Kundalini Retreat at Dharma Mountain, 8–11 October 2026

Do you want to live your life fully and completely?

This retreat is for those who want to live more authentically, freely, and with more energy by:

Releasing emotions

This can involve anything from old emotional patterns to layers of experiences that the body still carries, whether it's trauma – or just suppressed emotions. When this is met with attention and energy over time, it can gradually begin to let go. Emotions are finally allowed to emerge and be felt. You feel freer and lighter.

Expanding awareness and intuition

For some, it is described as a spiritual awakening. For others, it's more about becoming clearer within oneself. It can provide a stronger presence in the body and a better ability to sense what is right and true for you. Many also find that they get easier access to intuition and inner direction.

Becoming more yourself

It's about letting go of layers of adaptation and patterns that no longer feel authentic. When there is more flow in the body, it often becomes clearer what is actually yours – and what you have taken on to fit in or protect yourself. It can become easier to stand by your own choices, express what feels true, and live more in line with who you are. You dare to be yourself and speak your truth. You remember and express who you really are.

Increasing life energy

For many, it is experienced as increased vitality and more presence. An easier connection with the body and with what is actually happening in the moment. At the same time, creative and erotic energy can also become more accessible, which often correlates with life force and drive in life in general.

8-11 October we will awaken your life force together!

This is a weekend for you who want to awaken your life force, strengthen your intuition, and live more authentically through kundalini activation and energy work.

A weekend to come deeper into your body, release tension, and more clearly sense your own inner compass – and find the way forward.

Kundalini is described as a fundamental life energy found in all humans. When the energy is awakened and allowed to move more freely in the body, it can provide more inner peace, increased clarity, and a deeper connection with yourself, often accompanied by sudden insights.

Through kundalini activation, breathwork, meditation, and simple body-based exercises, we invite the body to open up to this energy. Many find that old tensions let go, intuition becomes clearer, and a stronger sense of direction and presence in one's own life emerges.

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During the weekend you will experience, among other things:

Kundalini activation in groups
Guided breathwork
Meditation and presence practice
Body and energy practices
Integration in safe surroundings

See the full program further down the page. See also what other participants say.

The Venue

The retreat is held at beautiful Dharma Mountain in Valdres, a place that invites deep peace and inner journey. Surrounded by magnificent nature, mountains, and fresh air, everything is set for landing within yourself. We enjoy nutritious food and have access to beautiful spaces created for immersion and presence. We look forward to welcoming you to this magical place!

Between sessions, there is plenty of time to walk in the mountains, rest, reflect, or just be in the beautiful nature.

Please visit Dharma Mountain's website and see how incredibly beautiful it is there!

Who is it for?

The retreat is suitable for both those who have participated in group sessions and retreats before and want to go deeper, as well as those who have never tried kundalini activation or breathwork before. If any of this applies to you, you will benefit from this experience:

You need a breathing space

You want to go deeper into yourself

You seek inner direction

You are a curious explorer

You need no prior knowledge – just an open mind and a willingness to explore. We will guide you!

What you get

At Dharma Mountain in Valdres, Norway, from Thursday 8 to Sunday 11 October 2026.

4 days / 3 nights at Dharma Mountain in Valdres

All meals – breakfast, lunch and dinner

Kundalini activation in group, several sessions

Guided breathwork

Meditation and presence practice

Cacao ceremony

Morning movement and body practices

Sauna and time in nature

Demonstration of kundalini activation

Three facilitators present all weekend

Integration in safe surroundings

Beautiful spaces made for going deeper

Price for the whole stay

NOK 9,500

Book

Programme for the weekend

Thursday 8 October

Arrival and check-in from 5 pm
Welcome gathering
Dinner
Meditation

Friday 9 October

Breakfast
Morning movement and stretching
Cacao ceremony
Kundalini activation and breathwork
Lunch
Individual sessions (NOK 700)
Own time / Nature
Dinner
Demonstration of kundalini activation

Saturday 10 October

Breakfast
Morning movement and stretching
Kundalini activation and breathwork
Lunch
Individual sessions
Own time / Nature
Dinner
Sauna

Sunday 11 October

Breakfast
Closing session
Meditation
Lunch
Departure at 2 pm

Individual sessions

Extra sessions you can book with the facilitators on Friday and Saturday.

