A weekend retreat for listening and connecting
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.
Who are we and what to expect?
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 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 - 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
18:00 - 19:00 Dinner
20.00 - 21.00 Yin Yoga & Yoga Nidra - Tuning Inwards
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.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.13.00 – 16:30 Lunch and free time
16.30 – 17:30 Practice Session: Having Difficult Conversations
We use techniques from the Non-Violent Communication framework to be able to dissolve and mitigate a conflict17:30 – 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
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.13:00 – 16:30: Lunch and free time
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
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 tapping into our creativity.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.