GEORGE H. LEWIS & THE NEW VIKING
PRESENT
RELIGHT YOUR FIRE 2
JUNE 23 - JULY 1, 2024
BERGEN and Nøsen, NORWAY
Nordic Midsummer night solstice Retreat
Back by popular demand, the RELIGHT YOUR FIRE Nordic Midsummer night journey returns this summer, with new highlights and new adventures.
RELIGHT YOUR FIRE 2
JUNE 23 - JULY 1, 2024
A rare and exclusive opportunity to explore Norway like a modern Viking and experience the land of the midnight sun with guest star and astrologer luminaire George H. Lewis and host and expedition leader Ragnhild G. Isdahl.
This retreat begins at a retreat hotel in the mountainous central plateau of Norway , close to the villages of Fagernes and Gol - then continues on to the city of Bergen, famed city of 7 mountains and gateway to the fjords.
ITINERARY
This special itinerary and intimate group setting is designed to give you a true Nordic experience and deep healing and revitalization on multiple levels, as well as to reconnect you to yourself through astrology, meditation, yoga nidra and sound healing.
RELIGHT YOUR FIRE
RELIGHT YOUR FIRE
June 23 - 27 (4 nights)
Part 1: NØSEN
The trip will begin at at the unique destination yoga retreat hotel NØSEN, high in the mountains of Gol and Aurland, on the eve of Nordic midsummer June 23. Set against stunning nature and the light of the midnight sun, you will enjoy Nordic rituals of hikes, sauna and cool water bathing. Astrology talks, yoga classes, meditation and sound healing sessions will rejuvenate and revitalize you as you soak up the beauty of the majestic landscapes.
Nøsen is an exclusive yoga and retreat hotel, in a stunning pristine location. A private chef creates tasty vegetarian meals and an in-house master baker provides freshly baked Nordic bread every day. The hotel began receiving guests in 1888 and was turned into a yoga retreat center in 2015 by yoga instructor and entrepreneur Alexander Medin. The various yoga rooms have wooden floors and magnificent views of the surrounding lake and mountain range. The hotel sauna is located on the banks of the cool clear lake nearby. After three days of full immersion into deep relaxation and restoration you will leave refreshed and energized to enjoy the famous medieval city of Bergen.
TRAVEL DAY
June 27 (1 day)
We will travel together from Nøsen by private bus and enjoy some sightseeing and dinner in a surprise location along the way. We will visit one of the most famous Stave churches in Norway, one of the few left standing in Norway from medieval times. Arrival in Bergen late evening where we will check-in to our private 18th century villa in the heart of the city.
Part 2: BERGEN
June 27 - July 1 (4 nights)
Bergen, nicknamed gateway to the fjords and one of the first strongholds of Viking royalty, is famous for its surrounding 7 mountains, bustling fish market, and unique mix of architecture including the Hanseatic port and Viking fortress. In the mornings we will continue our program of yoga, meditation, astrology and sound healing in a private retreat room, whilst afternoons will mainly be reserved for sightseeing, excursions and exploring. Each day will end on a high note with a new culinary experience in some of the Bergens renowned restaurant. A special ceremony will close the week long retreat.
Departures
July 1
The last morning of July 1 you will have the option to stay on in Bergen or leave by train, boat or plane to continue on your journey or return home.
LEARNING/HEALING MODALITIES
Astrology
Intuitive readings and insights
Sound healing
Sauna and cool water therapy
Sun gazing and pineal gland opening
Grounding and nature hikes
Meditation
Yoga - Various classes of yoga will be available
NEW:
Yoga Nidra
Creativity as healing tool
Human Design workshop
PROGRAM
Astrology & SOUND HEALING with George H. Lewis
George learned astrology first with famed astrologer Monty Taylor, Jungian astrologer and the last student of Dr. Emoto, and with Frank Andrews, psychic and tarot astrologer to the stars. He quickly adopted his own multidimensional technique based on the wisdom and science of this ancient practice. Over the years he has honed his approach and uses a combination of chart reading with intuitive insights, medical astrology as well as music and sound healing. During the course of this retreat George will give multiple illuminating talks, answer questions and lead several sound healing sessions designed to heighten individual and collective awareness and ignite deep healing and transformation.
