Monday, November 25, 2013

Iceland Yoga & Fun Retreat Photo Album

Hi friends,  

It's been a busy, busy autumn full of amazing growth and experience for me.  Not only have I been immersed in Art of Attention Advanced Teacher Training with Elena Brower, but I took a group over to my beloved Iceland in October.  I'm feeling beyond blessed, and also ready for a slow winter ahead.  Hoping to put some thoughts to the page soon, but for now enjoy the photo journey of our family-friendly adventure!

Much gratitude and love this week and always,
Jenn

The Light.  

Favorite.  Icelandic horse, water, majestic mountain.

View of the amazing church at sunset in Reykjavik.

Robots!

Silliness from my boy and I.

Harpa Concert Hall

Dancing at Harpa.

Reykjavik knows coffee and hot chocolate.

Yes for friends coming on my adventures!

Reykjavik beauty

Hraunfoss

Some snow fall near the waterfalls

Yoga time with a mountain view.

Our fabulous group! Love them so.  

Steam/Moss/Colors!
Mountains

Moss!

View from a hike

Natural Hot Spring

Beauty and Peace

Mama/Baby Love

Stykkisholmur

My loves

Library of Water meditation

Yoga in the countryside

Soaking up the energy and filling up my Spirit!
Dinner!

Reykjavik Art

My new tattoo that I put a lot of thought into.  Means Look at the Light, with the rune for the Sun.

Sunday, September 29, 2013

Photo Journey of the Women's Retreat on Nantucket

This past Labor Day, I had an intention of many years come to fruition...
leading a Women's Yoga Retreat on Nantucket!  My colleague and friend, Carolyn Little, joined me as a teacher for this offering and we are so very grateful and blessed to have led, experienced, and moved through an amazing long weekend together on the island.  

The view from our cottage kitchen.
At Wade Cottages, which happens to be where I got married!

Our coffee table puja with native wildflowers picked for each participant.
 Plus, labradorite, rose quartz, amethyst, and citrine.
And Ambrosia Chocolate truffles! 
It was so special to practice with such connection to the earth and all of the elements around us.  
First practice on the bluff!  A lovely day!



Carolyn giving some nice energetic assist during savasana.  

Just over the bluff rests the sea.

Carolyn leading our first evening yin practice.

More vinyasa on Saturday

Nice forward folding and internal reflection

During the yin practice I led Saturday night.

Light

The stairs to the sea from the bluff

Nantucket sunsets are beyond special


Chickens at Faraway Farm


At Faraway Farm for a Sunday picnic

Some of the gals picking apples from the ripening tree at the Farm

The thoughtful and beautiful buffet table for our Farm picnic.
Thank You so very much Lindsey, Caleb,  and Claudia! 

A most delightful setting.

Some sheep on the Farm.

Homemade challah bread and quiche.  All ingredients were local and/or from the farm!

Delicious.  

Enjoying the afternoon

Love this place.  Dear friends.  

Claudia made our dessert!
Sauteed spiced apples with cookies and creme fraiche!
We were so lucky.  


In memory of dear Watson, a most loving and wonderful dog.  


We cooked dinner together every night!
So fun to learn new things, have health-filled discussion, and enjoy.

Dinner by candlelight
On our last morning, Carolyn and I led practice together!
It was sunny and playful.  


Awesome dancer's!
Go Nell!

Inversion play


Goldenrod gave us uplifting energy and spirit.  
Our main crew

So many thanks and so much love to this very special island that won my heart ever since my dear husband brought me to it almost 5 years ago.  It's been a blessing to have had so many life transitions at this place and for its energy to be lifting me and guiding me forward with each year.
Special, special love to Susanne & Jennie from Wade Cottages, Faraway Farm, Ambrosia Chocolate & Spices, the town of 'Sconset for hosting us,  Carolyn for sharing in my joy of the experience, all of the beautiful participants, all of the local drop-in students for taking part, my generous and gracious in-laws the Falk's, and the entire island yoga community for good energy!