from you, it's easy to feel depleted, disconnected, and caught in a cycle of doing. Stress, overwhelm, and exhaustion become the norm, leaving little space for true restoration.

This retreat is your invitation to step out of that cycle. To soften the edges of exhaustion, release the weight of constant doing, and remember what it feels like to be deeply rested, present, and whole.

We invite you to slow down, connect with the wisdom of your body, and embrace the rhythm of rest.

Throughout the retreat, we guide you through our three signature workshops and more, designed to transform your relationship with rest and help you reconnect with yourself on a deeper level.

Each day is woven with movement, Yoga Nidra, and somatic practices to nurture your nervous system and bring you home to yourself. We wind down with intentional sleep-prep rituals and close our time together in a heartfelt circle. You will leave not just feeling better, but with a deep sense of renewal—more rested, more connected, more you.

Each day offers time for free exploration, hiking, swimming or whatever your heart desires. 

This immersion is our unique approach to countering stress, overwhelm and disconnection. Our time together is an invitation to reset, reconnect, and remember the profound nourishment of true rest so you feel more rested, more connected, more whole.

Testimonials

“You will feel centred and alive after resting, moving and reflecting with them. And you will take away some powerful tools for coming back to this feeling in your everyday life.”

“I loved the atmosphere you created for us in this beautiful scenery. It was very intimate for us and special.”

The Rested You

Rachel Brownbridge and Claudia Menger are the founders of The Rested You and are on a mission to make rest more accessible, and help people feel more rested and connected. Through their yoga nidra facilitator training, workshops and retreats, and online membership they share their extensive knowledge and wisdom around yoga nidrā, therapeutic movement, and nervous system support. Claudia specialises in feminine therapeutic yoga and healing after c-section, while Rachel brings expertise in body literacy and functional movement.

Rachel Brownbridge

Rachel is a Yoga Nidra teacher, guide, and movement practitioner devoted to cultivating deep rest and energetic connection. With expertise in Yoga Nidra and the LYT Method, Rachel intuitively creates nurturing spaces where participants can connect with themselves profoundly. Her practices support the nervous system, helping students reconnect to their inner core and build a sustaining foundation for daily life. 

Claudia Menger

Claudia specialises in therapeutic feminine yoga for transitions in women’s lives. She believes in living and working, and practicing yoga, according to the menstrual cycle, and yoga nidrā is where she always comes home to herself. She’s the co-creator of The Rested You Nidra facilitator training, workshops and online work. Claudia is co-owner of Studio Mā in Oslo.

Program

Thursday

• 18.00 - 19.00 - Dinner 

• 19:30 - 21:00 - Opening circle

Friday

• 08:00 - 09:00 - Morning practice

• 09:00 - 09:30 - Breakfast

• 10:30 - 12:30 - Group experience: Exploring Stress Rest and the Nervous System

• 13:00 - 14:00 - Lunch

• 14:00 - 18:00 - Free time to relax/hike/swim/read

• 18.00 - 19.00 - Dinner 

• 19:30 - 21:00 - Evening practice.

Saturday

• 08:00 - 09:00 - Morning practice

• 09:00 - 09:30 - Breakfast

• 10:30 - 12:30 - Group experience: Journaling from the heart with cacao 

• 13:00 - 14:00 - Lunch

• 14:00 - 18:00 - Free time to relax/hike/swim/read

• 18.00 - 19.00 - Dinner 

• 19:30 - 20:30 - Evening practice

Sunday

• 08:00 - 09:00 - Morning practice 

• 09:00 - 09:30 - Breakfast

• 10:45 - 12:45 - Group experience: Voice + vagus nerve workshop 

• 13:00 - 14:00 - Closing lunch circle

Investment

The Rested You Weekend Retreat

Accomodation and food on Nøsen for Retrea participant:

• Shared room (up till 4 people sharing): 5,650.00 NOK per person

• Shared room (up till 2 people sharing): kr 6,100.00 NOK per person

• Single room: 7,150.00 NOK per person

• Double bed room:  7,150.00 -  7,750.00 NOK per person

Price includes

• 3 nights accommodation at Nøsen

• 3 delicious vegetarian meals per day

• All the yoga program in this retreat

Price do not include

• Transport between Gol/Fagernes and Nøsen

Want more that a weekend retreat?

The Rested You Facilitator Training

If you feel called to not only experience deep rest but also to share it with others, our Facilitator Training offers you the tools to guide these practices in your own way. Whether you're a teacher, a healer, or simply someone who longs to bring more rest into the world, this training will empower you to hold space for others while continuing your own journey of restoration.

“Rachel and Claudia are more than just teachers, they are true light-bearers in every sense of the word.”

“Claudia and Rachel are two of the most warm, comforting and supportive humans I have met.”

A soul-nourishing transition into autumn through conscious breathwork, cold exposure, forest bathing, playful movement, yoga nidra, and deep remembrance with nature and self.

Autumn is the perfect moment to pause, reflect, and turn inward. As nature prepares to rest, we are invited to slow down, let go of what no longer serves us, and awaken our inner fire for the colder months ahead.

This four-day retreat is a journey of remembrance — a return to what you already carry within. It’s an invitation to come home to your body, your mind, and the natural world, surrounded by the awe-inspiring Norwegian mountains and a like-minded community.

You’ll experience practical tools rooted in nature-based wellness to help you slow down, build resilience, and remember your vitality. Through breath, cold, movement, stillness, and connection, you’ll be guided back to your essence — your wild heart.

Is This For You?

• Do you long to slow down and remember what matters most?

• Do you feel the need for more presence, calm, or clarity in your life?

• Are you curious about the power of breath, nature, and the elements?

• Do you want to feel more grounded, alive and resilient for the months ahead?

• Are you ready to remember your inner wildness — and give it space to breathe?

What Awaits You?

• Breathwork, movement & cold exposure practices

• Guided forest bathing & nature-based rituals

• Yoga nidra & restorative sessions

• Space for silence, reflection & journaling

• Time to rest, connect & just be

• Nourishing vegetarian meals

• A warm community in a breathtaking mountain setting

Why Join This Retreat?

• To slow down and reset — body, mind, and nervous system

• To remember your natural rhythm and inner strength

• To build resilience through the elements

• To awaken clarity, presence, and grounded energy

• To reconnect with what you already are — and feel fully alive

Program

Subject to small changes based on weather or group needs

Thursday 25.09 – Arrival & Grounding

• 15:00 – Arrival 

• 18:00 – Dinner

• 19:00 – Opening circle – Welcome, intention setting, yoga nidra

Friday 26.09 – Inner Fire

• 07:30 – Morning energizer – Movement

• 09:00 – Breakfast

• 10:00 – Conscious Breathwork session

• 12:00 – Free time

• 13:00 – Lunch

• 14:00 – Cold exposure – Resilience in practice

• 17:00 – Free time

• 18:00 – Dinner

• 20:00 – Restorative movement & deep relaxation
  
  Saturday 27.09 – Connection & Play

• 07:30 – Morning energizer + optional cold dip

• 09:00 – Breakfast

• 10:00 – Forest bathing & play

• 13:00 – Lunch

• 14:00 – Free time

• 18:00 – Dinner

• 20:00 – Yoga Nidra

Sunday 28.09 – Integration & Closure

• 07:30 – Morning energizer + optional cold dip

• 09:00 – Breakfast

• 10:00 – Closing circle – Integration ritual

• 13:00 – Lunch

About Dirk Janssen

Dirk Janssen is a wild wellness coach, nature lover, and founder of Wild at Heart. He invites people to remember what they already carry within: strength, stillness, playfulness, and connection.

