Mindfulness in Nature: Weekend

Dates

2024

27th – 29th september 24

The weekend will be taught in Norwegian

Price

From 4550,- per person

Level

Beginner to experienced

This weekend will suit both those new to mindfulness and experienced practitioners.

Group size

Minimum 4, maximum 8.

A note about fitness

We will be outside as much as possible, walking up to about 7km, sitting and lying on the ground. We can adapt the distance walked to the group.

Calm, clarity and relaxation

These are just some of the benefits of mindfulness, along with better concentration, greater enjoyment of life and improved relationship satisfaction. Join us for a weekend and discover mindfulness for yourself.
´Mindful´ is a term we seem to hear everywhere now. On these weekends we hope to demystify mindfulness. We will explore different mindfulness practices, how they can support you and how you can incorporate them into your daily life.

Why mindfulness in nature?

Spending time in nature has been shown to have positive effects on our physical and mental health. Practising mindfulness outdoors can enrich our experience. The (weekend) programme introduces mindfulness practices indoors and outside, with the themes of slowing down and reconnecting with ourselves in nature.

Weekend programme

Friday - Arrival
Check in from 15h

19:00 Dinner is served

20:30 Introduction to the weekend and a settling practice

Saturday
Slowing down, five senses practice and solo time in nature

8.00 Breakfast
9.30 Practice and check-in
10.30 Going out for the day – we aim to spend the day outside, taking a packed lunch.
16.00 – 16.30 return to the hotel
Free time
19.00 Dinner

Sunday
Introduction to the body scan and mindfulness in daily life

8.00 Breakfast
9.30 Practice and check-in
10.30 Outside for the morning. Introduction to the body scan practice, practices for daily life. An opportunity to have questions answered.
Return to the hotel for lunch
13.30 – 15.00 Lunch
Departure after lunch

The itinerary may change to reflect the needs of the group and/or to adapt to the weather conditions.

Your mindfulness teacher:

Kari Bø

Mindfulness teacher
Kari-Bo-mindfulness-teacher
Kari grew up in Ringebu and is a trained MBSR therapist. She trained as a teacher, with further training as a special education teacher. In recent years, she has worked with groups both at home and abroad.

Kari is concerned with putting the individual at the centre, and places great emphasis on creating safe groups which are a prerequisite for exploring life inwards and outwards. She thinks the abundant nature of Venabygdsfjellet gives us many opportunities to choose a conscious presence.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An important point

While mindfulness can support good mental health this weekend is not therapy. It may not be suitable for those who have recently/are receiving treatment for mental health issues or who have recently experienced major life events such as bereavement or loss.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the content or suitability of the course please contact us.

What´s included
  • Mindfulness teaching in a kind, supportive environment
  • Learn mindfulness practices to support you in daily life
  • Two nights at our comfortable family run hotel
  • Breakfast, dinner, packed lunch on Saturday, lunch on Sunday
  • Tea and coffee freely available in our lounge

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What our guests say

“A piece of paradise”

“A piece of paradise, I wish I lived here. Thank you so much I will be back!!”

Beata (UK)

“This weekend is recommended!!”

“It was a very good experience to learn and practice mindfulness in nature.”

Lill (Norway)

“Definitely a great experience”

“Joy is knowledgable .. she created a calm and warm atmosphere”

Janne (Norway)

“Easily used in a .. busy everyday life “

“Combining mindfulness with nature gave being out in nature a new dimension”

Linda (Norway)