Yoga Weekend & Hiking Retreat in Norway

3 nights accommodation

2 meals a day, water, tea, coffee (vegan, gluten-free options)

guided hiking

yoga and meditation classes

yoga mats and props

transport (rental car fee)

pick up and drop off at Molde airport or ferry terminal

personal attention, motivation, care, and enthusiasm

Airfare

Dinners

Travel insurance (medical and trip cancellation)is mandatory to protect you in case of any unforeseen emergencies).

ACCOMMODATION:

The hotel is located in the city center and the comfortable but simple rooms include a private bathroom, shower, toiletries, and free wireless internet. You can choose between a single or a double room. The hotel's name is Thon Hotel Moldefjord, address is Storgata 40, Molde. If you want more privacy and time alone we strongly recommend you choose to stay at the hotel. If you prefer a more luxurious room, please let us know.

FOOD:

Dinners are made by our chef, using local vegetables and/or fresh Norwegian seafood. Healthy desserts like banana bread, fruit salads, raw chocolate, or bliss balls are served after dinner. You can treat yourself to freshly squeezed juices and raw chocolate that will be made together on the spot. During or after dinner we will have some discussions about the essence of yoga and the eight limbs of yoga. The retreat price doesn't include dinners. We collect 150 NOK for dinner, and 450 NOK for 3 dinners for participants. It gives you the freedom to dine in the restaurant if you want.

What to bring and wear - yoga and hiking retreat packing list.

So, you have booked your yoga and hiking holiday! Congratulations!

These holidays are very special – plenty of exhilarating outdoor adventure in spectacular surroundings combined with 2 hours of yoga every day to help you slow down, ground yourself, and recharge. However, a lot of people bring their entire wardrobe with them as are unsure of what to pack! Before packing, we always need to take a few factors into consideration, such as the weather, altitude, latitude, accommodation, and length of stay. However, in order to avoid lugging around things you have no use for, it’s always better to travel as light as possible, that is, to pack only the essentials, especially if you are traveling to your dream yoga retreat!

Norway is a country that has to offer most wilderness in Europe - which makes it a perfect destination for hiking in nature and mountains. Thanks to glaciers, snow-covered mountain tops and incredible views over the fjords and the islands at the coastline, every hike becomes a unique adventure, which you can experience just in very few places of the world. Norway is one of the most expensive countries all around the world - but nature and wilderness are even here for free. Weather conditions in Norway can be really crazy. In the mountains, the weather can turn in seconds.

Estonian climate is temperate and mild, characterized by warm summers. The weather is often breezy and humid due to the proximity of the Baltic Sea.

Norway or Alaska Yoga & Hiking Retreat packing list

• Backpack
• Hiking boots
• Warm clothes (think about layers)
• Wind- and waterproof jacket
• Hiking socks
• Hat, gloves, scarf
• Sunglasses
• Suncream
• Comfortable clothes for yoga
• Open mind

I joined the 7-day yoga and hiking retreat in Molde, Norway and it was absolutely amazing. We had a small group of like-minded people which I really liked. On the first evening, we enjoyed a very warm welcome from them and her guest teacher Camilla. They cooked us the most delicious healthy meals and desserts. We all got our own place in the hotel (a short walk from the yoga studio) where we could draw back for some alone time. The day usually started with a yoga session in the studio, which was guided by them and Camilla really well. We were not alone as locals from Molde could also join, which was nice because I met some lovely people from this town as well. The hikes were absolutely stunning and they organized them very well according to the weather of that day. Even on rainy or foggy days, we made lovely trips to Bud, the Atlantic Road, and the impressive Troll Wall. On the sunny days, we hiked to the top of different mountains and my personal favorite was the stunning mountain where you can find the Troll Church caves. The afternoon yoga sessions were very relaxing and helped us to recover from the hiking trips. When I got home after a week, I was so relaxed that it felt like I had been on holiday for 3 weeks. Norway is beautiful and they organize the absolute best retreats. I totally recommend it and hope to come back!

A reservation requires a deposit of 148 USD

The deposit is fully refundable if the booking is canceled up to 30 days before the arrival date

The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival and is non-refundable.

Yoga is for everyone. You do not need to be very experienced in it, but if you are, good for you! The morning yoga will be a traditional Hatha yoga class. I always give you easy options and more advanced ones. The pace of the class depends on the group level. There are almost always some beginners and some more experienced practitioners together on the retreat and it is a good thing since then we can learn from each other. The Morning yoga class is usually 75 minutes with pranayama and relaxation.

Please be aware that it is a very active holiday. If you have some injuries or knee problems, please take your walking sticks with you. The most important things are good walking shoes, a positive mind, and the ability to listen to your own body.

The weather in Norway may change rapidly. If it is raining heavily there is an option to spend a day in a local water park Moldebadet, visit the museum or have a raw chocolate workshop.

The currency in Norway is Norwegian Krone (NOK).