Yoga, writing & activism

My name is Siw and I am a writer, yogateacher and activist.

My background is from contemporary circus arts where I worked as a performer, teacher and director. I trained at Circomedia - Centre for Contemporary Circus and Physical Performance (UK), Circuspolitarna/Cirkus Corker (Sweden) and at the University of Oslo.

I hold about 20 certifications in different styles of yoga, Pilates, bodywork and meditation, and tailor the material I share to the context at hand rooted in mindfulness and compassion. I am registered with Yoga Alliance.

My main focus is how our practice can challenge and support us in the culture we live in. In 2015 I published my first book "Yoga når det gjelder" (Yoga - when it matters), where I explore the intersection between movement, art, philosophy, personal practice and social change.

My second book “Hvile - alt vi vinner ved å la være” (The value of rest) came out in 2019 and is published in Poland and Denmark, in addition to Norway. Re-published in paperback in 2023 and as audiobook in 2024. I wrote my third book, “Nettforgiftning”, with co-author Didrik Søderlind, published in 2025.

I am a guest teacher at yoga teacher trainings in addition to my collaborations with Anahata yoga.

I travel and teach in Scandinavia and beyond all year around. I am happy to teach in English and/or use a translator when that is useful.

I am fond of squirrels, elephants and black tea. Hopefully we will meet. Magic happens in collaboration.