We live in a time where youth is celebrated as a kind of currency. Smooth skin, strong bodies, and endless energy are lifted up as ideals, while aging is often portrayed as something to fight, hide, or “fix.” Even within the yoga world, this mindset can quietly seep in—creating a subtle pressure to perform, to keep up, to look a certain way.

But if we look a little deeper into yoga, it points us in a different direction.

Yoga is, in many ways, about gradually letting go of the body as we once knew it. The practices of yoga help us cultivate the ability to adapt to change—to shift our focus from outer form to inner awareness. From performance to presence.

Grace in aging is not passivity. It is an active and courageous practice: releasing comparison, letting go of ideals that no longer serve us, and instead honoring the wisdom that only a life fully lived can offer. It is about standing firmly in our own experience—even when it looks different than it used to.

Perhaps the postures become simpler—but the experience becomes richer.

Perhaps the movements become smaller—but the connection becomes deeper.

On this retreat, we create space to explore exactly this:

How can yoga support us through life’s transitions?

How can we meet aging in body, mind, and identity—not with resistance, but with dignity and warmth?

How can we practice in a way that nourishes us, rather than pushes us?

To age in yoga with grace is not to lose something—

it is to come home to something deeper.

Pernille Bønkan

Pernille has maintained a devoted yoga practice for more than 25 years. Her gateway into yoga was through dance — something she has been immersed in since childhood.

She has worked professionally as a dancer, teacher, and choreographer on the international dance scene since the age of 20. But her encounter with yoga felt like coming home — as if all the pieces finally fell into place. Connecting on a more holistic level awakened a new perspective and a deeper curiosity for life.

Over the past two decades, Pernille has primarily made a living by sharing and communicating the experiences of her spiritual journey. In 2006, she co-founded Puro Yoga, together with, among others, her teacher Alexander Medin. In 2009, she met her spiritual mentor Henrik Flørnes, who has also played a significant role in her process of integration and personal development.

Today, Puro Yoga is one of the country’s most established and respected yoga schools. In 2018, Pernille took over as the main teacher at Puro when Alexander moved to the mountains. And in 2023, she also assumed full responsibility for running the school, following the outstanding work of Astrid Riddervold, who had steered the ship for 16 years.

Pernille can still most often be found in the shala — where she feels most at home.

Pernille’s way of sharing yoga is holistic and authentic, shaped by deep integration, lived experience, and embodied understanding.

“The body is my instrument for opening up to life.”

Questions to program: pernille@puroyoga.no
Pernille teaches in Norwegian or English depending on participant need.

Program

Friday

• 15.00 - 18.00 - Check in

• 18.00 - 19.00 - Dinner

• 19.00 - 20.00 - Welcome

Saturday

• 07.00-09.00 - Asana pranayama og meditasjon

• 09.00 - 10.00 - Breakfast

• 13.00 - 14.00 - Lunch

• 16.00 - 17.30 Filosofi, diskusjon og refleksjon. Restorativ & dyp avspenning.

• 18.00 - 19.00 - Dinner

Sunday

• 07.00-09.00 - Asana pranayama og meditasjon

• 09.00 - 10.00 - Breakfast

• 11.00 - Utsjekk

• 11.00 - 13.00 - Filosofi, diskusjon og refleksjon.

• 13.00 - 14.00 - Lunch

Your Investment

Our retreat offers a range of accommodation options to suit your comfort and budget.

Rates start from 3950 NOK

Included

• Accommodation

• Three delicious, vegetarian meals daily

• Retreat program

• Yoga mats and equipment

Add ons avaliable

• Transport from/to Gol or Fagernes 

• Sauna/spa entrance

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.

Join us for a unique retreat where yoga, healing, and mantra and heart-centered singing come together in a holistic experience of presence, flow, and inner balance.

Yoga, mantra, singing, and healing are different pathways into the same experience: presence, inner connection, and wholeness. Together, they create a space where body, breath, voice, and energy can work in harmony - and where deep rest and transformation can arise naturally.

Yoga prepares the body and nervous system. Through gentle movement, conscious breathing, and attentive awareness, tension begins to soften, circulation increases, and we land more fully in the body. Yoga helps us move out of the head and into the present moment, creating a safe and stable foundation for the more subtle experiences that follow.

Mantra calms the mind and brings the heart into focus. The repetition of sound and words creates rhythm and balance, and the vibration influences the breath, the nervous system, and the flow of energy. Mantra becomes an anchor - something the attention can rest in - and opens a doorway to the stillness behind the thoughts.

Singing and heart-centered song give the voice space as a healing instrument. When we sing, the whole body vibrates, the breath flows more freely, and emotions are allowed to move. Singing opens the heart, strengthens our sense of connection, and reminds us of the joy of expressing ourselves - without any need to perform. In shared song, a resonance arises that can feel both deeply moving and profoundly healing.

Healing flows as a quiet current through everything else. When the body has softened through yoga, the mind has been steadied by mantra, and the heart has opened through song, we become more receptive to healing. The energy is supported in returning to balance, and the body can release what it no longer needs - physically, emotionally, and energetically.

Together, yoga, mantra, singing, and healing form a holistic practice in which we move between motion and stillness, sound and inner listening. It is an invitation to land in the body, open the heart, and rest in what is - just as it is, right now.

What you can expect

• Soft Prana Yoga – Through gentle, flowing movements in harmony with the breath, we connect with our prana — the life force that lives within each of us. This connection nurtures greater calm, harmony, and vitality.

• Mantra Chanting – Through the power of sacred mantras, we quiet the mind and open the heart.

• Heart Song – Singing in harmony together brings joy, strengthens the breath, and creates a deep sense of connection and togetherness.

• Healing – Supports the balancing of the nervous system, helps us land more fully in ourselves, integrate our experiences, release blockages and tension, and find deeper ease and well-being — allowing us to return to our true nature.

Soft Prana Yoga - A journey inward into calm, effortless flow, and vital life force.

Through calm, flowing movements in harmony with the deep, gentle breath, we reconnect with our prana - the life force that lives within each of us. In nature, everything moves in perfect harmony. When you watch a blade of grass sway in the wind, it remains both grounded and steady at the same time. As part of nature, we humans also have a natural flow. Through deep breathing and soft movements, we help the body rediscover that flow.

When this happens, prana - our vital life energy - is given more space to move through the body, and we begin to experience greater calm, harmony, and vitality.

Each of us finds our own unique flow, at our own pace.

