When I determined to become a volunteer for SEEDS in Iceland and initially wished to join the Atmosphere & & Sustainability workcamp. Since the camp was currently full for German individuals, I had to select one more camp and was also happier when I saw the new Yoga under the Midnight Sun workcamp , Iceland’s first worldwide yoga exercise workcamp.
Altogether as 9 stunning hearts, we invest nine days of pure link, inspiration and generosity bound with each other by yogic practices. We originated from Canada, Finland, Spain, the USA, Poland and Germany and all of us shared an excellent interest for living and travelling around the globe. We stayed in a cosy lodging of SEEDS in Reykjavík, where we practiced yoga, prepared & & prepared food, played music, laughed, cried, rested and got to know each other. For me, it was just excellent, as I could incorporate my dream to travel to Iceland, meet people from throughout the globe, volunteer and to do a yoga retreat.
Hatha Vinyasa flow yoga practice
The camp was different from a conventional workcamp in the way that the work part contained as much as 2 everyday sessions of two hours vinyasa flow yoga exercise, breathing workouts and reflection. By doing this, the camp had the touch of a yoga retreat. We usually began the day around 8 30 with our yoga exercise technique. The times of technique has actually been jointly determined each night to make sure we obtain enough rest. We moistened ourselves with sufficient water, tea or coffee if we wanted. But also for the complete morning meal, we had to wait until after the session. A complete stubborn belly and yoga is not the most effective combination.
Still drowsy we sat down for invigorating pranayama (yogic breathing) for the breath is prana, which means life pressure. After an extensive hour of Hatha Vinyasa circulation assisted by our educator Tobias , we do with 15 mins of silent meditation. In the afternoon we finished our yoga exercise flow with a lengthy Shavasana. Each session began and ended with the chanting of OM, the noise, and vibration of the universe. And talking the lovely Sanskrit mantra Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu. The meaning is equated as: “May all beings anywhere be happy and free, and might the thoughts, words, and activities of my very own life contribute somehow to that happiness and to that flexibility for all.” Wonderful words to be assisted through the day.
Generally, I can say that yoga exercise technique and meditation has expanded me into a much more compassionate and patient individual.
Magically extreme and powerful experience
The camp included a great deal of sharing and exploration. I suggest we explored not just Reyjkjavik and several of the most magnificent nature in Iceland. We likewise found out more about ourselves in a new way. The environment was from the initial moment to the last filled with favorable power. It might be the yoga spirit or just the mix of ourselves or both.
Whatever it was– it was unusual, pure and unique. It felt like we were all existing right now and not elsewhere in our minds. This allowed a fantastic link and complete experience of each moment spent together. There was a feeling of being listened to and seen by the others, being approved the means we are. Despite our character or where we come from or which stage of life we remain in currently. All that mattered was what we shared together right here and now. Be it the yoga exercise, the impressive food we prepared, the beauty of the country or the laughter.
Trainings and Spirit of Yoga
All of us included an open frame of mind and had the ability to listen to the stories every one of us shared. It was interesting exactly how comparable our ideas get on topics like our worths and dreams in life. To share our enjoyment and asking yourself which paths to take and the difficulties we face.
I learned about accessory and releasing when the camp finished and I needed to release the people and our time. Yoga educated us a lot of releasing and flow through our own course of life.
Two adventure days to see Iceland’s stunning nature
We had the chance to go on two scenic tours throughout the 7 camp days. We made the golden circle excursion and south coast excursion with the SEEDS van and Tobias as our vehicle driver. That meant we had no time thrill and might spend on every site as much time as we desired. As a result of the beautiful midnight sun, it really did not matter if we got back at 2 in the middle of the night. We were fortunate enough to have bright days on both our trips and not a solitary stormy day throughout the camp. Sun and big waterfalls combined cause one of the most stunning waterful I have actually ever seen. We took postcard-like pictures of the renowned Gullfoss waterfall, the boiling warm Geysirs or the volcanic crater lakeKerið.
In southern Iceland, we saw the renowned Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, the enormous Solheimajökull glacier and the black-sand beach of Reynisfjara near Vik. The waves typically underestimated by travelers of their unsafe nature force.
Just how about food?
The lodging was vegan or ashram design. However amongst us 8 volunteers, just 3 were vegetarians, so in between the numerous downward-facing pets of yoga, there was enough area for the one or various other secret hot dog in midtown Reykjavik
As in all SEEDS camps, we prepared and washed our very own meals. Yet the food we cooked was phenomenal. I would certainly have never expected such a delicious tasty experience in a job camp. It simply happened that we were blessed with the most skilled volunteers in cooking. With all the recipes and a terrific selection of food on the table, it was tough to ever feel hungry. From spicy over wonderful to Icelandic, all tastes were satisfied.
And we have actually eaten to best granola ever! Look into this granola recipe and try, however no guarantee it tastes as tasty as the one we consumed.
Discovering Reykjavík
In between the Yoga practice, we had enough downtime to discover Reykjavik. On top of the to-do’s are certainly visits to among the several hot swimming pools with geothermal water. We visited the Sundhöllin swimming pool for best relaxation after yoga exercise. Another remarkable choice, especially for warm days, was the geothermal beach Nauthólsvík , which has cost-free admission during summers. And there are more swimming locations to be checked out around Reykjavik.
On the weekend breaks there is a massive indoor flea market filled with Icelandic things to haggle for. You can get or at least try for complimentary great deals of conventional foods only readily available in Iceland. Foodstuff like dried fish, fermented shark and flatbread. Or Icelandic delicious chocolates and liquorice. You can also discover Jewellery from Lava stones or various other presents and of course Icelandic woollen sweatshirts. I found a yoga design pants from iglo+indi , an Icelandic fair fashion brand for only 100 Icelandic Krona.
The Indian Consular Office in Reykjavik offers complimentary Yoga classes for the public, so we seized the day and experienced a slightly various yoga exercise class then we practiced in the camp.
That is SEEDS?
SEEDS was founded in 2005 by wonderful vision and objective. Now SEEDS is one of the leading non-governmental, charitable companies in Iceland and one of the largest volunteer hosting companies in Europe. The objective is to equally promote intercultural understanding, environmental understanding with ecological, social and social tasks.
Discover more regarding SEEDS right here and possibly you will end up being a volunteer in Iceland too? This is a special experience for all who like Iceland!
Thank you, little puffin yogis: Conni, Yanni, Jenna, Paula, Elsa, Arantza, Irene and superb yoga exercise instructor Tobias for this wonderful time and magical energy.
