Welcome to the chanting weekend in beautiful surroundings at Nøsen. Chanting is a meditation practice that over time stabilizes and centers the mind. A practice that brings peace and is a good complement to an āsana practice.
This weekend suits all levels. The main focus of the weekend is Sanskrit chanting and repetitions. There will also be an ashtanga class on Saturday and a Mysore practice on Sunday. If you have not done this before, you will get good help and guidance.
Bring something to write on and with, a yoga mat and yoga clothes.
About Victoria:
Photo by Nicki Twang
Victoria is a qualified child welfare educator and has worked for a number of years with children and young people. In 2016, she is introduced to Ashtanga vinyasa yoga in India. In the same year, she meets the mysorestyle method at Puro Yoga Oslo, and since then has had a daily practice with Pernille Bønkan and Astrid Holte Østbye.
Victoria has had a daily chanting practice for three years. She travels annually to India to study with Vijay Kumar, where she has learned several of the texts she chants. The interest in the ancient texts in Sanskrit started during her yoga training with Alexander Medin in 2017/18. The following year she studied Sanskrit at UiO with Jens Braarvig, and has since continued her studies. Among other things, took two Sanskrit courses with Dr. Sampadananda Mishra from Pondicherry with a focus on everyday speech and grammar.
Victoria has practiced with Peter Sanson, Vijay Kumar and Heidi Parviainen, all of whom have been important sources of inspiration. At Puro Yoga she assists Pernille Bønkan in the mysore program and holds chanting courses.
Program
Friday:
Check in from 15:00
16:30 - 18.00: Welcome and introduction to the weekend. Chanting begins.
18:00 - 19.00: Dinner
Saturday:
07.00 - 08.30: Led Ashtanga primary
09.00 - 10.00: Breakfast
11.00 - 13.00: Sanskrit introduction and chanting
13.00 - 14.00: Lunch
14.00 - 16.30: Free time, go for a walk in nature, relax
16.30 - 18.00: Chanting and relaxation
18.00 - 19.00: Dinner
Sunday:
07:00 - 08:30: Ashtanga Mysore practice
08:30 - 09.00: Chanting
09.00 - 10.00: Breakfast
Check out at 11.00
11.00 - 13.00: Chanting and closing
13.00 - 14.00: Lunch and departure
Retreat price
Shared room: 3500 kr per person
Twin room: 4000 kr per person
Single room: 4300 kr per person
Double room: 4500 kr (for 1 person) / 7600 kr (for 2 personer)
Price include:
Price includes:
Accommodation for 2 nights in shared rooms/double rooms/single rooms at Nøsen Yoga and Fjellhotell (or in cabins)
3 nutritious vegetarian meals per day
Tea, infusion and snacks during the workshop
VAT is included in the price
Price does not include:
Our barista coffee, specialty teas, extra snacks and drinks.
Extra towels / bed linen *
Pickup to/from Fagernes or Gol (see separate prices under directions) How to get here — Nøsen Yoga og Fjellhotell (nosenyoga.no)
*Please keep in mind that as an eco-friendly hotel, we only provide one set of towels/bed linen during your stay.
