Rie Friis Bertelsen

Rie has 10+ years of experience in yoga, is a certified yoga teacher (200-hour, India) and holistic healing practitioner, known for her grounded presence and radiant energy. She has taught Hatha, Vinyasa, and Yin Yoga around the world, offering classes that blend movement, mindfulness, and heart.

In addition to her yoga training, Rie has completed a holistic therapy program, gaining certifications in Reiki, sound therapy, and meditation instruction, along with experience in breathwork and chakra balancing. These tools allow her to hold space for deeper healing and transformation, weaving them naturally into her teachings with intuition and care.

Rie’s spiritual path is shaped by deep personal practice, including a 10-day Vipassana silent retreat in Guatemala, which continues to inspire the stillness and depth she brings into every session.

What truly sets Rie apart is her vibrant, contagious good energy and her unique ability to make every participant feel seen, safe, and welcome. Her classes are more than movement—they’re a joyful return to self, guided with compassion, lightness, and a calm, nurturing energy.

Upcoming Programs by Rie Friis Bertelsen

Mar 16-22nd

March 16 - 22, 2026

Imagine stepping into a place where time slows down, where the air is rich with the scent of the rainforest, and where each breath you take feels like a return to yourself. Mama Shanti Retreat is more than just a getaway—it’s an invitation to reconnect, to move, to breathe, and to immerse yourself in the […]

Mar 25-31st

March 25 - 31, 2026

Imagine stepping into a place where time slows down, where the air is rich with the scent of the rainforest, and where each breath you take feels like a return to yourself. Mama Shanti Retreat is more than just a getaway—it’s an invitation to reconnect, to move, to breathe, and to immerse yourself in the […]

Apr 6-12th

April 6 - 12, 2026

Imagine stepping into a place where time slows down, where the air is rich with the scent of the rainforest, and where each breath you take feels like a return to yourself. Mama Shanti Retreat is more than just a getaway—it’s an invitation to reconnect, to move, to breathe, and to immerse yourself in the […]

Apr 15-21st

April 15 - 21, 2026

Imagine stepping into a place where time slows down, where the air is rich with the scent of the rainforest, and where each breath you take feels like a return to yourself. Mama Shanti Retreat is more than just a getaway—it’s an invitation to reconnect, to move, to breathe, and to immerse yourself in the […]

Apr 27-May 3rd

April 27 - May 3, 2026

Imagine stepping into a place where time slows down, where the air is rich with the scent of the rainforest, and where each breath you take feels like a return to yourself. Mama Shanti Retreat is more than just a getaway—it’s an invitation to reconnect, to move, to breathe, and to immerse yourself in the […]

May 6-12th

May 6 - 12, 2026

Imagine stepping into a place where time slows down, where the air is rich with the scent of the rainforest, and where each breath you take feels like a return to yourself. Mama Shanti Retreat is more than just a getaway—it’s an invitation to reconnect, to move, to breathe, and to immerse yourself in the […]

May 18-24th

May 18 - 24, 2026

Imagine stepping into a place where time slows down, where the air is rich with the scent of the rainforest, and where each breath you take feels like a return to yourself. Mama Shanti Retreat is more than just a getaway—it’s an invitation to reconnect, to move, to breathe, and to immerse yourself in the […]

May 27-Jun 2nd

May 27 - June 2, 2026

Imagine stepping into a place where time slows down, where the air is rich with the scent of the rainforest, and where each breath you take feels like a return to yourself. Mama Shanti Retreat is more than just a getaway—it’s an invitation to reconnect, to move, to breathe, and to immerse yourself in the […]