Traditional tantric Hatha yoga
Every yoga class includes asanas (postures), relaxation, pranayama (breath) and meditation. We use props (blocks, bolsters, belts) to find stability, land in the postures and stay there a while.
22–25 OCTOBER 20263 NIGHTSTAUGHT IN NORWEGIAN AND SWEDISH
Mantra & Tantra
With Annelie. A long weekend of traditional tantric Hatha yoga and mantra to find calm, balance and land in the body.
Welcome to a long weekend in the Norwegian mountains. Join us to find calm and balance and to land in the body, in a weekend focused on traditional tantric Hatha yoga and mantras. A break from everyday stress where you can really slow down, stop and listen inwards.
Over the weekend we explore the chakras, our energy centres, through movement, asanas, meditation and breathing exercises. We also explore and play with sound and sing several mantras together. Our focus is on getting to know Mantra Laya ('to dissolve'), a mantra made up of 50 sounds linked to the chakras of the body, said to be the origin of the Sanskrit language. We use it to land deeply in ourselves and settle into a meditative state. On the last day we repeat the 50 sounds in 20 rounds, representing 1000 sounds and the crown chakra.
We weave yoga practice together with workshop elements, moments of silence, rest and reflection, so all the experiences can sink in.
Traditional tantric Hatha yoga has nothing to do with neo-tantra (sex or sensuality). It is the householder's path: for people living alone or with family who use yoga and its techniques to become the best version of themselves, finding stability in life and body to meet everyday life with ease and joy. In Hatha yoga we work first of all with stability, in the body, in life and in the mind; flexibility comes second. We also work a lot with our energy.
When you leave Nøsen on Sunday you will feel soft in the body, rested and grounded, and inspired to use the techniques and knowledge from the weekend in everyday life, including a better understanding of mantras and how to use them in daily life and meditation.
You need no previous knowledge of mantras or yoga. Come with an open mind, alone or with friends.
Mantra Laya
Getting to know and chanting Mantra Laya, a mantra of 50 sounds linked to the chakras, as a way into deep meditation.
Chakra workshops
Workshops exploring the energy centres through movement, breath, meditation and sound, including a session on bandhas and questions.
Annelie
Owner of Trysil YogaAnnelie owns and runs Trysil Yoga and has many years of experience as a yoga teacher. In Trysil she runs courses (pranayama, meditation, restorative yoga and introductory Hatha yoga), open classes (Hatha, flow and Yin yoga), yoga walks and circles. She has more than 1000 hours of teacher training, most of it in traditional Hatha yoga, and is also a qualified children's and family yoga instructor in Norway.
For many years she has kept a daily yoga and meditation practice in which mantras are central. Annelie is from Sweden but has lived in Norway since 2011. She has worked with people for many years and also works as a massage therapist.
Her main teachers are Octavio Salvado, Ulrica Norberg and David Goulet.
Subject to change. Meals in italics.
Thursday
- Check-in
- Welcome, introduction and workshop
- Hatha yoga Moon (Muladhara chakra)
- Dinner
Friday
- Hatha yoga Fire (Manipura)
- Breakfast
- Workshop and Hatha yoga (Swadhisthana)
- Lunch
- Workshop: bandhas and questions
- Dinner
Saturday
- Hatha yoga Sun (Anahata)
- Breakfast
- Workshop
- Lunch
- Hatha yoga (Vishuddhi chakra)
- Dinner
Sunday
- Hatha yoga Sun (Ajna chakra and full practice)
- Breakfast
- Closing and reflection
- Lunch
Getting here
Train or bus to Gol or Fagernes. Book a pickup in advance by email to post@nosenyoga.no.
HOW TO GET HEREFood
All meals are vegetarian, at 09:00, 13:00 and 18:00. Tell us about allergies before you come.
ABOUT THE CAFÉBooking and cancellation
You book and pay in our booking system. The cancellation terms are the same for every retreat.
TERMS AND CONDITIONSWhere you stay
A range of rooms to suit your comfort and budget: choose the space that feels right for you, whether it is a cosy shared room or your own private sanctuary.
About Nøsen Yoga og Fjellhotell
Nøsen Yoga og Fjellhotell is a mountain retreat centre in the heart of Valdres, Norway, surrounded by breathtaking nature and peaceful hiking trails. We host yoga retreats, workshops and events all year round, offering guests a chance to slow down, connect with themselves and enjoy nourishing vegetarian meals in a warm and welcoming community.
About 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.
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