When the storm comes, the blade of grass must move - otherwise it will break. In the same way, we must find our own flow exactly where we are right now, knowing that it will always be changing. When we take time to be still, to listen, and to explore, the breath and the body can guide us toward what is needed in each moment.

This style of yoga is equally beneficial whether you are new to yoga or have many years of experience. It meets and supports you exactly where you are in your process. The principles of Prana Yoga can also be integrated into any other style of yoga practice.

Healing

Healing is a gentle and supportive practice that invites the body, mind, and energy to return to their natural balance. Within a safe and peaceful space, you are given the opportunity to release tension, calm the nervous system, and meet yourself with greater softness and presence.

During healing, we work with stillness, awareness, and intention. The experience can unfold in many ways - as deep relaxation, warmth, inner imagery, emotional release, or simply a sense of calm and clarity. Each experience is unique, and there is no expectation to “feel something special.” What matters most is allowing the body to do what it needs, at its own pace.

Within the framework of the retreat, the healing work is supported by yoga, breath, mantra, and singing. These practices help open the body and the senses, making it easier to receive healing in a holistic way. Healing can deepen your connection to your body and intuition, while creating space for profound rest, restoration, and inner insight.

Mantra and heartsong

Singing has always been a bridge between the inner and the outer world - between ourselves and the community. When we sing together, something beautiful happens: we listen, we breathe, and we melt into harmonies that uplift and open us.

Mantra and heart song are simple yet powerful practices where we use the voice to cultivate presence and connection. The mantras carry centuries of intention and sound vibrations that can be both soothing and strengthening. Heart song builds on this through simple, beautiful harmonies that allow everyone to join, regardless of singing experience.

Inspired by Beautiful Choir, we wish to create a space where we can explore our voices together -without performance or pressure - simply an open invitation to sing from the heart. We will share mantras and songs adapted to the group, letting our voices weave together and experiencing how sound can create community, joy, and inner peace.

You do not need to read music or have any previous singing experience - only a willingness to participate, to listen, and to allow your voice to find its natural place within the whole.

Pranayama: The Power of Breath in Life and Song

Pranayama, the art of breath control, offers profound benefits both in everyday life and for the voice. Regular breath practice strengthens the lungs, balances the nervous system, and cultivates calm and presence. It helps us manage stress, boosts energy levels, and brings a sense of inner clarity.

For singers, pranayama is an invaluable tool. The exercises release tension, improve breath control, and give the voice greater power and endurance. By learning to breathe more deeply and evenly, we achieve a more stable and open tone. Breath practices such as alternate nostril breathing (Nadi Shodhana) and Ujjayi breathing also enhance focus, allowing us to sing with greater presence and freedom.

Whether your goal is more balance in daily life or a stronger, more sustainable voice, it all begins with the breath.

Chakrabalancing

The chakra system describes the body’s seven energy centers, from the root of the spine to the crown of the head, each carrying its own qualities, themes, and wisdom.

Through the chakras, our relationship to safety, creativity, personal power, love, expression, intuition, and connection to something greater than ourselves is reflected. When energy flows freely, we can experience presence, clarity, and inner harmony. When it encounters resistance, we are invited to listen - not to fix, but to understand.

Each chakra carries its own tone, its own mantra, and its unique vibration.

Like strings on an instrument, the body responds to sound - not only through the ears, but through the entire nervous system, the breath, and the inner space.

In many traditions, each chakra is associated with a specific tone and mantra, a simple sound that resonates with the qualities of that energy center. When the mantra is intoned or sung, vibrations move through the body and mind, helping tension to release, the breath to deepen, and energy to find its natural rhythm again.

Mantra and tone act as an invitation to balance. They remind the chakras of their original frequency and the body of its innate ability to self-regulate. Through sound, we can create connection - between breath and body, between the physical and the subtle, between what is out of balance and what longs for harmony.

About your teachers

Turid Jørgensen Honerud is an experienced yoga instructor who believes in helping everyone find their own path into yoga at their own pace. She loves following others on their yoga journeys and sharing the experience together.

Everyone has their own truth and experience of yoga and life in general, and it is important to honor all feelings, experiences, and insights along the way. It is when we slow down, take a few deep breaths, and let go of striving for perfection that the magic begins to happen. In those moments, we can start listening to our inner selves and feel that we are enough just as we are, without any external factors. We can simply breathe, be, and relax.

Turid completed the RYT 200 Yoga Teacher Training at Asta Yoga in San Francisco. She ran her own yoga center, Yogalåva, in Neslandsvatn, Drangedal, for 10 years, offering weekly classes, courses, and retreats. Yogalåva now continues through yoga retreats hosted at atmospheric farms across Norway’s beautiful landscapes.

She is also a musician and toured for many years with the band Katzenjammer, where multi-part singing and playfulness were central. With extensive touring and travel, however, she needed a way to calm her nervous system in a fast-paced, high-pressure life. Yoga became that tool — practiced on countless backstage areas and hotel rooms during tours.

Music and singing taught her to open up and let go, while yoga taught her to gather herself, calm the nervous system, and find inner stillness.

This was how Turid first connected with yoga — through her own search for tools to calm her nervous system. She struggled with anxiety from early adulthood and sought ways to find peace. It was love at first breath when she attended her first yoga class with Karen Kollien Nygaard in Bislet, Oslo. Karen, also a psychologist, speaker, and author of Balanse – et verktøy for livet, provided Turid with many practical tools to navigate life’s ups and downs.

Turid has completed several advanced weeks with Alexander Medin at Nøsen Yoga and Mountain Hotel, which gave her not only deeper insight into yoga but also the opportunity to work with Back In The Ring. Alexander is the founder and leader of BITR, as well as director and owner of Nøsen.

Back In The Ring is a yoga program for people struggling with addiction and mental health, as well as for incarcerated individuals and former inmates. Through this work, Turid has become part of a vibrant network of yoga instructors focused on self-development and insight into yoga, life, the mind, and human nature. She attends several gatherings each year with Alexander as her mentor and instructor.

Jonas Andersson Straume has worked as a healer for three years but knew since the age of 12 that this was his path. It took time before he felt ready to embrace his calling, but after ten years as a store manager, he followed his heart and started his own healing practice. His work quickly grew, and in addition to one-on-one sessions, he leads group healings and other events in collaboration with others. He hosts “Breath and Heal” with Malin Pousette, which also functions as an active online community, and “Yoga and Healing” together with Turid Jørgensen Honerud. He hosts the popular podcast Grenseløs Spiritualitet and has a YouTube channel with thousands of followers worldwide.

