A restorative, nourishing and energizing gathering for women...
As winter loosens its hold and the first hints of spring begin to stir beneath the surface, we invite you to step into a sanctuary designed entirely for women—a space to soften, reconnect, remember who you are, and rise renewed.
Nestled in the serene mountains of Nøsen Fjellhotell, our 5-day Spring Equinox Retreat weaves together the healing power of nature, the sacredness of women’s circles and ceremony, as well as the revitalizing practices of yoga, rest, and ritual. This experience is crafted to feel good in every possible way: for your body, your energy, your emotions, and your spirit.
Over the course of this retreat, you can look forward to a harmonious blend of practices to both awaken and soothe - Dharma Yoga and Vinyasa to energize the body, Somatic “Shake the Dust” movement to release what winter has held, Yin and Restorative to guide you into deep rest, Pranayama to clear and balance your inner landscape, and Yoga Nidra and meditation to settle you gently into stillness.
Our women’s circles and ceremonies invite honest connection, shared wisdom, laughter, and the kind of soft feminine presence that only emerges when women gather intentionally. We’ll honor the Spring Equinox together - balancing light and dark, calling in new beginnings, planting seeds, and celebrating the reawakening of life.
Between sessions, you’ll enjoy nourishing vegetarian meals prepared with love, time to wander the surrounding hiking trails, and breathtaking views of the lake and mountains. You’ll have access to the sauna, cold plunge, and the option to join a communal cold dip in the lake - a powerful elemental ritual to cleanse, invigorate, and welcome the season ahead.
This retreat is for women longing to:
• Restore and refill their inner well
• Feel held in community and sisterhood
• Move their bodies with intention and joy
• Receive both energizing practices and deep rest
• Connect with nature and the cyclical wisdom of the seasons
• Celebrate the Spring Equinox as a portal into renewal
Come as you are. Leave feeling inspired, grounded, spacious, and gently transformed.
Let this be your soft landing - and your inspired new beginning.
About Krissa Ludvigsen
Krissa Ludvigsen is a regular teacher at Leela Yoga, Joy Yoga, Puro Yoga and Sats Yoga Aker Brygge, most known for establishing the Dharma Yoga community in Oslo. A 500HR Dharma Yoga Registered Teacher (DYRT) as well as a Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra & Women´s Circle Facilitator, Krissa is also registered with Yoga Alliance USA and offers trainings and courses as a YACEP (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider).
Born in San Francisco, Krissa has a Filipino mother, Scottish father, and grew up in the Philippines, Singapore and Hong Kong. She lived in London for seven years, St Lucia in the Caribbean for six months, Norway for seven years and most recently Vancouver for two years. She has also travelled to thirty different countries so far. This multi-cultural and international experience sets Krissa apart, as she seamlessly weaves into her classes the threads of a thousand different perspectives from all over the world. From PURE Yoga in Hong Kong to Indaba Yoga and TriYoga in London, to The BodyHoliday in St Lucia, The Dharma Temple in Vancouver, and Yoga Flow in San Francisco… Every teacher, every student, every studio she has encountered has left an imprint. Krissa´s classes are truly a mosaic of her rich and colourful life so far.
Krissa graduated from her 200hr immersive Dharma Yoga Life of a Yogi (DY LOAY) teacher training in 2011, and completed her 500hr advanced training in 2017. Both of these were held at the Dharma Yoga Center in New York, where she was able to practice with and learn directly from Sri Dharma Mittra, a world-renowned and living yoga legend. Dharma Yoga continues to form the structure and backbone of her practice and teachings… It is the life-giving, expansive and creative force of the inhale…
If Dharma Yoga is the inhale, then Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Spiritual Circles and Ceremonies are the exhale… Since becoming a mother, Krissa has spent the last few years deep diving and specialising in these complimentary practices that all together create the formula for a life-long Maha Sadhana (Great Practice). On the mat and most importantly: off the mat.
Krissa´s offerings are what she calls, yoga as ceremony. This is where yoga meets the ceremony of life. Her mission is to “plant a seed, light a spark”. To help kindle and ignite in you a deep and undeniable sense of remembrance. Choosing to offer Dharma Yoga inspired and supported by Feminine Wisdom, Restorative, Nidra & Ceremony has allowed her to draw a full and interconnected circle of practices. One that allows her to meet you where you are - whatever season of life you are in.
