200-hour yoga teacher training over one year, with Alexander Medin
Six gatherings at Nøsen from September 2026 to May 2027, with writing and presentations in between. Taught mainly in Norwegian. Approved by Yoga Alliance.
At a glance
- Dates
- 17 September 2026 to 6 June 2027
- Gatherings
- Six at Nøsen, Thursday evening to Sunday
- Teacher
- Alexander Medin
- Language
- Mainly Norwegian
- Participants
- Up to 25
- Price
- 55 000 NOK, including board and lodging
Living yoga
Yoga is life, and life is our great yoga practice. Teaching yoga starts with understanding what yoga is, building a basic grasp of it, and then sharing it honestly. Modern yoga focuses a lot on form and image, but living yoga touches our lives and our foundations, and wakes a greater presence and clarity. It helps us see the world, and our own mind, in a new way, and find more clarity and strength in everyday life.
Becoming a yoga teacher is like any other profession: the deeper you go into what you do, the surer you become and the better you can serve others. This year gives you a better overview of what yoga is. You go deep into practice, philosophy and teaching, and into how to talk about yoga in an honest and clear way.
At its root yoga is about presence. It takes a lot of practice and repetition to feel mastery, and these new routines can bring new clarity and insight. Yoga is also about letting go, and about learning to see the patterns of the mind and how they colour us. A daily practice is important for this, and the training puts a lot of weight on how to make more time for yoga in everyday life.
What you learn for yourself
- A solid personal practice that strengthens body and mind
- Breathing techniques that cleanse body and mind and give more energy, wellbeing and insight
- Classical meditation that sharpens concentration
- Classical mantra and japa that centre the mind and give focus
- A basic introduction to yoga philosophy and the classical texts
- Basic anatomy
- An overview of how yoga has developed over the last 150 years
- To analyse texts and see connections and new perspectives
- To write essays, debate and give talks on different sides of yoga
- To relax in what you do
Who the training is for
Everyone who wants to go deeper into yoga. People who have taken the training before include:
- Those who want a career as a yoga teacher, full time or part time
- Those who want to go deeper into yoga and give everyday life new challenges
- Professional athletes who use yoga in their sport
- Professional artists looking for a deeper nerve in their expression
- People in ordinary jobs looking for more energy and meaning
- Academics curious about what yoga is
- Those who want to write about yoga and get a clearer structure
- Former addicts making a comeback in life
- Former prisoners who want to use their freedom as well as they can
- Retired people with plenty of time
What we expect
Backgrounds vary widely and every year is different. Some are very serious, others take the course more for fun, and the group always finds a lively dynamic. You get out of it what you put in.
It helps if you have practised yoga for a few years, so you know what you are starting. The training expects you to spend time on yoga to go deeper. It makes no demands, but encourages discipline, a personal practice, self-study and giving of yourself. You write four essays during the year, of at most 2 000 words each. You give one talk to a study group and one to the whole class, and you take an exam in all the subjects you have studied.
After the training you can
- Lead yoga classes in a clear way
- Lead the Ashtanga Primary Series with the count, correct pronunciation and an understanding of the poses
- Lead a Mysore class
- Lead a soft yoga, yin yoga or relaxation class
- Teach in a structured, clear way
- Give a talk on the basic texts of yoga
- Explain basic anatomy
- Explain the principles of karma yoga, bhakti yoga and jnana yoga
- Understand Ashtanga yoga, soft yoga and yoga philosophy
- Understand the life work of Sri T. Krishnamacharya and Sri K. Pattabhi Jois
Gatherings 2026/27
| Dates | What we work on |
|---|---|
| 17 to 20 September 2026 | The course plan. Principles of personal practice, teaching, philosophy, Sanskrit and anatomy. |
| 29 October to 1 November 2026 | Deeper personal practice. History, analysis, study and critical views on what we do. |
| 10 to 13 December 2026 | Further depth, basic teaching and lectures. How to become clearer and more effective in what we do. |
| 21 to 24 January 2027 | Updated course material. A steadier personal practice. Preparing talks; philosophy, Sanskrit and anatomy. |
| 4 to 7 March 2027 | A critical look at what we do and how to improve. Talks and lectures for each other. Philosophy and Sanskrit. |
| 13 to 16 May 2027 | Exam week. Review, encouragement, service, the exam, a party and good luck onwards. |
The training has eight modules: six gatherings at Nøsen and two of writing and presentations. You arrive on Thursday evening, and teaching starts on Friday morning unless we say otherwise.
A typical day
| Time | What |
|---|---|
| 06:30–07:00 | Japa (mantra recitation) |
| 07:00–08:30 | Āsana practice |
| 08:30–09:00 | Prāṇāyāma |
| 09:00–10:00 | Breakfast |
| 11:00–12:00 | Sanskrit |
| 12:00–13:00 | Yoga philosophy |
| 13:00–14:00 | Lunch |
| 16:30–17:30 | Yoga anatomy |
| 17:45–18:30 | Practical approach and going deeper |
| 18:30–19:00 | Prāṇāyāma and meditation |
| 19:00–20:00 | Dinner |
| 21:00–22:00 | Good night |
About Alexander
Alexander Medin has taught yoga for 30 years. He was certified by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois in 2002, a distinction held by only 35 people. He has an MA in Sanskrit and Indian religions and has had the privilege of teaching yoga around the world.
He founded the foundation Yoga for Life, which has run the projects Back in the Ring and Gangster Yoga. In 2015 he took over Nøsen, which has since become a yoga retreat centre and mountain hotel.
Language and questions
The training is mainly in Norwegian, but can at times be adapted to you. Some Norwegian is recommended.
Questions about the training: ram@nosenyoga.no. Questions about board and lodging: post@nosenyoga.no.
Price and payment
- Price
- 55 000 NOK, binding sign-up
- Deposit
- 9 000 NOK to secure your place, not refundable
- The rest
- In full, or in four instalments of 11 500 NOK
- Included
- Teaching and digital course material, mats, bolsters and blankets, three vegetarian or vegan meals a day, and a shared room at Nøsen
- Extra, per gathering
- A room upgrade when available, and pick-up from Gol or Fagernes
- Participants
- Up to 25
Sign up
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