NOK 700 per session – booked during the retreat

Reiki

A deep-acting and relaxing treatment that balances the body's energy system and reduces stress.

Reading

Intuitive guidance that can give you clarity, new perspectives, and deeper self-insight on your path.

Restorative Flow

Gentle, restorative movements and deep relaxation that calm the nervous system and allow for flow in the body.

Heart Opening

A calm activation focused on the upper chakras.

Questions and answers

If you are wondering about something that is not covered here, just send us a message.

What is the goal of kundalini activation?

We do not work towards a particular goal during an activation. We are all different, with different motivations, different abilities and our own histories.

But if you challenge me on it, I would say the goal is transformation: from living out of fear, to living authentically and from your own sense of meaning.

Much of what we do day to day is based on fear of what happens if we don't. If I don't go to the job I am tired of, I won't earn enough for the rent. If I don't call the friend who drains my energy, she will think I am a bad person. That is fear. Imagine instead living a life where you looked forward to spending time with those who see you as you are, and looked forward to work that gives you meaning. Some will say that isn't realistic for everyone, but you can make it realistic for you.

Kundalini activation helps you see that picture. When the energy is allowed to work in the body, you may first see how much fear has been steering you. In time you may lose the appetite for what drains you and holds no meaning. Then intuition gets the room to show you the way forward.

It is a demanding process, and most people choose never to begin – it is more comfortable not to. But comfortable here also means living out of fear instead of your own truth. What do you want?

How do I get to Dharma Mountain?

Dharma Mountain is in Hedalen in Valdres, about a two-hour drive from Oslo. Follow the E16 towards Hønefoss and on towards Fagernes. At Nes i Ådal, turn off towards Hedalen and follow the valley for about 11 km until you see the sign for Dharma Mountain.

Can I come by public transport?

Yes. The Valdresekspressen coach runs from Oslo to Nes i Ådal in about two hours. For the last stretch from Nes you take a taxi – it costs around NOK 275 and can be shared with others arriving on the same bus. Book the taxi the day before.

How will I be accommodated?

A shared twin room with one other participant is standard. If you would prefer a single room, you can add it in the booking.

What is included in the price?

The price of NOK 9,500 covers three nights at Dharma Mountain, all meals and the full programme. Travel to Valdres and individual sessions come in addition.

What do the individual sessions cost?

NOK 700 per session. You book them directly with the facilitators during the retreat, so you don't need to decide in advance. The sessions run on Friday and Saturday, and you can choose between reiki, reading, restorative flow and heart opening.

When does it start and end?

Arrival and check-in is from 5 pm on Thursday, and we finish with lunch on Sunday before departure at 2 pm.

Do I need experience with kundalini or breathwork?

No. The retreat is for you whether you have joined group sessions and retreats before, or have never tried any of this. You need no prior knowledge – we guide you through everything along the way.

Can I come on my own?

Yes, and most people do. You don't need to know anyone beforehand. We spend the first evening getting to know each other, and many find the group feels safe quite quickly.

Is kundalini activation safe?

Yes. Kundalini activation is a gentle practice and we push nothing. We invite the body to open by itself, at its own pace, and let it decide how far it wants to go. There is no performance in this, and no expectation that you should react in a particular way. We are experienced facilitators who have held several retreats and hundreds of sessions, and we are present throughout the weekend to keep the frame safe.

What if I become overwhelmed during a session?

That is completely fine, and something we are used to meeting. There are three facilitators present throughout the weekend, so no one is left alone with anything. You can rest, sit up or leave the room at any time.

Do I have to take part in everything?

No. You decide for yourself what you join.

What kind of food is served?

All meals are included – breakfast, lunch and dinner made at Dharma Mountain. The food is vegetarian and nourishing. If you have allergies or other dietary needs, let us know when you book and we will pass it on to the kitchen.

What should I pack?

Comfortable clothes you can lie down and move in, warm clothes and good shoes for walking outside, swimwear for the sauna, a water bottle and toiletries.

Is the booking binding?

Yes, the booking is binding. If you are prevented from coming, you can transfer your place to someone else – we just need to know who is coming instead.

