House of Ascend is a sacred practice created by Suraya Sam — a home for remembrance, ritual, and soul-rooted living. Rooted in ancestral wisdom and guided by the rhythms of nature, it offers transformational pathways for those who feel the call to return to their essence.
Through sacred movement, sound healing, breathwork, womb wisdom, and elemental ceremony, House of Ascend weaves ancient practices into modern life. It is a space where the body becomes an altar, the breath becomes a prayer, and healing becomes a journey of remembering what was never truly lost.
Here, healing is not something to seek but something to come home to. Each offering is an invitation to reconnect with your inner rhythm, your sacred lineage, and the quiet power that lives within.
about the founder
My journey into the healing arts began over 15 years ago, through the doorway of yoga. What initially served as a personal refuge soon blossomed into a professional path—one that has guided me to work as an educator, trainer, and facilitator in the realms of yoga, somatics, aromatherapy, and sound therapy.
Rooted in traditional yogic wisdom and enriched by years of experience, I have developed a teaching style that integrates classical asana, pranayama, and meditation with a contemporary, trauma-informed, and somatic approach. Over time, my passion deepened into the energetic body, leading me to develop chakra-themed yoga classes—intuitively designed sequences that support alignment, self-inquiry, and subtle energetic transformation. These classes became one of the core pillars of my work, offering practitioners a structured yet soulful way to journey through the body’s inner landscapes.
My offerings extend beyond movement into the realm of somatic awareness—where the body becomes not just a physical form, but a vessel of memory, intuition, and innate intelligence. This journey led me to the therapeutic use of essential oils and vibrational sound, including the Gong and voice. These modalities now flow naturally into my teaching, allowing each session to be an immersive and multi-sensory experience.
I see my role not as someone who imparts knowledge from above, but as a guide walking alongside others, holding space for remembrance, regulation, and reconnection. Each class, ceremony, and training I facilitate is offered as a living ceremony—honouring the cyclical nature of healing and the deep wisdom of the body.
Currently based in Bergen, Norway, I continue to share my work through yoga classes, international retreats, teacher trainings, and ceremonial gatherings. Whether in a group setting or one-on-one, my approach remains rooted in presence, integrity, and the belief that healing is not something we strive for—it is something we remember.
Suraya’s Lineage & Trainings
Suraya’s path is shaped by a rich tapestry of teachings that bridge ancient wisdom and modern embodiment, sound healing and soul work, subtle energy and sacred ritual. Her approach is integrative, intuitive, and deeply grounded in the practices that have transformed her own life.
Her studies and initiations include:
Gong Master Training with Don Conreaux & Yaelle E. Shaphir
Gong Nidra & Advanced Gong Mallet Training with Mehtab & Laura Benton of Yogi Mehtab
Gong & Puja Training with Martha Collard of Red Doors
Crystal Tones Sound Workshop with Alex Young of Crystal Tones
Chakra Yoga Teacher Training & Creating on Purpose Workshop with Anodea Judith, Ph.D., of Sacred Centers
Yin Yoga: The Functional Approach with Paul & Suzanne Grilley
Bhakti & Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training with Chaitanya Nitai Das of Bhakti Yoga School
Prenatal & Postpartum Yoga Teacher Training with Amber Sawyer, Ph.D., of Embodied Woman Yoga Academy
Hot 26 Yoga: Alignment & Sequencing Workshop with Rene Ekehien of Pure Yoga
Seat of the Teacher (Anusara Method) with Patrick Creelman of Pure Yoga
Aromatherapy & Restorative Yoga Teacher Training (Iyengar Method) with Ed Dailey, RN, of Young Living
Indigenous Plant Medicine & Rituals from the Rainforest with Adriana Ayales of Anima Mundi
Flowerevolution Practitioner Program with Katie Hess of Lotus Wei
Seat of the Soul Retreat with Gary Zukav & Linda Francis of The Seat of the Soul Institute
This broad and sacred lineage informs every session, circle, and retreat she holds, infused with sound, stillness, ceremony, and cyclical wisdom. Her offerings are not tied to one tradition but woven from many threads, an honouring of the teachers, elements, and embodied truths that have shaped her way of holding space.
Ways to Work with Suraya
Each offering is a doorway—choose the one your soul is ready to walk through.
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For Energy Alignment, Emotional Balance & Embodied Awareness
Step into a 90-minute sanctuary of movement and stillness, where each breath becomes a prayer and each posture a portal. This personalised session is a journey through the rainbow bridge of the chakra system—an invitation to align, release, and reconnect.
With breath as your guide and the wisdom of the body as your map, we’ll explore gentle, intentional movement interwoven with somatic awareness. Carefully curated essential oils offer emotional attunement, calming the nervous system and inviting subtle transformation.
💫 Now also available as a 7-week Chakra Journey
Explore each chakra in depth over seven weekly sessions—unfolding from root to crown. This progressive experience supports emotional integration, energetic balance, and embodied awakening through movement, breath, reflection, and ritual.✨ Session Highlights:
• Chakra-based yoga sequences & breathwork
• Aromatherapy tailored for emotional and energetic balance
• Somatic practices for presence & release
• Deep rest to integrate body, mind & soulIdeal for those navigating emotional transitions, seeking inner clarity, or desiring a deeper connection to their body temple and breath.
