Join an Ashtanga Yoga Practice Week with Inger and Monika
With combined 30 years of experience, they are rooted in the Ashtanga method—both as a practice on the mat and as a way of life.
This week is an opportunity to deepen your yoga practice through guided and Mysore-style classes, workshops, chanting & meditation, philosophy, conversations about practice, and unique nature experiences at Nøsen.
This retreat is designed for curious and dedicated practitioner who wish to explore ashtanga yoga - a transformative practice for life.
All levels and experiences of practitioners are welcome.
About Inger and Monika
Inger has been practicing ashtanga yoga daily since 2017. She made her first trip to Mysore in 2018. In 2022, she received the blessing to teach the method from her teacher, Sharath Jois (SYC Authorization Level 2).
Inger has been teaching yoga since 2016, and in addition to Ashtanga, she has taught Yin, Vinyasa, and Hatha yoga for several years. She holds a 200-hour TTC in Hatha Yoga with Sofia Araujo and a 200-hour TTC with Alexander Medin. From 2020 to 2022, Inger Kristine ran a yoga studio in her hometown of Ulsteinvik.
Inger Kristine is a dedicated practitioner and teacher of the method. She shares Ashtanga Yoga as a transformative practice for body, mind, and spirit.
📧 inger.k.havaag@gmail.com
Monika
With over 20 years of daily practice in Ashtanga Yoga, Monika carries deep experience and a strong presence into her teaching. She has been teaching for more than 12 years—both at Puro Yoga in Oslo and through her own courses, retreats, and workshops, as well as in prisons and companies. Monika's teaching is grounded in both tradition and life experience.
She has studied with, among others, Alexander Medin and Pernille Bønkan, and has deepened her practice with certified Ashtanga teachers internationally. Through different phases of life—as an art student, during pregnancies and early motherhood, and in the midst of a busy everyday life—she has returned to the mat again and again. She knows how challenging it can be, but also how transformative the practice is.
For Monika, yoga is more than movement and breath—it is a lifelong path to balance. She teaches with warmth and presence, meeting both beginners and experienced practitioners with respect and openness. Her approach to yoga emphasizes the equal value of the soft and the powerful—both within us and in life.
"Yoga is a treasure chest. An inner resource we can always open—for strength, balance, self-regulation, and true joy." – Monika
Program
Monday
15:00 – 18:00 Arrival at Nøsen
Welcome to Nøsen. Sunday evening we arrive at Nøsen. Check-in and settling in.18:00 Dinner & Welcome
Tuesday
07:30 – 09:00 Led Primary Series
Classical led Primary Series, counted in Sanskrit. We gather the group by practicing a led class together.09:00 – 10:30 Breakfast
12:00 – 13:00 Chanting & Meditation
Chanting is a central part of the yoga tradition. We explore foundational Indian chants, as taught at SYC, look at translations, and end with a short meditation.13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
16:00 – 17:30 Workshop: Tristana – Rooted in the Method
A closer look at breath, bandha, and drishti. We break down the Tristana principle and do awareness-building exercises.18:00 Dinner
Wednesday
07:30 – 09:00 Mysore Style
Traditional Ashtanga self-practice with personal guidance. Suitable for all levels.09:00 – 10:30 Breakfast
11:30 – 13:00 Workshop: Inner & Outer Strength
Exploring strength in practice and in life. Starting from foundational asanas, gradually building towards more complex postures.13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
16:00 – 17:00 Free Time
18:00 Dinner
Thursday
07:30 – 09:00 Mysore Style
Traditional practice with individual guidance.09:00 – 10:30 Breakfast
12:00 – 13:00 Cold Water Bathing
Group ice bathing at Nøsen to awaken and strengthen the mind.13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
16:00 – 17:00 Introduction to Yoga Philosophy – Yoga Sutras: Observing the Mind
A foundational introduction to Patanjali’s opening sutras and how philosophy supports practice.18:00 Dinner
Friday
07:30 – 09:00 Mysore Style
Traditional practice with guidance.09:00 – 10:30 Breakfast
12:00 – 13:00 Workshop: Courageous Heart – Backbends
Exploring backbends from basic to advanced, focusing on courage, openness, and surrender.13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
16:00 – 17:00 Chanting & Meditation
18:00 Dinner
Saturday
07:30 – 09:00 Mysore Style
Traditional practice with guidance.09:00 – 10:30 Breakfast
12:00 – 13:00 Free Time
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
16:00 – 17:00 Workshop: Transitions – Jump Through & Jump Back
Breaking down techniques for smoother transitions between asanas.18:00 Dinner
Sunday
07:30 – 09:30 Led Primary Series + Talk
Classical led Primary Series followed by a talk and reflection on the week.09:00 – 10:30 Breakfast
12:00 – 13:00 Check-out
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 10,350 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.