The privilege of being a yoga teacher is that sometimes you get invitations to come and teach in interesting places. Now I’m not really too keen on travelling too much and believe we do best service to yoga by staying in one place and remaining dedicated and committed to the students who are willing to put down some proper time to investigate this challenging practice we are doing. All the greatest things in life take time to evolve into, so why would yoga be any different? It is not a quick fix, it takes consistent practice, trial and error and for the patient ones a deeper more profound state of joy starts to manifest in the heart.

That joy of the heart is expanded here in Iceland.  From being close to the great forces of nature, the powers of the volcanoes, the lure of the mountains here, the mighty glaciers, the stunning waterfalls, the relaxing hot-springs, the electrifying geysers, not to mention all the outdoor pools naturally heated my geothermal warming. It’s incredible, after a long hike yesterday I relaxed in the local outdoor pool, while gazing at the stars, watching the steam of  my breath rise up to the heavens in a shaft of white glow. This place thrives with more energy than anything I’ve previously experienced. It is raw, untamed and infinitely potent. A bit like yoga; when we can tame the beast of our own mind, we have a steady friend for life that will provide comfort and joy when we utilize the harmony of nature.   

Ok, I’m out to watch the whales, then some diving and more immersion in the hotpots.