Walking Meditation at Vettakolen
Schedule
Fri Jun 12 2026 at 05:30 pm to 08:30 pm
UTC+02:00Location
Vettakollen (station) | Oslo, OS
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Walking Meditation at VettakolenWelcome to a gentle space to slow down together in nature. We’ll wander up Vettakollen, taking time to notice how beautiful the landscape is on the way up just as much as the breathtaking view of Oslofjord at the top. We'll move at a slow, unhurried pace so we may come into closer connection with the smooth bedrock, moss and lichen, and the pine, spruce, and birch trees.
🌿 What this is...
This is a walking meditation where we will move slowly, pause often, and listen deeply.
Here, there is space to notice your body, your breath, the ground beneath you, and to notice what happens when you’re not doing that alone, but in contact with the living world around you.
🌱 Where this comes from...
Over the past year, I’ve been in an ongoing process of learning to live with burnout after years of working in the U.S. mental health system.
What supported me wasn’t going further inward or trying to carry everything within myself. It was slowing down and spending time outside connecting with trees, soil, birds, rocks, fresh air, water…letting my body settle through that contact.
Something about being in relationship with the land supported me in ways I hadn’t found elsewhere.
This work is emerging and growing from that place.
🌊 What the walk feels like...
We’ll move together through the landscape with gentle guidance along the way. I’ll offer simple invitations to help you settle into your body, your senses, and the environment around you, so you don’t have to think about what to do or how to do it.
At the same time, everything is optional. You’re always encouraged to follow your own rhythm, to pause, wander, or simply be as you are. The invitations are there as support, not something to get right.
After each invitation, we’ll pause and sit together for awhile. You’re welcome to journal, draw, use tarot or oracle cards, or simply rest and take in the experience. From there, we will have a round of optional sharing…if you feel like sharing something you noticed, or just listening to others.
Silence is always welcome, and you’re free to participate in whatever way feels most natural to you.
🌿 Who this might be for...
This space tends to resonate with people who are:
~ burnt out or overwhelmed
~ in transition or carrying a lot
~ feeling stuck in the head and wanting something more embodied
It’s also a good entry point if traditional meditation hasn’t felt accessible. No experience or special skills are required…you are welcome just as you are.
🌳 What you might notice...
Sometimes people leave feeling:
… a bit more settled and calm
… a bit more connected to the body and ground
… a bit more able to slow down and breathe
… a little less alone in what they’re carrying
… a sense of being supported by the environment around them
Whatever you’re arriving with is welcome here...there’s space for quiet, for rest, and for whatever might move or soften along the way.
☺️ A bit about me...
Hi I’m Soren. I work as a nature-based somatic coach, supporting people moving through things like burnout, transition, grief, shame, and relationship challenges.
Before this, I spent many years working as a counselor in the U.S., supporting people through trauma and crisis. Over time, I began to feel the limits of working within traditional mental health spaces, especially when so much of what we as humans struggle with is shaped by the systems we have constructed and are living within.
After a period of burnout, I found myself drawn outside. Forests, water, and slower rhythms became part of how I began to recalibrate and find some relief.
Now, my work takes place outdoors, where the body can settle in relationship with the environment.
If you're curious to learn more about me, you can visit www.northernlightscoaching.eu.
📝 The practical details...
Vettakolen
Friday June 12, 2026 17:30-20:30
The walk will begin and end at Vettakolen metro station.
Free to join. Donations welcome but not expected.
What to bring:
~ A filled water bottle
~ Snacks and/or meal
~ Extra layers (and rain gear if needed)
~ A small backpack to carry your things
~ Something to sit on (a waterproof pad or similar is nice on the rock)
What to wear:
~Comfortable clothing and shoes with good grip (like sneakers or light hiking shoes), as parts of the path are smooth rock
We will go out rain or shine 😀. The group will be limited to 12 participants. Please either RSVP here on FB, message me here, text on WhatsApp at +47 929 34 168 or email me at [email protected]. Feel free to reach out with questions.
📍 Getting there:
Take the metro (T-bane) to Vettakolen station. For this you will need a zone 1 ticket through the Ruter app. The walk will begin and end at Vettakolen metro station.
🪴 A note about accessibility…
The walk is slow and spacious, with plenty of pauses, but it does take place on natural terrain.
The path to the viewpoint is often steep with an ascent of ~180 meters over ~1.2km. The path often meanders over exposed bedrock, uneven ground, roots, and rocks that we’ll be stepping over. The invitation throughout the walk is to move slowly and intentionally, so you will be encouraged to move at a pace that feels right for your body, choosing each step carefully.
There are no restroom facilities along the route, so it’s best to plan ahead before we begin. If needed during the walk, you’re welcome to step off the path and find a quiet, private place.
The route is not wheelchair accessible.
To support a quiet and slow pace, the space is intended for adults.
If you’re unsure whether this would feel supportive for your body, you’re very welcome to reach out and I’m happy to talk it through with you.
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Where is it happening?
Vettakollen (station), Skogryggveien 35, 0781 Oslo, Norge, Oslo, NorwayEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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