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Join me in an Event or Retreat!

Here you see an overview of upcoming events both in-person and online

A Week's Retreat in Puglia

Want to join me in Puglia in Italy in the Easter week of April 2025 (19th - 25th of Apri)? Follow the link below for more information!

We'll be staying at an amazing, calm and exclusive boutique retreat center surrounded by olive tree fields, sleep in Trulli and be served delicious food prepared by a private local chef (included). Look forward to rest and recharge, enjoying slow living (pool, hammock among the olive trees, 10min walk to a cute village ecc) to nourish body and mind. We'll practice yoga twice a day, starting the morning with a dynamic and energizing flow class - this will usually be fun and creative Vinyasa Flow, Mindful Yoga with functional movement elements, Myofascial Release and Nerve flossing - to feel amazing afterward, and we'll wind down in the evening with a Regenerating Restorative Yoga to prepare for an amazing night of sleep (with all the props you can dream of!). We'll also do different kinds of Mindfulness Meditation, and there will be a workshop on Myofacial Release and how to do it yourself (and what to pay attention to when teaching it, if you are a teacher), and you'll get the Myofacial Release balls we use with you home as a bonus gift! You'll be a small group of a maximum 12 people of likeminded, kind individuals.

The retreat may be taught in both Italian and English depending on the participants.

ITALIANO: Vuoi venire a Puglia con me ad aprile 2025, trovi più info del retreat sguendo il link sotto (in inglese) se vuoi avere più info in italiano, scrivimi! Sarà la possibilità di avere le lezioni in doppio lingua - italiano e inglese, se vuoi!

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WORKSHOP
Oslo Yoga

28th of March 2025, Oslo

Fascia & Flyt – Myofascial Release og Smarte Sekvenser

SOLD OUT! Contact me to join the waiting list!

 

Workshop in Norwegian in Oslo. (scroll down for events in English/Italiano)

Velkommen til en 3-timers workshop på Oslo Yoga, på Sagne i Oslo, hvor vi skal dykke dyper inn i bindevev sammen på en morsom måte!


Hva er myofascial release (MFR), og hvordan kan det hjelpe deg med å frigjøre spenninger, forbedre bevegelsesmønstre og støtte restitusjon? Maria Waag deler her både teori og praksis bak MFR – en teknikk mye brukt av atleter, men like relevant for deg som sitter mye, opplever stivhet eller vil forebygge skader. Fokuset er på yogasekvensering og hvordan å sekvensere for å maksimere fordelene for bindevevet i kroppen.

Velkommen til å lære å skape mer bevegelighet, balanse og velvære – på matten og i hverdagen!

Les mer om workshopen og hva du vil lære, ved å følge linken under

Yoga & Hjernen

Workshop in Norwegian in Oslo. (scroll down for events in English/Italiano)

I yoga snakker vi mye om å komme tilbake til her og nå. Men hva skjer egentlig når hjernen vandrer vekk fra nuet? Det er her Default Mode Network (DMN) kommer inn—det nettverket i hjernen som skrus på når vi dagdrømmer, grubler over fortid og fremtid, eller spinner rundt i tanker om oss selv og verden. Hva vi tenker når DMN er aktivt, og hvilke fortellinger vi forteller oss selv, påvirker ikke bare vår mentale helse, men også hvordan vi ser og lever livene våre. Forskning viser at en overaktiv DMN kan kobles til angst, depresjon og ADHD, men også at vi kan trene dette nettverket—ikke ved å slå det av, men ved å endre hvordan vi forholder oss til tankene våre. Samt yoga kan også redusere hvor ofte DNM skrus på slik at vi klarer å være mer tilstede i livene våre.

 

Her spiller prefrontal cortex en nøkkelrolle. Dette området i hjernen er ansvarlig for oppmerksomhet, selvregulering og bevisste valg, og fungerer som en slags dirigent for hvordan vi håndterer det DMN bringer opp. Yoga og mindfulness styrker forbindelsen mellom prefrontal cortex og DMN, noe som kan hjelpe oss å bli mer til stede, mindre selvkritiske og bedre rustet til å navigere livets utfordringer. Hvordan vi guider yogatimer—hva vi sier, hvordan vi cue’er, og hvilke øvelser vi velger—kan faktisk trene hjernen - DNM & den Prefornatale pannelappen, på langt mer effektive måter. På den måten blir det ikke bare lettere å være til stede på matten, men også å ta yogaen med oss ut i hverdagen og leve mer bevisst.