Welcome.
For more about Krissa´s offerings and to connect with her:
www.krissaludvigsenyoga.com
IG: @krissaludvigsenyoga
About Kristina Mac Lennan
Kristina Mac Lennan underviser yoga med fokus på pust, tilstedeværelse og helhetlig, funksjonell bevegelse. Hun er kjent for å skape trygge rom der mennesker kan lande, puste ut og komme i kontakt med seg selv – uten prestasjon og uten hastverk. For Kristina handler yoga først og fremst om relasjon: relasjonen til kroppen, pusten, øyeblikket og menneskene rundt oss.
Bevegelse og uttrykk har alltid vært en naturlig del av Kristinas liv. Hun sang i kor fra hun var barn og langt inn i ungdomsårene, spilte piano fra ung alder og danset både selskapsdans og jazzballett. Denne nærheten til musikk, rytme og kroppslig uttrykk lever videre i måten hun underviser på i dag – gjennom flyt, timing, pauser og nøye utvalgt musikk. Hun har erfart både fysiske og roligere perioder i livet, og verdsetter å møte kroppen slik den er, ikke slik man tror den burde være.
Kristina fant yoga rundt 2013, men det var først i møte med Ida Engerud i 2017 at praksisen virkelig falt på plass. Her opplevde hun yoga som en vei hjem – ikke som noe som skulle fikses eller forbedres, men som et rom for å være. Dette ble starten på en dypere forankring i yoga som livspraksis.
Hun har bakgrunn fra Asker Kunstskole, er utdannet gartner og har jobbet mange år i servicebransjen – blant annet hos Stockfleth og som butikksjef for Life. Den røde tråden gjennom arbeidslivet har vært mennesker og menneskemøter. Kristina har alltid vært mer opptatt av nærvær enn av salg, av å lytte fremfor å overbevise, og av å gjøre en forskjell – i det små så vel som i det større.
Som mor til to barn, født i ulike livsfaser, har hun erfart både styrke og sårbarhet tett på. Hun finner ro i naturen og liker å være barbeint ute. Hun beveger seg daglig, bader og tar badstue året rundt, strikker, lager mat og verdsetter kvalitet, ærlighet og den gode, dype samtalen. Med amerikansk far og norsk mor har hun bodd i Norge siden hun var liten, men bærer også med seg et åpent blikk for ulike perspektiver.
Kristina er utdannet yogalærer innen Power Vinyasa (200t), Embodied Yin og Shake the Dust (Authentic Flow), Gravid Yoga og Mamma/Baby Yoga, og fullførte en 500t Advanced FAMO Fascia Movement Teacher-utdanning ved Art of Motion høsten 2025. Hun har også fordypning i Dharma Yoga (140t) og Heart – sadhana & meditasjonspraksiser (100t). Hun har holdt kurs i gravidyoga, mamma/baby-yoga og nybegynner vinyasa, og underviser blant annet Vinyasa, Yin, Shake the Dust og FAMO. For tiden underviser hun fast ved Kjernekraft og har tidligere undervist ved Glød Yoga, Bare Flyt, Yogeriet, Sio Athletica, The Sage, Studio Ma og Oslo Helsestudio.
I undervisningen sin vever Kristina sammen faglig kunnskap, erfaring, intuisjon og menneskelig varme. Hun lar seg inspirere på tvers av tradisjoner og bevegelsesformer, og møter hver gruppe med åpenhet og nysgjerrighet. Hennes ønske er ikke at noen skal prestere yoga – men å erfare hva som kan skje når man møter opp, akkurat slik man er.
2019: 200t - Power Vinyasa ved Atman Yoga School
2020/21: 100t - Embodied Yin & Shake the Dust med Satu Tuomela/ Authentic Flow
2021: 65t - Gravid Yoga med YogaMamma
2022: 40t - Mamma/Baby yoga med YogaMamma
2023/25: 500t Advanced FAMO Fascia Movement Teacher ved Art of Motion
2025: 140t Dharma TT ved Krissa Lugvigsen Yoga
2025: 100t Heart; Sadhana & meditasjonspraksiser ved Authentic Flow
Insta: @kristina.m.yoga
Program
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 6400 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.