Natural Wonder
Yoga retreat
Natural Wonder
Yoga retreat
Natural Wonder — a retreat on a remote private island between majestic mountains and the Barents Sea 𖦹
September 26th - 1st , 2026 With Paula Ayet MANSHAUSEN ISLAND, NORWAY
Rest. Reconnect. Recharge.
Join us at a private island situated in the Steigen archipelago off the coast of Northern Norway — a unique reset from the daily noise of life.
Dramatic mountain landscapes and vibrant green waters — raw polar nature at its purest. A chance to harmonize yourself with the wild elements: weather, nature and light. Høst October - the month of the harvest, where the days are short and the nights are deep and silent, allows you to presence its wonders and Northern Lights. Stay at an award-winning sustainable architectural complex designed by Stinessen Arkitektur. A home that aspires to a gentle dialogue with nature to enhance your sense of being in-the-moment.
Enjoy of six days of asana, meditation, pranayama, workshops, hiking & kayaking, sauna sessions, nourishment, beauty, grounding and exploring.
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Jivamukti Yoga.
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Northern Lights.
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Wilderness.
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Adventure. Kayak & Trekking.
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Photography.
Accomodation
THE SEVEN SEA CABINS
Comfort, calm minimalism and panoramic views of the fjord: remove the visual barrier between outside and inside. Compact living dream.
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Single, double & triple occupancy, private or shared.
Each cabin has two bedrooms. A grand bedroom with double bed and panoramic windows with a small living area; plus an extra bedroom (cozy bedroom) with two beds and a window. Top bed is 1.4m and has a single bunk bed below.
There is an entry way with storage space, compact kitchen with amenities, a bathroom and a terrace.
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6 days & 5 nights at the venue | Gourmet breakfasts, lunches & 3-course dinners | Opening & Closing Circles | 2 Daily sessions of Meditation, Philosophy, Breathwork, Jivamukti and Restorative Practices | Unlimited sauna & Cold natural pond | 1 Kayak trip & 1 Hiking adventure | Landscape Photography workshop | Library access | A curated welcome gift | Boat Transfer from Nordskot to Manshausen Island
THE TWO TOWERS
Frame a very private view of the sea in the living room downstairs and opens the entire ceiling to the skies above in the bedroom area upstairs.
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Single and double occupancy, private.
Each cabin has one double bed and one single bed. On the first floor there is the living room with panoramic windows and a Tufty-Time sofa to rest and a bed. On the second floor there is the main bedroom with a double bed and living area with glass ceilings to observe the sky.
There is an entry way with storage space, bathroom, mini bar & coffee machine and terrace.
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6 days & 5 nights at the venue | Gourmet breakfasts, lunches & 3-course dinners | Opening & Closing Circles | 2 Daily sessions of Meditation, Philosophy, Breathwork, Jivamukti and Restorative Practices | Unlimited sauna & Cold natural pond | 1 Kayak trip & 1 Hiking adventure | Landscape Photography workshop | Library access | A curated welcome gift | Boat Transfer from Nordskot to Manshausen Island
About
Paula Ayet is a Certified Jivamukti Yoga teacher and a Mentor. Paula was born in Barcelona and is currently residing in Andorra, a small country in the Pyrenees Mountains. Yoga arose in Paula’s life when she was an art student, after dedicating years to competitive synchronized swimming. She found in the practice the perfect balance between movement and the natural connection with the spiritual aspect. When off-the-mat she is a Creative Director and image maker.
Her classes are creative, playful and unexpected: be ready to move your being through softness. She chooses a slow but intense rhythm accompanied of a thoughtful curated choice of music. Expect skillful hands-on assists, pranayama, asana, mantra, somatic tools and meditation. Morning practices will be energizing sessions; gentle and restorative ones in the evening taught in English. She offers thanks to her Teachers Karina Gusalova, Olga Oskorbina, María Macaya and Lady Ruth.
