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