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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.

  • “Suraya doesn’t just hold space—she becomes the space. I’ve never felt so deeply seen, so gently invited back into myself.”

  • “Every ceremony with Suraya feels like coming home. Her presence is soft, rooted, and powerful all at once.”

  • “This work changed me. Not in loud, dramatic ways, but in quiet, cellular shifts. I now trust my body. I honour my rest. I remember who I am.”

  • “The retreat felt like a sacred exhale. I left with more than I came for, with clarity, connection, and a sense of wholeness I didn’t know I’d been missing.”

  • “The womb space Suraya creates is unlike anything I’ve experienced. It’s deep, tender, and wildly empowering.”

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ways to work with suraya.

Every experience with House of Ascend is crafted around you — whether you seek stillness, awakening, or transformation.

    • Private or group sessions

    • Corporate or event workshops

    • Custom sequences and flows

    • Immersive sound baths and guided meditations

    • Bespoke experiences for groups or retreats

    • Designed to calm the nervous system, open the heart, and awaken inner landscapes

    • Multi-day retreats for individuals or groups

    • Integrating yoga, sound, ritual, and mindfulness

    • Co-created itineraries designed to align with your personal vision and intentions

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