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...

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 ...