Movements, bodies and asana technique are my biggest passion and I believe that everyone has the potential to become more flexible, comfortable and confident in their bodies and their practice.

Join me for a weekend of fun, community, asana exploration and relaxation in the beautiful nature of Nøsen. This retreat is a wonderful way to deepen your practice of Vinyasa, Flow-based yoga as well as becoming more confident in your self practice.

Francesca Golfetto:

Hey! I am Francesca Golfetto, professional ballet dancer, certified yoga instructor and mum of 2. My interest towards yoga started as a hobby, to keep my body healthy while releasing physical and mental tensions created from the strenuous ballet regime.

However, it was through injury that yoga became my healing resource and my passion. Yoga has quickly given me many new dimensions to the already extensive experience with physical and mental exercises. I truly love sharing my experience and knowledge while remaining a student in my quest for new knowledge.

My style is based on fluidity of movements, using a combination of active flexibility and mobility to create strength without building tension. My classes are recognized for a high level of energy, a bit of laughter and a wide range of natural sequences aiming to benefit body and mind for all levels.

I teach daily classes in Oslo, online with @naardic and my own platform as well as international yoga organised events. On IG I am @francescagolfetto - www.francescagolfetto.com

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Program

Friday 24. november

15:00 – Arrival - check in
16:45 – 18:00 Stretch release flow
A yoga class designed for anyone that would like to increase their level of flexibility and range of motion, as well as release tension and feel more comfortable in your own body. You will learn how to safely stretch your feet, legs, hips, shoulders and back, incorporating both passive and dynamic stretches. As an athlete I know that balancing your strength workout routine with flexibility training will help enhance your sport performance as well as reduce the risk of injury.
18:00 – 19:00 Dinner
19:00 - Journaling, teas and chat after dinner

Saturday 25. november

07:30 – 09:00 Fluid Flexibilty - full body flow
Francesca's signature class combines active flexibility, movement fluidity and building strength within yoga asana. She focuses on engagement of core muscle groups while working on deepening postures in a safe manner that supports the body. This class is a total body flow, appropriate for all levels, with sequences designed to bring focus on alignment and to challenge the body mentally and physically.
09:00 - Breakfast
11:00 - 13:00 Mid morning back bend workshop
In this workshop we will look briefly at the anatomy involved in back bending which will include more than just the spine! We will go through a few "drills" to open the front of the body, strengthen the back and loosen shoulders and chest area. We will work with muscularly focused back bending such as salabasana (locust) and ustrasana (camel), and leveraged back bends such as dhanurasana (bow) and urdhva dhanurasana (bridge) . You should feel energized, tired and glowing after a class... and the long term benefit will be stronger core muscles, a more open back and chest and hopefully excitement for the next class
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
Free time or cold bath or hike
16:30 – 17:30 Splits
In this special “split class” we will be working on increase the range of motion of your hamstrings, hip flexors, inner thighs and quads, as well as teaching you how to control your end range of motion for active, usable flexibility. You will also learn transformative tools of how to find ease within discomfort, using muscle activation, visualisations and the power of your breath. We will be moving fluidly to release tension throughout the body.
18:00 – 19:00 Dinner
19:00 - Journaling, teas and chats

Sunday 26. november

07:30 – 09:00 Hips bliss
In this class we will focus on mobility and flexibility of the glutes and outer hips. We will work on hips opening poses such as seated compass, pigeon pose, lizard poses and center split - moving mindfully with the breath with ease, grace and stability. You will leave the class feeling more comfortable and relaxed in your body and mind!
09:00 - Breakfast
11:00 - 13:00 Midmorning inversion workshop
Learn to fly without fear. In this workshop, you’ll learn a three-step approach to headstand, forearm stand, and handstand that will transform your fear of going upside down. You’ll build strength, grace, and control as you move through the class step by step. You can expect a full body warm-up, a strength conditioning, wall work and 3 different ways to go upside down. The class will be playful and fun, transforming fear into confidence.
13:00 – 14:00 Lunsj
Departure