What You Will Experience
This program is designed as a profound spiritual journey that blends ancient knowledge, personal experience, and transformative practices. Participants will explore the roots of Sámi culture, connect deeply with the natural world, and discover the spiritual dimension of the North — not through theory alone, but through direct experience.

1. Deep Knowledge and Understanding
Participants will gain a comprehensive introduction to the history, worldview, and shamanic traditions of the Sámi people, learning to see the North through the eyes of its indigenous inhabitants:

• Historical Context of the Region: Discover the 11,000-year history of human presence in the Tromsø area, ancient rock carvings, and the traditional way of life of the Sámi people.
• Shamanism and the Role of the Noaidi: Explore one of humanity’s oldest spiritual traditions and learn about the shaman’s role as a bridge between worlds — a healer and guide capable of traveling beyond the visible to restore balance.
• Cosmology and Parallel Worlds: Dive into Sámi cosmology, exploring the Upper, Middle, and Lower Worlds, and learn how to connect with their unique energies and spirits.
• The Sacred Space of the Lavvu: Understand the symbolism of the traditional dwelling and meet the deities associated with life, fertility, wind, hunting, and birth.

2. Direct Spiritual and Practical Experience
The program is not just about learning — it is about living the experience through practical rituals and ceremonies:

• Shamanic Drum Journeys: Take part in individual and group drum journeys, guided by the rhythmic heartbeat of the shamanic drum, opening pathways to inner landscapes and spiritual realms.
• Traditional Ceremonies: Participate in sacred rituals held in a lavvo, honoring nature spirits and restoring harmony with the natural order.
• Connection with Nature Spirits: Engage in outdoor practices designed to help you sense and connect with the spirit of the land and the energies present in the landscape.

3. Community and Shared Experience

• Join in collective practices and reflective sharing circles to integrate your experience.
• Meet and connect with other participants and facilitators on a deeper level.
• Conclude the program with a communal meal — a symbol of gratitude, connection, and shared journey.

Arctic Night Spirits – Stories, Drumming & Fire Rituals

What You Will Experience
This evening program is a gentle and immersive journey into the soul of the Arctic night.
Under the soft darkness of the North, we gather around the fire to listen to ancient stories, experience shamanic drumming, share warm food, and connect with the land through rituals that have been passed down for generations.
Here, the night itself becomes the guide — whether it brings silence, wind, snow, stars, or the shimmering Aurora.

1. Stories of the Arctic Night

As twilight deepens, we begin our evening by the fire with storytelling.
You will hear ancient Sámi myths and legends
about the land, its spirits, and the unseen forces that shape northern life.
Every story helps you feel the Arctic not as a landscape, but as a presence — alive, intimate, and deeply connected to the rhythm of the night.

2. Shamanic Drumming & Gentle Practices

Together we create a shared rhythm in a group drumming session led by a Sámi shaman.
The sound of the drum helps quiet the mind, open the senses, and deepen your connection with the spirit of the land.
You will experience:
• grounding techniques inspired by Sámi practices
• slow collective drumming
• moments of silence where the night “speaks back”
Warm herbal tea, the glow of the fire, and the softness of the winter darkness allow you to sink into a peaceful, meditative state.

3. Warm Food by the Fire

We share a simple, warm meal cooked over the fire — just as people of the North have done for thousands of years.
This shared meal becomes part of the evening’s experience: a moment of comfort, gratitude, and togetherness under the Arctic night sky.

4. Fire Ritual & Night Connection

A ceremonial ritual of gratitude, led by a Sámi shaman, invites you to connect with the land, the fire, and the spirits of the North — a gentle way to restore balance and feel part of the natural world.
Guests are invited to step outside for quiet reflection:
• to listen to the wind
• to watch the play of darkness and snow
• to feel the presence of the night spirits
• to look at the sky — whether it brings stars, clouds, moonlight, or the Northern Lights

If the Aurora appears, it becomes a beautiful gift from the night — but the program remains complete and meaningful even without it.

The Outcome

This program is not about chasing or waiting — it’s about being.
You will leave with:

• stories rooted in ancient northern traditions
• a sense of deep connection to nature
• inner calm and clarity
• the memory of a night experienced through all the senses — the fire, the food, the silence, the stories

It is an invitation to slow down, listen, and let the Arctic night reveal its spirit.

As the longest night turns toward returning light, we gather to mark this sacred moment of transition. We invite you to release what no longer serves you — old worries, tired stories, and heavy thoughts. Through gentle rituals, quiet reflection, and shared intention, we welcome renewal, clarity, and the calm strength of a fresh beginning.