Through a blend of breathwork, cold exposure, playful movement, deep nature connection, and nature-based coaching — grounded in the wisdom of the five elements — he creates space to remember your untamed, essential self.

Dirk’s approach is embodied, down-to-earth, and refreshingly real. He doesn’t offer escape, but inspires a return: to your body, your breath, your inner wildness — and the natural rhythm of life.

Dirk already organized 4 retreats at Nøsen, which were very well received by the participants.

Enriching, energizing, refreshing, invigorating, nurturing, nature, amazing, fun, magical, dream, healthy, social, playful, joyful, empowering, challenging, community, sharing, informative, connective, growth, awakening, relaxing and inner peace are some of the words with which participants of previous editions summarize their experiences.

More info: wildatheart.life

Health & Safety

This retreat is suitable for most people with a basic level of health and mobility.

All sessions are optional — you decide your own limits. Cold exposure sessions are conducted with care and proper build-up.Always consult your physician if in doubt.

Questions?

Visit wildatheart.life or contact dirk@wildatheart.life for more info.

Pricing

Shared bunk bed room in a cabin with shared bathroom: 4’775 NOK

Bed at shared loft in a cabin with shared bathroom: 4’775 NOK

Bunk bed room in a cabin with shared bathroom: 5’075 NOK

Room with double bed in a cabin with shared bathroom: 6’275 NOK

Price includes:

• Teachings during the stay

• Accommodation at Nøsen Yoga and Fjellhotell

• 3 nutritious vegetarian meals per day

• Cacao during the ceremony

• VAT is included in the price

Price does not include:

• Our barista coffee, specialty teas, extra snacks and drinks.

• Flight

• Pickup to/from Fagernes or Gol (see separate prices under directions) How to get here — Nøsen Yoga og Fjellhotell (nosenyoga.no)

Welcome to beautiful Nøsen for a week of enrichment, deepening, and exploration of what yoga truly is.

This week is for those who wish to develop their personal practice and establish sustainable daily routines that strengthen and deepen their experience of yoga.

The days begin early with morning meditation/japa, followed by physical practice and breathing exercises.
Afternoons are dedicated to technique studies and practical yoga philosophy, or to gentle yoga and breathwork designed to promote calmness and well-being. Each morning, participants will be divided into two groups according to their preferences and needs: a Led Class and a Mysore Class.

The philosophy sessions this week will focus on the ancient Sankhya system, which laid the foundation for the entire yoga tradition as well as many other Indian traditions. We will explore its origins in the Upanishads, the Sankhya Karika, and how this discipline was instrumental in shaping the Yoga Sutras and all practical yoga philosophy.

Nøsen is surrounded by stunning, untouched nature, with plenty of time each day to go for walks, enjoy silence, swim in mountain lakes, cycle, paddle, or simply relax in the grass. Canoes, SUP boards, and bicycles are available for rent for those who wish.

This course is well-suited for all levels, and we will help you find depth according to your own background and capacity. You will definitely take home valuable tools that will enrich your personal practice, your yoga, and your life as a whole.

Welcome to Nøsen. Come and enjoy the tranquility of the mountains, strengthen your personal practice, and treat yourself to wholesome, nourishing meals that bring lightness to the body and promote health and well-being on every level.

Your Teachers

R. Alexander Medin has been teaching yoga for 28 years.
He was certified by the legendary Sri K. Pattabhi Jois in 2002 – an honor granted to only 33 people worldwide. He holds an MA in Sanskrit and Indian Religions (SOAS, 2004) and has had the privilege of traveling the world to teach yoga. Alexander is also the founder of Puro Yoga, the Back in the Ring Foundation, and Nøsen Yoga and Mountain Hotel.

Alexander’s own life journey reflects resilience and transformation. Despite a challenging upbringing, he became the Norwegian champion in Breakdance (1984) and later in Boxing (1987), before completing a classical ballet education (1990). He went on to work for five years as a dancer and musical performer before finding his true calling in teaching yoga.

On this retreat, Alexander will be assisted by Monika Amundin, who has been his student and has maintained a daily Ashtanga Yoga practice for over 20 years. She has extensive experience teaching both beginners and seasoned practitioners, as well as pregnant women, children, and – not least – inmates in prison.

“Yoga is a treasure chest – an inner resource we can always open for strength, balance, self-regulation, and true joy.” – Monika

Program

Sunday 29

• 15:00 – 18:00 Arrival

• 17:00 – 18:00 Welcome. Overview of the week. Breath, movement & relaxation

• 18:00 – 19:00 Dinner

Monday 30

• 07:00 – 08:30 Led Class & Mysore Class (two separate rooms)

• 08:30 – 09:15 Meditation & Breathing Practice

• 09:00 – 10:00 Breakfast

• 10:00 – 12:00 Free Time

• 13:00 – 14:00 Lunch

• 14:00 – 16:30 Free Time

• 16:00 – 16:30 Yoga Technique

• 16:30 – 17:15 Practical Yoga Philosophy

• 17:15 – 18:00 Pranayama: Cleansing Breathwork for Body & Mind

• 18:00 – 19:00 Dinner

Tuesday 1

• 07:00 – 08:30 Led Class & Mysore Class (two separate rooms)

• 08:30 – 09:15 Meditation & Breathing Practice

• 09:00 – 10:00 Breakfast

• 10:00 – 12:00 Free Time

• 13:00 – 14:00 Lunch

• 14:00 – 16:30 Free Time

• 16:00 – 16:30 Yoga Technique

• 16:30 – 17:15 Practical Yoga Philosophy

• 17:15 – 18:00 Pranayama: Cleansing Breathwork for Body & Mind

• 18:00 – 19:00 Dinner

Wednesday 2

• 07:00 – 08:30 Led Class & Mysore Class (two separate rooms)

• 08:30 – 09:15 Meditation & Breathing Practice

• 09:00 – 10:00 Breakfast

• 10:00 – 11:00 Yoga Philosophy

• 13:00 – 14:00 Lunch

• 14:00 – 18:00 Free Time

• 18:00 – 19:00 Dinner

Thursday 3

• 07:00 – 08:30 Led Class & Mysore Class (two separate rooms)