As a healer, Jonas helps people reconnect with themselves, their energy, and their soul. He works with the body’s own energy system to activate the natural healing abilities we all possess. Energy does not need to be forced; it simply needs space to flow.

He will guide participants through healing meditation and channel energy to everyone in the room. Each person experiences it differently, receiving exactly what they need. There is no requirement to perform — just to receive and be.

Michael Lerstad
Michael and Turid met at the annual Back In The Ring yoga winter festival in January 2024 — Turid as the yoga instructor and music coordinator, and Michael as a participant recovering from years of destructive patterns. Their musical connection was instant, in perfect harmony from the start. In recent years, Michael has made positive life choices, with music, yoga, and meditation playing key roles in his journey. He writes his own songs and creates his own interpretations of others’ works, delivering them with a beautiful voice and expressive ability. Michael now also oversees the music at the Back In The Ring festivals, held twice a year. Together, Michael and Turid perform both original compositions and their own versions of folk and singer-songwriter pieces.

Contact: turid@yogalaava.no

Program

FRIDAY

• 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Check-in

• 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Dinner

• 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM – Welcome 🤍 We tune in with yoga and breathwork, followed by mantra and heart-centered singing. The evening ends with a guided relaxation and gentle neck and head massage.

SATURDAY

• 08.00 - 09.00 – Gentle Prana Yoga

• 09.00 - 10.00 – Breakfast

• 10.00 - 11.00 – Free time / Leisure

• 11.00 - 12.00 – Mantra and Heart Songs

• 12.00 - 13.00 – Chakra Balancing and Guided Healing Meditation

• 13.00 - 14.00 – Lunch

• 14.00 - 15.30 – Free time

• 15.30 - 16.30 – Heart Songs and Bumblebee Breath (Bhramari Pranayama)

• 17.30 - 18.30 – Group Healing

• 18.00 - 19.00 – Dinner

• 20.00 – Mini-concert with Turid and Michael

SUNDAY

• 08.00 – 09.00 – Gentle Prana Yoga

• 09.00 – 10.00 – Breakfast

• 10.00 – 11.00 – Check-out

• 11.00 – 12.00 – Mantra and Heart Songs

• 12.00 – 13.00 – Satsang and Integration with Guided Healing Meditation and Sound Bath

• 13.00 – 14.00 – Lunch

• 14.00 – Farewell and Warm Hugs

Your Investment

Nøsen offers a range of accommodation options to suit various needs, comfort levels, and budgets

Standard rates from 4,450 NOK

Incuded

• Accommodation

• Three delicious vegetarian meals daily

• Full retreat program

• Yoga mats, bolsters, cushions, and blankets provided

Additional services

Additional services can be booked during registration or by contacting us. Specific time slots must be booked via post@nosenyoga.no or at the reception.

• Transport to/from Gol or Fagernes

• Access to the sauna and spa area

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.

Life asks us to express ourselves every day - in conversations, in decisions, and in the moments when honesty feels both important and difficult. Sometimes we hold back. This retreat offers a space to explore how we communicate, how we listen, and how we connect.

Over the weekend, we combine practical tools, group coaching and personal journaling with vinyasa and yin yoga practices. In the group coaching sessions, we focus on speaking up even when it feels uncomfortable, expressing ourselves with clarity, and navigating the silence we sometimes avoid. We will also explore intuitive listening - learning to recognise our inner signals before we respond to the world around us. We have morning and evening yoga sessions. Elina leads the Vinyasa practices. They are dynamic, and they bring energy and playfulness. The Yin Yoga with Ronit helps us slow down, tune in, and create space to listen to the body more clearly.

This retreat is for anyone who wants to communicate with more clarity, listen with more awareness, and feel more connected to themselves and others.

We are Ronit and Elina. We are both experienced yoga teachers and we have background as professional coaches in different fields.

Our approach brings together three effective tools: yoga for connecting with the body, group coaching for clarity and growth, and creative art to help insights become truly personal.

Our concept “The Art of…” is a series of retreats designed to offer structured, supportive practices that strengthen different parts of our lives by combining these approaches.

This spring we combine the outer and inner skills and we are focusing on communication, self-awareness, and everyday wellbeing.

About Ronit and Elina

Hello, I’m Elina. I am a certified Executive and Leadership Coach and Team Coach, PCC level by ICF  International Coaching Federation. I work as master trainer with groups and individuals in corporate settings to overcome group dynamics and personal patterns. For over 20 years, I’ve worked with psychology, people development, counselling and coaching in helping people navigate career and personal life. I also hold certification as Health and Wellbeing Coach (NHS UK),  specialising in emotional resilience, burnout prevention and work-life balance. 

As a yoga and meditation teacher, my teaching style is lighthearted and nurturing, always with a touch of humour because I believe we learn best when we feel at ease. I have over 600+ RYT training and 10+ years teaching in Vinyasa, Hatha, Restorative Yoga, Hot Yoga, and Yin Yoga. I also love combining creative concepts like Kids Yoga, Kids Yoga For Adults and Inside Flow. I also have experience as a certified massage therapist and aromatherapy specialist. Read more about Elina.

About Ronit

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. Read more about Ronit.

Program

Thursday, 30 April
DAY 1 - You Must Begin From Where You Are

• 15:00 Arrival and Check in

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

• 16:30 – 17.30 Opening Practice - Rediscovering Playfulness and Joy
  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 - Tuning Inwards
  Deep rest practice to slow down, welcome stillness and acceptance.

Friday, 1 May
DAY 2 - Learning How Words, Voice and Energy Matter

• 08:00 – 09:15 Vinyasa Mandala Flow - The Circle of Creation
  Special class designed on music, to connect with a personal intention.
  This class is playful, light and fun; yet deeply emotional and profound.

• 09:15 - 10:00 Breakfast and free time

• 11.00 – 12:30 Group Workshop - Getting Our Message Across
  A hands-on group workshop building on communication and relational coaching trainings used in negotiation. Through interactive exercises, guided reflection, and partner work, we explore how to speak up with clarity, confidence, and presence - especially when we are nervous and it matters the most.

• 13.00 – 16:30 Lunch and free time
  We recommend taking a walk or connecting with others.

• 16.30 – 17:30 Practice Session: Having Difficult Conversations
  We take techniques from Non-Violent Communication framework to be able to dissolve and mitigate a conflict and to turn it into a deeper conversation about needs and finding resolutions.

