This is a unique chance to meet Ellen Johannesen, a KPJAYI level 2 authorized teacher living in Nepal. You will have the opportunity to study yoga, Buddhism and meditation with her. Ellen, who holds a Masters Degree in Tibetan Buddhism and Himalayan Languages, will share the central ideas of Buddhism and introduce some of the life-changing meditation techniques practiced by the yogis of the Himalayas. The serene and quiet setting of Nøsen and its surroundings form the perfect setting for this retreat.
The day starts with yoga, where Ellen teaches Ashtanga in her characteristic way: supplying the practical Counted Vinyasa method with her playful approach to movement - inspired by dance and functional anatomy. With more than 20 years of teaching experience and a background as a professional dancer, Ellen is an extremely skillful Ashtanga practitioner and teacher, from whom you guaranteed will pick up some new moves. The class will start with meditation, then Mysore- style self practice and pranayama.
In the afternoon the classes will alternate between Ashtanga technique and Buddhist philosophy and meditation. We will delve deeper into the physical and mental aspects of practicing Ashtanga and look at how it prepares us for the higher limbs of yoga. We will also learn the philosophical foundation for meditation that makes possible the transformation of the mind. We will put this into practice during meditation sessions. Our aim will be to approach all aspects of yoga as a sadhana practice that can bring depth, a sense of purpose and joy into our lives!
Monday 24.06
15:00 - 18:00 Arrival
18:00 - 19:00 Soft Yoga, breath, movement and relaxation
19:00 - 20:00 Dinner
Tuesday 25.06
06.30 - 08.30 Morning meditation and Ashtanga Yoga practice
08.30 - 09.00 Pranayama
09.00 - 10.00 Breakfast
11.00 - 12.00 Introduction to Buddhist philosophy and meditation
13.00 - 14.00 Lunch
16.00 - 17.30 Chanting and meditation practice
19:00 - 20:00 Dinner
20.00 - 21.00 Optional: Meditation self-practice
Wednesday 26.06
06.30 - 08.30 Morning meditation and Ashtanga Yoga practice
08.30 - 09.00 Pranayama
09.00 - 10.00 Breakfast
11.00 - 12.00 Introduction to Buddhist philosophy and meditation
13.00 - 14.00 Lunch
16.00 - 17.30 Yoga technique and meditation
19:00 - 20:00 Dinner
20.00 - 21.00 Optional: Meditation self-practice
Thursday 27.06
06.30 - 08.30 Morning meditation and Ashtanga Yoga practice
08.30 - 09.00 Pranayama
09.00 - 10.00 Breakfast
11.00 - 12.00 Introduction to Buddhist philosophy and meditation
13.00 - 14.00 Lunch
16.00 - 17.30 Yoga technique and meditation
19:00 - 20:00 Dinner
20.00 - 21.00 Optional: Meditation self-practice
Friday 28.06
06.30 - 08.30 Morning meditation and Ashtanga Yoga practice
08.30 - 09.00 Pranayama
09.00 - 10.00 Breakfast
11.00 - 12.00 Introduction to Buddhist philosophy and meditation
13.00 - 14.00 Lunch
16.00 - 17.30 Yoga technique and meditation
19:00 - 20:00 Dinner
20.00 - 21.00 Optional: Meditation self-practice
Saturday 29.06
06.30 - 08.30 Morning meditation and Ashtanga Yoga practice
08.30 - 09.00 Pranayama
09.00 - 10.00 Breakfast
10.00 – 11.00 Introduction to Buddhist philosophy and meditation
11:00 Check out
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
What's included:
5 nights accommodation
3 delicious vegetarian/vegan meals daily
Tea & coffee
Wi-fi internet connection
6 mornings of Ashtanga yoga
Meditation and pranayama
Ashtanga technique workshops
Buddhist philosophy
What's not included?
Speciality teas, cakes and coffee from out coffee bar
Massages - available upon a request at additional cost
About Ellen Johannesen
Ellen Johannesen, originally a professional dancer, has practiced Ashtanga yoga for more than 20 years. Her first meeting with Ashtanga yoga took place during a tour to New York in 1994. Since then this has been her daily practice, and Ellen first visited Mysore and Pattabhi Jois in 1997. She is now Authorized Ashtanga level 2 by Sharath Jois, and has also completed a two-year Teacher Training with John Scott.
In 2002 Ellen became one of the founders of Ashtanga Yoga Oslo, one of the first studios offering daily Mysore practice in Norway. Principal teacher at her own studio, which also offered TTC/apprenticeship in Ashtanga Yoga.
An increasing interest in Buddhist practice brought her to Bylakuppe, South India, where she spent almost three years in a Tibetan Buddhist monastery. She since moved to Kathmandu where she first completed an education as a Tibetan interpreter before she obtained a Bachelor degree in Buddhist studies and Himalayan Languages at Kathmandu University. Ellen presently teaches Ashtanga and Buddhist Practices internationally as well as running her own Ashtanga yoga shala in Kathmandu. Ellen speaks fluent Tibetan, has a deep insight into Buddhist philosophy and practice as well as Sanskrit and Indian philosophy.
Price:
Total price for a workshop is based on type of accommodation:
Shared/Group room (max 4 participants): NOK 7000,- (without VAT: 6,462.50)
Single room: NOK 8500,- (without VAT: 7,801.79)