With pianist and Listeners' Pilot Annabel Guaita and yoga and meditation teacher Piotr Marcinów.
We explore how music, breath, and movement affect the nervous system, and how a supportive mindset can influence both body and mind. The retreat is structured with gentle yoga sessions, music listening, meditation, and conversations – all in a safe and warm community where you can be yourself, regardless of experience or background. This is suitable for everyone – both beginners and the experienced.
You do not need any prior experience with classical music, yoga, or meditation. All you need is an open mind and a willingness to listen – not only with your ears, but also with your body, senses, and your whole life experience. This program is suitable for anyone who wants to support their own health and vitality. It is also adapted for people with neurological challenges that affect movement, balance, or energy.
The days at Nøsen alternate between activity and rest. There will be time for silence, nature, reflection, and community – and you will experience how sound, breath, and thoughts can work together to give the body better flow and the mind more peace. Nøsen Yoga and Mountain Hotel has recently added new buildings, a spa, and a sauna – a place that truly invites restoration. Here you can feel the mountain quiet and let your body find its way back to balance and hope.
A retreat for listening – with the body, with the heart, and with all of you.
Maximum 20 participants.
About Annabel and Piotr
Annabel Guaita is a pianist and lives with Parkinson's, but has found ways to live well with the condition. She is currently touring with the show "Musikken som veiviser" ("Music as a Guide"), where she shares how curiosity and hope can change one's perspective on illness and adversity, and the importance of listening actively and with presence – both to music and to life itself. Annabel works as an associate professor at the Grieg Academy and holds an artistic doctoral degree in music.
She has an extensive touring career and several CD releases on Lawo Classics. She also runs her own podcast, also called Lyttelos. Read more on her website: www.lyttelos.no
Piotr Marcinów is a trained muscle therapist and practices at the Bergen MTT Center as well as through his own business, Helkropp.no. He is originally from Poland but has made his home in Bergen, specifically in Breistølen together with Annabel. With a master's degree in Indian philosophy – with a particular focus on Eastern traditions – and over 30 years of experience with yoga, meditation, and pranayama, he has developed a deep understanding of the body, mind, and the interaction between them. Read more on his website: www.helkropp.no.
Program
Thursday
Arrival and check-in from 15:00
18:00–19:00 – Dinner
19:00–20:30 – Welcome and introduction. Listening Guide: The Listening Body
Friday & Saturday
08:00–09:00 – Morning yoga (gentle, breath) with Piotr
09:00–10:00 – Breakfast
10:30–12:00 – The Listening Body
13:00–14:00 – Lunch buffet
16:00–17:30 – The Listening Body
18:00–19:00 – Dinner
20:00–20:30 – Gentle evening meditation
Sunday
08:00–09:00 – Morning yoga with Piotr (gentle, breath)
09:00–10:00 – Breakfast
10:30–12:00 – The Listening Body and closing session
13:00–14:00 – Lunch
Departure
Your Investment
Our retreat offers a range of accommodation options to suit your comfort and budget. Choose the space that feels right for you - whether it’s a cozy shared room or your private sanctuary.
Rates start from 5750 NOK
Included
Accommodation
Three delicious, vegetarian meals daily
Retreat program
Not Included
Transport from/to Gol or Fagernes
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 year-round, 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.