• 08:30 – 09:15 Meditation & Breathing Practice

• 09:00 – 10:00 Breakfast

• 10:00 – 12:00 Free Time

• 13:00 – 14:00 Lunch

• 14:00 – 16:30 Free Time

• 16:00 – 16:30 Yoga Technique

• 16:30 – 17:15 Practical Yoga Philosophy

• 17:15 – 18:00 Pranayama: Cleansing Breathwork for Body & Mind

• 18:00 – 19:00 Dinner

Friday 4

• 07:00 – 08:30 Led Class & Mysore Class (two separate rooms)

• 08:30 – 09:15 Meditation & Breathing Practice

• 09:00 – 10:00 Breakfast

• 10:00 – 11:00 Check-out

• 11:00 – 12:00 Closing Circle & Reflection

• 12:00 – 13:00 Lunch & Departure

Here’s a smooth English version of the retreat prices:

Retreat Prices

• Shared room (up to 4 people): NOK 6,200 per person

• Twin room (up to 2 people): NOK 7,150 per person

• Single room: NOK 8,950 per person

• Double room (shared bathroom): NOK 8,950 (1 person) / NOK 15,300 (2 people)

About Nøsen Yoga og Fjellhotell

Nøsen Yoga og Fjellhotell is a mountain retreat center in the heart of Valdres, Norway, surrounded by breathtaking nature and peaceful hiking trails. We host yoga retreats, workshops, and events all year around, offering guests a chance to slow down, connect with themselves, and enjoy nourishing vegetarian meals in a warm and welcoming community.

About BITR – Back in the Ring

Our hotel is run by a dedicated mix of staff and volunteers, creating a unique and vibrant atmosphere. Some of our volunteers join us through Back in the Ring (BITR) – a transformative program that supports people in rebuilding confidence, resilience, and purpose after life’s challenges. They take part in daily operations while developing practical skills, building community connections, and engaging in personal growth activities. This means you may meet people from all walks of life, each contributing in their own way to the Nøsen experience. We invite you to embrace the spirit of patience, openness, and shared humanity that makes our community special.

A Journey into Sacred Practice & Embodied Wisdom

Join Krissa (500hr DYRT, YACEP) for a transformative Dharma Yoga Immersion Retreat at the breathtaking Nøsen Fjellhotell, where the serene Norwegian mountains provide the perfect setting for deepening your practice, re-igniting your passion to practice and teach, as well as sparking a deep sense of community and remembrance.

This retreat is designed for yoga practitioners, seekers, and teachers who long to immerse themselves in the heart of Dharma Yoga and its complementary practices.

Over five sacred days, you’ll experience:

• Dharma Yoga Level 1, 2, 3/4 - Morning Flows & Pranayama

• Asana & Sequence Lab - Deconstructing the Practice

• Co-Teaching & Confidence-Building Workshop

• Assisting & Dharma Strap Workshop

• How to help yourself and others

• Restorative SPA (Supportive Touch, Props & Aromatherapy) & Yoga Nidra

• 2 x Wisdom Circles: Yoga Philosophy & The Life of a Yogi(ni)

• 2 x Sacred Ceremonies - Experience the power of Ritual, Intention & Maha Sadhana (“The - - - Great Practice”)

• Delicious plant-based food to nourish our bodies, mind and soul

• All these practices woven together to create a deeply enriching, alchemical and heart-opening journey.

Because when Dharma Yoga meets Ceremony… the best kind of magic happens.

An Invitation

This retreat is an opportunity to step away from daily distractions and mundane routines, cross the threshold, and fully immerse yourself in the power of Dharma Yoga and Ceremony, not just as practices, but as a way of life.

For Yoga Teachers & Dedicated Practitioners:

• Option 1) This immersion can be taken as a standalone 30-hour in-person retreat (booking below on this page).

• Option 2) Combine this retreat with Krissa´s 80-hour ONLINE Dharma Yoga Teaching Course (September 12 - November 16) and Oslo-based workshops to complete a full 120-hour Continuing Education certification. More details and registration for the teacher training course

About Krissa

You may remember Krissa from her days teaching regularly at Leela Yoga, Joy Yoga and RAW Yoga in Oslo, before she and her family moved to Canada… Good news - she´s back! And this time, for good! Known for establishing the Dharma Yoga community in Oslo, Krissa is a 500HR Dharma Yoga Registered Teacher (DYRT) as well as a Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra & Women´s Circle Facilitator. She is registered with Yoga Alliance USA and offers trainings and courses as a YACEP (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider).

Born in San Francisco, Krissa has a Filipino mother, Scottish father, and grew up in the Philippines, Singapore and Hong Kong. She lived in London for seven years, St Lucia in the Caribbean for six months, Norway for seven years and most recently Vancouver for two years. She has also travelled to thirty different countries so far. This multi-cultural and international experience sets Krissa apart, as she seamlessly weaves into her classes the threads of a thousand different perspectives from all over the world. From PURE Yoga in Hong Kong to Indaba Yoga and TriYoga in London, to The BodyHoliday in St Lucia, The Dharma Temple in Vancouver, and Yoga Flow in San Francisco… Every teacher, every student, every studio she has encountered has left an imprint. Krissa´s classes are truly a mosaic of her rich and colourful life so far.

Krissa graduated from her 200hr immersive Dharma Yoga Life of a Yogi (DY LOAY) teacher training in 2011, and completed her 500hr advanced training in 2017. Both of these were held at the Dharma Yoga Center in New York, where she was able to practice with and learn directly from Sri Dharma Mittra, a world-renowned and living yoga legend. Dharma Yoga continues to form the structure and backbone of her practice and teachings… It is the life-giving, expansive and creative force of the inhale…

If Dharma Yoga is the inhale, then Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Spiritual Circles and Ceremonies are the exhale… Since becoming a mother, Krissa has spent the last few years deep diving and specialising in these complimentary practices that all together create the formula for a life-long Maha Sadhana (Great Practice). On the mat and most importantly: off the mat.

Krissa´s offerings are what she calls, yoga as ceremony. This is where yoga meets the ceremony of life. Her mission is to “plant a seed, light a spark”. To help kindle and ignite in you a deep and undeniable sense of remembrance. Choosing to offer Dharma Yoga inspired and supported by Feminine Wisdom, Restorative, Nidra & Ceremony has allowed her to draw a full and interconnected circle of practices. One that allows her to meet you where you are - whatever season of life you are in.

Welcome.

For more about Krissa´s offerings and to connect with her:

www.krissaludvigsenyoga.com

www.dharmaapproach.com

IG: @krissaludvigsenyoga

RETREAT PRICE

• Group room (4 people sharing):  7050 NOK per person (Before June 30th: 6350 nok)

• Twin room (2 people sharing): 7650  NOK per person (Before June 30th: 6950 nok)

• Single room w/ private bathroom: 9450 NOK per person (Before June 30th: 8750 nok)

• Double bed room room w/ shared or private bathroom: 9450 - 9850 NOK per person / 15,900 - 16,300 NOk for 2 people
  (Before June 30th: 8750 - 9150 NOK per person / 14,500 - 14,900 NOk for 2 people)

• Early bird ( -700 off before June 30th)

Price includes

• Accommodation for 4 nights at Nøsen Yoga and Fjellhotell

• 3 nutritious vegetarian meals per day

• Tea, infusion and snacks during the workshop

• All classes & workshops an the retreat

• Yoga props, mats, pillows, bolsters, locks, straps.

