One of the many beautiful swimming spots up in the Wild North of Norway. Missing this beach today as I'm back in the suburbs BUT I am still chuffed that I live 5 mins walk from a beach myself so today's swim will be very handy too. In 2021 I have 4 trips planned to the North 😁😎 Yay!!! Watch this space for all the details 😉 #wildnorthwellness #norway #finnmark #fun #yogaretreats #outdoorlovers #hiking #mountains #beach #landscapes #2021 #oceanlover @wildnorthwellness
Lyst til å være med på yogahelg? 18-20 september er det yogaretreat på Sørvær. Det blir yoga, masse god mat, fottur, kalde bad (valgfritt, men du lærer metoden vi bruker) og hyggelige folk. Du kan booke med eller uten overnatting. Selv om du bor i kommunen kan det være fint å slippe kjøring og kunne ta det som en helg hjemmefra. Hva er inkludert? 🧘♀️2 Overnattinger 🧘♀️2 middager, 1 frokoster, 1 lunsj, 1 brunch og smoothier. 🧘♀️Te og frukt vil være stå fremme hele retreatet 🧘♀️4 Yoga timer 🧘♀️Guidede fotturer og morgenbading 🧘♀️Info om fordeler og metode for å gjennomføre bading i kaldt vann. PS. Early Bird priser ut dagen, kommenter under for mer informasjon🙌
Having had the privilege of growing up in Cape Town and enjoying it's awesome beaches and rivers with every free minute, I was always pretty comfortable in water. Warm water, that is 😁. Or, it would SO hot that jumping into 16 deg. seas was only a pleasure. This is one of the things I have sorely missed since I left SA back in '98. Flashforward 20 years and thanks to @etronx & @kristin_alvestad I've embraced year - round swimming. In Norway "nogal"( look that up) 😁. Where do I start with how good it makes me feel ? It's an instant de-stress. Cooling & calming. Like hitting a reset button and getting a good kickstart to your day or evening. I could go on but I guess the proof is in the pudding as they say. I swore I'd never do it and here I am 2 years in trying to drag everyone along with me 😂. If I can do it and get hooked, so can you. #oceanlover #swim365 #vollen #passions #riseandswim #reboot #wildnorthwellness #mentalhealth
My transport up North 😎 - swipe to see the video. I still can't quite believe I'm doing this year-round swimming thang and in the arctic too, it just sounds nuts! Talk about crazy shenanigans! 🙃🤪 But, honestly, it's been a bit of a lifesaver. I think that regular dips in the ocean have helped me cope better with Norwegian winters. I haven't done any WimHof courses(yet) but my many years of yoga/pranayama/meditation practice have given me tools to both manage and enjoy and LOVE it. Yes you heard me, LOVE IT 😍👍. This could be you ! 🌀start in the summer and just keep going 🌀 find a bunch of fun people to join you or join an existing group 🌀 get going with some yoga practices, these help alot 🌀 turn your hot tap to cold for a couple of secs daily😊 ( we will be doing some swimming on our retreat in the north of Norway this summer, so this could be a great way to ease yourself into it. See link in bio for more info) #coldwatertherapy #coldisthenewhot #icy #healthy #joy #getbusyliving #wildnorthwellness #yogaretreat #yoganorway #yogaholiday #inspiration #winterfun #winterswimming #exhiliration #endorphines #finnmark #northnorway #northernlights
Aaahhh, such good memories from last year's retreat in the north of Norway. We did a hike to Nordsandfjorden on Søroya. The day started as usual with yoga & breakfast and then we had a lovely hike to the beach where we ( mostly @kristin_alvestad ) made lunch on the fire. A bit of swimming, cave exploration and napping before we headed back to HQ. 😃. It was a really good day - lots of movement and fresh air without that "boot camp" feeling. A reboot without having that boot giving you a kick, if you know what I mean 🤣😊. A holiday with a difference ! Sounds good huh? Next Wild North Wellness Retreat: Summer 2020 15.July-22.July 🎥Geir Stormoen #wildnorthwellness #yogaretreat #healthretreat #reboot #healthisyourwealth #norway #holiday #treatyourself #outdoorliving #yogaholiday #sørøya #finnmark #northsea #arcticcircle #arctic #arcticretreat #northernlights
