“The supreme liberation from attachment and reaction to things results when the true nature of Self is seen.”
--The Yoga Sutras, 1.16
Learning to access our most authentic and true nature is fundamental to the path of yoga and Buddhism. In this retreat-style immersion, we will re-discover our authentic self and practice how to be with this open-hearted awareness in our meditation, our yoga, and our everyday lives. Through a direct approach using Effortless Mindfulness, or non-dual awareness (NDA), we learn to let go and rest at ease in the essential goodness of our awakened nature.
This is the first time these teachings are being presented in Norway, inspired by the pioneering work of Loch Kelly, author of “The Way of Effortless Mindfulness.” Jonathan studied with Lock in Italy in 2019 and has himself been practicing in non-dual traditions for three decades.
Effortless Mindfulness and the practice of non-dual awareness (NDA) is a modern approach to ancient methods from the teachings of Buddhism, yoga, and Vedanta, for how to awaken from the ignorance that is the root cause of our suffering. These powerful yet simple methods are a direct form of teachings, as they represent the essential goal of yoga; to recognise and abide as our own true nature and be in ‘union’ with that.
This retreat is about finding the ease and freedom of practice, of being in presence and flow with life. We take the struggle out of doing, and rest back into being. We trust in the goodness and emotional intelligence that is inherent in our innermost compassionate heart. We discover how to unhook awareness from its usual ego-based identity and attachment to concepts by shifting out of the habitual thinking mind and into a felt sense of living from an open-hearted awareness.
This exploration will be held in the context of Mindful yoga and compassion-based practices to bring coherence with the heart and integrate awareness with the body. There will be sessions with gentle yoga that is accessible to all levels. The meditations with Effortless Mindfulness utilize ‘glimpsing’ practices and shorter meditations. Part of the retreat will be held in silence, to deepen the experience of self-reflection.
This retreat is an extension of the Mindful Yoga Education program that runs through Oslo Yoga, learning to integrate mindfulness and compassion with yoga. It is especially suited for those looking to expand their practice of Mindfulness and yoga as a path of insight or self-realization. This retreat is open to all, although it is recommended that you have some previous experience in meditation. No prior yoga experience is required. Limited to a small group. Teaching is in English.
GENERAL SCHEDULE
Wednesday
15:00 – 16:30 Arrive/ Registration
17:00 – 18:30 Introduction meeting
18:30 – 19:30 Dinner
20:00 – 21:30 Evening session
Thursday – Saturday
08:00 – 09:00 Morning practice, yoga/meditation
09:00 – 10:00 Breakfast
10:30 – 12:30 Morning session
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 16:00 Free time/personal time
16:00 – 18:00 Afternoon session
18:00 – 19:00 Dinner
19:30 – 21:30 Evening practice/ Dharma Talk
Sunday
08:00 – 09:00 Morning practice
09:00 – 10:00 Breakfast
09:00 - 10:30 Check- out from rooms
10:30 – 12:30 Morning/Last session
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - Leave
***The 4-day retreat is fully booked, however there is a limited opportunity to arrive the following day, Thursday, and stay for 3 nights at a reduced cost. You can join the retreat from the morning session at 10:30 (please, notify us on your early arrival) or the afternoon session at 16:00.***
JONATHAN WEBER
Jonathan Weber is an experienced mindfulness teacher and leading teacher of Mindful yoga, combining Buddhist and yoga traditions. Jonathan has been practicing mindfulness in the traditional methods of Vipassana and Mahamudra since his late teens. From a profound meeting with his first teacher Ram Dass in 1987, he has been following a non-sectarian path of yoga and meditation. With over 30 years of experience in the practical study of Buddhism, Advaita-Vedanta, and yoga, he brings a broad understanding and deep wisdom to his teaching.
Originally from the USA, Jonathan has been innovative in bridging the practices of mindfulness and compassion with yoga. He began teaching when he moved to Oslo in 2006 and was one of the first in Norway to introduce Mindful yoga in 2014. He is also a co-therapist in the first Therapeutic Yoga Teacher training program in Norway, with founder Maja Thune. In 2018, He established a 100-hour Mindful Yoga Education through Oslo Yoga.
Jonathan is certified in Mindful Hatha yoga through the Mindful Yoga Academy and educated in MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) through the Institute of Mindfulness-Based Approaches, with an Advanced Teacher training in Vinyasa yoga from Mark Stephens. He is also educated in Yin and Restorative styles of yoga. Jonathan is known for his warmth, wisdom, and kind presence, creating a safe space for healing and insight.
http://www.jonathanweber.org
PRICING
Early bird: NOK 5,900 (before Aug 1st)
From Aug 1st: NOK 6,500
The price includes:
Accommodation in a shared room for 4 nights (a single room can be bough for an additional 300 kr/day)
Full pension during the stay
All workshops and lectures during the retreat
***The 4-day retreat is fully booked, however there is a limited opportunity to arrive the following day, Thursday, and stay for 3 nights at a reduced cost. You can join the retreat from the morning session at 10:30 (please, notify us on your early arrival) or the afternoon session at 16:00.***
15-18 October: 4900 kr
The price includes:
Accommodation in a shared room for 3 nights (a single room can be bought for an additional 300 kr/day)
Full pension during the stay
Workshops and lectures during the retreat 15-18 October
Contact Nøsen:
Address:
Nøsasvingen 19 Panoramavegen
2960, Røn
Norway
Office hours:
Every day 10 am - 18 pm
You can send us an e-mail any time.
Email: post@nosenyoga.no
Tel. nr. +47 484 22 888
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