A new year is ahead and this is a great opportunity to give yourself some days to set aside routines, obligations and expectations. Daniela invites you to create the space to find and reconnect with the light within you in this new beginning. This will be a peaceful weekend surrounded by Norwegian nature, yoga practice, art workshops and delicious vegetarian food, which will nourish you from inside out.

This weekend will allow peeling off layers; starting from the physical body aiming to your deepest and most sacred place within. It is an opportunity to practice yoga postures-asanas and learn breathing exercises-pranayama for the physical body in a safe environment, as well as to practice meditation and mantras to find mental peace. In addition, there will be an internal exploration in a joyful and free way through the creation of visual arts.

Yoga and psychology are mental disciplines, which aim to make one self feel more fulfilled. Yoga is the oldest and purest form of psychology. By the principle that Yoga is the cessation of the disturbances of the mind, Patanjali gives notice to the mental strength that we can develop through this practice. He reminds us of that the internal and external distractions lead to misery, but gives us a path to find peace and joy by stopping them. Interestingly enough, Freud points out that the unconscious mind makes a person act in a certain way or another. In both disciplines, modifications or disturbances in the mind are unconscious, enabling consciousness to be awakened for a better life.

In Yoga, the body is the means by which we can purify, find and transform ourselves. The asana practice and breathing exercises will enable us to go through a journey from the physical body towards the deepest and most sacred place within ourselves. Daniela aims to combine traditional methods of Yoga practice together with her expertise in Psychology and Art Therapy, providing a playful way to reconnect with yourself.

Daniela aims to combine traditional methods of Yoga practice together with her expertise in Psychology and Art Therapy, providing a playful way to reconnect with yourself and igniting a light to revitalize you.

Program

Friday

14.00-16.00 Check-in/Arrival
16.30-17.00 Words of welcome
17.00-18.30 Trataka Meditation
19.00-20.00 Dinner

Saturday

06.30-07.15 Mantras/ Pranayama / Meditation
07.20-09.00 Awakening Hatha Yoga Practice
09:00-10.00 Breakfast
10.30-12.00 Art-Therapy Workshop
13.00-16.00 Lunch & Free Time
16.00-17.00 Satsang: Yoga Philosophy
17.00-18.30 Optional Yoga Practice
19.00-20.00 Dinner

Sunday

06.30-07.15 Mantras/Pranayama/Meditation
07.20-09.00 Awakening Hatha Yoga Practice
09.00-10.00 Breakfast and check-out from rooms
10.30-12.00 Art-Therapy Workshop-Closing session
13.00-14.00 Lunch

*The schedule is flexible and might change according to the student's needs.

About Daniela Rivera Arredondo

Daniela found yoga in London in 2007 whilst studying a Masters in Psychoanalysis. As a psychologist, she’s always been fascinated by the human mind. With a passion for sports, loving anything that makes the body feel alive and loving Arts and Nature, she found the perfect union of all her passions in yoga.

Daniela has left her profession aside to be fully dedicated to teach and expand her learning in Yoga. In 2011, she became a Hatha Yoga teacher and has practiced and learned from recognised teachers from the Bishnu Ghosh lineage. She has been practicing Ashtanga-Vinyasa yoga since 2016 and has been learning with R. Saraswasti Jois and Rolf Najoukat in India. She became a Yoga teacher for children in 2016 and holds a certification from Kaivalyadham Institute- India in Traditional Yoga/ Philosophy. She also dedicates her spare time to learn chanting in Sanskirt. Since 2012, Daniela has had the fortune of sharing her passion in numerous countries in the world and been based in Norway for the last five years.

After nine years of studies in Mental Health –Psychology, Psychoanalysis and Art Therapy, Daniela is convinced yoga heals people’s minds and bodies in a very integral way. During her retreats, she likes to combine her knowledge in yoga and psychology.

Price:

Shared room: 3700 NOK
Twin room: 4000 NOK
Single room: 4300 NOK

Price includes:

Two nights of accommodation at Nøsen Yoga & Mountain Retreat, with linen & towels,
Three delicious vegetarian meals a day prepared as a buffet
All yoga classes and workshops
Tea & coffee available during the day

Price does not include:

Pick-up services from train and bus stations. The services cost 200 kr from Fagernes, and 250 kr from Gol. The price is one way per person. Please, contact us in advance on post@nosenyoga.no about available times before you purchase your ticket.

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