A four-day New Year Forrest Yoga and Energy Medicine Retreat
Intention into Form is a four-day immersion using Forrest Yoga, Energy Medicine, meditation and journalling to help you take what you sense inwardly and begin to live it outwardly.
This retreat is for those of you who feel called to make an effort towards a physical and spiritual reset: to declutter what has become outdated, heavy or restrictive; to make space for a deeper connection to Spirit; and, through that connection, to hear your own authentic, intuitive voice more clearly.
This is not for the faint-hearted.
Positive change and evolution often require us to move against unconscious patterns. These patterns can become so familiar that we stop recognising them as patterns at all—they simply become the way we think, react and move through life.
Breaking through the barrier of autopilot can feel overwhelming and, quite frankly, difficult to embark on alone. This retreat is for those who genuinely wish to make an effort to grow, and who would value proper support and guidance while doing so.
Forrest Yoga and Energy Medicine
Forrest Yoga and Energy Medicine will form the foundation of our work together.
Each morning will begin with a juicy and intensive Forrest Yoga practice, interwoven with Energy Medicine exercises. The physical practices will be strong and engaging, yet accessible to all levels. Accessible does not mean passive or easy. You will be offered choices so that you can work intelligently with your own body, while still being invited to explore beyond what is familiar.
The purpose is not to perform advanced poses or prove anything. Forrest Yoga gives us a physical space in which to use breath, sensation and movement to notice where we hold back, where we disconnect, where we force—and what becomes possible when we choose to remain present.
Energy Medicine gives us another language through which to listen. We will use practical exercises to explore how energy moves through the body, what may be depleting us, and how we can reconnect with a greater sense of vitality, presence and internal direction.
Together, Forrest Yoga and Energy Medicine invite us to work with both the visible and the less visible aspects of our experience: the body we can feel and move, the patterns underneath our choices, and the inner signals we may have learned to ignore.
Alongside these practices, there will be guided meditative journeys, vision questing and journalling. These will help us quiet some of the cloudiness of the mind, access creativity and imagination, and create the conditions in which the voice of Spirit may become easier to perceive.
From clarity into action
But clarity alone is not enough.
Many of us arrive at the edge of meaningful action and stop. We know what we want. We may even know what needs to change. Yet taking the first step can feel frightening, inconvenient or simply too far outside our established identity.
My aspiration is that the work we do together will offer you a gentle but persuasive push towards action—not by telling you how you should live, but by helping you recognise what is genuinely yours and what you are prepared to do about it.
Through journalling and reflection, you will begin forming your own course of action: identifying what you want to release, what you wish to nurture, and which tangible first steps can support the life your heart yearns to live.
This retreat is not about becoming somebody else by February. It is about beginning to loosen what restricts your relationship with who you already are—and allowing your intention to take form through your choices, your actions and the way you live.
Come if you are willing to make an effort, receive support and participate honestly.
Come with the parts of you that feel clear, hopeful, confused or resistant.
We will begin there.
What to bring
Please bring a notepad or journal and a pen. We will use them throughout the guided reflection, journalling and vision-questing sessions.
Nøsen provides yoga mats and props, but there may not always be enough for every participant. If you want to be safe, please bring:
Your own yoga mat—it is cleaner too!
One yoga block
A yoga strap
A roll, or a large bath towel that can be rolled up and used during practice
About Ilias
Ilias Kousis is a Forrest Yoga Guardian whose work brings together Forrest Yoga, Energy Medicine, meditation and intuitive exploration.
His teaching is rooted in the belief that practice is not simply meant to make us feel calm or comfortable. Sometimes its most important purpose is to reveal where we disconnect, where we hide, and where we remain loyal to patterns that no longer support the life we want to live.
Ilias combines strong, intelligently sequenced and accessible physical practices with Energy Medicine exercises, meditation and journalling. He creates spaces where people can feel both challenged and supported, where vulnerability does not need to be hidden, and where imperfection becomes part of the work rather than something to overcome.
Through classes, retreats and mentorships, Ilias invites students to listen more closely to their body, reconnect with their authentic voice, and translate inner clarity into choices and actions that are grounded, courageous and genuinely their own.
Schedule
Thursday, 28 January
From 15:00: Check-in and time to settle
16:30–18:00: A 90-minute Forrest Yoga and Energy Medicine practice to land, arrive in the body and begin connecting with the retreat
18:00–19:00: Dinner
Friday and Saturday
07:00–09:00: Intensive Forrest Yoga and Energy Medicine morning practice
09:00–10:00: Breakfast
10:00–13:00: Personal time and integration
13:00–14:00: Lunch
14:00–16:00: Rest, nature and personal time
16:00–18:00: Afternoon session with Energy Medicine exercises, journalling and vision questing
18:00–19:00: Dinner
Sunday, 31 January
07:00–09:00: Final integrated Forrest Yoga and Energy Medicine practice
09:00–10:00: Breakfast
By 11:00: Room checkout
11:00-12:00 Closing Talking Circle
13:00–14:00: Lunch
Departure after lunch. You can also depart right after Talking circle if you like.
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.
Early Bird prices from 6 270,00 kr NOK
Book early to take advantage of our Early Bird rate.
Included
Accommodation
Three delicious, vegetarian meals daily
Retreat program, mats and yoga props.
Add ons
Transport from/to Gol or Fagernes
Sauna entrance
Dog-friendly room – If you need to bring you dog, please contact us to check availability
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.