Price does not include

• Transport from Fagernes/Gol

• Special barista coffee/cafe offer

• Teacher training course

Teacher training Course

Enrol in the 80-hour Dharma Yoga Teaching Course below, and turn this retreat into a hybrid training! Deepen your practice, awaken your inner teacher, and step into the sacred path of Dharma Yoga.

See you there, then!

Spaces are limited—priority will be given to students of the Dharma Yoga Teaching Course.

Embracing Transitions: Flowing Through Change Both yoga and life are full of transitions, and sometimes, the most powerful thing we can do is pause, reflect and, take them in. This retreat is designed to support us in embracing those moments of change - both on and off the mat.

Join us for a transformative weekend that blends dynamic movement with deep stillness, as we connect with the art of transitioning mindfully.

Each practice will be a chance to explore how we move through change - sometimes with ease, sometimes with resistance. But always with the possibility of reflection and growth. We will blend dynamic Vinyasa classes with Elina, that combine energy, fun, and playfulness and help us find strength in fluidity. With Ronit’s Yin practice, we will slow down and open our bodies and hearts and create space for deep release and flexibility.

And as the evening comes, we will close with Yoga Nidra, bringing stillness to our hearts and our minds. This retreat is for anyone navigating change, whether big or small. It is an opportunity to explore your practice with curiosity, awareness, and ease. Come reflect, move, and create space for new beginnings. The retreat is both in English and Norwegian.

Meet Elina & Ronit

Ronit Cohen

Hi, my name is Ronit - an experienced yoga instructor, Gestalt coach, and an education specialist with a background in the international aid sector and in refugee education. I combine my teaching with my background in coaching, exploring the various teaching styles and pedagogical methods as we continuously learn, explore and grow together.

A life without yoga is hard to imagine. When I first stepped onto the mat nearly 15 years ago, I had no idea what kind of journey I was beginning. Over the years, I’ve deepened my practice and completed certifications in Vinyasa Flow (Yoga Union, 200h), Yin Yoga (Arhanta Yoga), and Mindful Restorative Yoga Therapy, along with additional training. And yet, yoga continues to be an endless path of learning and self-discovery.

For me, yoga is not just about movement—it is about listening, connecting to what evolves in the moment and finding space to grow. I love creating spaces where we can explore what emerges using breath and awareness as our guides. It’s about recognizing that the most powerful tools we have are already within us: our breath, our body, and our ability to meet each moment as it comes. I teach in Oslo regularly and you are welcome to learn more. Yogakunst

Elina Seva

Hello, I’m Elina and I do what I do because of people. My experience - both personal and professional - has always revolved around people, connection, and the art of holding space. For over 20 years, I’ve worked across psychology, wellbeing, yoga, and mindfulness, helping others navigate the balance between movement and stillness, ambition and rest, mind and heart.

As a yoga teacher, my teaching style is lighthearted and nurturing, always with a touch of humor - because I believe we learn best when we feel at ease. With over 600+ RYT training and 10+ years experience in Vinyasa, Hatha, Restorative, Hot, and Yin Yoga, I also love combining creative concepts like Kids Yoga, Kids Yoga For Adults and Inside Flow. My background as a certified massage therapist and aromatherapy specialist helps me to create some magic in savasana.

I work as a certified Health and Wellbeing Coach (NHS UK) for organizations and corporations, specializing in emotional intelligence and work-life balance. I work with groups and individuals to identify emotions, beliefs and resolve conflict; holding workshops and training.

I believe that in all areas of life we must act as if what we do makes a difference. Because it does. Find me and connect: HelloElina

Program

Friday

• 15:00: Arrival and Check in

• 16:00 – 16.30: Welcome Circle, start of the weekend

• 16:30 – 17.30: Vinyasa Flow - Removing Stagnation

  This class prepares our bodies and open hearts for the weekend.

• 18:00 - 19:00 Dinner and reflections

• 20.00 – 21.00: Yin Yoga & Yoga Nidra - Embracing Tranquility

  Deep rest practice to slow down, welcome stillness and acceptance.

Saturday

• 08:00 – 09:00: Vinyasa Flow on Music - The Art of Letting Go

  Special class designed on music, to connect with a personal intention.

  This class is playful, light and fun; yet deeply emotional and profound.

• 09:00 - 10:00: Breakfast and free time

• 11.00 – 12:30: Workshop: Transitioning The In-Between.

  This is a group workshop combining coaching exercises

  from Gestalt coaching and Emotional Intelligence games, that will

  allow you to reflect on your own personal journey. Minor movement,

  journaling and breathing may be included.

• 13.00 – 15:30: Lunch and free time - we recommend taking a cold bath or a hike

• 16.00 – 17.00: Yin Yoga and Meditation - Transitioning into: Let Go To Let In

  We focus on noticing all changes that arise from the active practice

  that day, and we focus on fully opening the body.

• 17:00 – 18.00: Mindfulness and Reflection Journaling (self time)

• 18.00 – 19.00: Dinner

• 20.00 – 21.00: Restorative Yoga and Massage - Sleepy Time

  We combine restorative practice and gentle massage with essential

  oils to softly drift and transition into sweet relaxation

Sunday

• 07.00 – 09.00: Vinyasa Flow with Music - Rising to Our True Self

  This class taps into our inner strength to rise above challenges. It is

  playful, yet will connect us to our true Self, guide us to discovering

  resilience and embracing our immense power.

• 09.00 – 10.00: Breakfast

• 11.00 – 13.00: Closing Practice - Everything Changes, Us Too

  A gentle, mindful flow to ease into the end of our weekend. We

  move with ease and stillness, reflecting on the theme of transitions. We close with

  a brief personal reflection on the journey, leaving us grounded and centered

• 13.00– 14.00: Lunch

• Free time and Departure

ACCOMMODATION AND PRICE

• Group room (4 people sharing):  4450 NOK per person

• Twin room (2 people sharing):  4750 NOK per person

• Single room w/ private bathroom: 5850 NOK per person  

• Double bed room w/ shared or private bathroom: from 5850 - 6,050 NOK per person / 10,000 - 10,200 NOK for 2 people sharing double bed room

Book here

Price includes

• Accommodation at Nøsen Yoga and Fjellhotell

• 3 nutritious vegetarian meals per day

• Tea, infusion and snacks during the workshop

• All classes & workshops

• Yoga props

Price does not include

• Transport from Fagernes/Gol

• Special barista coffee/cafe offer

Welcome to join us in the serene mountains of Norway for a space to rest, to embrace tranquility, a getaway to cultivate gratitude and joy. This is a break from the stress of daily life, a time for you to only focus on yourself, embracing moments of peace and happiness. The retreat offers a blend of movement and stillness, building strength and balance as well as letting go into the present moment and rest. We will embrace the changing of seasons as we get closer to the winter, a time to slow down and recharge.