 

Nysgjerrig?
Denne workshopen kombinerer teori og praksis for å utforske hva forskning viser om hvordan yoga og mindfulness påvirker hjernen, så vil Maria ta dere igjennom en morsom, dynamisk og kreativ flow for å avslutte med en dyp, spesifikk avspenning som forskning viser er veldig effektivt for å skape endring i DNM. Du vil også lære kule hjerne hacks du kan bruke i hverdagen!

Les mer om workshopen og hva du vil lære, ved å følge linken under

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WORKSHOP
Joy Yoga

29th of March 2025, Oslo

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WORKSHOP & CE VIDEREUTDANNINGSKURS

30th of March 2025, Oslo, Studio Ma

Mindful Restorative Yoga

Workshop in Norwegian in Oslo. (scroll down for events in English/Italiano)

Velkommen til en 3-timers workshop på Studio Ma i Oslo, hvor du får oppleve kraften i Restorative Yoga og Mindfulness – en praksis som hjelper deg å finne ro, lade opp og støtte nervesystemet ditt.

I denne workshopen vil det både være litt teori der du blant annet lærer hvordan Restorative Yoga og mindfulness påvirker hjernen og kroppen, samt at du i den praktiske delen vil kunne føle dette på kroppen selv. Vi vil utforske enkle teknikker som du kan bruke hjemme for å finne mer ro i hverdagen.

Om du er yogalærer vil du få et kursbevis for fullført kurs og CE credits med Yoga Alliance som godjent videreutdanning. Men workshopen er åpen for både studenter og lærere som vil lære mer om dette temaet! 

Les mer om workshopen og hva du vil lære, ved å følge linken under

Wild Sisters United

I'll be teaching an Art + Mindfulness + Botanics session at Wild Sisters United in Italy, as it is in Italian so is the description, scroll down for events in English.

ITALIANO:

Insegnerò al ritiro di yoga di Wild Sisters United in Italia: GREEN MAGIC RETREAT ESTATE, 6-7-8 giugno 2025 | Camping La Sorgente - Val Vény - Courmayeur (AO).

Terrò una sessione di Arte + Mindfulness e Botanica, che ho chiamato Connessione Botanica.

In questo workshop unisco il mio background di artista botanica, la mia formazione in biologia e il mio amore per la natura e per la connessione con le stagioni attraverso di essa, insieme all'insegnamento della Mindfulness – in un'esperienza unica. Ti insegnerò come studiare un fiore con il cuore, come vedere e mescolare i colori, e come dipingere in modo libero e astratto, senza giudizio. Una connessione profonda con la natura e con la tua natura interiore. Healing.

Lo sapevi che dipingo part-time e che i miei pezzi d'arte sono venduti in due gallerie e in un negozio di design a Oslo?

Maggiori informazioni sull'evento in arrivo a breve, ma nel frattempo puoi iscriverti al ritiro seguendo il link qui sotto.

Ci vediamo lì?

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WORKSHOP
in presenza

6-7-8 giugno, 2025, Italia

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WANDERLUST

As a Wanderlust Ambassador, I'm happy to welcome you to join me for this year's events around Italy!

I am also a Wanderlust Talent again this year, which means you'll find me teaching at all the events around Italy also for 2025. Click on the link below to see more about the events of 2024 to get an idea - the dates and novelties of this year will be launched soon, so stay tuned!

See you there?

ITALIANO: Come Wanderlust Ambassador, sono felice di darti il ​​benvenuto per unirti a noi per gli eventi di quest'anno in giro per l'Italia!

Sono anche Talent quest'anno quindo mi trovate insegnando ai tutti gli eventi a 2025.

Clicca sul link sotto per scoprire di più sugli eventi del 2024 per avere una idea. Quest'anno le novità sono tante e verranno annunciate prossimamente quindi stay tuned!

Ci vediamo lì?

Yoga & Mindfulness, Lake Como

Join this event on the 11th of October 2025. This is the 5th time I have arranged this popular day retreat, and last year it was selected as one of 6 recommended wellness events in Italy by IO Donna for October 2023 and again in 2024!

