Way of Inner Peace Retreat

A Retreat into Presence, Compassion, and Inner Peace

Imagine waking to stillness, and no need to rush. Outside, mountains. Trees. The sound of a river nearby. You step outside and simply take it in. For four days, this is the pace. Time to arrive fully into the body, to feel what you feel, to let nature hold you in its embrace. Morning practice in the stillness before the day opens. Simple, nourishing meals. Long silences. The warm support of good company. And gradually, without forcing anything, a sense of ease and joy emerges.

This is not about escaping your life. It is about returning to yourself, so that you can meet your life with more steadiness and care.

The Way of Inner Peace

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 that supports greater clarity, kindness, and ease in everyday life.

This retreat grows out of the teachings in 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, the retreat offers a clear and practical way to explore these teachings directly.

Read Jonathan’s conversation with Dharma Mountain about the book and the inspiration behind this retreat here.

Who This Retreat Is For

This retreat is for anyone who feels ready to slow down, and who would like to reconnect with a deeper sense of ease and presence in their life.

You do not need to be an experienced meditator or practitioner. What matters most is a genuine interest in the practice, and a willingness to show up.

It may be especially meaningful if you:

• Long for more balance, stillness, or inner ease
• Want a grounded, practical approach to mindfulness and inner peace
• Are drawn to working with body, heart, and mind together
• Feel called toward a gentler, more effortless way of being present
• Are seeking a space for healing, in body, emotions, or mind

A note on yoga practice: The movement practices are gentle and accessible. No experience or flexibility required. You are always encouraged to move in a way that feels right for your body, including simply resting.

The Method

The practices in this retreat weave 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 trying to control the experience.

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.

The foundation draws on contemporary, evidence-based approaches, including mindfulness-based stress reduction, nervous system regulation, and practices for emotional balance. These are also rooted in the contemplative traditions of Buddhism, yoga, and related teachings, each of which points, in its own way, toward the same practical capacity for presence and balance. Grounded in decades of personal practice and teaching experience, the emphasis throughout is always on direct experience and what is genuinely useful in daily life.

A Sense of the Days

Each day has a natural rhythm: morning stillness, mindful movement, generous personal time, afternoon teaching, and a quiet close. There is enough structure to support deepening, and enough space to just be.

Morning — Silence and Stillness. The day begins gently. Breakfast is taken in silence, a simple and nourishing way to ease into the morning. A short meditation is offered for those who wish to settle and arrive before the day opens.

Late Morning — Mindful Movement. A gentle mindful yoga practice, accessible to all bodies and experience levels. The emphasis is on slow, aware movement and coming home to the body, without effort or striving.

Afternoon — Personal Time. A generous block of unstructured time after lunch. Walk in the forest, sit by the river, rest, read, or simply relax. This space is an essential part of the retreat. Many find that insight and integration happen here as much as in formal practice. The sauna is available, and the Dharma Mountain staff offer massages and other therapeutic treatments.

Late Afternoon — Teaching and Dialogue. Teachings, open dialogue, and shared inquiry. Space to ask questions, reflect, and let the practice find its roots in daily life.

Evening — Readings and Deep Relaxation. The day closes softly with readings from The Way of Inner Peace, gentle postures, and a guided deep relaxation supported by music. A quiet and nourishing end to the day.

A Typical Day

08:00 — Morning Meditation
08:30 — Breakfast in silence
10:30 — Mindful Yoga
12:30 — Lunch
13:00 — Personal time: sauna, massage, walking, resting
16:30 — Teaching and Dialogue
19:00 — Dinner
20:30 — Readings and Deep relaxation

Practical Information

The retreat price includes four nights’ accommodation and three vegetarian meals a day, prepared with care by the Satori Kitchen, along with all teachings and course material.

Massages and therapeutic treatments are available to book separately through Dharma Mountain.

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