• 17:30 – 18.00: Self reflection, journaling and personal time

• 18.00 – 19.00: Dinner

• 20.00 – 21.15: Meditation and Yin Yoga - Inner Connection
  A soft yoga practice and meditation guiding you into a deeper connection with your inner expression.

Saturday, 2 May
DAY 3 - The Power of Silence and Simply Observing

• 08:00 – 09:15 Hatha Yoga Practice: Alignment and Strength
  A deeper class designed to tap into alignment and to connect body, breath, and deeper observation.

• 09:15 – 10:00 Breakfast and free time

• 11:00 – 12:30 Group Workshop - Listening Without Judgement
  A group session combining Gestalt coaching exercises and reflective practices. Through guided exercises, and intuitive listening activities, we explore how to observe without judgment, notice patterns and deepen self-awareness.

• 13:00 – 16:30: Lunch and free time
  We recommend a mindful walk or quiet time in nature to integrate.

• 16:30 – 17:30: Practice Session: Embodied Communication
  This is a practical session where we will discover how our inner voice speaks through posture, silence, and spoken words.

• 17:30 – 18:00: Mindfulness, self reflection and journalling

• 18:00 – 19:00 Dinner

• 20.00 – 21.15 Yin Yoga and Massage – Transition Into Rest
  A gentle combination of restorative yoga and soft massage with essential oils.

Sunday, 3 May
DAY 4 - Integration: Mind, Body and The Art of Expression

• 07.00 – 09.00: Vinyasa Flow with Music - This is Me
  This class taps into our playfulness, fun and most real sides. This is Inside Flow based on music with a special message - expect to have fun, to sing and to have a good time.

• 09.00 – 10.00: Breakfast

• 11.00 – 13.00: Closing Workshop Session - The Art of Expression
  We close with a personal reflection on the journey. Expect to tap into your creativity and leave with deeply meaningful personal message.

• 13.00 – 14:00 Last lunch together, free time and 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 5900 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.

Life weaves itself into us, shaping the landscape of both body and soul. Are you curious about how these imprints live within you, and how they breathe through your yoga practice?

In this journey, we will explore:

• The autonomic nervous system – the silent rhythm of your inner world.

• The bridge between Western science and the ancient wisdom of yoga philosophy.

• Breath, senses, and feelings – the language of the present moment.

• Affect and emotion – understanding the deep currents of the heart.

• Dreams, play, and imagination – the power to shape your own reality.

By wandering through these landscapes, you can deepen your presence and find the inner space needed for true transformation. This workshop balances physical movement with soulful dialogue and reflective teachings.

About Susanne Backofen

Susanne is a Psychomotor Physiotherapist with a Master’s degree in Mental Health. She possesses profound knowledge of how trauma shapes the human body and psyche, and is deeply passionate about understanding and sharing the intricate threads that connect the body, the mind, and a life lived.

Since the mid-90s, yoga and meditation have been her most vital tools for navigating life’s journey.

Program

DAY 1: The Descent

• 6:00 PM | The Welcome Table (Dinner)

  • A shared meal to begin our journey together.

• 7:00 PM | The Inner Compass (The Autonomic Nervous System)

  • Discovering the silent rhythms that guide your stress and stillness.

• 8:00 PM | Coming Home to the Body (Lande i kroppen)

  A gentle movement practice to safely anchor your presence at Nøsen.

DAY 2: Deepening the Connection

• 7:00 AM | The First Breath (Morning Yoga)

  • A guided flow to awaken your vitality and greet the morning light.

• 10:00 AM | Landscapes of the Heart (Affect, Emotions, & Feelings)

  • Mapping the currents of emotion within yourself and others.

• 4:00 PM | The Architecture of Stillness (The Sensory Brain & Meditation)

  • Exploring how our senses can become a gateway to deep inner peace.

DAY 3: The Awakening

• 8:00 AM | Rise and Root (Morning Yoga)

  • Strengthening your foundation through guided movement.

• 10:00 AM | Dreaming with Eyes Open (Dreams, Play, & Imagination)

• A closing ritual to weave your inner visions into a new reality.

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 4350 NOK

Included

• Accommodation

• Three delicious, vegetarian meals daily

• Retreat program

Not Included 

• Transport from/to Gol or Fagernes 

• Spa entrence

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.

As summer draws closer, we’re returning to our Norwegian home away from home.

For the third spring - or very early summer - in a row, we’d love to invite you to join us for a weekend at beautiful Nøsen. Expect Mysore-style mornings and inspiring afternoon workshops. Together we’ll practica Ashtanga Yoga, explore arm balances and handstands, and take time for technique, good streches, and deep relaxation.

All levels are warmly welcome!

Nøsen is set in beautiful surroundings at 908 meters above sea level, with majestic mountain peaks all around and a lovely lake right in front of us. You will enjoy three delicious and nourishing vegetarian meals each day, served buffet-style (or as a packed lunch), lovingly prepared by our chefs, who draw inspiration from yogic and Ayurvedic principles.

We look forward to welcoming you at Nøsen and to spend this spring weekend in a relaxing and beautiful environment together with you!!

Program

Friday:

• 16.30 - Soft stretch, “hips & twist” Lotta’s kind of “ashtanga-yin”

• 18.00 - Dinner

Saturday:

• 07.00 - 09.00 Ashtanga yoga Mysore style

  Ashtanga practice in the traditional method of self practice. You will be fully supported no matter where your are on your journey of Ashtanga - everyone is welcome, beginners through to seasoned Ashtangis

• 09.00 - 10.00 Breakfast

• 12:00 - 13:00 Workshop
  Asana alignment and technique, based on the group + Q&A.

• 13.00 - 14.00 Lunch

• 15.00 - 17.00 Handstand 1

  Understanding the journey to a safe handstand practice. Shoulders, core, stretch and strength with handstand play.

• 18.00 - 19.00 Dinner

Sunday:

•  07.00 - 09.00 Ashtanga yoga Mysore style

•  09.00 - 10.00 Breakfast

• 10.00 - 11.00 Check-out

• 11.00 - 13:00 Handstand 2

  Continuing from yesterday + Discussion on the workshops and anything else that you could have in mind. Lotta will share how her yoga journey was and how it developed over time and how ageing can be addressed in a sensible and meaningful way.

• 13.00 - 14.00 Lunch and good bye

About Lotta and Andrew

Lotta Sebzda is a 59 years old hairdresser-ashtangalover - mother of two adult children and two grandchildren.  

Ever since Lotta was a child, she was mostly upside down, doing handstands, cartwheel or other gymnastic.

