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.