Yoga ~ Permaculture ~ Hiking ~ Regenerative living ~ Plantbased food ~

Etter mange år med ryggsekk og yoga-undervisning verden over, har reisen ført oss "hjem" til Telemark og den gamle husmannsplassen Hagabrekka. I mitt aller første blogginnlegg på norsk deler jeg litt om reisen fra rastløs reising til falleferdig plass uten vann og strøm til et levende samlingspunkt for yoga, permakultur og regenerativ livsstil.

We are so fortunate to be surrounded by a diverse ecosystem providing us with wild foods that we can enjoy in our meals. Every season offers different flavors, colors and benefits. Foraging, the process of searching for, identifying and harvesting in our surrounding wild nature is an important part of our daily routines at Hagabrekka.

Hagabrekka, how do you describe this place? Hagabrekka is our yoga retreat center in Norway, yes. But this is only one part of it. Hagabrekka is our place of dreams, it is our home, it is a place for people to connect to each other and to connect to nature. It is a home for all people that feel they don’t know where they belong.

To be able to share yoga in beautiful location around the world is such a big privilege. Off course, the traveling we are doing every year, flying between Europe and Asia is definitely on the top of our unsustainable life practices. Last year of traveling also brought us many lessons, especially in how we sometimes take things for granted. Lets make an intention this Christmas to focus on sharing moments and love instead of this insane amount of unnecessary stuff.

Telemark truly is 'A hikers paradise’. I must admit, I didn’t know anything about the district before buying our land. And every year I discover so much more about all the hikes in the area, the beautiful lakes, mountains, endless trekking routes and magical places to pitch our tent. How could I not know about this hiker’s paradise?

We are excited to welcome you to our 130 hrs. course where we are connecting yoga, permaculture and regenerative living. The fundamental practice of yoga really is to get to know yourself. By getting to know yourself you realize that you are not something separate from nature but deeply connected to the world around you. By observing and understanding the natural logic of nature you can implement that to find more balance and abundance for yourself, which essentially is what permaculture is all about.

The foundation of our idea and dream when starting to look for land was to create a space where people can experience living a regenerative lifestyle, with the opportunity to see and feel the importance of connection to nature. We wanted to offer a widened perception on how you can choose to shape your life differently, to offer tools on how to find your happiness.

Here is a recipe for a wild nettle, pumpkin curry that has been a big hit in all of our retreats. As the spring has arrived, and summer is around the corner there will most likely be lots of young nettle available at your doorstep. This really is a perfect meal to jump start your path to a more wholesome, healthy diet that can be shared with your loved ones, not to mention, starting your new hobby as a forager.

Once upon a time, years ago, there was a girl growing up in a village in the far north. At the age of 18 she fell madly in love; the start of a love story that was to last many years. The love was consuming every single part of her existence, it was a crazy love for life; traveling, mountains, yoga, exploring and new adventures, a love that did not have space for any man.

Happy world water day! Water is such an essential part of life, something we should not take for granted! When we first managed to pump water from a stream on our property through a filter an into a tank it was a crazy revolution for us. It made life so much easier than having to drive away and pick up water in smaller tanks and carry, carry, carry and carry some more. We got a little spoiled with what seemed to be a never-ending fresh water supply.

New friendships, healthy mouth-watering meals, hiking, nature experiences and the opportunity to disconnect from the screen are some of the things you can expect at Hagabrekka Wanderland. We are all a family during the retreat, sharing meals, positive vibes, lots of laughter and magical moments in nature. This space is all yours, time to listen to what your mind and body need.

Maybe you have decided that you would like to live more sustainable, but you don’t really know how to go about it? Well, look no further, here is some practical tips on how to make small changes in your life that is applicable for everyone. Like Margaret Mead once said: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has”