Thai massage & Yoga retreat in Lofoten
4. - 7. juni 2026
We invite you to experience the wonderful Lofoten mountains and the midnight sun
- it will most likely belong in your heart long after the visit!
- it will most likely belong in your heart long after the visit!
This weekend will be a real treat - like a kinderegg!
- You will learn the basics of Thai massage (giving & receiving) through a total of 14 hours of workshop
- Every day yoga and/or chi-gong practices
- Time to discuss, dissolve and develop
- Lunch and breakfast included
- Accomodation at Stamsund Hostel
"It is very likely that massage is the oldest method of all medical therapies in the history of mankind - far older than all recorded history" - Asokananda
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"Thai massage is basically like receiving yoga
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This certified weekend Basic workshop of 14 educational hours is open to all massage and healing practitioners, body workers, movement medicine lovers, regardless of your age and up-to-date experience.
Program
Thursday 4th - Sunday 7th, June 2026
Preliminary schedule:
Thursday / arrival-day:
18 - 21 Welcome & intro. Thai massage part 1, Yoga nidra. Tea (optional)
Friday - Saturday:
7:30 - 08:15 Morning movement & meditation practice (chi gong or yoga)
8:15 - 09:00 Breakfast
9 - 13 Thai massage workshop. Part 2+3
13 - 14 Lunch
14 - 17 Free time for hiking (one organized hiking trip offered), reading, relaxing, swimming, massage etc etc.
Evenings: One afternoon yoga practice
One organized trip to the other side of the island, for a midnight sun experience 😎
Sunday / final day:
7.30-08.15. Morning movement & meditation practice (chi gong or yoga)
8.15-9 Breakfast
9-12 Thai massage workshop. Part 4
12-12.30 Closing circle
13 lunch
departure
Teaching will be mainly in English (translation to Norwegian or Polish possible)
What is included:
Thai massage workshop: 14 hours. Booklets and film materials to keep.
Yoga/meditation/chi gong practice: 7 hours
Hiking trip: one day / 2-3 hours
Exploring the island: one evening midnightsun-experience / 4 hours incl transport
3 lunches / vegetarian soup and bread (please state any allergies with your booking)
3 breakfasts / oatmeal
Tea/coffee and fruits.
Accomodation at the cosy Stamsund Hostel in "yoga-dormitory" - Private rooms or cabin can be arranged for an extra fee.
Optional extra request / Not included :
Dinner
Individual Thai massage session (also available to book one day before & after the retreat) *
Transport from/to airport
Sound journey
Group size: min. 4 - max. 12
Money Investment:
NOK 7777 / € 660
Preliminary schedule:
Thursday / arrival-day:
18 - 21 Welcome & intro. Thai massage part 1, Yoga nidra. Tea (optional)
Friday - Saturday:
7:30 - 08:15 Morning movement & meditation practice (chi gong or yoga)
8:15 - 09:00 Breakfast
9 - 13 Thai massage workshop. Part 2+3
13 - 14 Lunch
14 - 17 Free time for hiking (one organized hiking trip offered), reading, relaxing, swimming, massage etc etc.
Evenings: One afternoon yoga practice
One organized trip to the other side of the island, for a midnight sun experience 😎
Sunday / final day:
7.30-08.15. Morning movement & meditation practice (chi gong or yoga)
8.15-9 Breakfast
9-12 Thai massage workshop. Part 4
12-12.30 Closing circle
13 lunch
departure
Teaching will be mainly in English (translation to Norwegian or Polish possible)
What is included:
Thai massage workshop: 14 hours. Booklets and film materials to keep.
Yoga/meditation/chi gong practice: 7 hours
Hiking trip: one day / 2-3 hours
Exploring the island: one evening midnightsun-experience / 4 hours incl transport
3 lunches / vegetarian soup and bread (please state any allergies with your booking)
3 breakfasts / oatmeal
Tea/coffee and fruits.
Accomodation at the cosy Stamsund Hostel in "yoga-dormitory" - Private rooms or cabin can be arranged for an extra fee.
Optional extra request / Not included :
Dinner
Individual Thai massage session (also available to book one day before & after the retreat) *
Transport from/to airport
Sound journey
Group size: min. 4 - max. 12
Money Investment:
NOK 7777 / € 660
Individual massage session
Possible to book individual massage session with Mateusz Flak : Mate Thai ***
Every session is unique, with programme adjusted to individual needs and state of the patient.