Experience

• Morning Vinyasa sessions with elements of traditional hatha yoga practice: Discover the joy of movement, let go and have fun on the mat while building strength, flexibility, and stillness within, challenge your mind and body. We are two teachers to ensure individual attention with focus on alignment and adjustments.

• Restorative gentle evening yoga: deeply nourish your body and mind with a gentle evening session of small movements and long holds, allowing for profound relaxation and stress release.  Rest and recharge: we will cultivate gratitude and serenity through guided relaxation and mindfulness practice, embracing release and deep rest.

• Sound bath: experience the power of vibrations, we invite you into the present moment with the help of traditional Tibetan sound and vibrational bowls. 

• Yoga philosophy: small introduction to the traditional yoga philosophy and integrating calming breathing techniques

• Free time: immerse yourself in beautiful nature, embark on rejuvenating hikes through breathtaking autumnal landscapes, feel the fresh air, and enjoy the peace of being in nature.

• Nourish your body with healthy wholesome meals: veg buffet three times a day.

This retreat is suitable for everyone, from beginners to long-term practitioners. In all the yoga classes we make sure to give lots of different options, aiming for everyone to find a practice that suits them and their individual development. We are always open for the participants to lie down and rest if that's what the body wants that day. The most important is to listen to the body and remember that the time on the mat should be enjoyed.

Wanderlust Yoga

Marita Liverød

Marita holds a master’s degree in sustainable development and 1600 hours of advanced yoga teacher training from India. She has been teaching yoga across the world for the last 10 years, as well as working with eco-development projects.

Marita has a big passion for spreading enthusiasm and awareness about regenerative lifestyle practices. Her excitement for trekking has taken her around the world, as well as her love for permaculture. Marita started her company Wanderlust Yoga in 2017, combining yoga with nature experiences. In the summer months, she runs an off-grid yoga retreat and learning center for a regenerative lifestyle in Norway and offers yoga and trekking tours in Nepal in the spring. The rest of the year, she travels and teaches in different corners of the world.

Marita's classes focus on seeing the individual on the mat, valuing adjustments and alignment, and aiming to bring the practitioner into the present moment. Her approach to yoga is holistic, integrating yoga into daily life to increase happiness and cultivate a deeper connection to nature. She intends to help us find our path toward a mindful life full of joy.

Sabin Shrestha

Sabin grew up in Nepal with a culture embracing the spiritual, where aspects of yoga were a natural part of human existence. He studied IT in university but realized the need to create a different life, and went on to explore other dimensions of the mind and existence.

Onwards Sabin spent a lot of time in the Himalayas, starting to embrace yoga practice, which led to the completion of his first yoga teacher training in Mysore finalized in 2017. He carried out a diverse number of courses related to yoga, including pranayama with B.N.S. Iyengar, Thai Yoga Massage, sound healing, as well as the qualification as a mountain guide in 2018. Sabin has taught and travelled around the world the last 6 years. With a dream to embrace a life in harmony with nature, he started building up Hagabrekka Wanderland together with Marita in 2021, a learning center for yoga, nature experiences and sustainability. He is the main guide in their journeys in the Himalayas as well.

Sabins focus in yoga is to create space for silence to observe and learn from within. His main practice is traditional yoga adapted to a modern world. “Silence is not empty, it’s full of answers”.

IG: wanderlust_yoga

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www.wanderlustyoga.no

www.wanderland.no

Program

Thursday

• 15.00 – Check-in

• 16.00 – Introduction and gentle yoga

• 18.00–19.00 – Dinner

• 19.30–20.30 – Small intro to yoga philosophy and calming pranayama; breathing techniques

Friday

• 07.00–09.00 – Morning yoga

• 09.00–10.00 – Breakfast

• Free time to go hiking, relax, enjoy the nature

• 13.00–14.00 – Lunch

• Free time to go hiking, relax, enjoy the nature

• 16.00–18.00 – Gentle evening yoga

• 18.00–19.00 – Dinner

• 19.30–20.30 – Sound bath

Saturday

• 07.00–09.00 – Morning yoga

• 09.00–10.00 – Breakfast

• Free time to go hiking, relax, enjoy the nature

• 13.00–14.00 – Lunch • Free time to go hiking, relax, enjoy the nature

• 16.00–18.00 – Gentle evening yoga

• 18.00–19.00 – Dinner

• 19.30–20.30 – Deep relaxation

Sunday

• 07.00–09.00 – Morning yoga

• 09.00–10.00 – Breakfast

• 10.00 – Check-out from your room

• 11.00–13.00 – Gathering & Closing circle

• 13.00–14.00 – Lunch

• 14.00 – Departure

ACCOMMODATION AND PRICE

• Group room (4 people sharing):  4800 NOK per person

• Twin room (2 people sharing):  5250 NOK per person

• Single room w/ private bathroom: 6900 NOK per person  

• Double bed room room w/ shared or private bathroom: from 6900 - 7500 NOK per person / 11,250 - 11,850 NOk for 2 people

Price includes

• Accommodation for 3 nights at Nøsen Yoga and Fjellhotell

• 3 nutritious vegetarian meals per day

• Tea, infusion and snacks during the workshop

• All classes & workshops

• Yoga props

Price does not include

• Transport from Fagernes/Gol

• Special barista coffee/cafe offer

Embracing the season's natural shift towards rest and renewal, this retreat is designed to help participants release stress, reconnect with their breath, and restore inner calm. Through guided breathing exercises, gentle yoga flows, and mindfulness practices, attendees will learn tools for managing stress, cultivating balance, and breathing deeply into each moment of this vibrant season.

A yoga therapy-based autumn retreat focused on stress management, breathing, and relaxation. This program incorporates gentle and restorative yoga, therapeutic breathing, mindfulness, and reflective activities to help participants unwind, manage stress, and build resilience.

• Opening Circle: Introduction to Breath and Stress Relief

• A welcoming session creating a safe, calming space to begin the retreat.

• Restorative Yoga for Grounding > A gentle, supportive practice using props to hold poses comfortably. Designed to ease tension, ground the body, and calm the mind, helping participants settle into a relaxed state.

• Evening Meditations: Breathing with the Season, guided meditation focusing on mindful breathing, inviting participants to connect with the slower, reflective energy of autumn.

• Morning Breathing session for gentle techniques to balance the mind, reduce stress, and improve focus.

• Yoga for Stress & Tension Release

• Gentle yoga based on yoga therapy practices, targeting areas prone to holding stress, such as the neck, shoulders, and lower back. Involves mindful movement to promote release and relaxation.

• Guided Nature Walk with Breath Awareness 

• Workshop: Understanding Stress and the Breath > We will learn about the body’s stress response and practical breathing techniques that participants can use daily to manage stress.

