Yoga and nature adventure retreat in the Norwegian wilderness
This retreat takes you back to nature, back to simplicity with an off-grid lifestyle (no electricity or running water at Hagabrekka), it invites you to explore different trails in the mesmerizing untouched nature around us. You can expect a diversity of hikes, nature and views that takes your breath away, icy rivers and lakes, disconnecting from all your devices, healthy wholesome meals, new friendships, connections and laughter around the bonfire. Regenerative lifestyle and permaculture are at heart of the development of Hagabrekka Wanderland. We want to offer you a grounding experience where you not only reconnect to nature but where you reconnect to yourself. This is for you who want to explore and immerse yourself into nature.
The highlights are many!
- Yoga twice a day, 2 x 1,45 hrs. (Vinyasa / Hatha / Yin / Gentle)
- Guided day hikes
- Explore nature, waterfalls, hiking and river swims
- Introduction to yoga philosophy
- Sound bath
- Introduction to pranayama
- Evening chats around the bonfire
- Unique accommodation in glamping tents, a more comfortable version of camping, reconnecting you to nature (or choose our budget option of hammock sleeping/own tent or van)
- Nutritious plant-based meals with wild herbs
- Digital detox
Do you crave nature experiences, new friendships and time to be present, laugh and enjoy life? Only around 2 hrs drive (2,5 hrs bus ride) from Oslo you find our little nature paradise. Turn off the screen and turn on life! Here you wake up with a view of Skorvefjell, surrounded by the beautiful, magnificent Norwegian nature. Your alarm clock is the nearby waterfall and birds chirping. Start the day with yoga, surrounded by peaceful nature, fresh air and tranquility. Our only goal is to fill the days with magical moments, laughter, smiles, explore nature and enjoy healthy, yummy, plant-based meals. Let go of everyday stress and only focus on yourself, the present, good experiences and adventures in nature.
Program (might change depending on the weather)
Sunday
17.30 Welcome, Introduction round & Yoga
19.30 Dinner
20.30 Intro to Yoga Philosophy around the bonfire
Monday
07.30 Wake up tea in bed
08.00 Morning Yoga
10.15 Breakfast & pack your lunch
12.00 Viewpoint and the forest walk ‘Kyrkjeskogen rundt’ with river swim & packed lunch
17.00 Evening Yoga
19.00 Dinner and Desert
21.00 Sound bath
Tuesday
07.30 Wake up tea in bed
08.00 Morning Yoga
10.15 Breakfast & pack your lunch
11.30 Hike to the peak of ‘Bindingsnuten’ & enjoy packed lunch at the top
17.00 Evening Yoga
19.00 Dinner
20.00 Desert and chill around the bonfire
Wednesday
07.30 Wake up tea in bed
08.00 Morning Yoga
10.15 Breakfast & pack your lunch
12.00 Small hike and swimming in ‘Rjukan Waterfall’ with packed lunch
17.00 Evening Yoga
19.00 Dinner
20.00 Desert and chill around the bonfire
Thursday – Big Hike day
06.00 Wake up tea in bed
06.30 Start the hike to ‘Hestnuten’
All day hiking
Bring packed breakfast & lunch
Breakfast stop around 10.00, lunch will be enjoyed at the top of the mountain
18.00 Evening super chill Yoga
19.30 Dinner with introduction to hand eating
20.30 Desert and chill around the bonfire
Friday
07.30 Wake up tea in bed
08.00 Morning Yoga
10.15 Breakfast (pack your lunch if you want to spend the day out exploring)
13.00 Pranayama
14.30 Served Lunch at Hagabrekka
17.00 Evening Yoga
19.00 Dinner and Desert
Saturday
07.30 Wake up tea in bed
08.00 Morning Yoga
10.15 Breakfast & pack your lunch
12.00 Closing circle
Included:
- 6 nights in glamping tent, shared between 4 / 2 people in one tent or private option / low budget; hammock in the forest or own tent/van
- All meals from dinner the day of arrival to breakfast the last day (breakfast buffet, packed lunch from the breakfast, dinner with dessert)
- All activities during the weekend
- Pick up/drop of at Århus Knutepunkt (nearest bus stop, 11km away)
Welcome to our retreat center and learning center for regenerative living - Hagabrekka Wanderland
Hagabrekka Wanderland is located in Flatdal, a small village in Seljord municipality which is known as an artist's paradise. Beautiful views of the large mountains that frame the u - formed valley provide a great reflection of the fantastic nature and landscape Norway has to offer. At Hagabrekka Wanderland you are far away from everyday stress. We are completely off grid, growing parts of our own food and using principles of permaculture to create a little paradise. This also means a different experience then what most people are used to, there is no grid power or water, we have solar power in some areas of the property, composting toilets and are pumping water from a river nearby, so no running water. We are surrounded by untouched nature, with all the other beings sharing the space with us, this means that you will encounter spiders and other insects. Here you truly get disconnected from the digital hassle and connected to nature and the present moment.
Yoga
You will gain insight into several forms of yoga during the retreat. Each morning will start with Vinyasa yoga which is a dynamic form of yoga, with elements of hatha, the traditional form of yoga. In the evening it will be either gentle restorative class or yin, a relaxing session where the focus is on presence, breath, and inner peace. In all classes, there is an individual focus, and a combination of dynamic and static positions. The yoga classes are suitable for everyone, whether you are a beginner or have experience in yoga.
Timings for the bus; If you are coming from Oslo we recommend you to take the 13.55 (arriving 16.29) or the 10.30 (arriving 13.09) bus with Nor-Way, but there is also the possibility to travel with train/bus with Vy for other timings .If you are returning to Oslo at the end of the retreat, the bus from Århus Knutepunkt leaves 15.41. If you need to return earlier to catch a flight there is the option to take bus/train with Vy from Seljord 11.35.
Feel free to contact us if you want to know more! Marita who holds the retreat can be reached on mobile: 476 45 759, or by email: post@wanderlustyoga.no. You can reserve your spot by contacting us on mail for payment on arrival.
WELCOME!