When she found AshtangaYoga in the late 90s it was like coming home, she says - she was immediately drawn to the practice.

Since that day it’s a big part of her life - with dedication, love, curiosity, energy and gratefulness, she follows the traditional Mysore style. It was taught by late Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and now his grandson, R. Sharath Jois. 

Andrew also started his AshtangaYoga-journey in the same time as Lotta. With a background as a basketball-player, he had many old injuries to deal with. Ashtanga yoga helped him to strengthen the weak and injured parts of his body, and today yoga is the only thing that keeps him strong, both in body and mind.

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 3,950 NOK

Included

• Accommodation

• Three delicious, vegetarian meals daily

• Retreat program

Not Included 

• Transport from/to Gol or Fagernes 

INTEGRATE Norway

INTEGRATE Norway is a six-day immersion in the Norwegian mountains bringing together Mysore-style yoga, strength training, and recovery practices.

Mornings begin with traditional Mysore-style Ashtanga practice. Late mornings and afternoons include strength and mobility workshops in Nøsen’s new gym, with practical tools to support resilience and longevity in your practice.

There is also space built into each day to be outdoors. You’ll have time to hike in the mountains, swim in the lake, or simply rest. Some of this time will be guided as group activities, while other moments are left free for you to recharge on your own. All of it is supported by nourishing meals, ideal sleep conditions, and sauna recovery.

Ashtanga builds presence and discipline. Strength training builds resilience and longevity. When we integrate them intelligently, together with recovery and time in nature, the result is a system you can practice implementing in real time, learning how these elements merge to support your life beyond the retreat.

Evenings are simple: shared meals, quiet reflection, and optional conversations about practice, recovery, and integration.

About Wade Oakley

Wade Oakley is an Authorized Level 2 Ashtanga teacher under R. Sharath Jois and the founder of Scaffold Labs. He began practicing at the University of Virginia in 2012 under John Bultman and has made many extended trips to Mysore, India, to study with his teacher, Sharath Jois. In 2018 he was granted Level 2 Authorization, which he continues to honor through practice and teaching in the spirit of Mysore’s tradition.

Wade teaches globally, as well as online through one-on-one coaching in yoga, strength, nutrition, and more. His teaching integrates strength training with Ashtanga to build resilience, longevity, and personal ownership in practice. At INTEGRATE, he leads both yoga and strength, creating an environment where practitioners can experience how these approaches fit together in real time.

Contact: wade@scaffoldlabs.xyz

Instagram: @wadeoakley

Program

• 07:00–09:00 – Mysore-style Ashtanga Yoga / Led Primary

• 09:00–10:00 – Breakfast

• 11:00–12:30 – Strength / Mobility Workshop (gym + yoga integration)

• 13:00–14:00 – Lunch

• 14:00–18:00 – Afternoon Adventure / recovery / free time

• 18:00–19:00 – Dinner

• Evenings – Optional activity

Program is illustrative and may change day to day, depending on weather and group preferences. We'll ensure adequate notice and plenty of time for both activity and recovery.

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 12,350 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 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.

Reconnect with your body, mind, and energy in the serene surroundings of Nøsen during this 3-day Spring Reset retreat. Explore the basics of Ayurveda, restore vitality through therapeutic yoga and dynamic movement, and deepen your connection with nature and your own creativity.

Practices will include: Gentle breath exercises, restorative yoga, mindful outdoor walks, and optional creative workshops to provide a trauma-informed, invitational approach to release tension, boost energy, and cultivate balance.

This retreat is designed for anyone seeking to reset, recharge, and align with the rhythms of spring.

About Paulina Cupello

Paulina is an internationally certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT, 850-hour certification) with over 20 years in the world of yoga. She has studied with renowned teachers including Uma Dinsmore-Tuli, Eddie Stern, and Donna Farhi, and has extensive training in various yoga styles. Paulina is also specialized in trauma-informed and adapted yoga practices, supporting individuals who seek personalized care, stress management, and improved overall quality of life.

Program

Friday

• 15:00 | Arrival & Check-in
• 17:00 | Grounding Yoga Practice
• 18:00 | Dinner
• 19:00 | Welcoming Circle & Group Connection

Saturday

• 07:30 | Morning Dynamic AyurYoga
• 09:00 | Breakfast
• 11:00 | Workshop: Introduction to Ayurveda & Seasonal Living
• 13:00 | Lunch
• Free Time / Hiking / Nature Walk
• 16:30 | Restorative Yoga / Meditation
• 18:00 | Dinner
• 19:00 | Evening Circle & Dosha Self-Assessment
 (discover your Vata, Pitta, Kapha)

Saturday

• 07:30–09:00 | Morning Dynamic AyurYoga
• 09:00 | Breakfast
• 10:00 | Check-out
• 11:00 | Applying Ayurveda in Daily Life
• Closing Circle & Reflections
• 13:00 | 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 4451 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 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.

Set in the quiet, expansive landscape of Nøsen, this retreat is an invitation to slow down and listen - to your body, your breath, and the subtle signals that are often missed in everyday life.

Over the weekend, we move through a carefully structured yet fluid program combining flow-based classes and focused workshops. Practices progress from grounding and gentle landing sessions into deeper work with spinal mobility, active flexibility, backbends, inversions, and hip work, always with an emphasis on safety, clarity, and embodiment.

Workshops offer time to explore technique, strength, and breath, helping you understand how to move more efficiently and with less effort. Inversions are approached step by step and integrated with practices that support circulation, lymphatic flow, and nervous system regulation, with space for rest and integration.

This retreat is suitable for practitioners with some movement or yoga experience who are looking to deepen their practice in a supportive, non-competitive environment.

You’ll leave feeling more open and stable in your body, clearer in your movement, and deeply reconnected to yourself.

Francesca Golfetto

Hey, I am Francesca, Italian, based in Norway, and movement has been part of my life for as long as I can remember.

I spent most of my early life as a professional ballet dancer, where discipline, structure, and precision shaped both my body and the way I related to movement.

After ballet, I found my way into Ashtanga yoga and was certified by Manju Jois to teach both the Primary and Intermediate series. For many years, that strong and structured practice supported me deeply.

During my first pregnancy, though, Ashtanga no longer fit my body or my nervous system in the same way. That moment became a turning point. I began bringing elements of my dance background back into my practice - fluidity, transitions, softness, curiosity - and slowly started shaping a style that felt more responsive, embodied, and alive.

