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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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A Little Life

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I´m really looking forward to welcome “Summer Wind” as a Norwegian registered yacht and start the journey sailing south. Hopefully, in a couple of days we are sailing from Long Iland, westward to NYC and then further south to Atlantic City, Annapolis, Washington, Norfolk, Jacksonville, Florida and Bahamas.

Main while, it´s time for a visit to the main street in Sag Harbor and the local bookstore Harbor Books. It´s nothing like a stroll in a gem of a bookshop after a lunch at LP Burger. The novel ” A Little Life” by Tanya Yanagihara was chosen, looking forward to read it!

 

 

The Journey

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Life is a journey and there is a beautiful strength that comes from the Simplicity of Being, and when we remain humble and receptive life unfolds in a beautiful way.

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I often get the question – why do you practice yoga?

Yoga is for me as life, a journey and a way to better health and well-being during the trip. I practice yoga and meditation regularly, ensuring that the practice will be safe and effective, to create a deeper understanding of balance, joy and stability. While I nourish my need for sweating, focus, discipline and determination during my Asthanga practice, I have discovered a way to nurture the more energetic and spiritual side of my nature through Yin yoga and meditation.

When practicing yoga in everyday life, the body becomes softer, the heart feels more open and I feel stronger and more motivated. I find peace through the strength of my yoga practice and I give room for change to happen.

Yoga is far more than physical exercises on the mat and there are many ways to apply what we learn about ourselves on the yoga mat, and transfer it into the everyday life.

Yoga challenges me both physically and in the mind, and is for me patience, concentration, exercise and again training. When I’m in yoga, I sometimes get a beautiful stillness even in motion. I feel more comfortable and it feels like the body I live in and my senses get better space. I am more conscious, awake and present in what is now and my ability to focus increases.

Yoga is a wonderful resource, yoga opens doors of understanding we might not even have known were closed. It offers us a way to leave behind, and return to our true selves, where healing takes place. Therefore, when embracing the practice with mindfulness and an open heart, I love to experience the effect, step by step.

The practice of yoga is like watching a tree grow, it will take years and in the early stages it needs care and attention. I know there is a long way to move, but……

As a human we have a large capacity stored in us and yoga helps us better understand that potential.

 

 

Mind-Body Experience

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It´s Friday, so let´s flying endorphins!

I attended “The Class” by Taryn Toomey in Tribeca while visiting NYC last week. I absolutely love this place, the concept of mind body training, the vibe and expansive, heart-opening, body-strenthning release, “bootcamp” exertion takes the class to an intense level.

It´s the perfect place to unplug, work hard, become clear-headed and lighter, create space, and connect in a challenging, music-filled environment.

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The founder Taryn Toomey´s deep, raspy voice commanded;

“hips bridges, jumping jacks, stamp the feet and make your arms go all limp and shaky and make some sound…..scream!!! 

Then, notice the stillness in between the beats. 

You will find that you are much stronger than you thought.”

I am truly grateful to have had the opportunity to visit the beautiful and inviting studio, meet the welcoming staff and discovered The Class with Taryn while visiting NYC.

What a great find, looking forward to come back in the studio.

 

 

Summer Wind

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Home sweet home…….

“Summer Wind” is my new home for the time being. The sailing yacht is located in Sag Harbor, in Hamptons New York where the new journey begins.

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The Hamptons, on eastern Long Island´s Fork, is a string of seaside communities known as a summer destination.

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It´s marked by long stretches of beach and interior of farmland, towns and villages with 18th-century shingle buildings and estates hidden behind tall boxwood hedges.

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The beautiful, well-located village Sag Harbor was settled sometime between 1707 and 1730. On the South Fork´s north coast, this historic hamlet has a strong maritime flavor that stems from its history as a whaling port.

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Sag Harbor offers wonderful water views and perfect sunsets, just love it!