Tools for transformation, healing and resilience.

As humans we are all drawing our inspiration from the same source of creation.

To inspire means to breath into, and we are excited to invite you to this weekend where we will explore these unique and ancient methods of breathing as a tool for you to be inspired to have a deeper connection to yourself.

Ashtanga Yoga is a system of Yoga developed by late Sri K Pattabhi Jois and Sharath Rangaswamy from Mysore, South India. Its main characteristics are fluid movements connected with the breath. Their three sequences of Asana are designed to detoxify the body and align the spine, open and purify the nervous system and create stability in the body and the mind.

Pranayama means expansion of the breath of life or life force. Designed to expand lung capacity, expand vital energy and longevity. Pranayama exercises can also calm and focus the mind allowing the practitioner to connect the life force energy in all aspects of life.

In our Breathwork sessions we will practice the classical technique called Rebirthing. Also known as connected circular breathing. The method is as clear and simple as it is profound. By breathing, we build up a polarity between an active inhale and a passive exhale. In this way we create a powerful attraction. When we then allow these two opposites to merge and together unite, breathing in a connected circular rhythm, we are weaving together the dualistic forces in our being.

Masculine and feminine, transformation and acceptance, light and darkness, life and death. In the breathing journey Axel will weave in the poetry and mantras, in harmony with sweet sounds of different instruments from all corners of the world, creating a field beyond space and time for you to travel in.

Tarik van Prehn:

Born in Brasil in 1975, Tarik van Prehn moved to Portugal with his family in 1988. He started practicing Yoga daily when he was 19. After studying and practicing traditional Chinese medicine for 6 years Tarik discovered Ashtanga Yoga in 1998. From 2001 to 2008 he traveled to Mysore, India to study with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and Sharath Jois. He was Authorized by Guruji in 2004.

Tarik is a passionate (big wave) surfer, ocean lover and the the father of four children. He lives in SW Portugal where he has build his own ecological house, and where he is now in the process of building a new yogashala following the same model. Every summer he runs a Ashtanga Mysore Style Program, called Yoga, Surf & Soul, bringing together Ashtanga practitioners from all over the world.

Axel Haugland

Born and raised in Oslo, has for well over a decade studied, guided, and held space for movement, breath, and human development.

After a serious fall accident as a teenager, the journey toward physical healing became a central part of his life. His quest to get to the root of his own story has led him through many different methods of self-exploration and personal growth.

Having worked full-time as a yoga teacher and personal trainer for many years, he has in recent years primarily focused on the unique practice known as “Breathwork.” Axel shares his AANDEDRAG concept on a weekly basis in various formats. He has thoroughly enjoyed studying with a wide range of teachers over the years and holds numerous educations and certifications. Currently, he is fully immersed in family life in Nesodden with his partner, Nicoline and his three children.