Not sure whether this is right for you? Get in touch:

+47 986 48 351 · post@hendenenergywork.com

Meet the Facilitators

This is the team holding our retreats:

Hawa Saleh

Breath & Awareness

Hawa is responsible for breathwork (transformational and activating breathing exercises) at our retreats. She is a curious soul with a deep love for inner work and conscious presence. Through breathwork, she has found a powerful path to peace, clarity, and connection with the body. For Hawa, the breath is more than a technique – it is a key to life force, freedom, and self-understanding. She facilitates safe and nourishing breath journeys in groups, where participants get to meet themselves, release tension, and let go of what the body carries. Hawa has taken courses with one of Scandinavia's leading breathwork experts, Jarno Kinnunen.

Joana Oliveira

Energy & Sound Healing

Joana is co-responsible for kundalini activation and meditation at our retreats. She is a seeker and dedicates herself to inner transformation and reunification with the self. Joana's path weaves together practices like kundalini activation, sound healing, meditation, and intuitive movement. As a certified facilitator through KCA, she holds a safe space where you can open up, be activated, and come into balance – at your own pace. Through presence, energy flow, and the body's inherent wisdom, you can find clarity and get in touch with your own essence. Joana is Portuguese and communicates in English.

Terje Henden

Host & Facilitator

My name is Terje and I am the founder of Henden Energy Work. I work with kundalini activation, breathwork, and energy work, and I am dedicated to holding a safe and honest space where you can meet yourself, without pressure and without anything having to be "fixed". For me, this work is about giving your body and system the opportunity to release what stands in the way, so that more of you can emerge. My retreats give you time and space to go deeper into this process – in a down-to-earth and safe way, where you are allowed to be exactly where you are.

The facilitators have extensive experience in organizing retreats, and we emphasize creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere. We lead the sessions in a down-to-earth way with love and care for both the work, the process, and our participants.

"Very noticeable good energy between you, good combination of you as leaders"

— Participant, Dharma Mountain

"Thank you so much for a wonderful retreat - with lots of exciting, demanding, new, and beautiful experiences. And not least, thank you for the help in getting out some of what is stuck and motivation to keep working and welcome more inner peace and joy!"

— Participant, Blefjell

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Glimpses from previous journeys

Video clips from previous retreats

Blefjell - Autumn 2025

At Blefjell, we came close to nature and the elements. The silence of the mountains provided a unique setting for depth and integration, with a focus on breathwork and inner peace.

Dharma Mountain - Winter 2026

Our retreat at beautiful Dharma Mountain was an unforgettable experience. Through deep kundalini sessions, nature, and community, we were part of the participants' transformative journeys.

Søsætra - Summer 2026

Our retreat at Søsætra was a magical journey in the forest. With a focus on life force, sauna, and community, we created memories for life and deep inner transformation.

What is a retreat?

– with Henden Energy Work

Group sessions in kundalini activation can provide strong experiences in everyday life – retreats take you even deeper. Here you get time, peace, and a safe framework to immerse yourself in your own process. Without distractions from daily life, the energy can work more holistically, and you get the opportunity to land, listen inward, and open up. Many find that a retreat provides space for new insights and that it opens layers within themselves that can otherwise be difficult to reach.

Why participate in our retreats?

By working with kundalini energy, we can loosen tensions, blockages, and old patterns stored in the body. We release life energy. The energy moves where it is needed, opening up for more flow, peace, and vitality. When blockages loosen, you connect with the free, authentic version of yourself – more calm, clear, and alive.
Many find that the effects last long after the retreat.
Read more about kundalini energy here

What can you expect?

In our retreats, we want to meet you where you are and support you in the process you are in. You get a unique and powerful combination of exercises specifically developed to activate your life energy. Breathwork and kundalini activation form the core of our work, giving you a direct experience of the energy living within you, while initiating healing processes.
We supplement with music and meditation exercises that support your journey and create space for deep immersion. You also get breaks and peace to integrate what you experience. Everything happens in a warm, inclusive environment where you have the opportunity to let go and receive.

What do participants say?

"I appreciated that there was room for all emotions and that you saw each individual person"