Ginger, vanilla & sweet potatoes??? Yesssss!! If you're looking for an easy new recipe to try this week that's sure to be a winner, we highly recommend this super tasty soup from @postpunkkitchen. By "we" I mean @kristin_alvestad and myself who spent the past week nor so testing recipes for our next retreat in the North of Norway. Here you go and bon appetit! Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced medium 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 3 lbs garnet yams, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks 4 cups vegetable broth 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice Preheat a pot over medium heat. Saute the onions in oil with a pinch of salt for about 3 minutes, until translucent. Add ginger and red pepper flakes, and saute another minute or so.Add sweet potatoe, veggie broth and salt. Cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower heat to a slow simmer and cook until potatoes are tender – usually 5 more minutes or so. Once tender, add the vanilla beans. Puree the soup until smooth. Then transfer the soup back to the pot.Add maple syrup and lime and taste for salt. Thin with a little water, if necessary. You can eat immediately, but the flavor develops a lot as it sits. The lime mellows out and the vanilla becomes more pronounced, especially the next day. Serve garnished with lime, if you like. #plantbased #tastyfood #wellnessretreat #wildnorthwellness #yummy #healthyrecipe #lovevanilla #ginger #wholefoods #goodlife #lime #yams #sweetpotatoe
Soft, pastel Sørøya sunsets 💛. Perfect ending to a lovely winter's day that started with snow and strong cold winds but fizzled out to these peaceful scenes. #sunsets #northnorway #snow #winter #nature #wildnorthwellness #yogaretreat #elements #mynorwegianlife
Looks like summer but it ain't! This was a couple of weeks ago and a cool 10 degrees in the water which was pretty manageable hence we are looking quite relaxed. At the moment, temps have dropped to around 7 degrees so that is requiring a bit of effort and digging deeper. @kristin_alvestad and I are gearing up for the winter sessions which will culminate in our first winter retreat right up in the very north of Norway, on Sørøya, in February. After a few months of total darkness with no sunlight whatsoever we will welcome back the light on our retreat with lots of warming yoga and yummy foods, ice-bathing sessions for those that want to give it a go, nature hikes and fingers crossed we get to see the fabulous Northern Lights! Sounds amazing right? Check out all the details in the link in my bio and get signing on as the space is limited. 📸 @wildpreciousphoto ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #wildnorthwellness #yogaretreatnorthnorway #yogaretreatsørøya #greatfood #healthyholidays #wellnessretreat #northernnorway #northernlights #yogaholidays #icebathing #oceanswimming
These are the inspiring ladies behind #wildnorthwellness 💫✨They wild swim throughout the year, early in the morning, enjoying the full stillness of nature. This pic was taken a couple of weeks ago when the water was 10 degrees 💦Check out www.wildnorthwellness.com to read more about their wellness retreats in the north of Norway 🇳🇴 🙌🏼 #wildpreciousphoto #wildswimming #visitnorway #wellnessphotography #wellnessretreat #friluftsliv @brigitte_berg_ @kristin_alvestad
Nothing like a bit of chocolate for breakfast on a Monday morning eh 😉 As per @minimalistbaker who says she was a bit late coming out with a chia pudding recipe likewise I am late out the stalls with making chia puddings myself. What a great recipe to start with though😁. Thanks @minimalistbaker - I'm having a pretty good Monday morning ! Topped it with berries & fresh mint from our now frosty garden. This one is definately going onto the menu for our Wild North Wellness retreats. #chiapudding #mondaymotivation #healthy #yummy #chocolate #funfood #breakfast #greatstart #wildnorthwellness
Looks like we're in a swimming pool, right? Somewhere in the south...Spain maybe? Nope 😊 That's just how beautiful the colour of the emerald ocean is up here in the north of Norway. @kristin_alvestad #green #emerald #ocean #northsea #northnorway #natural #sørøya #islands #mynorwegianlife #yogateacher #naturelover #natureaddicts #wildnorthwellness
