Balance Yoga, skiing and personal development
Yoga, skiing and personal development
The Balance Line is for those of you who want to use your body and mind based on who you are. Here we research the whole of being human and focus on how physical activity, diet, thoughts and emotions are important for a good life.
Line trip to Tenerife
This is what you learn and experience with us.
This is the line for those who are seeking balance in their bodies and lives. Through joy, play and laughter, we explore many exciting topics together.
Yoga, meditation and pilates
Activities that make you more flexible and strengthen you physically and mentally. We give you thorough training in different yoga styles, meditation and breathing techniques. You will have the opportunity to develop your own independent yoga practice. You will learn techniques that promote calm, focus and concentration that you can use for the rest of your life. A unique opportunity to get to know yourself better.
Positive psychology
Here we explore the good life and look at your human strengths, resources and talents. What creates well-being, good health and personal growth for you? You will learn useful techniques for coping and how to deal with stress.
Challenges bring security
Maybe it's a good idea to get out of your comfort zone every now and then? We'll be doing activities like surfing, climbing, canoeing, a hill park, snow bathing, longboarding, trampoline, gymnastics, horseback riding, dancing, martial arts, slacklining and SUP.
Natural medicine
How to take care of your own body and health? We learn various techniques within massage, aromatherapy and natural medicine.
Clean food
We look at how food affects both our bodies and our emotions.
Hiking pleasure
We enjoy beautiful nature and focus on positive experiences and moments. Nature provides a great starting point for reflection and good conversations. "Walk the talk".
Snow, skis and boards
At Hallingdal Folkehøgskule we have a playful winter wonderland right on our doorstep. This provides fantastic opportunities for both skiing and snowboarding, not least in Hallingdal's many ski resorts. We are good at teaching at all levels from beginner to experienced. The goal is a sense of mastery with the opportunity to develop yourself in a safe environment.
Immersion weeks
- In the fall we are looking for great experiences in Hallingdal and Valdres. We are staying for a week at Nøsen Yoga and Mountain Hotel.
- In November we travel to the sun and warmth of Tenerife with yoga as the main theme.
- A week of skiing and spa in Geilo. We stay in cabins and visit Vestlia Resort
- Joint school trip to Italy.
Example of annual plan
This is what an annual plan could look like. You can help influence the content.
Welcome to a year with many exciting experiences in safe surroundings at our folk high school here in Gol!
Practical information
Balance is the line for those who want to be physically active and at the same time explore and discover themselves.
During regular teaching weeks, we have three class days a week. During the four intensive weeks, the class usually travels on a trip.
Price for the school year 25/26:
Price full-year course: NOK. DKK 145,000
Price half year winter: NOK. NOK 74,000
The loan fund for the school year 25/26 provides a loan of NOK 151,690 . 60 percent of this sum is a loan, 40 percent is a loan that will be converted into a scholarship when you are approved for your year at folk high school. To have a loan converted into a scholarship, you cannot have undocumented absences that exceed 10 percent.
Compared to a year of study, a year at a folk high school is cheaper. Everything is included; food, electricity, internet, rent, academic activities and travel. On some line trips you buy your own lunch.
Start: August 24/January 3
Ends: mid-May
If you have any questions about Balanse - please contact us! You can also follow us on Instagram!
nina@hallingdalfhs.no
ellen@hallingdalfhs.no
tel: 952 24 350
tel: 97193204
Teacher
Ellen Marie Medin is a teacher at Balanse. She has a background from the Norwegian School of Sports and the Norwegian Police Academy and has worked as a teacher at Hallingdal Folkehøgskule for 14 years. Ellen is passionate about life and moments, people and relationships and how we can become our best version as humans. She has a background in outdoor activities, climbing and skiing and has spent the last ten years immersed in yoga.
Teacher
Nina M. Hafnor is a teacher at Balanse. She has worked as an educator in a hospital, at a Steiner school, as a therapist and as a folk high school teacher. Nina is a qualified special educator in physical education and sports. She also has training in kinesiology, theta healing and TRE (tension and trauma releasing exercises). Nina often wonders about life and how we choose to live it. She has worked at Hallingdal Folk High School for 20 years and is particularly committed to the personal development of her students. Life is a mystery!
If you have any questions about Balanse, please contact Nina or Ellen at nina@hallingdalfhs.no / ellen@hallingdalfhs.no
Equipment list
The equipment you need to have for the start of school is the following:
- Yoga mat
- Skis/boards for use in ski resorts
- Helmet
- Ski touring/cross-country skiing
- Bicycle (if you have one)
- Hiking backpack
- Workout clothes
- Good sneakers
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad
- Thermos
- Mountain shoes
- Drinking bottle
Line travel abroad
Remember to have this ready when you start school:
- Valid passport for at least one year in the future
- Travel insurance
- European Health Insurance Cards
- Contents/equipment insurance
