Way of Inner Peace Retreat

A Retreat into Presence, Compassion, and Inner Peace

In the fast pace and uncertainty of modern life, it is common to feel overwhelmed, restless, or disconnected. This touches not only our own well-being, but also how we relate to others and to the world around us.

This retreat offers a practical way to reconnect with a sense of inner peace. It is an invitation to slow down and take a needed pause — to reconnect with the body, gently open the heart, and settle into a more easeful way of being present.

Through mindfulness, mindful yoga, and heart-centered practices, we begin to soften the habit of effort and explore a more natural and effortless awareness — one that supports greater clarity, kindness, and ease in everyday life.

This is not about withdrawing from life, but about finding a way of being that can meet everything with greater steadiness. This retreat offers the space for that.

The Way of Inner Peace

This retreat is based on the teachings from The Way of Inner Peace (Jonathan Weber, 2026), and explores a simple but essential question:

How do we rediscover a sense of inner peace within ourselves, and how do we live from that in a real and grounded way in the midst of everyday life?

Drawing on the wisdom of this text, and a framework grounded in both contemplative traditions and modern, evidence-based science, this retreat offers a clear and practical path of practice.

What This Retreat Offers

This retreat weaves together three essential aspects of practice: Body, Heart, and Mind.

• Embodied Presence Through mindful yoga and gentle movement, we reconnect with the body as a stable foundation for awareness.
• Opening the Heart Loving-kindness and compassion practices support a natural sense of warmth, care, and emotional balance.
• Effortless Awareness We explore a more direct approach to mindfulness — learning to rest more easily in the present moment, without forcing or controlling the experience, rather than trying to create a particular state of mind.

Together, these form a path of practice that is both deep and practical, supporting not only formal practice, but how we live, relate, and meet everyday life.

Who This Retreat Is For

This retreat is open to anyone with an interest in mindfulness, meditation, or yoga who would like to deepen their practice in a supportive and structured environment.

It may be especially meaningful if you:

• Feel the need to slow down and find more balance
• Want a practical and realistic approach to inner peace
• Are interested in working with body, heart, and mind together
• Feel drawn to a more effortless approach to mindfulness
• Wish to explore a more therapeutic approach to embodied awareness
• Seek a space for healing in body, emotions, or mind

Some prior experience with mindfulness or yoga can be helpful, but it is not required.

A note on yoga practice: The movement practices are gentle and accessible. You do not need to be flexible or experienced. You are encouraged to move in a way that suits your body, including resting when needed.

The Method

The practices in this retreat are grounded in decades of personal practice and teaching experience, and bring together both traditional and modern approaches.

The foundation draws on contemporary, evidence-based methods — including mindfulness-based stress reduction, nervous system regulation, and practices for emotional balance — that have been shown to support genuine well-being. These are also informed by deep contemplative roots in Buddhism, yoga, and related traditions, each of which, in its own way, points toward the same practical capacity for presence and balance.

These are presented as a coherent and practical way of working with body, mind, and awareness. The emphasis is always on direct experience and what is genuinely helpful in daily life.

Prices and Booking

Jonathan Weber

Jonathan Weber is one of Norway’s leading teachers of Mindfulness and Mindful Yoga, with over 35 years of experience in Vipassana meditation, Buddhism, and Classical yoga. Originally from the USA, he has been teaching mindfulness and compassion practices in the Oslo area since 2006.

A 500 E-RYT yoga teacher and trained in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR/MBCT) through the IMA, Jonathan is known for his pioneering work integrating mindfulness and compassion with yoga. In 2018, he founded the Mindful Yoga Teacher Training at Oslo Yoga.

His practice is deeply rooted in the Dzogchen and Mahamudra traditions of Tibetan Buddhism, which he has studied since 1990. He has also drawn inspiration from many respected teachers, including Ram Dass, Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche, Allan Wallace, Lama Surya Das, Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche, and Ani la Tsering Chodron. His background includes study and practice in Jnana yoga, Bhakti yoga, Advaita Vedanta, Sufism, and Christian Mysticism.

With warmth, wisdom, and a calming presence, Jonathan creates a safe and supportive environment for deep practice and personal growth.

Testimonials

“Jonathan isn’t just a teacher of the Path, he is a presence that embodies it.”
— Peter Moore, Founder/Director of Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat Center

“Jonathan is a person of real wisdom, great integrity, loving-kindness, empathetic compassion, and genuine peacefulness and cheerfulness.” 
–Timothy Conway, PhD., spiritual teacher, counselor, author

“Jonathan is a person steeped in love, practice, wisdom, energy, purposeful intent, and grace. Throughout his life he has cultivated and retained a sense of joy, compassion, insight, and humility. His presence and offering of yoga and meditation are a gift of spirit and love that will benefit all beings.”
—Dhammadasa, Founder of Cloud Mountain Retreat Center, Reiki Master

What past retreatants say:

“Jonathan is an excellent teacher who guided us gently and respectfully through the exercises, creating a safe and warm atmosphere for everyone.” 
– Jill

“From the depth of my heart, I can recommend attending Jonathan’s retreats, as he is a fantastically skilled teacher. His knowledge is great and personality warm and genuine. He communicates his knowledge in a structured and easily understandable manner with a pleasant guiding voice.”  
– Tina

“It is extremely rewarding to take part in Jonathan’s yoga and mindfulness retreats. His calm and wise being makes you feel safe, which makes it easier to be attentive and present in meditation and movement. In fact, He doesn`t have to say much, his presence is enough.”  
– Øydis

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