Today, my practice and teaching are rooted in fluid movement, mobility, active flexibility, and deep embodiment. I want movement to be a conversation - something that teaches me, helps me release what I’m holding, and supports what my body actually needs in that moment. The practices I create are not about forcing shapes, but about exploring movement in a way that feels personal, intelligent, and supportive of each individual body.

I believe deeply in structure and alignment - they give us safety and clarity - but I also believe we can sometimes become too rigid in them. I love playing with variations, pathways, and different expressions of a pose so that the practice adapts to the body, rather than the body adapting to the pose.

Creating a lighthearted, open, and playful atmosphere in my classes is very important to me. I want people to feel free to explore, to listen, and to move with curiosity rather than pressure.

I’ve been incredibly lucky to share this work internationally, through retreats, festivals, and events around the world, as well as online. I run an online studio and wellness platform where yoga is combined with tools for nervous system regulation, lymphatic release, cortisol balance, and restorative practices - because for me, movement is not separate from overall wellbeing.

At the heart of everything I teach is this: movement as a way to feel, to regulate, to release, and to come back home to yourself.

IG: @francesca.golfetto

web: www.francescagolfetto.com

online studio: studio.francescagolfetto.com

Flow to Glow APP: flow.francescagolfetto.com

Friday

• Check-in from 15:00

• 16:45 – 18:00 | Landing – Soft, Active Stretch

  • A gentle opening practice designed to help participants arrive fully in their bodies after travel.

  • This session combines soft, active stretching with fluid movements for the spine, hips, and shoulders.

  • The focus is on releasing stiffness, reconnecting to breath, and settling into the space without fatigue.

  • Accessible and grounding, this class sets a calm and supportive tone for the weekend.

• 18:00 - 19:00 Dinner

• 19:30 – 20:30 | Pranayama, Relaxation & Nervous System Reset

  • A deeply calming evening session focused on breathwork and guided relaxation.

  • Through simple pranayama techniques, longer exhales, and body awareness, the nervous system is gently downregulated, supporting rest and quality sleep.

  • This practice is slow and restorative, allowing both body and mind to unwind after the first day.

Saturday

• 07:00 – 09:00 | Fluid Flexibility – Full Body Flow

  • A fluid and dynamic full-body practice exploring strength, mobility, and active flexibility.

  • The class weaves together spine and hip mobility with smooth transitions and optional inversions.

  • The focus is on building strength that supports range of motion, encouraging a sense of freedom, flow, and embodied movement rather than forcing shapes.

• 09:00 – 10:00 | Breakfast

• 11:00 – 13:00 | Backbends Workshop – Strength to Open

  • An educational and experiential workshop dedicated to backbending.

  • Participants explore the mechanics of safe and sustainable backbends, focusing on back-body strength, shoulder mobility, and thoracic extension.

  • The session blends technique, simple drills, and guided exploration, helping students understand how to open the front body with stability and control.

• 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch

• 15:30 – 18:00 | Inversions Workshop – Technique, Lymphatic Flow & Nervous System Regulation

  • A longer, in-depth workshop dedicated to understanding and practising inversions in a safe and supportive way.

  • The session begins with technical preparation, focusing on shoulder stability, core engagement, and alignment principles that support inverted shapes.

  • Once the foundational work is established, inversion practice is combined with breath awareness and intentional pauses for rest, allowing participants to experience the effects of inversions on lymphatic flow, cortisol regulation, and the nervous system.

  • Supported options, progressive pathways, and moments of stillness are woven throughout, creating a balanced experience that is both educational and regulating.

• 18:00 – 19:00 | Dinner

Sunday

• 07:30 – 09:00 | Fluid Spine – Mobility & Ease

  • A smooth, continuous flow dedicated to spinal movement in all directions.

  • This class focuses on flexion, extension, rotation, and lateral movement, helping the body feel spacious and mobile after the depth of Saturday.

  • The pace is gentle to moderate, prioritising ease, continuity, and a sense of lightness.

• 09:00 – 10:00 | Breakfast

• Check-out by 11:00

• 11:00 – 13:00 | Hips & Integration – Closing Practice

  • The final session of the retreat focuses on hip mobility, stability, and integration.

  • Through slow, mindful movements and supported stretches, participants are guided to reconnect with sensation and integrate the experience of the weekend into daily life.

  • The session concludes with deep rest and a closing circle, offering a sense of grounding, completion, and reflection before departure.

• 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch

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 5,450 NOK

Included

• Accommodation

• Three delicious, vegetarian meals daily

• Retreat program

• Yoga mats and equipment avaliable

Add ons avaliable 

• Transport from/to Gol or Fagernes

• Sauna entrance

Price includes:

• Accomodation for two nights

• 3 nutritious veggie meals per day. (On Friday we have dinner, on Sunday there is breakfast and lunch)

• Coffee and Tea

Price does not include:

• Coffee, te or drinks from the barista

• Extra towels and linen

• Transportation and pick-up to / from Fagerns or Gol

Nøsen Alternative 17th of May Weekend

Yoga, nature, community & celebration in the mountains

Nøsen invites you to a warm and grounded celebration of Norway’s National Day – for those who want an alternative to the city crowds and would rather celebrate with yoga, nature, nourishing food, and genuine community.

This weekend, we gather for calm yoga sessions with our in-house teachers, a hike in the surrounding area, a May 17th brunch, lawn games, and cozy shared meals around long tables. A weekend to land in your body, breathe a little deeper – and celebrate the Nøsen way.

What you can expect?

• Morning and evening yoga

• Hike in beautiful surroundings

• May 17th brunch

• Outdoor games and social gathering

• Nourishing food

• Option to extend your stay and end the weekend with a barbecue and cozy time together

Program

Friday – 15. may

• 18:00 – 19:00 – Dinner

• 19:30 – 20:30 – Soft yoga

• 20:30 – Sauna /spa

Saturday – 16. may

• 07:30–09:00 – Morning yoga

• 09:00–10:00 – Breakfast

• 10:00–13:00 – Group hike in the surrounding area (based on the group’s preference)

• 13:00–14:00 – Lunch

• 14:00–17:00 – Free time / rest / sauna / self-practice

• 17:00–18:00 – Yoga

• 18:00–19:00 – Dinner

• 19:00 – Free use of sauna /spa

Sunday – 17. may

• 07:30–09:00 – Morning yoga
  (Light snack available)

• 11:00–13:00 – 17. may-brunch

• 13:00–15:00 – 17. may-games outdoors

• Departure – or extend your stay:

• 17:00–18:00 –Barbecue and cozy time together

(Subject to change)

This is the weekend for those who want a calmer, more present, and heartfelt celebration of May 17th, in beautiful surroundings, with space for movement, laughter, and quiet moments.

