Breath of Autumn:
A Restorative Yoga Retreat for Stress Relief
Oct 30th - Nov 1st 2026
Join Paulina on at Nøsen Yoga countryside.
A deeply restorative autumn retreat for those who feel the need to slow down, release stress, and reconnect with themselves on a deeper level.
~
Building on last year’s fully booked retreat, this edition offers a deeper, body-based approach. For those returning, it is an opportunity to revisit the experience from a new place — and for new participants, a gentle and accessible entry into this work.
Throughout the retreat, we will move through a simple process of landing, sensing and expressing — supporting the body to settle, reconnect and integrate. The retreat also offers space for meaningful group connection, allowing shared experience in a supportive and grounded environment.
This retreat is open to all, and especially relevant for those interested in a more embodied approach to wellbeing, including yoga practitioners, teachers, and therapists.
Set in the quiet and beautiful surroundings of Nøsen, this retreat offers a space to step away from daily demands, rest deeply, and reconnect with yourself. The intention is not only to relax, but to leave with practical tools and a felt sense of calm that you can bring into everyday life.
While there will be time to rest and enjoy the surroundings, this retreat is designed as a deeper experience — an invitation to slow down, reconnect, and explore your inner landscape in a gentle and supported way.
Describe your image
THE PRACTICES
Opening Circle: Arrival & Intention
A gentle opening space to arrive, settle, and connect as a group. We will take time to slow down, share intentions, and begin tuning into the body and breath in a simple and accessible way.
Restorative Yoga for Grounding
A slow and supportive practice using props to allow the body to fully rest. Designed to release tension, support the nervous system, and create a sense of safety and grounding.
Evening Practice: Settling into Stillness
A quiet guided practice combining breath awareness and meditation, inviting the body and mind to slow down and connect with a more reflective and spacious state.
Morning Breath & Awareness Practice
A gentle morning session to reconnect with the breath and body. Simple practices to support clarity, presence, and a balanced start to the day.
Yoga for Release & Regulation
A slow, mindful practice inspired by yoga therapy, supporting the release of accumulated tension and promoting regulation through movement, breath and awareness.
Nature & Sensory Awareness
An invitation to spend time in nature with awareness — noticing breath, movement, and sensory experience as a way to deepen presence and connection.
Workshop: Sensing Stress & Supporting the Nervous System
An experiential workshop exploring how stress is held in the body and how we can gently support regulation. Through simple, body-based practices, participants will learn to recognize patterns and access tools for balance and ease.
Deep Rest: Restorative Yoga, Story & Yoga Nidra
A deeply restorative session combining supported postures, gentle storytelling and guided relaxation. A space to let go of effort and allow the body to rest and integrate.
Creative Integration: From Sensing to Expression
A guided space to reflect and integrate the experience through simple creative and body-based practices such as drawing, writing or quiet exploration. No previous experience needed.
Closing Circle & Integration
A final gathering to reflect on the experience, share insights, and gently transition back — with a focus on how to carry these practices into everyday life.
THE SCHEDULE
Friday — Landing & Safety
15.00–17.00 Arrival & Check-in
17.00–18.00 Optional Arrival Practice
A gentle space to land after the journey — simple breathing practices and body awareness to settle and arrive into the space
18.00–19.00 Dinner
19.00-20.00 Opening Circle
Introduction, intention setting, and a soft arrival into the group and the experience
Evening free time / rest
Saturday — Sensing & Regulation
07.30–09.00 Morning Yoga & Breathing Practices
A slow, guided practice to reconnect with the body and breath, supporting awareness and gentle regulation
09.00–10.00 Breakfast
11.00–13.00 Workshop: Sensing Stress & Supporting the Nervous System
An experiential workshop exploring how stress is held in the body and how we can gently support balance through simple, body-based practices
13.00–14.00 Lunch
14.00–16.30 Free time / Nature / Rest
Optional invitation to spend time in nature with awareness, supporting rest and connection
16.30–18.00 Deep Rest: Restorative Yoga, Story & Yoga Nidra
A guided session for deep rest and release, allowing the body to settle and integrate
18.00–19.00 Dinner
19.00 Optional Evening Integration
Quiet reflection, journaling or rest
Sunday — Expression & Integration
07.30–09.00 Morning Yoga
A gentle, integrative practice to reconnect and sense the effects of the work
09.00–10.00 Breakfast
10.00–11.00 Workshop:
Creative Integration: From Sensing to Expression
A guided space to reflect, express and integrate the experience through simple creative and body-based practices
11.00 Check-out
13.00–14.00 Lunch and Good Byes
RETREAT HIGHLIGHTS
You will leave not only rested, but with simple and practical tools — including breathing practices, self-care strategies, and ways to support your nervous system in everyday life.
Optional practices such as guided journaling and creating your own self-care menu will be offered to support reflection and integration.
The retreat also offers space for meaningful group connection, allowing shared experience in a supportive and grounded environment.
A certificate of completion is available upon request for those who wish to approach the retreat as a learning experience.
A limited number of participants will also have the opportunity to continue with a complimentary 1:1 yoga therapy intake session in Oslo after the retreat.
ACCOMMODATION AND PRICE
Our retreat offers a range of accommodation options to suit your comfort and budget. Choose the space that feels right for you - whether it’s a cozy shared room or your private sanctuary.
Rates start from 5150 NOK
Included
Accommodation
Three delicious, vegetarian meals daily
Retreat program in one of our shalas. Mats, bolsters, blocks and blankets available.
Not Included
Transport from/to Gol or Fagernes
Spa entrance
PRICE INCLUDES:
-
Accommodation for 2 nights at Nøsen Yoga and Fjellhotell
-
3 nutritious vegetarian meals per day
-
Tea, infusion and snacks during the workshop
-
All classes & workshops
-
Yoga props
GOOD TO KNOW
-
You can bring your own yoga mat if desired.
-
Please bring comfortable clothes for movement and relaxation, warm layers for outdoor walks, a journal, and a water bottle.
-
For the restorative and yoga nidra sessions, please bring an **eye pillow** if you have one. If not, a simple alternative works perfectly: a sleep mask or a small scarf or soft cloth .An eye covering helps support deeper relaxation during rest practices.
-
We can coordinate for car sharing to get the venue - Contact Natural Joy Yoga: info@naturaljoyyoga.com
-
If you plan to travel to Nøsen by public transport, click here for info.