Traditional Thai Yoga Massage is a multifaced healing art: sometimes it appears as a dance of loving kindness, sometimes a precise healing modality creating space and movement in the body, sometimes tangible meditation in movement...
On physical level it increases flow of blood and lymph, supports body immunity, helps to loosen muscles and mobilize joints, brings relief in specific issues and pains.
In all of its aspects, it aims at balancing the sunlike and the moonlike energies of the patient, to flow freely in the central axis, similar to most styles of classical hatha yoga.
Please send e-mail for booking/requests: [email protected]
Every session is unique, with programme adjusted to individual needs and state of the patient.
- 90 minutes session Nok 1300
- 2 hours session Nok 1500
- In Stamsund, or we may discuss another place in Lofoten
Traditional Thai Yoga Massage is a multifaced healing art: sometimes it appears as a dance of loving kindness, sometimes a precise healing modality creating space and movement in the body, sometimes tangible meditation in movement...
On physical level it increases flow of blood and lymph, supports body immunity, helps to loosen muscles and mobilize joints, brings relief in specific issues and pains.
In all of its aspects, it aims at balancing the sunlike and the moonlike energies of the patient, to flow freely in the central axis, similar to most styles of classical hatha yoga.
Please send e-mail for booking/requests: [email protected]
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What is Thai Massage, in our understanding?
- Precise healing modality that creates space and movement in the body
- Loosening joints and muscles - brings refreshment and energy
- Aiming to balance both sides of the body and free flow in central axis and in other energy lines
- Meditation in movement
- It is a meeting of two sides / two people, kind of conversation grounded on listening to the needs of person receiving massage
- Physical application of metta / loving-kindness, equanimity, awareness of the giver
You're welcome to join and dive deep into art of working with energy lines and therapy points, emotional and physical balance and relaxation, therapeutic pressures and stretches that we use in Thai Massage.
You will gain the basic knowledge of working with Thai Massage in supine, prone, side and sitting positions. We will learn also how to practice massage in fully ergonomic and safe way. On the closing of the weekend practice we will be ready to give full body massage.
About the teachers/facilitators:
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Mateusz Flak (Mate Thai). - practitioner and massage teacher.
Has studied various forms of Thai Massage with masters from Europe and Asia - Balazs Nemeth, Laurino (Sunshine Network, Thailand), Pichest Bunthoomee, David Lutt (Lulyani School of Thai Massage), Takashi Yoshizawa. Since 2014 he is leading his own practice based on blend of Traditional Thai, Dynamic Thai and Osteothai. He shares his knowledge on courses and workshops organized in Europe. He lives in Krakow, Poland.
"I perceive massage as unique meeting of two beings where therapeutist is assisting to receiver in his/her healing process. Every individual session is different and special, there is no routine or work pattern".
More info: https://www.facebook.com/matethaimassage
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Mateusz Flak (Mate Thai). - practitioner and massage teacher.
Has studied various forms of Thai Massage with masters from Europe and Asia - Balazs Nemeth, Laurino (Sunshine Network, Thailand), Pichest Bunthoomee, David Lutt (Lulyani School of Thai Massage), Takashi Yoshizawa. Since 2014 he is leading his own practice based on blend of Traditional Thai, Dynamic Thai and Osteothai. He shares his knowledge on courses and workshops organized in Europe. He lives in Krakow, Poland.
"I perceive massage as unique meeting of two beings where therapeutist is assisting to receiver in his/her healing process. Every individual session is different and special, there is no routine or work pattern".
More info: https://www.facebook.com/matethaimassage
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Mona Sveum - yoga teacher from Stamsund, Lofoten
Mona runs her yoga studio in Stamsund, offering weekly classes and private sessions for both locals and visitors. Her first yoga course was back in 2000, which led to her first teacher training in 2011 - and several courses thereafter. Yoga continues to be her teacher and guide to a better balance of energy.
She has a broad network in Norway and abroad, which inspires her interest in yoga and related practices. Mona enjoys collaborating and often invites other teachers to Stamsund.
More info: www.lofotenyogastudio.no/om
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About the place:
Lofoten yogastudio in Stamsund, Lofoten
A warm and authentic atmosphere located in the middle of the traditional fishing village. Our location is on 2nd floor, with windows overlooking the Vestfjord and Stamsund harbour.
Stamsund
is a fishing village located on Vestvågøy, and island in the middle of the Lofoten islands. Traditionally, this has been a place where fishing and fishing industry has been the main line of work. But times are changing - and Stamsund today is a mix between the traditional occupation and cultural institutions, artists and tourism.
