February is a month when we in Scandinavia stand at the threshold of spring's arrival. After several months of darkness and cold, it's no surprise if one feels that winter has taken a toll on their energy and vitality.
During this extended weekend together, we will explore the relationship between yoga and its "sister" science, Ayurveda, which translates to: The knowledge of life.
Ayurveda is an ancient wisdom, thousands of years old, about how to maintain balance throughout the different seasons of the year with simple everyday recommendations and specific yogic practices.
Traditionally, yoga asanas were meant to be performed in alignment with Ayurveda. However, over time and with the modern evolution of yoga, Ayurveda’s connection to yoga has unfortunately faded.
According to Ayurveda, humans are made up of five elements, just like nature. By adjusting our internal elements, we can build stronger resilience to the influence of external elements on our health, thereby creating better conditions for a more balanced and vibrant life.
During the winter months, the water and earth elements are the most dominant. We will therefore focus on releasing the static earth element through movement and warmth while mobilizing the water element in the body with exercises that support the lymphatic system.
A well-functioning lymphatic flow helps and strengthens the immune system, which is especially important during this time of year.
What you can expect
Lymphatic Yoga
Hatha Yoga
Yin Yoga
Rest & Meditation
Workshop on Ayurveda
Breathtaking nature
Delicious vegetarian food
This is an introduction to Ayurveda, and no prior knowledge of the subject is required.
Program
Thursday
15.00 – Check-in
16.30 – Gathering & Welcome
18.00–19.00 – Dinner
19.30–21.00 – Yin Yoga
Friday
07.30–09.00 – Lymphatic Yoga
09.00–10.00 – Breakfast
Free time to enjoy nature
13.00–14.00 – Lunch
14.30–18.00 – Workshop
18.00–19.00 – Dinner
19.30–21.00 – Yin Yoga
Saturday
07.30–09.00 – Lymphatic Yoga
09.00–10.00 – Breakfast
Free time to enjoy nature
13.00–14.00 – Lunch
14.30–18.00 – Hatha Yoga
18.00–19.00 – Dinner
19.30–21.00 – Yin Yoga
Sunday
07.30–09.00 – Lymphatic Yoga
09.00–10.00 – Breakfast
10.00 – Check-out
11.00–13.00 – Gathering & Closing Session
13.00–14.00 – Lunch
About Anna Louisa
This retreat will be led by Anna Louisa Paixao Berg, who was introduced to Kundalini yoga at a young age by her mother. She has been teaching and hosting retreats for over 10 years in Norway, Sweden, and Morocco. With more than 2000+ hours of studies under a wide range of teachers in Hatha yoga, Yin yoga, and Yoga Nidra, Anna Louisa is also a certified Ayurvedic wellness consultant and Vedic coach, having trained under David Frawley. She is also a lymphatic massage therapist and is currently studying to become a stress management educator.
Anna Louisa weaves her knowledge into practices that nourish and revitalize all layers of the self, with a therapeutic, gentle, and mindful approach to yoga. She currently resides in her hometown of Stockholm after a decade in Oslo and considers both places her home.
For questions about the retreat, contact Anna at annalouisa.berg@gmail.com
Website: www.annapaixao.com
Note: Anna teaches in Norwegian, Swedish, or English, depending on the participants’ needs.
Investment
Group room (max 4 guests of same gender per room): 4850 kr per person
Twin room (max 2 guests of same gender per room): 5150 kr per person
Single room (own room, private bathroom): 6500 kr per person
Double room: 6800 kr for 1 person)/ 12.100 kr (for 2 personer)
Price includes
Accommodation for 3 nights in a chosen lodging type
3 nourishing vegetarian meals a day
Tea, coffee during meals
Price does not include
Transportation from Gol /Fagernes