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Day by Day
One day at our retreat will be like:
Tea, coffee & snacks. 8:00 Meditation & Pranayama 8:30 Jivamukti Asana Practice 10:00 Breakfast
Free time and adventure. Sauna & Cold Plunge Sessions Adventure, Kayak & Trekking Landscape Photography 14:00 Lunch or Lunch box
Sunset. 17:00 Restorative Practice or Asana Lab 19:30 Dinner
YOGA & COMMUNITY
Delve into yoga philosophy, asana, breath work, chants, and meditation. All yoga levels are welcome, with hands-on assistance provided to support your practice.
NUTRITIOUS FOOD
You’ll be nourished with fresh, locally sourced seasonal produce, authentic Scandinavian meals prepared by our talented local chefs. Taste a wide variety of unique fermentations and preservations.
ADVENTURE
Exposure to the natural elements almost like a true explorer. Discover the fjords kayaking and enjoy a mountain hike to get the best views of Steigen and the Lofoten Islands.
NATURAL WONDERS
Night can be a breathtaking journey, witness the beauty glimpses of Aurora Borealis from the coziness of your bed. During the day, enjoy a Landscape Photography Workshop to portrait the magic of nature.
who looks outside, dreams
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who looks inside, awakes
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who looks outside, dreams 𓂃 who looks inside, awakes 𓈒
NICE TO KNOW
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Arrival Saturday 26th Sept. 2026
Fly to Bodø Airport (BOO). Connections to this small regional airport are through Oslo Gardermoen International Airport (OSL). From here it is a 5 minute bus, or taxi, to Bodø Sentrumsterminalen båt (which is the smaller of the 2 ferry ports in Bodø). The daily express boat from Bodø (Sentrumsterminalen båt) to ‘Nordskot hurtigbåtkai’ (Steigen) takes 1.5 hours, and departs at 18:00 on Saturdays. So you need to get to Bodø Sentrumsterminalen båt no later than 17:30. The fast boat leaves ONLY once a day. *Book your ferry ticket to ‘Nordskot hurtigbåtkai’ (Steigen), on this website: https://www.reisnordland.com/
Everyone in the group will be on the same ferry, so we will meet up on the ferry journey. The ferry arrives at Nordskot at 19:20, and the friendly Manshausen staff will be there to meet us, and will take us directly across to the island via private boat. We will be shown to our cabins and then convene for a welcome dinner.
Departure Thursday 1st Oct. 2026
We depart on 1st of October on the 07:55am ferry leaving Nordskot for Bodø Sentrumsterminalen båt. *Get your tickets here: https://www.reisnordland.com/
The Manshausen boat will take us to the Nordskot harbour by 07:30 on the 10th of Oct. We arrive back in Bodø by 09:30. The Bodø Airport is 5 minutes in a bus or taxi from the harbour.
*Please note that ferry tickets are only bookable 2 months ahead of time. So the earliest you will be able to purchase your ferry tickets is 5 August 2025.
*Please note this route of the bast boat keeps going North after Nordskot on to Svolvær so it allows for travel from the North, Lofoten, very conveniently too.
We strongly recommend you arranging your own travel insurance which should cover you for the activities you plan to undertake, travel delay due to bad weather conditions, cancellation and curtailment, medical expenses and your personal belongings.
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Inclusions:
6 days & 5 nights at the venue.
Gourmet breakfasts, lunches & 3-course dinners.
Opening & Closing Circles.
2 Daily sessions of Meditation, Philosophy, Breathwork, Jivamukti and Restorative Practices.
Unlimited sauna & Cold natural pond.
1 Kayak trip.
1 Hiking adventure.
Landscape Photography workshop.
Library access.
A curated welcome gift.
Boat Transfer from Nordskot to Manshausen Island.
Not Included:
Flights to/from Bodø.
Fast boat or travel to/from Nordskot.
Visas.
Alcoholic and other beverages.
Hot tub rental.
Other activities/adventures bookable direct with Manshausen.
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A deposit is required to secure your booking.
Balance payment is due 60 days prior to start date.
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Want to ask something? Contact us at paulaayetyoga@gmail.com