Welcome to Nøsen Alternative 17th of May Weekend💙🤍❤️

Your Investment

Nøsen offers a range of accommodation options to suit different comfort levels and budgets.. 

Prices starts from 4,450 NOK

Included

• Accommodation

• Three delicious, vegetarian meals daily

• Yoga program

• Yoga mats, bolsters, cushions, and blankets available

• Access to the sauna/spa area

Additional services
Additional services can be booked directly during registration or by contacting us. Exact times must be arranged via post@nosenyoga.no or at the reception.

• Transportation to/from 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.

Welcome to a spring retreat where you can let your shoulders soften, breathe more deeply, and offer yourself the care you so often give to others. This is an invitation to turn your attention inward — through gentle yoga, gong baths, and mindful presence — and rediscover the natural life force that already lives within you.

Through calm and nourishing practices, we strengthen the gentle and vital qualities within ourselves. When we practice meeting the body with kindness and listening to its signals, a more natural sense of energy and vitality begins to arise — not by pushing, but by softening.

The retreat includes gentle fascia yoga, a slow morning flow, mindfulness and presence practices, breathing techniques that support the autonomic nervous system, gong and sound baths, and walking meditation in the nature surrounding Nøsen.

The fascia plays an important role in the body’s flexibility and inner connectivity. When we move slowly and with awareness, many people experience less stiffness and tension — especially in the neck and lower back — along with a deeper sense of calm in the body. We give the nervous system the time and space it needs to settle, allowing the body to return to its natural balance.

The afternoons offer plenty of time for rest, mountain walks, reflection, and quiet moments. You can integrate the experiences at your own pace while enjoying the beautiful natural surroundings and the nourishing food served at the retreat center.

The structure of the retreat is safe and clear, while still leaving space to adapt the program to the needs of the group. Here, you are welcome exactly as you are.

No previous experience with yoga is required. The practices are gentle and accessible, suitable both for complete beginners and for those with long-standing experience. This retreat is for anyone who wishes to soften — not to perform.

A warm welcome to a weekend where inner peace and life force can grow side by side.

Tools for Balancing the Nervous system

An important part of the retreat is that you don’t only experience calm in the moment — you also leave with simple and practical tools you can use in everyday life.

You will learn gentle breathing techniques, small regulating exercises, and mindful ways of using your attention to support balance in the autonomic nervous system. We will explore how to recognize the body’s signals and meet both restlessness and stress with greater safety and self-compassion.

The intention is that you return home feeling more familiar with your own nervous system — and with a sense of confidence in how you can support yourself when life moves quickly.

Gongbath & Sound Journey

During the gong bath and sound journey, Nanne Emelie uses a gong, singing bowls, voice, and other resonant instruments. The sound moves through the body like soft waves and can feel like an inner massage. Many describe the experience as deeply relaxing, meditative, and comforting.

For some, it becomes an inward journey. For others, a long-awaited pause. Often people leave with a feeling of being more whole, centered, and calm within the body.

About Nanne Emilie

Nanne Emelie Andersen is a yoga and meditation teacher, craniosacral therapist, sound therapist, and musician. She has more than 25 years of experience with yoga and meditation, and since childhood she has had a natural connection to inner work and stillness.

As a therapist, she has a particular focus on fascia and the nervous system, and her teaching reflects a gentle, holistic, and respectful approach. She believes the body should never be pushed, but rather met with listening, patience, and kindness.

She is currently continuing her education in holotropic breathwork, and her calm, grounded presence creates a safe space where participants can slow down and simply be themselves.

Contact Info

Web: www.somahelse.no

Facebook: somahelse

Instagram: nanneemeliesomahelse

Mail: mail@nanneemelie.com

Tlf : 92981772

Program

Thursday

• 16:00 – 17:30 Arrival
• 17:30 – 18:00 Landing meditation
• 18:00 – 19:00 Dinner together
• 19:30 – 20:30 Introduction, gentle landing yoga and attunement

Friday

• 08:00 – 09:15 Yoga: A gentle start to the day with a soft morning flow
• 09:15 – 10:00 Breakfast
• 11:00 – 12:00 Breathwork and mindfulness for balancing the autonomic nervous system
• 12:00 – 13:00 Deep relaxation with gong bath and sound journey
• 13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
• 14:00 – 16:30 Free time
• 16:30 – 18:00 Gentle restorative fascia yoga (yoga somatics)
• 18:00 – 19:00 Dinner

Saturday

• 08:00 – 09:15 Yoga: A gentle start to the day with a soft morning flow
• 09:15 – 10:00 Breakfast
• 10:30 – 11:30 Walking meditation (outdoors)
• 11:30 – 12:30 Breathwork and presence practices
• 12:30 – 13:00 Gong bath and sound journey
• 13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
• 16:30 – 18:00 Gentle restorative fascia yoga (yoga somatics)
• 18:00 – 19:00 Dinner

Sunday

• 08:00 – 09:15 Yoga: A gentle start to the day with a soft morning flow
• 09:15 – 10:00 Breakfast
• 11:00 – 13:00 Closing session
• 13:00 – 14:00 Lunch and departure

Your Investment

Nøsen offers a range of accommodation options to suit different needs for comfort and budget.

Standard prices from NOK 5500,-

Included

• Accommodation
• Three delicious vegetarian meals daily
• Retreat program
• Yoga mats, bolsters, cushions, and blankets available

Additional Services

Additional services can be booked directly during registration or by contacting us. Exact times must be booked via post@nosenyoga.no or through the reception.

• Transport to/from Gol or Fagernes
• Access to the sauna/spa area

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.

Take this opportunity to dance, connect, and be inspired.

Forest Dance is a growing series of gatherings in Oslo where we explore movement as a way to deepen our connection with nature.

Through this retreat, professional dancer and guide Gard Lervang leads participants through a series of tasks and exercises based on various dance practices, meditation practices and forest bathing. Forest bathing is a Japanese preventive health practice focused on immersing oneself in nature, consciously and with all the senses, to promote wellbeing and presence. Every task and exercise is an invitation to connect deeper to what nature is, and to our own human relation to nature.

Forest Dancing

In Forest Dance, we use nature as a starting point for movement.

We begin by tuning our senses to listening. We let go of thoughts and start to receive information from our surroundings. For example: “How does the ground feel beneath us?”, or “How does the air feel around us?”, or “How does the light fall through the leaves?”, or “What does the forest actually sound like?”

