Thai massage & Yoga retreat in Lofoten
4. - 7. June, 2026
We invite you to experience the wonderful Lofoten mountains and the midnight sun
- this will most likely belong in your heart long after the visit!
- this 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 13 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 retreat is for all massage and healing practitioners, body workers, movement medicine lovers, regardless of your age and up-to-date experience.
Through the workshops, you will gain the basic knowledge of working with Thai Massage in supine, prone, side and sitting positions. We will learn how to practice massage in fully ergonomic and safe way, and be ready to give full body massage.
Through the workshops, you will gain the basic knowledge of working with Thai Massage in supine, prone, side and sitting positions. We will learn how to practice massage in fully ergonomic and safe way, and be ready to give full body massage.
Program
Thursday 4th - Sunday 7th, June 2026
Preliminary schedule:
Thursday / arrival-day:
18 - 21 Welcome & intro. Thai massage intro/rules/first touch, Yoga nidra. Tea (optional)
Friday - Saturday:
7:30 - 08:15 Morning movement & meditation practice (yoga or chi gong)
8:15 - 09:00 Breakfast
9 - 13 Thai massage workshop.
13 - 14 Lunch
14 - 17 Free time for hiking (one organized hiking trip incl.), 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 (yoga or chi gong)
8.15-9 Breakfast
9-12 Thai massage workshop.
12-12.30 Closing circle
13 lunch
departure
Teaching will be mainly in English (translation to Norwegian or Polish possible)
Preliminary schedule:
Thursday / arrival-day:
18 - 21 Welcome & intro. Thai massage intro/rules/first touch, Yoga nidra. Tea (optional)
Friday - Saturday:
7:30 - 08:15 Morning movement & meditation practice (yoga or chi gong)
8:15 - 09:00 Breakfast
9 - 13 Thai massage workshop.
13 - 14 Lunch
14 - 17 Free time for hiking (one organized hiking trip incl.), 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 (yoga or chi gong)
8.15-9 Breakfast
9-12 Thai massage workshop.
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: 13 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 :
Dinners
Individual Thai massage session (also available to book on the first and last day of retreat) *
Transport from/to airport
Group size: min. 4 - max. 12
Money Investment:
Nok 8000 / 680 euro
Thai massage workshop: 13 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 :
Dinners
Individual Thai massage session (also available to book on the first and last day of retreat) *
Transport from/to airport
Group size: min. 4 - max. 12
Money Investment:
Nok 8000 / 680 euro
* Individual Thai 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.
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
Please send e-mail for booking/requests: [email protected]
What is Thai Massage, in our understanding?
- Precise healing modality that creates space and movement in the body
- Increases flow of blood and lymph - supports body immunity
- Loosening joints and muscles - brings relief in specific issues and pains, 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.
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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