Course leaders

Tash became a certified fitness instructor over 20 years ago and has been passionate about health and wellbeing ever since. She discovered yoga in Japan in 2007, developing a deep appreciation for the connection between body and mind, conscious breathing and inner calm. After completing teacher training in Power Yoga and Forrest Yoga, Tash qualified in Forrest Yoga in 2019. This grounding and healing practice combines strength, breath and mindfulness, adapting traditional yoga to modern life. She welcomes students of all levels, focusing on core stability, conscious breathing and a deeper connection with the body. With Forrest Yoga, change begins from the inside out.

Vimal is a trained medical doctor and has practiced meditation and personal growth for more than 20 years. He has led meditations and groups at Dharma Mountain since 2006 and also been part of running the place since then. Vimal brings curiosity and compassion into the exploration of the self. Next retreat with Vimal is Tilstede ("Present").

Prem Lee has led groups in self-development and meditation in Norway and Brazil for over 20 years. Through therapist training at Osho Risk, studies in art therapy, traditional Chinese acupuncture and medical training, she has a wide range of experience both professionally and practically. She has a warm and caring presence. Prem Lee's next retreat is Tilstede ("Present").

Line (Leena) is an author, meditation teacher and therapist, and has been leading groups and retreats in meditation, writing and self-development for the past 20 years. Her background includes education in primal therapy, inner male/female energy work, breathwork and tai chi. She brings playfulness, presence and compassion to her practice.

Kumud has been leading groups in yoga, rebirthing (breathing) and meditation during retreats since 2019. She is a trained yin yoga teacher. As a yoga teacher, she is concerned with the ability to listen to the body, and find softness and love for herself. Kumud also works as a nurse. The next retreat with Kumud is Inner Joy.

Snowdrop, is a mother and daughter retreat company based in the rolling hills of Shropshire. Covering Yoga, Nature and Creativity, we offer immersive experiences which restore the soul.

Vicky has run retreats in the UK and overseas for the last 25 years. Now, Vicky and Rosa both teach their various specialities over day, weekend and week-long retreats.

Our retreats are for all. Whatever your age, ability or experience, we welcome anyone who shares our profound interest in well-being.

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. Jonathan will lead both the Way of Inner Peace Retreat and the Mindfulness and Vipassana Winter Retreat here at Dharma Mountain.

Katarina er psykoterapeut, traumeterapeut og en av Sveriges mest erfarne lærere innen mindfulness og selvmedfølelse. Hun har arbeidet med mindfulness, meditasjon, psykoterapi og personlig utvikling i over 20 år, og har ledet et stort antall kurs, utdanninger og retreater både i Sverige og internasjonalt. Neste retreat med henne er Mindful Self-Compassion.

Unni Heim is a biodanza facilitator, therapist and space manager with more than 20 years of experience working with human development. She has led retreats and trained biodanza teachers in several countries. With a background as a psychosynthesis therapist, she leads the group with deep empathy, inviting joy, contact and spontaneous movement. Unni's next retreats are Silent Retreat and Summer Retreat.

Christian Scheel is a psychotherapist and owner of the Center for Growth in Oslo, because he also has his own practice. He has extensive experience and holds courses and groups in men's work, couples therapy, body therapy and meditation, and together with Erik Balavoine has developed the course series "Rå Nær Væren". Christian's next retreat is Buddha Bootcamp. Christian teaches in Norwegian.

Terje is the creator of Henden Energy Work. He works with kundalini activation, breathwork and energy work, and is committed to maintaining a safe and honest space where you can meet yourself, without pressure and without anything having to be fixed. Terje's next retreat is Activate your life force: Henden Energywork.

Hawa is responsible for transforming and activating breathing exercises at Henden Energy Works retreats. For Hawa, breathing is more than a technique – it is a key to vitality, freedom and self-understanding. Her next retreat at Dharma Mountain is Activate your life force: Henden Energywork.

Joana is co-responsible for kundalini activation and meditation at Henden Energy Work retreats. Joana's path weaves together practices such as kundalini activation, sound healing, meditation and intuitive movement. As a certified facilitator through KCA, she provides a safe space to open up, activate and come into balance. The next retreat with Joana is Activate your life force: Henden Energywork.

Yamuna is a facilitator and organizer of Vasant Swaha’s meditation and transformational retreats for the past 18 years. She is a naturopath, rebirthing and colorpuncture therapist, and a seeker of truth. She is a certified Awareness Intensive facilitator, trained by Ganga Cording. Next Awareness Intensive retreat will take place in the summer of 2027.

Siyana has been leading meditation and self-development groups for many years. Since 2013, she has been dedicated to organizing retreats with her teacher, Vasant Swaha. She is a certified Awareness Intensive facilitator, trained by Ganga Cording. The next Awareness Intensive retreat will take place in the summer of 2027.

Pramod leads Awareness Intensives where participants explore questions like “who am I?” through structured self-examination. He has been facilitating this work for over twenty years and holds the space with patience, humor, and keen attention. Pramod insists on honesty over pretty answers.