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Happy Thanksgiving!

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There is always something to be thankful for. Sometimes it`s easier to focus on what we don´t have, rather than what we do have. It´s important to take time out and remember all of the things to be thankful for that many of us take for granted.

After visit New York City the sailing boat “Summer Wind” have a long leg ahead to go.

Do we have enough food and water? Have we taken enough precautions with the wind and water? Do we have all the equipment we need? How to handle the boat alone at night when the rest of the crew sleep?

After more than 600nm at sea “Summer Wind” is now visiting Beaufort in North Carolina. Well, done so far!

Ståle has got his first tuna fish, I have sailed the night shift by my own, we have had cold days and nights. The trip so far has given us many new experiences and impressions.

We have seen a lot of sunsets and sunrise. Each one is unique and a beautiful reminder of where it is that we´re living.

Tomorrow it´s time to move on to Georgtown, South Carolina.

Take a Break

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Turn inside, breath, feel the heart and just let it all go.

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Download music, take a break:

  1. “Breathe” by Elephant Revival, Break in the Clouds.

Moves:

Child pose is a nice forward fold. This pose is a great tension release for the pelvis and lumbar spine and a calming pose.

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Sit on your heels, allowing the belly and chest to round forward onto the thighs. Let the forehead rest toward or on the floor. Close the eyes. Find your breath and rest for a while.

Alternatives/options:

  • Rest your arms down by your sides, and let the palms face down, or stack them like a pillow under your forehead.
  • Support the lower back and the pressure on the knees by resting on a bolster.
  • If the neck, shoulders or knees are too sensitive is to do Apanasana. From a seated position, lay down on the floor/mat. Rest on your back and hugging the knees.

Stay in pose for 1-3 minutes.

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