SATYA Norway: a one-week immersion
Sovereign Śakti-Svātantrya-
6-13 September 2026
Voss Mountain Lodge, Norway
Early registration ends on 6 July
If consciousness is inherently free, why does experience feel conditioned?
Every thought, word, and action expresses energy.
Not every thought, word, and action expresses freedom.
This apparent contradiction reveals the work.
Can freedom be lived as expression itself?
Svātantrya is the inherent sovereignty of consciousness-power to emerge, know, conceal, reveal, direct, and reabsorb experience according to its own nature.
Svātantrya
From Sanskrit:
sva — one’s own, inherent, intrinsic.
tantra — technology of liberation and expansion; a weave of principle and practice.
Svātantrya— the self-governing freedom of consciousness-power.
"My laughter is more present and real. My breathing has totally changed.
My diaphragm has released tension. And due to the deeper breathing it’s easier for me to both relax and sleep.
This work is so freeing on so many levels. I am so, so grateful.”
— Vivian Midttveit, Norway
Freedom in expression
Conditioned patterns obscure perception.
Conditioned speech disperses force.
Compulsion overrides discernment.
In freedom:
—pattern is discerned before compulsion
—expression is sourced in coherence
—action reflects conscious will
What we will explore
- Svātantrya as the inherent freedom of consciousness-power.
- Śakti as consciousness expressing its power.
- Recognition of pattern before compulsion.
- Speech, action, and relationship as expressions of consciousness-power.
- Icchā (will), jñāna (knowing), and kriyā (action) as one continuum.
- Mantra and kriyā for directing force and stabilising attention.
- Kuṇḍalinī Śakti as consciousness in dynamic potency: the directed force of manifestation, recognition, and reabsorption.
- Spanda and svātantrya as pulse and sovereignty within one continuum.
SATYA Synergy
The embodied recognition of consciousness-power reveals the synergy in SATYA between the metaphysics and mechanics of Tantra, Yoga, and Āyurveda.
Tantra reveals consciousness-power.
Yoga refines the capacity to conduct it.
Āyurveda stabilises the conditions through which it can be sustained.
"I am feeling youthful energy, as if I'm 18 years old again. I am feeling virility.
I dance smooth, I burst into song. I dance new moves because of the new capacity of my body.
I feel voluptuous. I feel so rich. Full up and brimming over.
Life is good, life is great.”
— Queen, England
citiḥ svatantrā viśvasiddhihetuḥ
— Pratyabhijñāhṛdayam 1, Kṣemarāja
Consciousness, in its freedom, unfolds as the universe.
Programme
Day 1 · Orientation
—Foundations of Śaiva–Śākta Tantra
—Svātantrya and consciousness-power
—Icchā, jñāna, kriyā
—Mantra and clarification
Day 2–5 · Practice
—SATYA kriyā (structured energetic practice)
—Prāṇāyāma (breath practice)
—Mantra sādhana
—Recognition of patterned reaction
—Refinement of saṅkalpa (directed will)
—Stabilising continuity across perception, speech, and action
Day 6 · Integration
—Svātantrya in ordinary activity
—Continuity through action and relationship
—Silence and consolidation
Day 7 · Completion
—Integration and continuation of practice
—Closing circle
Rhythm: way of the day
Each day follows the natural cycle of light and dark—solar rise and lunar descent, wakefulness and rest.
The structure supports activation in the morning, digestion in the midday and restoration in the evening.
Sample daily rhythm:
- Dinacaryā (morning Ayurvedic care)
- Sunrise pūjā or invocation
- Morning sādhanā: āsana, prāṇāyāma, kriyā
- Midday teachings / satsaṅga
- Rest / seasonal activity
- Evening descent: mantra, moon practice, or fire
- Early sleep protocol
Additional practices may or may not include times of silence, group excursions, ceremonies and guest teachers’ programs.
All-inclusive mountain lodge experience
Perched on the banks of a wild river in western Norway, embedded in mountains and forest, is Voss Mountain Lodge.
In this sanctuary for our one-week immersion, we will be served three freshly cooked meals a day prepared by a professional Ayurvedic chef. Most or all will be vegetarian. The foundational principles of our menu are: seasonal, sattvic, digestible.
This is a stimulant-free field. No coffee, green/black tea, or cacao. Please begin weaning 2–3 weeks prior. Herbal teas provided.
Please notify us of any dietary restrictions as soon as you register.
For travel details and more info about the location: https://www.vossmountainlodge.com.
Frequently asked questions
How should I prepare for this immersion?
Meditation will be a part of our practice together. Please be prepared to be in seated meditation for at least 30 minutes in one sitting.
Also note that coffee, black or green tea, cacao or other stimulant beverages will not be a part of our menu. Please wean yourself from these substances 2-3 weeks before arriving so you don’t have withdrawal symptoms during the immersion.
You’re welcome to contact us with any questions or concerns you might have about these preparations.
Do I need to know much about Tantra, Yoga, or Āyurveda to attend this immersion?
No. SATYA Norway provides foundational training in SATYA: the Synergistic Alignment of Tantra, Yoga and Āyurveda. No prior education or experience in these Indian sciences is necessary.
What do I need to bring with me?
Just the basics. In advance of this residential immersion, you’ll be provided with a list of recommended items to pack. This includes: clothing that is comfortable and easy to move in freely (also for yoga practices); a warm layer for nighttime; yoga mat, sheepskin and/or ground cloth; bath towel; bathing suit; sun protection; insect protection; toiletries; notebook and pen; etc.
How do I get to Voss Mountain Lodge?
You can reach Voss Mountain Lodge by car or train (2 to 2.5 hours from Bergen). Here is a map to the lodge. Also see the Voss Mountain Lodge website.
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No. Coffee, black or green tea, cacao or other stimulant beverages will not be a part of our menu. Please wean yourself from these substances 2-3 weeks before arriving so you don’t have withdrawal symptomsduring the immersion.
Herbal teas will be provided.
By what date do I need to reserve my place?
The final date to apply is 29 August 2026.
Will I receive a discount for other SATYA gatherings with Umā?
Yes. When you register for SATYA Norway, you will receive access to a 10% discount for the 2026 Hanumān Cālīsā Super Event (7–9 August 2026, near Oslo).
About the Hanumān Cālīsā Super Event
Instructions for claiming the discount are provided after you register for SATYA Norway.
"All the cloudiness is burning away. It's clearing. So I can see clearer now how important it is to be fully engaged in myself, to show up and be present, be true to my true nature.
Before coming here I was disengaged with my own process, stuck in a narrow bandwidth. Self-created stuckness, avoidance.
Now I’ve re-engaged to myself, to feeling alive and more empowered in myself, and to voicing that, to being not afraid to speak.”
— Luca Mezzofanti, Australia
Apply now for early savings
Early registration savings available until 6 July 2026
ABOUT THE RESERVATION PROCESS:
Voss Mountain Lodge offers several different room options. This means there are different pricing options for SATYA Norway, depending on which type of room you choose. Payment plans are also available.
Choose your room preference in the application form. Rooms will be reserved in the order in which applications are received.
Final date to apply: 29 August
To view the room options and prices, and to apply for the immersion, click the button below.
Receive a discount for the Hanumān Cālīsā Super Event!
When you register for SATYA Norway, you receive a 10% discount to attend the Hanumān Cālīsā Super Event (7-9 August, near Oslo).
Discount provided after registration.