Do not be fooled by the gorgeous blue skies and the alluring colour of the water - those mountains in the far off distance are covered in snow and there's a glacier back there too! Water is a refereshing 10 degrees - maximum 😊😬 It's the first full day of our retreat and I'm super excited. We'll be starting the day with yoga and a morning swim( we'll all be well awake after that!) and later in the morning after breakfast heading out on a hike to Nordsandfjorden where we'll have our lunch on the beach. Wish you all a lovely Monday 😘 #wildnorthwellness #northsea #sørvær #oceanswimming #northnorway #sunshinedays #yogaretreat #gratitude #naturelover #nordsandfjorden #hiking #yoga #oceanswimming #getbusyliving #natureaddicts #wildnorthwellness
Have I mentioned that at this time of year the sun doesn't set at all? Yep - 24 hr daylight! That came in pretty handy last night as the entire island of Sørøya lost it's electricity just as @kristin_alvestad and I were making after dinner coffee on the first night of our Wild North Wellness retreat 🤣😂. Funny not funny! At least we managed to work on a few back up options on how to prepare food for everyone, in decent light All good this am though. Power back on 👍. Phew !😊 #wildnorthwellness #sørøya #sørvær #yogaretreat #health #getbusyliving #goodfood #yoga #northnorway #mynorwegianlife #yogateacher #24hoursun
Welcome to Sørvær 😊. And what a welcome it has been .....feels like the sun is putting on a special show just for me. Our Wild North Wellness Retreat kicks off tonight and we've been spending the last 2 days slowly getting ready and enjoying these gorgeous days! Get ready for an overload of gorgeous nature pics in stories...and probably here too 😁. #wildnorthwellness #yogaretreat #sørvær #mynorwegianlife #getbusyliving #health #naturelover #greatoutdoors #sørøya #northnorway @kristin_alvestad
When I left my birthplace more than 20 years ago - a country that was warm , dusty , colourful and full of beautiful warm spicy diverse people and food I wasn't exactly thinking I would end up in Norway sitting in the snow in a bikini ! But yeah , don't they say that life happens while you're busy making plans ? 😁 The one thing that IS being planned is a yoga retreat up in north of Norway on Sørøya , one of Norways most beautiful islands.....@kristin_alvestad and I just thought we'd put it out there and see what happens. The response has been GREAT and though I seem to be heading on adventures even further north than I had ever planned I hear the people are super warm , relaxed and friendly , just like my beloved South Africans 😁😍🧡💛👃. #wildnorthwellness #friendships #lovemylife #gowiththeflow #yogaretreat #yogateacher #beherenow #proudlysouthafrican #rainbownation #getbusyliving #wellnessretreat #greatoutdoors
During our planning meeting this morning with @kristin_alvestad we realised that this furry feline could teach us a thing or two about self-care ! For instance , have you noticed how cats are not too scared to ask for attention? Nor to take what they need i.e. a warm seat😂🤣. Actually aren't they always seeking warmth and love? Love to hang about ,relax and just enjoy the present moment? Explore the great outdoors at times ? Sounds good doesn't it !! Pretty much what we have lined up for the Wild North Wellness retreat 😉 #wildnorthwellness #yogaretreat #wellnessretreatnorway #selfcare #treatyourself #greatoutdoors #relax #outdooradventures #bepresent #selfcare #energised #mindfulness #meditation #sunshinedays
Fancy a couple of days in the wild north of Norway swimming in the ocean, getting grounded in yoga and meditation practices, experiencing wonderful nature, eating high vibe food , having good chats with like -minded people and just chilling out? Join @kristin_alvestad and myself this summer! Best thing is that our retreat takes place in the lead up to the Søroya music festival so you could have an amazing time up there :) Did I mention that Sørøya is one of Norway's most beautiful islands? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #wildnorthwellness #sørøya #sørværretreat #chilling #oceanswimming #highvibefood #midnightsun #hiking #treatyourself #naturelovers #northnorway #yogaretreat #wellnessretreat #norwaywellnessretreat #finnmark #getbusyliving #yogaretreatnorway #transformation #journeywithin #innerjourney #onewildlife⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