Stamsund has a stable population of around 1400 inhabitants. You can find all you need in this calm & cosy village; shops, gallery, cafe, restaurant and accommodation.
Stamsund Hostel
Accommodation in charming, traditional fishermen's cabins (rorbuer). The atmosphere is both authentic and warm, and you'll experience an international environment where people from all over the world meet in the shared kitchen or down by the pier.
Offers sauna, swimming, rowingboats, sup..
Check out: www.stamsundhostel.com
Travel
By plane: we recommend flying to Leknes (LKN) airport : 15 km from Stamsund
By boat: Hurtigruten or Havila from Bodø. Arrival at Stamsund at 19:00
By car: E10 to Leknes, Rv 817 to Stamsund
Send us an e-mail to show your interest and/or book your space for the workshop: [email protected]
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About the place:
Lofoten yogastudio in Stamsund, Lofoten
A warm and authentic atmosphere located in the middle of the traditional fishing village. Our location is on 2nd floor, with windows overlooking the Vestfjord and Stamsund harbour.
Stamsund
is a fishing village located on Vestvågøy, and island in the middle of the Lofoten islands. Traditionally, this has been a place where fishing and fishing industry has been the main line of work. But times are changing - and Stamsund today is a mix between the traditional occupation and cultural institutions, artists and tourism.
Stamsund has a stable population of around 1400 inhabitants. You can find all you need in this calm & cosy village; shops, gallery, cafe, restaurant and accommodation.
Stamsund Hostel
Accommodation in charming, traditional fishermen's cabins (rorbuer). The atmosphere is both authentic and warm, and you'll experience an international environment where people from all over the world meet in the shared kitchen or down by the pier.
Offers sauna, swimming, rowingboats, sup..
Check out: www.stamsundhostel.com
Travel
By plane: we recommend flying to Leknes (LKN) airport : 15 km from Stamsund
By boat: Hurtigruten or Havila from Bodø. Arrival at Stamsund at 19:00
By car: E10 to Leknes, Rv 817 to Stamsund
Send us an e-mail to show your interest and/or book your space for the workshop: [email protected]
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A bit more on the massage itself...
Nuad Bo Rarn, Traditional Thai Massage, is believed to have reached East Asia thanks to life-long activity of doctor Shivago (in Thai tradition called Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha), who was member of first sangha (community) around historical Buddha. Shivago, healer, naturopath, wandering through kingdoms of ancient India in order to heal, is up to this day a patron of massage practice and traditional medicine approach in Thailand.
Until late 20th century, tradition of massaging had there mostly oral character. Nowadays two main centres of education, with schools and most reverend masters, are located in Bangkok and in Chiang Mai.
Traditional Thai Massage - called also 'Thai Yoga Massage' - involves thorough work on energy lines (sen) and acupressure of therapy points and reflexology. Several stretches are also practiced, similar to those present in yoga.
Benefits of Thai massage are numerours: balancing and stimulation of energy body, increased flow of blood and lymph, increased body immunity, muscles loosening, mobilization of joints, help in specific issues and pains.
Additional efect of this practice are: increasing of self-coordination and body-awareness of the giver, who feels also energized but in the same time centered and calm.
Practice of Thai Massage is also physical application of 'metta', loving-kindness. It is performed with empathy, awareness, contemplation.
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Nuad Bo Rarn, Traditional Thai Massage, is believed to have reached East Asia thanks to life-long activity of doctor Shivago (in Thai tradition called Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha), who was member of first sangha (community) around historical Buddha. Shivago, healer, naturopath, wandering through kingdoms of ancient India in order to heal, is up to this day a patron of massage practice and traditional medicine approach in Thailand.
Until late 20th century, tradition of massaging had there mostly oral character. Nowadays two main centres of education, with schools and most reverend masters, are located in Bangkok and in Chiang Mai.
Traditional Thai Massage - called also 'Thai Yoga Massage' - involves thorough work on energy lines (sen) and acupressure of therapy points and reflexology. Several stretches are also practiced, similar to those present in yoga.
Benefits of Thai massage are numerours: balancing and stimulation of energy body, increased flow of blood and lymph, increased body immunity, muscles loosening, mobilization of joints, help in specific issues and pains.
Additional efect of this practice are: increasing of self-coordination and body-awareness of the giver, who feels also energized but in the same time centered and calm.
Practice of Thai Massage is also physical application of 'metta', loving-kindness. It is performed with empathy, awareness, contemplation.
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