Mindful in Gothenburg

During the summer there is an opportunity to try different types of training at The Garden Society of Gothenburg. Some Fridays between 11-12 you can take part in Qigong on the lawn in front of the Palm House. The class is free of charge so it is perfect for if you want to try something new. 💚 Qigong is an ancient Chinese training form. Simply put, Qigong means "to move energy". I have now tested Qigong on two occasions and like it very much. It gives both time for self-compassion and mindfulness. I feel pleasantly calm and happy afterwards. Barefoot we stand with our feet in the grass with a good grounded contact. 🌱 The Qigong class has soft and slow repetitive movements where you work with mindful breathing. I achieve a nice flow where I can land in my body and slow down my thoughts. There is no talking and no music, but I really like the silence and the sense of it. Towards the end, we practise balance and concentration followed by self-massage, where you massage the enti...

Sometimes you get days that are beautiful in every way. Such happiness it is to experience a Sunday in September while the summer is still around. A perfect day for a small trip. We have decided to visit Gunnebo House and Gardens that with bus from Gothenburg takes about 15 minutes to reach. As I enter the Gunnebo House environment, I immediately get a wow-feeling. Here it is beautiful like a dream and there is so much to look at of this 17th century property, which is well preserved and well maintained. I smell the lavender on our way up to the House, the lovely smell of lavender is hard to beat. In the southern garden we sit down and enjoy the sun, the surroundings and our bag of tea and fruit. After that we take a walk around Gunnebo cultural reserve and watch the cows as they rest in the shade. On our way back we walk around the kitchen garden next to Gunnebo Coffee House and Restaurant, here grows vegetables, herbs and flowers among other things. The tomatoes smell just as good ...

Liseberg is more than just an amusement park. For those who wish to get away from Liseberg's usually lively activity and for those who wish to collect energy, I recommend Lisebergs Lustgård (translated the Eden of Liseberg). You will get here just after passing through the main entrance and to the right. Lisebergs Lustgård is a 20,000 square meter green area that opened in 2008. Like Liseberg Amusement Park, the Eden raises imagination and playfulness. Here you will find waterfalls, winding paths and artwork. If you look closely, you can find quotes written in stone. At the same time there are open lawns and lots of plants. A place to visit not only during a day at Liseberg, but also during ones free time or during lunch if you happen to work nearby. Be sure to visit Lisebergs Lustgård as long as they are still open and the nature is green. With an annual pass, several visits awaits. 🙏 For more information about Liseberg Park and Garden Liseberg är mer än bara en nöjespark. Fö...

If you get lost while seeking, you may find something new. Something that you may not be looking for can suddenly appear in front of you. The Water Lilly Pond in Renström Park can be such a place. The risk of running into the park is not that great if you do not already know where it is. At the top of Götaplatsen behind the Museum of Art one can find this park, which was built in 1923. As mentioned by name, there are plenty of water lilies, but also lots of green areas and park benches right next to the dam where one can have a mindful moment of peace. 🙏 For more information about Renström park Om man går vilse i ett sökande kan man råka hitta något nytt. Något man kanske inte letade efter kan plötsligt uppenbara sig framför en. Näckrosdammen i Renströmsparken kan vara en sådan plats. Risken att springa på parken är inte så stor om man inte redan vet vart den finns. Längst upp på Götaplatsen bakom Konstmuseet kan man hitta denna park som anlades år 1923. Som på namnet hörs finns hä...

Today I visited The Garden Society in the heart of Gothenburg. A historic park with lots to experience but also for those who want to relax. Today is a windy day, but if you lie in shelter of a tree you can listen and enjoy the wind that whistles through trees and branches. There is something special about lying in the grass and watching the sky. Just think if one did that more often. There is not much going on there in the sky. I look at the clouds that pass and feel the sun in my face. This is my moment. 🙏 For more information about The Garden Society Idag besökte jag Trädgårdsföreningen i hjärtat av Göteborg. En historisk park med mycket att uppleva men även för den som vill koppla av. Idag är en blåsig dag men lägger man sig i lä vid ett träd kan man få lyssna och njuta av vinden som viner genom träd och grenar. Det är något speciellt med att ligga i gräset och titta på himlen. Tänk att man inte gjort det oftare. Det pågår inte så mycket där uppe på himmelen. Jag tittar på ...

Slottsskogen is a beautiful oasis in central Gothenburg. A park with green spaces and winding paths. Despite many visitors during the summer, one can still find a tree or a magic place. Like today, I ran in to a waterfall that I have never seen before, even though I have visited Slottsskogen for many years. I let myself be present in this white noise for a while, something that makes me both relaxed and focused. 🙏 For more information about Slottsskogen Slottsskogen är en skön oas i centrala Göteborg. En park med gröna ytor och slingrande vägar. Trots många besökare sommartid kan man ändå hitta sig ett eget träd eller en magisk plats. Som idag när jag sprang på ett vattenfall som jag aldrig tidigare sett, även om jag besökt Slottsskogen under många år. Jag lät mig vara närvarande i detta vita brus en stund, något som gör mig både avkopplad och fokuserad. 🙏 För mer information om Slottsskogen