• Yoga Nidra (Guided Relaxation)

• A deeply relaxing guided meditation.

• Sound Bath and Breath Meditation

• A sound therapy experience paired with breathwork to encourage relaxation.

RETREAT HIGHLIGHTS

• In your free time, you can enjoy the beautiful retreat center, explore the area, or enjoy some time alone with a book. Decide how much you want to participate.

• Throughout the week-end you will not only be nourished by the practices, but also with delicious, home-cooked vegetarian meals you get to enjoy each day.

• Yoga Style: Yoga Therapy, Yoga Nidra, Vinyasa Yoga, functional strength and flexibility. It is good if you have some experience with yoga, but not a must.

• Explore meditation practices and breathwork. Relate and apply your practice to your daily life

• Enjoy nature in Norway

Paulina

Your facilitator, Paulina Copello, is the founder of Natural Joy Yoga. She is a dedicated Yoga therapist and teacher C-IAYT , certified member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists and Yoga teacher (RYT® 200, RPYT, YACEP) 

With a deep passion for holistic well-being, Paulina integrates traditional yogic wisdom with modern therapeutic approaches to create transformative experiences. Her teachings focus on mindful movement, breathwork, and deep relaxation, guiding students toward greater self-awareness and balance.

Through her extensive experience leading retreats and workshops worldwide, Paulina has cultivated a nurturing and inclusive space for practitioners of all levels. She invites you to embark on this journey of self-discovery and renewal in the serene landscapes of Norway.

Program

Friday

• 15.00-17.00 Check in

• 17.00 Welcome grounding practice

• 18.00 Dinner

• 19.00 Chilling, chat, socializing if desired

Saturday

• 7.30 Morning Yoga + Breathwork

• 9.00 Breakfast

• 11:00 Workshop: Understanding Stress and the Breath

• 13:00 Lunch

• 14:00 Hiking / Free time

• 16.30 Restorative Yoga / Meditation

• 18.00 Dinner

• 19.00  Social time if desired

Sunday

• 07.30 - 09.00 Morning Yoga

• 09.00 Breakfast

• 10.00 Workshop: The Art of Letting Go – Yoga Philosophy

• 11.00 Check out

• 12.00 Walk in the beautiful surroundings, free time

• 13.00 - 14.00  Lunch  - after lunch returning home

ACCOMMODATION AND PRICE

• Group room (4 people sharing) :  4450 NOK per person

• Twin room (2 people sharing):  4750 NOK per person

• Single room w/ private bathroom : 5850 NOK per person  

• Double bed room room w/ shared or private bathroom: from 6050 NOK per person / for 10.000 NOK for 2 people

Price includes

• Accommodation for 2 nights at Nøsen Yoga and Fjellhotell

• 3 nutritious vegetarian meals per day

• Tea, infusion and snacks during the workshop

• All classes & workshops

• Yoga props

Price does not include

• Transport from Fagernes/Gol

• Special barista coffee/cafe offer

Asker Yoga Shala with Tina organizes two yoga retreats at Nøsen Yoga and Mountain Hotel each year, in spring and autumn.

Our goal with this retreat is to offer high-quality yoga sessions, including both dynamic and gentle/restorative classes, providing a sense of inner peace while strengthening the body in a gentle way. We focus on both physical and mental aspects of yoga, dedicating ample time to theory on both Saturday and Sunday.

Questions are always welcome, and both the physical yoga classes and theoretical sessions are designed to be inclusive, regardless of prior experience. The program is set, but the content can be adjusted to suit the participants. Based on experience, a mix of seasoned practitioners and those new to yoga creates an exciting and enriching dynamic.

Nøsen provides the perfect setting for a retreat like this, with nature at your doorstep for hiking or simply enjoying the breathtaking views from the hotel.

On Saturday, there is dedicated time for activities such as hiking, reading, or knitting. Three vegetarian meals are served daily, including breakfast, a warm lunch, and dinner.

Tina Ørbeck-Nilssen

Tina Ørbeck-Nilssen is the owner and founder of Asker Yoga Shala. She has many years of experience as a yoga teacher and in her own personal practice. Tina teaches a variety of groups, including led Ashtanga yoga and Mysore (1st and 2nd series), as well as a broad range of other yoga classes. In addition, she hosts workshops and courses.

Alongside her yoga teaching, Tina works as an Ayurvedic yoga massage therapist—a treatment method that has become increasingly popular at the yoga studio in Asker in recent years. Like yoga, Ayurveda is a holistic system that serves both preventive and therapeutic purposes.

The Ayurvedic approach will be introduced in combination with yoga theory and philosophy, offering a more balanced and holistic perspective that takes into account both personality and life circumstances.

For more information or inquiries, contact: hei@askeryogashala.no.

Some of the topics we will explore:

• How to integrate yoga into daily life?

• How to establish a healthy and sustainable yoga practice?

Program for the weekend:

Friday

• 15:00 - 20:00 - Check-in

• 18:00 - 19:00 - Dinner

• 20:00 - Gathering by the fireplace

Saturday

• 07:00 - 08:30 - Led class

• 09:00 - 10:00 - Breakfast

• 10:30 - 12:30 - Theory session with a focus on personal practice

• 13:00 - 14:00 - Lunch

• 14:00 - 18:00 - Optional ski tour / personal time

• 17:00 - 18:00 - Gentle yoga

• 18:00 - 19:00 - Dinner

Sunday

• 07:00 - 08:30 - Mysore / individual guidance

• 09:00 - 10:00 - Breakfast

• 10:00 - 10:30 - Room check-out

• 10:30 - 12:30 - Theory / philosophy and optional technique session

• 13:00 - 14:00 - Lunch

• Departure

Prices for the weekend at Nøsen

• Shared room (max 4 people per room): 3,700 NOK per person

• Twin room(max 2 people per room) : 4,000 NOK per person

• Single room: 5,100 NOK per person

• Room with a double bed: 5,500 NOK per person or 9,000 NOK for two people

Price includes:

• Accommodation for 2 nights in shared rooms/double rooms/single rooms at Nøsen Yoga and Fjellhotell (or in cabins)

• 3 nutritious vegetarian meals per day

• Tea, infusion and snacks during the workshop

• VAT is included in the price

Price do not include:

• Our barista coffee, specialty teas, extra snacks and drinks.

• Extra towels / bed linen *

• Pickup to/from Fagernes or Gol (see separate prices under directions) How to get here — Nøsen Yoga og Fjellhotell (nosenyoga.no)

Body, mind and emotions are connected. How you feel is reflected in both what you think and how you stand. At the same time, the posture will affect both the emotional and mental. This retreat focuses on body, mind and emotions and how to use the practice of yoga to manage postural imbalances as well as mental and emotional stress.

There are many different types of stress that manifest in different ways in the body. There is therefore no universal tool for managing stress. This is a varied retreat with both calm and medium-level classes. You will learn how to find safety, peace and stability in the body, how to release stress, ground yourself, connect with yourself, be present in the heart, open up both the body and the heart and much more. In other words, how to use the body to find balance in life.