MEDITATION, YOGA NIDRA AND NORDIC highlights WITH Ragnhild G. ISDAHL
With over 22 years of experience in various yoga and meditation forms, Ragnhild became a certified meditation teacher in 2020, learning from Michael Stasko and others. She now conducts online meditations to help individuals cope with fear and uncertainty.
Ragnhild is naturally inclined towards guiding meditations, taking people on inner journeys she has crafted to manage stress and tap into inner wisdom, calmness, and creativity. Intrigued by the inner workings of the mind and our ability to harness its power, she followed the teachings of Gregg Braden, Bruce Lipton, and Joe Dispenza, participating in a transformative retreat with them in New Mexico. Recently, she enhanced her expertise with a Yoga Nidra teacher certification under Rachel Brownbridge and Claudia Menger. In 2023, Ragnhild commenced guiding people on retreats, blending inner and outer explorations.
Throughout this retreat, she will lead guided meditations, yoga nidras, creativity sessions, and Nordic wellness rituals, orchestrating meetings with healers, teachers, and experts to enrich the expedition experience.
HUMAN DESIGN AND SOUND HEALING WITH BIRGITTE BAKKE
Birgitte is a holistic therapist, aerial yoga insructor, sound healer and Human Design teacher. She is passionate about the Human Design system and has used it as a guide for over 16 years. She studied the system for 7 years under Richard Beaumont and has been teaching the basics for 10 years. She is an experienced lecturer, and both a musician and a sound bath facilitator. Sound also comes into the bodywork that she does. She is a skilled therapist specialized in assisting the body to release old patterns and/or trauma through various tools like; osteopathy, reflexology, massage, sound and energy healing. Birgitte lives and teaches in Bergen, Norway.
Human design is the science of differentiation, a synthesis of ancient wisdom and modern science.. By mechanically describing your unique energy blueprint it offers a strategy on how to make better decisions and navigate life with much greater self-awareness and ease.
During the stay in Bergen, Birgitte will lead a workshop on Human Design.
In this extended retreat, you will:
Learn about astrology, personal insights and collective forecasts for the coming months and year
Experience deep healing and connection through various group healing sessions, using sound and frequency as a vector for accessing higher awareness
Learn about the current global situation from an astrological perspective and in a historical context, with a special focus on the end of an era and the emergence of a new one
Learn about alchemy and the capacity we have to heal and transform our own bodies with the power of our minds, using many different techniques from grounding and cold water to sun gazing and meditation
Experience some hands-on healing, guided meditation, Yoga Nidra and personalized self-healing techniques
Experience the authentic nordic lifestyle through a deep connection to nature, the elements and ancient nordic rituals and food
Rest, relax and rejuvenate!
Enjoy the high vibration setting of like-minded community
Highlights
Talks on astrology, alchemy and more
Sound healing
Sightseeing and nature
Authentic nordic cuisine
Meeting local experts
Unique hikes and excursions
Nordic sauna and wellness rituals
Midsummer’s Eve ceremony
ACCOMMODATION
Exclusive private villa hotel and mountain lodges
These are very special, highly sought after and family-owned boutique properties.
ABOUT YOUR HOSTS, GEORGE & RAGNHILD
GEORGE H. LEWIS
George is an artist, author, astrologer, healer and international speaker, with a passion for raising the awareness of the collective and promoting healing and awakening through the mediums of art, astrology and sound. George emigrated to the US from England 12 years ago, and although he has adopted America as his new home he is a true citizen of the world. He has a true love for humankind and a deep intuitive understanding of the human psyche which he approaches with his broad range of healing modalities. George is also the author of a children’s book.
George learned astrology first with famed astrologer Monty Taylor, Jungian astrologer and the last student of Dr. Emoto, and with Frank Andrews, psychic and tarot astrologer to the stars. He quickly adopted his own multidimensional technique based on the wisdom and science of this ancient practice. Over the years he has honed his approach and uses a combination of chart reading with intuitive insights, medical astrology as well as music and sound healing. During the course of this retreat George will give multiple illuminating talks, answer questions and lead several sound healing sessions designed to heighten individual and collective awareness and ignite deep healing and transformation.
RAGNHILD G. ISDAHL
Born in Norway but raised across the US, England, France, and Norway, Ragnhild embodies a modern-day Viking with a deep connection to her adventurous ancestry. Her DNA compels her to explore new horizons, mirroring the sagas of her forebears. Formerly an international luxury brand specialist and product developer, Ragnhild, rooted in her Nordic heritage, is passionately drawn to nature, holistic health, wellness, and the metaphysical.
