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.

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.

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.

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”

I am sure you have you heard about permaculture, but do you really know what it is? It's a whole philosophy, all about working with nature, not against it. Think of it as the ultimate collaboration between humans and Mother Earth. By mimicking natural ecosystems, we can create sustainable and regenerative systems that benefit both the environment and ourselves. It can be applied to all aspects of your existence.