Sail and Yoga Retreat in Norway

Outdoor adventuring makes us fall in love with our planet, which is why we should be more aware of our impact on nature. Reducing our individual carbon footprints when traveling seems difficult, but luckily, there are many ways to make your trips more sustainable and eco-friendly.

Jolly Good Times Sailing is a highly sustainable guiding company. As you travel the calm waters of Norway, your boat will be powered by the wind most of the time, reducing the emission of carbon dioxide. You’ll fish and catch your own food from the sea and use locally sourced ingredients for cooking, making your adventure a bit greener!

After meeting up at the dock in Ålesund Gjestebrygge, you’ll get to know each other, your guides, and your yoga instructor. Go through the plan for the next seven days and perform a safety brief at the pier. Set sail towards Alnes, a fishing village, where you’ll have your first yoga practice and explore the beautiful area with your guides.

Yoga sessions: Your first yoga session on this trip is called the grounding practice (30-45 minutes). You’ll be able to connect yourself with the nature around you, let go of all the worries, and delve into the adventures ahead of you. The grounding practice session will be followed by a water meditation (15-20 minutes). This evening meditation is based on the element of water, an element that allows you to feel your inner peace and enhances the benefits of mindfulness.

Today you’ll go through a short passage and sail by a small seal colony to get to Runde, an island that boasts 250 different bird species and abundant marine wildlife. You’ll have a guided tour with an ornithologist and learn lots of interesting facts about the wildlife and history of this magnificent island.

Yoga sessions: The first yoga class will take place in the morning to get you ready for the day and will last about an hour. Start with gentle movements and wake up your body and mind. Wrap up the practice with some forward folds in order to activate your nervous system.

Today’s second session is called Stretch Flow and lasts anywhere between 45 and 60 minutes. This deep stretch will provide you with immense amounts of relaxation and you’ll focus on stretching and releasing any tension in your body. Focus on your breathing and you’ll achieve the ultimate relaxation.

Make your way to Trandal, a roadless village rife with hillsides and jagged peaks situated in an incredibly beautiful fjord landscape. Pay a visit to Christian Gaard, a restaurant that serves delicious food. Here you’ll also find a swing with some of the finest views of Norwegian scenery.

Yoga sessions: Start your day with a 60-minute yoga session to get energized for the day ahead of you. Connect your movements to your breath to allow your body to wake up slowly. Speed up the pace gradually and do some forward folds and twists to get ready for your savasana.

The second session is Yin Yoga, a 60-minute class where you’ll mostly be seated and lying down, holding positions for up to 5 minutes. Relax your body and nervous system as you recharge your mind. This is a perfect way to end a day of hiking in the mountains.

Today you’ll get a unique opportunity to sail through Norway’s most breathtaking fjord crossing and into Norangsfjorden. Make a quick stop by Hotel Union Øye, where you’ll have your yoga sessions and spend some time in these luxurious surroundings. Enjoy a wellness experience in a fjord sauna and jump in the crystal fjord water!

Yoga sessions: Stretch your body, calm your mind, and follow your breath to gain enough energy for the day with this 60-minute session. Take in the morning bliss and move in all directions to reap the benefits of morning yoga.

The Earth Meditation session lasts for 15-20 minutes and creates a unique sense of calmness. Direct your energy and connect with the element of earth to anchor into the qualities and characteristics of the earth within you. In this way, you’ll bring yourself back into a balanced state, all while surrounded by Norway’s exquisite nature.

Visit the quaint village of Bjørke located in the Hjørundfjorden after making a mandatory stop at Viddal Vineyard. Go for a hike up to Bakketunet where you can explore many old buildings, some of them dating back to 1549. Seize the opportunity to do a yoga session in this epic environment and learn more about the history and culture around the fjord.

Yoga session: Today and for the next two days you’ll work on Stretch Flow, a 45-60 minute session which allows your body to get all the relaxation it needs. Release all the tension in your body and make your way deeper into every pose to get a good stretching sensation.

Explore Sæbø, an important hub for locals and everyone traveling in these dramatic landscapes filled with mountains. Spend some quality wellness time in the Fjord Sauna, an incredible floating spa. Feel the power of nature and enjoy the panoramic views all around you.

Yoga session: Today you’ll also focus on stretching and progressively getting deeper into every pose to feel a nice stretching sensation. With the help of your breath, you’ll find a complete relaxation. The session lasts for 45-60 minutes.

Spend your morning doing your yoga session and having a delicious breakfast. Cap off this unforgettable experience with a short hike and sail all the way out the fjord and back to Ålesund.

Yoga session: Your last yoga session will last for 45 to 60 minutes and will include stretching and releasing any tension built up in your body. Bring the energy to the body, stillness to the mind, and rejuvenate your nervous system to wrap up this sailing and yoga retreat in the beautiful country of Norway.