For Whom Is This Retreat?

The retreat is suitable for both experienced practitioners who want to learn something new and those who consider themselves rigid, who find it difficult to progress in their yoga practice. There will be a lot of focus on technique, how to use the breath as a tool to stabilize as well as calm down, tools to be present here and now (even for those who are usually easily distracted), how to meditate for those who find it difficult to find peace and how to soften even the stiffest bodies. It's a good place to start, but also a good place to progress your practice if you're stuck and need to go deeper into your body to move forward.

If you have imbalances in your posture, it can be difficult to do many of the yoga poses. For example, you may be hunched over at the top of your back or tilt your pelvis forward. Rather than changing the way you move, you often bring the imbalances into the positions you do. This makes it difficult to correct the musculoskeletal system. So you have to go deeper. In the workshops, the focus is on technique - how to use the breath to find stability in the body, interrupt compensatory patterns and learn to move in a more functional way to get deeper into the yoga positions. In addition, a change in posture will result in a change in how you feel in your body and emotionally.

The yoga classes will be calm to medium-level vinyasa classes, where the focus is on reprogramming the musculoskeletal system and down-regulating the nervous system, connecting with oneself and softening up. There will also be calmer classes with elements of restorative yoga. It also draws on mindfulness and somatics.

About Kaja

I started practicing yoga when I was about 14 years old. At that time I had major imbalances in my body, such as hyperlordosis, scoliosis and forward tilted pelvis. Yoga helped me feel more comfortable in my body, but after practicing for many years, I noticed that I was stagnating in my practice and getting more pain in my body. I started to learn more about the musculoskeletal system and how stabilization helps to move in a better way, which also helps to become softer.

I found that I also needed to work with the nervous system to calm stress as imbalances in the musculoskeletal system are often related to what is happening mentally and emotionally. I've worked as a yoga teacher for over seven years, teaching yoga for the back, neck and shoulders, Ashtanga Yoga, Yin Yoga and Vinyasa Yoga.

Social Media: 

Web: Kayavinyasayoga.wordpress.com (oppdateres). 

facebook: @kayayogini

Instagram: @kayayogini 

Program

Thursday

• 15:00 Arrival

• 18:00 Dinner

• 19:30 Easy flow: LANDING

Friday

• 07:00 Morning flight: FLY

• 09:00 Breakfast

• 10:00 WS Stability 1: CORE

• 13:00 Lunch and Personal Time

• 16:00 WS Stability 2: Backbends

• 18:00 Dinner

• 19:30 Calm flow: FIND CALM

Saturday

• 07:00 Morning flow: MOVE

• 09:00 Breakfast

• 10:30 WS Stability 3: MOVEMENT PATTERNS: TRANSITIONS

• 13:00 Lunch and Personal Time

• 16:00 WS Stability 4: MOVEMENT PATTERNS: HIPS AND SHOULDERS

• 15:30 Own time

• 18:00 Dinner

• 20:00 Calm flow: FEEL

Sunday

• 07:00 Morning flow and finish: INNER STRENGTH

• 09:00 Breakfast

• 11:00 Check out from the rooms

• 11:30 Closing ceremony

• 13:00-14:00 Lunch

• Departure

Price for Retreat:

• Single room: 7050 NOK per person

• Twin room (2 people sharing): 5850 NOK per person

• Group room (max 4 per room): 4500 NOK per person

Price Includes:

• Accommodation for 3 nights in a single, double or group room

• The full retreat program (yoga, pranayama, meditation etc).

• 3 nutritious vegetarian meals per day. Note: arrival day is dinner and departure day is breakfast and lunch.

The price does not include:

• Coffee and tea or other drinks from the barista (coffee shop).

• Extra bed linen and towels

• Transportation to/from Fagernes or Gol (see separate prices under directions).

Welcome to a wonderful long weekend in the Norwegian mountains. Join us to find peace and balance, and to land in your body. It will be a weekend focusing on traditional Tantric Hatha Yoga and mantras. A break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Here you will really be able to slow down, stop and listen inwards. We welcome winter by listening inward and landing in ourselves. Space is created for personal time, rest and peace at Nøsen. The beautiful nature that embraces us will create a lovely setting for the retreat.

During the weekend we will explore our chakras/energy centers through movement, asanas, meditations and breathing exercises. We will also explore and play with sound. We will chant several mantras together. Our focus will be on getting to know the mantra Mantra Laya (to dissolve), which is a composition of 50 sounds. We use this mantra to land deep within ourselves, and to land into a meditative state. The sounds are linked to the chakras in the body. They are said to be the very origin of the Sanskrit language. On the last day, we will repeat these 50 sounds in 20 rounds representing 1000 sounds and our crown chakra. This is a wonderful, dissolving sense of energetic balance that adds incredible depth and helps you find new dimensions within yourself.

Over the course of the weekend, we weave together yoga practice with workshop elements, moments of stillness, rest and reflection, to let all experiences sink in and land. Delicious vegetarian food and coffee/tea are on offer. It's also possible to buy a barista coffee and sit in front of the fire for a while to enjoy the incredible view of mountains and plains. Or why not take a refreshing swim in the lake or a lovely walk. Traditional Tantric Hatha yoga has nothing to do with neo tantra (sex or sensuality). Traditional Tantric Hatha yoga (the way of the householder) is for people who live a life alone or with their family, people who use yoga and its techniques to be and become the best version of themselves. To find stability in life and body to face everyday life and everything it entails with ease, joy and stability. It's about getting to know yourself in different situations through yoga (asanas, breathing & meditation) to live a full life, live, experience and appreciate your time here on earth. We work with our energy, building, calming and balancing - taking control and directing with conscious choices. In Hatha yoga, we work first and foremost with stability - stability in our body, life and mind. Flexibility comes second. We also work a lot with our energy. All yoga classes include asanas/yoga postures, relaxation, pranayama/breathing and meditation.

We use assistive devices (block/bolster/belt) to find stability and be able to land in the positions and stay there for a while. You don't need any prior knowledge of mantras or yoga. Come with an open mind - you are welcome just as you are! I look forward to meeting you and sharing and experiencing this weekend with you. Come alone or bring friends. The classes will be held in Swedish/Norwegian, possibly English depending on who participates.

About Annelie

Annelie owns and runs Trysil Yoga. She has many years of experience as a yoga teacher. In Trysil, she teaches courses (pranayama, meditation, restorative yoga and basic hatha yoga) as well as open classes (Hatha, flow classes and Yinyoga), yoga tours, circles, etc. She has over 1000 hours of teacher training, most of which focuses on Traditional Hatha yoga. She is also a trained children and family yoga instructor here in Norway. For many years, she has had a daily yoga and meditation practice, where mantras are a key element. Annelie is from Sweden, but has lived in Norway since 2011. She has worked with people for many years and loves meeting new people. She is a grounded person who offers herself. She also works as a masseuse. Annelie is eternally grateful to her teachers who spread these wonderful tools and traditions to the world with love, lightness, light, seriousness and dedication. Her main teachers are Octavio Salvado, Ulrica Norberg and David Goulet.