What to expect: a day of Yoga, Mindfulness, good food in breathtaking, private surroundings and unforgettable views over Lake Como, Varenna, only one hour from Milano.
Escape the stress of everyday life, and nourish body and mind. We will be doing a Mindful Hatha Yoga Flow followed by a series of relaxing Mindfulness Meditations to release tension, stress & connect to the beautiful nature around us & the peace we have created within after the practice. I will teach you how you can use Mindfulness in a variety of ways (10 different practices as we move through the day)
In Agriturismo di Castello di Vezio

Welcome!

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ONE DAY RETREAT

11th of October 2025

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Recommended by IO Donna
in 2023 & 2024

Yoga, Mindfulness, nature and good food

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OSLO YOGAFESTIVAL

THIS EVENT HAS PASSED

 

Join me at Oslo Yogafestival January 2025 where I'll be teaching 3 workshops, find more info following the link below, welcome!

Pain management course

THE PRISM, MILANO

THIS EVENT HAS PASSED

 

I've been invited to host a special yoga & mindfulness class at the Prism Core Center in occasion of their art exhibition around the streets of Milan, the Urban Project.

December 2024.

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ART + YOGA + MINDFULNESS

December 2024

weekly pain class
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ONE DAY EVENT

June 2024

Yoga, mindfulness, food & wine tasting

Yoga & Wine, Italy

THIS EVENT HAS PASSED (but a new may come in 2025)

After the success of this event, there will be a repeat in June this year. Stay tuned, and sign up to my email list to get notified when the date launches to book your spot!

What to expect: a day of Yoga, Mindful Wine Tasting, and good food in mesmerizing surroundings and astonishing views in the hills of Oltrepo, only one hour from Milano.
Escape the stress of everyday life, and nourish body and mind. We will be doing a Mindful Hatha Yoga Flow followed by a relaxing Mindfulness Meditation to release tension, and stress, and connect to the beautiful nature around us and the peace we have created within after the practice. Then we'll be tasting some of the award-winning wines of this place with Mindful Eating method, so Mindful Wine Tasting, and you'll also get some insights into the production and more.
In Mornico Losano, the vineyard il Feudo Nico in Oltreò Pavese, not far from Milan.

Welcome!

Rooftop Yoga at sunset time, Rome

THIS EVENT HAS PASSED

 

This is a pop-up class, and special event in Rome when I am there to teach at Wanderlust 108 on the 2nd of October the day after Wanderlust.

This will be a magic event (1h + 30min masterclass) open level, and opportunity to practice with me in person in one fo the most exclusive rooftops in Rome.

Welcome!

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SUNSET EVENT

October 2022

Yoga & Mindfulness at a rooftop overlooking Rome

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(UN)FAIR ART MILANO

THIS EVEN HAS PASSED

(italiano sotto)

Join me at the Superstudio Maxi the 1st of March 2024, for a special yoga session at the most important contemporary art fair in Milan!

The class will be tought in Italian.

Unisciti a me al Superstudio Maxi il 1 marzo 2024, per una speciale sessione di yoga alla più importante fiera d'arte contemporanea di Milano!

La lezione sarà tenuta in italiano.

EARTH HOUR

THIS EVENT HAS PASSED

I am honored to collaborate with WWF Norway to provide one of the official events you can participate in during Earth Hour this year!

Join me for one hour of Mindful Yoga with candlelights, open for everyone!

The class will be in Norwegian.

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I just joined a 2 hour yoga class lead by the wonderful Maria

 

It was super relaxing, interesting, educational and

I admire how she managed to help everyone even though it was through a computer screen!

I truly felt taken care of.

I recommend everyone interested in yoga to try out one of her courses.

Regine Stensæth Josefsen, contemporary artist. Restorative yoga workshop online
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Maria is probably the most dedicated yoga teacher you can find out there ! She puts a huge effort, time, and love into her classes and workshops and all her knowledge guarantees a great value and proficiency. Maria really cares about her students, their opinion, feelings and wellbeing. From the many yoga teachers I met, Maria is surely one of the most authentic ones, who is really living yoga and not just performing it with postures. Can really recommend her consultancy and classes.
—  Regina Neubauer,
Yoga teacher student
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I attended Maria's open class at a Buddhist temple in Oslo and it was such a good experience! The program was balanced and suited both the more/less experienced yoga practitioners.

 

Maria has a positive energy and comfortable teaching style and she was very attentive throughout the two-hour session - and circled the room with advice on how to improve and relax during the more difficult postures.

I would absolutely recommend to learn from her if you have the chance

— Ane, biologist and gardener.
In-person event in Oslo
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