4 Day Hiking Getaway and Yoga Retreat in Molde, Norway
Fantastic Hiking Retreat in Norway
This active weekend yoga retreat will allow you to recharge your batteries while discovering or deepening your yoga practice. It is also a chance to take valuable time off. A weekend yoga retreat offers a long weekend in the fresh air with moderate hiking trips in beautiful Norway.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Daily yoga classes
- Guided hiking tours with fresh air
- Meeting new friends from all over the world
- 3 nights accommodation
- Breakfast and packed lunch are included
- Complimentary pick up at the airport or bus station on arrival day
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
3 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 8.5
Accommodation
Facilities
- Bar
- Dining area
- Lobby
- Luggage room / storage
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free property
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Meeting room
- Newspapers
For this retreat, you will stay in Thon Hotel Moldefjord.
The hotel is located in the city center, and the rooms are comfortable and simple. It includes a private bathroom, shower, toiletries, and free wireless internet. You can choose between a single or a double room. Kindly send Pille Mitt an inquiry if you prefer a more luxurious room. The hotel is about 7 min. walking distance from the yoga studio.
Program
This yoga holiday between the fjords of Norway is a real adventure that will nourish your body, soul, and spirit. You can turn yourself off completely and make a new start.
On arrival day, Friday, you have a welcome dinner together and an opening ceremony at the yoga studio.
You start the next day with an energizing and body-opening yoga class. This is followed by a rich breakfast buffet and a long day outdoors. Enjoy the beauty of nature, the depths of forests and fjords, and the silence and meditation on a high mountaintop. Yin and Restorative yoga classes in the evening help to recover the tired body. A rich and healthy vegetarian dinner will restore your energy reserves. You will sleep like a baby, and the next day you will be ready for your next adventure.
Typical day
You will start the days with pranayama and vinyasa flow yoga. After yoga, it is time to enjoy breakfast and prepare yourself for hiking. Every day is slightly different. You will have some shorter and some longer hikes, 5-8 km, about 500-700 m.a.s.l. with amazing views. During the hikes, you will find cozy places to rest and refuel while enjoying the lunch package. Yin and/or Restorative yoga after hikes helps you to stretch your muscles and recover.
The daily yoga you do during the retreat provides a good start for the day and helps you regenerate from the physical challenges of the hikes.
This helps you stay fit and will make you return home completely relaxed after your hiking and yoga holiday. After this weekend, you will have experienced fantastic hiking trails, improved your yoga skills, and met like-minded people. You will take many good memories with you and return home looking forward to your next trip.
Sample schedule
- 07:30 Morning yoga and pranayama
- 09:00 Breakfast followed by commuting to the mountains
- 11:00 Hiking
- 14:00 Lunch outdoors
- 15:00 Hiking
- 16:30 Mindful restorative and Yin yoga
- 19:00 Dinner
The arriving day is Friday, and the departing day is Monday. On Monday, you have a morning yoga class and breakfast.
Day 1, Friday
Arrival day. Pick up from the airport, settle into accommodation, introduce the program, meet other guests, have dinner, and attend an opening ceremony at the yoga studio.
Day 2
- Energizing morning yoga session, breakfast, pack lunch.
- Hiking Tusenårsvarden 523 m.a.s.l. or Varden viewpoint 407 m.a.s.l. 6-10 km.
- After the hike, you return to the yoga studio for an afternoon yin yoga session and dinner.
Day 3
- Strengthening morning yoga session, followed by breakfast and pack lunch.
- Hiking.
- After the hike, you return to the yoga studio for an afternoon yin yoga session and dinner.
Day 4
- Morning yoga session, followed by breakfast.
- All good things must come to an end, but only till next time! The team will transfer you to the airport and say goodbye!
- Depending on participants' comfort level and the weather, this itinerary is subject to change.
Additional Information:
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. The instructor, Pille, will 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 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.
Instructors
Pille Mitt
Pille Mitt is a multifaceted individual with a deep passion for holistic well-being. As a dedicated yoga student and teacher, she embodies a balanced lifestyle that extends beyond the yoga mat. Her versatility shines through as a group fitness and personal trainer, guiding others toward their fitness goals. Additionally, Pille's role as a lifestyle coach and nutritionist underscores her commitment to nurturing both the body and mind. Amidst her many passions, Pille's dedication to yoga and meditation serves as a central thread in her vibrant and fulfilling life.
Geir Olsen
Geir Olsen, a lifelong resident of Molde, Norway, has immersed himself in the breathtaking landscapes of his hometown. With a deep love for the local mountains, he has spent years exploring their trails, conquering their peaks, and skiing through their pristine slopes. Now, Geir shares his wealth of knowledge and passion as a dedicated hiking guide. Drawing from his intimate connection with the region, Geir ensures that others can experience the magic of Molde's natural wonders, creating unforgettable adventures for those who seek the thrill of exploration under his expert guidance.
Retreat location
Molde is a city and municipality in Romsdal, in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is a small town by the Moldefjord with a population of 26822. Molde is a very calm and relaxing city; it is famous for its amazing views. The place is surrounded by fjords and close to several remarkable hiking trails and viewpoints.
Food
The breakfast buffet at the hotel is a lavish spread that caters to all tastes, offering a delightful array of options including freshly baked pastries, a variety of cereals, a selection of cold cuts and cheeses, wholesome fruits, and a tempting assortment of hot dishes, ensuring a healthy and satisfying start to your day.
They offer guests the convenience of to-go boxes for their lunch from the buffet, allowing them to savor their meal later outdoors while taking in the breathtaking mountaintop views.
Dinner (not included)
Dinners are made by the chef, using local vegetables and/or fresh Norwegian seafood, or eaten at the cafe or restaurant. Healthy desserts like banana bread, fruit salads, raw chocolate, or bliss balls are served after dinner.
During or after dinner, you will have some discussions about the essence of yoga and the eight limbs of yoga.
The retreat price doesn't include dinners. Pille Mitt will collect 230 NOK for 1 dinner and 690 NOK for 3 dinners for participants.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Things to do (optional)
The following are optional activities and places that are available for you to enjoy during free time. There are spa treatments, massages, jacuzzi, swimming pool, and sauna available for extra fees.
- Visit the local museum
- Atlantic Road
- Relax in the spa, sauna, and swimming pool
- Swim in the fjord and mountain lakes
What's included
- 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 from Molde airport or ferry terminal during the arrival day
- Personal attention, motivation, care, and enthusiasm
What's not included
- Airfares
- Travel insurance (medical and trip cancellation)is mandatory to protect you in case of any unforeseen emergencies)
- Dinners
- Spa
- Massage
- Swimming pool
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer included
Molde Airport, Årø
5 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Molde Airport, Årø (MOL). Pille Mitt will pick you up from the Molde airport during the day, but it is best to arrive on the 16.45 or 17.00 flight from Oslo. It is not a problem when you arrive earlier on that day or by bus or ferry. Transfer from the airport or bus station is included in the price on arrival day.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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