What do Annelie’s Students Say About Her?

"Annelie is a beautiful person who spreads warmth in every room . She is extremely knowledgeable - and has a special ability to meet the level of each individual student. She inspires and motivates - and is one of the few who knows the art of combining heart and brain." - Marielle Faldmo

"With great knowledge and a genuine commitment to yoga and meditation, Annelie meets each student with enthusiasm and good humor. She has a natural ability to communicate and a rare ability to see and adapt to each individual student. Caring and inspiring, Annelie creates an inclusive environment where everyone feels cared for and motivated." - Bodil S Morønning

"Annelie is confident, clear, knowledgeable and warm-hearted. Whether you want to deepen your yoga practice or have just started your yoga journey; Annelie supports and inspires and you always feel welcome. Highly recommended." - Heidi M Burås

"Annelie has created a great yoga center here in Trysil. She is incredibly skilled and a great lady. With her various yoga forms and breathing techniques, she creates peace and harmony in the room. She's great at conveying her message with both song and mantra." - Gedde Enberget

Questions about the retreat, please contact Annelie at: annelie@trysilyoga.no

Program

Thursday

15:00 - Welcome / introduction / workshop

16.30 - Hatha Yoga Moon (muladhara chakra)

18.00-19.00 Dinner

Friday

07.30 Hatha Yoga Fire (Manipura)

09.00-10.00 Breakfast

11:00 Workshop and Hatha Yoga (Swadhisthana)

13.00-14.00 Lunch

16.00-17.00 - Workshop bhandas & questions

18.00-19.00 Dinner

Saturday

07.30 Hatha Yoga Sun (Anahata)

09.00-10.00 Breakfast

11.00-12.00 Workshop

13.00-14.00 Lunch

16.00-17.00 - Hatha Yoga (Vishuddhi chakra)

18.00-19.00 Dinner

Sunday

07.30 - Hatha Yoga Sun (Ajna chakra + full practice)

09.00-10.00 Breakfast

11.00 - Finish and reflection

13.00 Lunch and travel home

ACCOMMODATION AND PRICE

• Group room (4 people sharing) : 5,500 NOK per person

• Twin room (2 people sharing): 5,800 NOK per person

• Single room with private bathroom: 7,600 NOK per person

The price includes

• Accommodation for 2 nights at Nøsen Yoga og Fjellhotell

• 3 nutritious vegetarian meals per day

• Tea, infusion and snacks during the workshop

• All classes and workshops

• Yoga props

The price does not include

• Transportation from Fagernes/Gol

• Special offer on barista coffee/café

Tools for transformation, healing and resilience.

As humans we are all drawing our inspiration from the same source of creation.

To inspire means to breath into, and we are excited to invite you to this weekend where we will explore these unique and ancient methods of breathing as a tool for you to be inspired to have a deeper connection to yourself.

Ashtanga Yoga is a system of Yoga developed by late Sri K Pattabhi Jois and Sharath Rangaswamy from Mysore, South India. Its main characteristics are fluid movements connected with the breath. Their three sequences of Asana are designed to detoxify the body and align the spine, open and purify the nervous system and create stability in the body and the mind.

Pranayama means expansion of the breath of life or life force. Designed to expand lung capacity, expand vital energy and longevity. Pranayama exercises can also calm and focus the mind allowing the practitioner to connect the life force energy in all aspects of life.

In our Breathwork sessions we will practice the classical technique called Rebirthing. Also known as connected circular breathing. The method is as clear and simple as it is profound. By breathing, we build up a polarity between an active inhale and a passive exhale. In this way we create a powerful attraction. When we then allow these two opposites to merge and together unite, breathing in a connected circular rhythm, we are weaving together the dualistic forces in our being.

Masculine and feminine, transformation and acceptance, light and darkness, life and death. In the breathing journey Axel will weave in the poetry and mantras, in harmony with sweet sounds of different instruments from all corners of the world, creating a field beyond space and time for you to travel in.

Tarik van Prehn:

Born in Brasil in 1975, Tarik van Prehn moved to Portugal with his family in 1988. He started practicing Yoga daily when he was 19. After studying and practicing traditional Chinese medicine for 6 years Tarik discovered Ashtanga Yoga in 1998. From 2001 to 2008 he traveled to Mysore, India to study with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and Sharath Jois. He was Authorized by Guruji in 2004.

Tarik is a passionate (big wave) surfer, ocean lover and the the father of four children. He lives in SW Portugal where he has build his own ecological house, and where he is now in the process of building a new yogashala following the same model. Every summer he runs a Ashtanga Mysore Style Program, called Yoga, Surf & Soul, bringing together Ashtanga practitioners from all over the world.

Axel Haugland

Born and raised in Oslo, has for well over a decade studied, guided, and held space for movement, breath, and human development.

After a serious fall accident as a teenager, the journey toward physical healing became a central part of his life. His quest to get to the root of his own story has led him through many different methods of self-exploration and personal growth.

Having worked full-time as a yoga teacher and personal trainer for many years, he has in recent years primarily focused on the unique practice known as “Breathwork.” Axel shares his AANDEDRAG concept on a weekly basis in various formats. He has thoroughly enjoyed studying with a wide range of teachers over the years and holds numerous educations and certifications. Currently, he is fully immersed in family life in Nesodden with his partner, Nicoline and his three children.

Program: 

Friday:

• 15.00 - Arrival

• 18.00 - Dinner

• 19.00 - Welcome. Gentle asana and Breathwork session. Sharing circle.

Saturday:

• 07.00 - Ashtanga Yoga Mysore or Led class

• 09.00 - Breakfast

• 10:30 - Breathwork followed by led relaxation and Pranayama

• 11.00 - 13.00: Kontaktimprovisasjon/intuisjonsarbeid - kreativlab.

• 13.00 - Lunch

• Free time

• 16:00 - Breathwork and group dynamics

• 18:00 - Dinner

• 19:00 - Sharing circle

Sunday:

• 07.00 - Ashtanga Yoga Mysore or Led class

• 09.00 - Breakfast (and check out)

• 10.30 - Breathwork followed by led relaxation and Pranayama

• 13.00 - Lunch

• 14.00 - Sharing and closing circle

Price and booking:

Shared room (4 people): 4350,-

Shared room (2 people): 4650,-

Single room with shared bathroom: 5950,-

Double room w/ shared bathrooms: from : 5950,-

Double room w/ private bathroom: 6150,-

Price includes:

• Accomodation 2 nights at Nøsen Yoga og Fjellhotell

• 3 nutritious vegetarian meals per day

• Tea and coffee during the retreat

• All classes and workshops

Price does not include:

• Coffee or tea from the barista

• Extra towels or sheets

• Transport from/to Fagernes/Gol