In 2001, a transformative trip to India ignited Ragnhild's exploration of yoga and meditation, expanding her understanding of the human body, mind, and soul.
A lifelong interest in the power of creativity and the mind's potential has driven Ragnhild to integrate insights from both the left and right brain, generating fresh ideas. Since an early age and growing up far from her native homeland, she has been intrigued by her Viking heritage, bestowed with an ancestral name meaning "battle advisor."
Originally conceived as a TV concept, "The New Viking" has evolved into a vessel for guiding people on their personal journeys - exploring new horizons and facilitating new connections, insights and inspiration.
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GETTING TO/FROM NORWAY
ARRIVAL (TO OSLO)
Travel and transfers to and from Norway and mountain retreat hotel are not included. Retreat begins in the center of Norway (easiest access from OSLO), and ends in Bergen. Transfer from part 1 of the retreat (Nøsen) to part 2 (Bergen) IS included in retreat price.
DEPARTURE (FROM BERGEN)
Departure recommended from BERGEN (BGO) Flesland airport July 1st, any time (program will finish evening of 30th). You can also take the train to Oslo, it is a scenic route and takes around 7 hours (see VY.NO for details).
Easy and efficient train, airport bus or taxi from city center to Bergen airport, no reservations needed.
AIRLINES:
Many major airlines fly to Norway, we recommend either NORSE ATLANTIC from Miami or New York directly to Oslo. Many other airlines fly into Oslo including Scandinavian Airlines. Contact our expert travel agent HOUSE OF TRAVEL doris@houseoftravel.net for help with air travel, specify that you are with The New Viking.
Contact The New Viking here for more info and advice on travel to and from Norway or tips to continue your journey in Norway.
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transfer from OSLO to NØSEN
3 OPTIONS
1: BUS many times daily from Oslo central bus station to FAGERNES (nearest village to Nøsen). You can find schedule via this link: rome2rio.com
2: One BUS daily from Oslo airport (Gardermoen) at in the afternoon directly to FAGERNES. It leaves at 5:20 pm. The buses each take approx. 3 hours. The hotel shuttle will pick you up from Fagernes and take you to hotel. Price of bus approx. $40. See rome2rio.com
3: TRAIN from Oslo Central station (Oslo S) to GOL. The train takes approximately 3 hours The hotel shuttle will pick you up at GOL.
The bus can be paid onboard with credit card or you can buy tickets in advance.
The train can be booked online at VY.no and paid by credit card.
The hotel shuttle will pick you up from either Fagernes or Gol and needs to be booked individually by emailing the hotel when you know your arrival time. It costs approx $25 and can be charged to your room.
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what's included
Accommodation mountain lodge at Nøsen (4 nights) with full board (3 meals daily)
Luxury accommodation in Bergen (4 nights) - single occupancy in 4 star historically classified boutique hotel
Private bus transfer from mountains to Bergen
Sightseeing and visit of unique historical site - Stave church built in 12th century
Exclusive dinner and event en route to Bergen
All breakfasts cooked by private chef in Bergen One private chef cooked lunch at Villa
Dinner every evening including exclusive renowned destination restaurants
All group yoga with private instructors
Meditation and yoga nidra sessions with Ragnhild
Astrology talks and sound healing with George
All classes, talks and creativity sessions with George and Ragnhild
Excursions/ Hiking/ Sauna/ Boat
(Accommodation for single, double or group room at yoga mountain hotel (part 1) must be paid separately directly to hotel - see price and registration section.)
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Price & registration
Retreat is paid in two parts:
Retreat price: $4099 (Save $300 & pay just $3799 if booked before January 31st) paid to The New Viking, link will be provided once we have your request form and have connected with you.
Additional fee for accommodation at Nøsen must be booked and paid separately through their website: www.nosenyoga.no - approximately $900 USD (depending on exchange rate NOK/USD and your room category selection)
The main retreat payment is paid to The New Viking once you have been in contact with us. To secure your early bird discount, you may pay a non-refundable deposit of 500$ before Jan. 31st. Remainder must be paid by March 21st.
Please note:
As we have access to highly sought after boutique properties that are small businesses and family owned, and Norway is at peak tourist season in June, we need to secure our space by confirming the number of participants as soon as possible and are not able to refund once the retreat is booked and paid for. See terms and conditions for details.