📩 Reach out to begin your personalised 7-week journey or join the next group cycle.
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For Deep Rest, Nervous System Harmony & Inner Stillness
Enter the temple of rest. This 90-minute journey is a sacred weaving of the five elements—earth, water, fire, air, and ether—guided through the pathways of sound, breath, vibration, and stillness. Each layer of the experience resonates with the body’s energy centres (chakras), offering recalibration and renewal.
We begin with earth-rooted somatic movement and breathwork to soften the body, anchoring the root and sacral chakras. Vocal toning activates inner resonance, awakening the heart and throat centres. As you lie down, you are guided into sacred surrender through Yoga Nidra—opening the higher chakras to insight, intuition, and spacious awareness.
A live soundscape of gongs, crystal and Himalayan singing bowls, and elemental chimes carry you through the ether—harmonising energy fields and inviting nervous system repair. Essential oils—selected to correspond with each element and chakra—offer subtle emotional release and sensory grounding throughout.
✨ Session Highlights:
• Somatic movement to root, release & regulate
• Breathwork & vocal toning to activate energetic flow
• Deep guided Yoga Nidra for conscious rest
• Healing frequencies tuned to the chakra system
• Aromatherapy aligned with elemental & emotional themes
• Closing ritual to integrate spirit and bodyIdeal for those navigating stress, grief, burnout, or seeking deep rest. No prior experience needed—this is a space to simply receive, recalibrate, and return to centre.
📩 Available one-on-one or in small group settings. Inquire for upcoming sessions or to co-create a private ceremony.
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For Feminine Reconnection, Ancestral Healing & Creative Flow
This sacred 120-minute session is a ceremonial return to the inner sanctum—the womb space. Through guided meditation, intentional breath, gentle movement, and energetic clearing, we honour the sacred feminine centre as a wellspring of wisdom, creation, and remembrance.
With intuitive touch, embodied presence, and womb listening, this ritual supports the release of ancestral imprints, emotional residues, and creative stagnation—awakening the essence of renewal, power, and sacred sovereignty.
💫 Also available as a 9-week Journey
This immersive series unfolds across nine ceremonial portals—each one guiding you deeper into the emotional, energetic, and archetypal dimensions of the womb. Anchored in ritual, meditation, somatic embodiment, and sacred reflection, the journey can be experienced in-person or online as a container for healing, transformation, and rebirth.✨ Session Highlights:
• Womb-centred meditation & somatic breathwork
• Energetic clearing & intuitive (external, clothed) touch
• Aromatherapy to harmonise the womb-heart connection
• Ritual altar creation & oracle card reflection
• Space for emotional release, ancestral remembrance & reclamationIdeal for women journeying through cycles of transformation, healing the motherline, honouring rites of passage, or reawakening their feminine essence.
📩 Inquire to experience a single session or enrol in the full 9-week ceremonial journey—available both online and in Bergen, Norway.
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For Deep Immersion, Healing & Ceremonial Renewal
These intimate, purposefully curated retreats are held in sacred natural settings across Norway and beyond. Each gathering is a sanctuary for transformation — weaving together ancient wisdom, somatic healing, plant allies, and sacred ceremony to support deep rest, remembrance, and reconnection.
What’s Included:
• Daily guided movement, breathwork, and meditation
• Sound healing, somatic integration & nervous system care
• Plant spirit ceremonies (e.g. Huachuma microdosing, where appropriate)
• Womb wisdom rituals & earth-based practices
• Nature immersion, stillness & ritual space
• Nourishing, locally-sourced meals (plant-rich & thoughtfully prepared)
• Comfortable shared or private accommodation in natural settings
• Integration circles & take-home practices for continued alignmentDesigned for small groups, each retreat invites depth, connection, and personal transformation in a safe, held container.
📩 Private retreats available upon request — for individuals, couples or curated small circles. Connect with Suraya to co-create a custom retreat aligned with your soul journey.
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For Teams, Leaders & Conscious Organisations
A holistic approach to workplace wellbeing—these tailored wellness experiences are designed to regulate the nervous system, foster emotional resilience, and support embodied leadership. Sessions integrate breathwork, meditation, somatic tools, sound healing, and chakra-themed yoga for deeper alignment and clarity.
Offered as:
• On-site or virtual group sessions
• Half-day or full-day wellness workshops
• Leadership & integration ceremoniesSession Themes Include:
• Chakra-Themed Yoga – supporting emotional balance, creativity, and energy flow through gentle movement and breath
• Nervous System Regulation – breathwork and somatic tools for stress relief and grounding
• Embodied Leadership – presence-based practices to lead with clarity and compassion
• Sound Healing – live soundscapes to soothe, reset, and inspire
• Grounding Meditation & Integration – practices for reflection and long-term wellbeingIdeal for teams seeking meaningful connection, stress resilience, and a culture of conscious, heart-led leadership.
📩 Get in touch to co-create a session that aligns with your organisation’s rhythm and values.