Outdoor adventuring makes us fall in love with our planet, which is why we should be more aware of our impact on nature. Reducing our individual carbon footprints when traveling seems difficult, but luckily, there are many ways to make your trips more sustainable and eco-friendly.

Jolly Good Times Sailing is a highly sustainable guiding company. As you travel the calm waters of Norway, your boat will be powered by the wind most of the time, reducing the emission of carbon dioxide. You’ll fish and catch your own food from the sea and use locally sourced ingredients for cooking, making your adventure a bit greener!

After meeting up at the dock in Ålesund Gjestebrygge, you’ll get to know each other, your guides, and your yoga instructor. Go through the plan for the next seven days and perform a safety brief at the pier. Set sail towards Alnes, a fishing village, where you’ll have your first yoga practice and explore the beautiful area with your guides.

Yoga sessions: Your first yoga session on this trip is called the grounding practice (30-45 minutes). You’ll be able to connect yourself with the nature around you, let go of all the worries, and delve into the adventures ahead of you. The grounding practice session will be followed by a water meditation (15-20 minutes). This evening meditation is based on the element of water, an element that allows you to feel your inner peace and enhances the benefits of mindfulness.

Today you’ll go through a short passage and sail by a small seal colony to get to Runde, an island that boasts 250 different bird species and abundant marine wildlife. You’ll have a guided tour with an ornithologist and learn lots of interesting facts about the wildlife and history of this magnificent island.

Yoga sessions: The first yoga class will take place in the morning to get you ready for the day and will last about an hour. Start with gentle movements and wake up your body and mind. Wrap up the practice with some forward folds in order to activate your nervous system.

Today’s second session is called Stretch Flow and lasts anywhere between 45 and 60 minutes. This deep stretch will provide you with immense amounts of relaxation and you’ll focus on stretching and releasing any tension in your body. Focus on your breathing and you’ll achieve the ultimate relaxation.

Make your way to Trandal, a roadless village rife with hillsides and jagged peaks situated in an incredibly beautiful fjord landscape. Pay a visit to Christian Gaard, a restaurant that serves delicious food. Here you’ll also find a swing with some of the finest views of Norwegian scenery.

Yoga sessions: Start your day with a 60-minute yoga session to get energized for the day ahead of you. Connect your movements to your breath to allow your body to wake up slowly. Speed up the pace gradually and do some forward folds and twists to get ready for your savasana.

The second session is Yin Yoga, a 60-minute class where you’ll mostly be seated and lying down, holding positions for up to 5 minutes. Relax your body and nervous system as you recharge your mind. This is a perfect way to end a day of hiking in the mountains.

Today you’ll get a unique opportunity to sail through Norway’s most breathtaking fjord crossing and into Norangsfjorden. Make a quick stop by Hotel Union Øye, where you’ll have your yoga sessions and spend some time in these luxurious surroundings. Enjoy a wellness experience in a fjord sauna and jump in the crystal fjord water!

Yoga sessions: Stretch your body, calm your mind, and follow your breath to gain enough energy for the day with this 60-minute session. Take in the morning bliss and move in all directions to reap the benefits of morning yoga.

The Earth Meditation session lasts for 15-20 minutes and creates a unique sense of calmness. Direct your energy and connect with the element of earth to anchor into the qualities and characteristics of the earth within you. In this way, you’ll bring yourself back into a balanced state, all while surrounded by Norway’s exquisite nature.

Visit the quaint village of Bjørke located in the Hjørundfjorden after making a mandatory stop at Viddal Vineyard. Go for a hike up to Bakketunet where you can explore many old buildings, some of them dating back to 1549. Seize the opportunity to do a yoga session in this epic environment and learn more about the history and culture around the fjord.

Yoga session: Today and for the next two days you’ll work on Stretch Flow, a 45-60 minute session which allows your body to get all the relaxation it needs. Release all the tension in your body and make your way deeper into every pose to get a good stretching sensation.

Explore Sæbø, an important hub for locals and everyone traveling in these dramatic landscapes filled with mountains. Spend some quality wellness time in the Fjord Sauna, an incredible floating spa. Feel the power of nature and enjoy the panoramic views all around you.

Yoga session: Today you’ll also focus on stretching and progressively getting deeper into every pose to feel a nice stretching sensation. With the help of your breath, you’ll find a complete relaxation. The session lasts for 45-60 minutes.

Spend your morning doing your yoga session and having a delicious breakfast. Cap off this unforgettable experience with a short hike and sail all the way out the fjord and back to Ålesund.

Yoga session: Your last yoga session will last for 45 to 60 minutes and will include stretching and releasing any tension built up in your body. Bring the energy to the body, stillness to the mind, and rejuvenate your nervous system to wrap up this sailing and yoga retreat in the beautiful country of Norway.