Dancing can be used as a tool to listen and understand nature on a deeper level. Dance lets you pay attention to the intricacies and details, creates personal relationships with different parts of the forest, as well as it challenges your perspective on what nature can be.

And also important: the dance already exists inside you and nature is a tool to bring it forth. Every tree has an essence and energy it is radiating. Once you listen deeply, you allow its essence and energy to become part of your own movement nature.

The moss never worries if it’s doing it right or wrong, it simply is. In Forest Dance, we do the same: no judgment, just being fully human.

About Gard Lervang

Gard Lervang is a professional dancer based in Oslo. He has a strong connection towards contemporary dance, butoh, and hiphop freestyle. His dance art often revolves around different themes in nature. He has created the Forest Dance gatherings as a way for people to engage with nature in a different way. As well as dancing, he has a strong interest in yoga and Japanese zen meditation.

Email: gardlervang@hotmail.com

Program

Friday

• 15:00–20:00 | Check-in
• 15:30–18:00 | Forest Dance Introduction meeting up in the lobby
• 18:00–19:00 | Dinner

Saturday

• 07:30–09:00 | Guided Improvisation by the Pond
• 09:00–10:00 | Breakfast
• 10:15–13:00 | Forest Dance
• 13:00–14:00 | Lunch
• 15:30–18:00 | Forest Dance
• 18:00–19:00 | Dinner

Sunday

• 07:30–09:00 | Guided Improvisation by the Pond
• 09:00–10:00 | Breakfast
• 10:15–13:00 | Forest Dance
• 13:00–14:00 | Lunch

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 3950 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.

A workshop for you who want to focus on perfecting your handstands.

We will focus on building individualised drills and training strategies to help you develop your handstand to the next level. Surrounded by beautiful winter landscapes and likeminded people.

This workshop is for you who can manage a handstand and balance pretty well at least for ten seconds - free standing.

About Sondre Berg

Sondre Berg has been exploring, researching and practiced handstands, bodyweight strength, acrobatics and other loosely defined movement terms for nearly a decade. Since 2015 he has coached both adults and youngsters, from those who never did a handstand to experienced practitioners in need of technical training.

Read more about Sondre here and dive into his story: https://www.bergmovement.com/about

Contact info:

Sondre Berg

sondre@bergmovement.com

+47 452 452 81

PROGRAM

Friday

• 16:00–17:45 – Welcome + Intro-practice: Individual feedback and training strategy

• 18:00–19:00 – Dinner

• 19:30 – Discussion on recovery, nutrition and training volume

Saturday

• 07:15–07:30 – Morning coffee with the group

• 07:30–08:45 – Handstand balance: building individual drills for optimal progress

• 09:00–10:00 – Breakfast

• 10:00–11:30 – Entry practice: perfecting kick-ups and learning new entries

• 11:30–13:00 – Explore winter in the mountains together

• 13:00–14:00 – Lunch

• 14:00–15:30 – Handstand shapes and tricks

• 16:00 – Sauna & Optional ice plunge in the lake

• 18:00–19:00 – Dinner

• 19:00 – Programming theory session

• 20:30 – Hangout, stargazing (if clear)

Sunday

• 07:15 – Morning coffee with the group

• 07:30–08:45 – Form and mobility practice: Long term strategies and drills for your handstand

• 09:00–10:00 – Breakfast

• 10:00–11:30 – Handstand strength

• 11:30–12:30 – Q&A

• 13:00–14:00 – Lunch and good byes

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 7450 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.

We will shed the last of our tired energy from the Kapha season and prepare ourselves for a deep dive. You will get tools to lift and expand your own energy, tools to transform stagnant energy of the mind into wisdom fire and tools to keep you grounded. You will also meditate on death and love to open your mind and strengthen the heart so we can be in this life with more energy, light and space enough to share life energy and joy with others. We need to shed part of ourselves, fill our own cup and give the overflow back to the world. It’s part of our responsibility as consciousness walking on this earth.  

You will practice yoga asanas to strengthen the body, to lift the mood, to transform inertia and to connect to inner resources. The asana will be quite strong, meaning we will hold poses so we can work the insides. Not necessarily advanced physical poses, but more advanced on the inside. I will guide you through specific pranayama exercises to clear out left over energy and toxins so we may meditate with a more clear and calm mind. From this place and in this space I will guide you through a Tibetan Buddhist death meditation, heart practices and we will look at our relationship with death and how looking in this direction can actually lift us into joy and presence in our everyday life.

Death has been part of all my life as both birth mother and birth father died when I was very young. Important relationships as an adult has ended and needed to be let go of. Every moment is actually a death and a birth. Moment to moment. We will practice opening our minds and views and include more perspectives in, which is always helpful to the mind, and to the world we live in. 

About Daniel Gjerde Kolmannskog

For 20 years I have been on a deliberate spiritual journey to seek out more truth and more reality and more of my humanness. I learned Tibetan Buddhist meditations and practices in Kopan Monestary in Nepal in 2008 and started my teaching journey in 2011. I teach in a way that is very real and very explored from my own side, its tested over time and I bring my heart and literally my soul into how I teach. I can be silly and at the same time I get serious with my intentions. I use practices from Tibetan Buddhism, hatha yoga, tantra yoga (not neo-tantra), I focus on alignment of the physical body and subtle cues, and I teach with intention doing my best to lead you through experience.

Kontaktinfo:

Nettside: www.letsyoga.no

Instagram: letsyoga.no

E-mail: danielgjerde@gmail.com

Telefon: 95799216

Program

Friday

18:00–19:00 Dinner
19:00–20:30 Gentle yoga asana and meditation on impermanence

Saturday
07:00–09:00 Yoga asana, pranayama and meditation – find inner strength and life energy
09:00–10:00 Breakfast
12:00–13:00 Daniel talks about “death and life”
13:00–14:00 Lunch
15:00–17:00 Yoga asana – our courageous heart, a death meditation
18:00–19:00 Dinner

Sunday
07:00–09:00 Yoga asana, pranayama and meditation
09:00–10:00 Breakfast
11:00–13:00 Gentle asana, meditation, reflection
13:00–14:00 Lunch
14:00 End

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 4450 NOK

Included

• Accommodation

• Three delicious, vegetarian meals daily

• Retreat program in one of our shalas. Mats, bolsters, blocks and blankets available. 

Not Included 

• Transport from/to Gol or Fagernes 

• Spa entrance

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.