Living in the Now

MO:

I´m not sure where time is going, but it sure doesn´t stand still... November 24, can you believe it?
Like I discussed with Malin today, that becoming a mother has forced me to become even more in the now. Yes, yoga teaches you the same thing, but motherhood speeds up the process x 1.000...
There is NO WAY that I can delve into what has been or worry about what´s to come in the next few weeks or months - there is simply no time to do so...

Right now, workwise, I live by the rule:

1. What is the focus of this week?
2. How do I get there? Step 1, 2, 3...
3. What do I have to do today to get me closer to the end result?

As for this week, the focus is to get everything in order for this weekend´s Kettlebell for Group training Certification Course, meaning material, schedule, music, etc, etc. I´m making good progress. By Sunday afternoon I´ll know if it all worked out the way I´d planned....

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To Yoga or Not to Yoga?!

Monisier Wong is da SHIT!


Today I am Berlin's bitch...

Not so cocky after waking up at 4:45am to go to 3 hours of sweaty yoga - I mean I LOVE Ana's teaching but somehow my body seems to get stiffer as I do it, it was the same thing last time. Thi first day I have no problem putting my head under my foot but today my entire body screamed NOOOO as I tried it... Hm

It might be the soarness... I'll keep you updated

Thinking that maybe a run would soften me up, but there just isn't enough time/energy in me, at least today + there are soo many other INTERESTING things to do here!!

After our morning class I went to my bagle shop - sat there trying to lift my hand to my mouth in order to chew my bagel. Then straight back to the hostel where I did some office work just before my eyes closed and I was out to the sound of Robbie Williams new FAB album! (love Morning sun!!)

On it again at 1130am - Teacher Intensive till 4pm - My plan was to EXPLORE the ARTISTIC shops in BERLIN but I felt a fever coming so I rejuvenated myself at MR WONG!!! YUM YUM!!

Trying to move my touch from the hostel bed to the bar down the street to finish some work - LOVE that everybody sits there with their MAC Laptops and a glass of wine - why don't we do that in Sweden more often?

Anyhow - feels like I get to have a tea and tea only tonight, bought some funny strong pills in the pharmacy ... you think I should take them? It says 3pills twice daily, quiet a lot ey.....

Love from EXHAUSTED Jo (who almost feel like skipping yoga 2morrow and lie in bed....hm....)

Svettisdagarna 2009

MO:

Thanks to Friskis&Svettis for having me back at their yearly event: Svettisdagarna, in Stockholm. It´s a true honour to be invited again and to work with some amazing people over 2 days. 1.400 people gathered at Idrottshögskolan to be inspired.
I brought P & Robin because P´s sister and our dear friend Misty Tripoli was also going to be there.
Misty taught 3 AMAZING classes and it´s always a pleasure to see her in action.

According to P, Robin thought mum looked rather interesting on stage. At least until the main light was turned off. Then he completely ignored me and his full attention went on to "the robot" light show...

500 people doing a seated meditation at the end of Misty´s dance class, Studio 54.
Inspirational.

Love at first sight. Robin trying to look cool in the photograph, but truth is: he fell head over heels in love with this LA goddess...

I brought some West Coast Power with me on stage in my first class: Tobbe from Gothenburg & Anders from Kungsbacka...

"Not sure what you did up there mummy, but I prefer you down here...."

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Honest... when you think Germany

I'm sorry but this is TRUE!!!

I'm on my 3rd day now and I am finally starting to open my mind :)

Thanks Bro for introducing me to this AMAZING artist!

Jo

Berlin is my Bitch

Wow! What a city!
You know how when you are new to a city, you kind of have no clue, no feeling for the place. You might have a map and a guide book if your lucky, but if you're anything like me you might have read the guide book over and over but still noting sticks with oyu, you constantly have to pick up the book and read the same pages over and over again...

This is me!!!

It is my 3rd day in Berlin - And until 1300 today ALL that I've seen was ROSENTAZALER Strasse or whatever it is called! It is a TRULY great street! BUT - I had no concept or feeling for where other parts of BERLIN where, who to get there (was it far, taxi? Tram? Sub? Could I walk?)

So after the 3 SWEATY hours of yoga this morning I had a bagel at my fav place (yeup got one already) and then I decided to start walking...

To my surprise I found UNTER DEN LINDEN after just 5min - and then it al keept coming...

BRANDENBURGER TOUR
POSTDAMER PLATZ
THE PERGAMON MUSEUM
PIECES OF THE BERLIN WALL
CHECKPONT CHARLIE
FREDRICHIS STRASSE (have no idea how you spell it but it is a MASSIVE posh shopping steet)
THE BIG DOME

and on and on...

I was FILLED with a feeling of awe, inspiration, aliveness, gratitude and respect!

But most of all I was actually amazed by MYSELF :)

Here is why:

I am PROUD of myself for:
1. I travel the world and I choose to see and experience places
2. I try to speak GERMAN even though I can't
3. I constantly continue to educate and evolve myself - which is often challenging, time consuming and expensive
4. One day I stay at a 5-Star hotel the other night I stay in a Hostel with 5 other strangers - And I think that BOTH are fun and exciting
5. I LOVE travelling ALONE - I meet people when I want to and I leave when I want to
(this means that I sometimes walk around talking and laughing at my own inside jokes.. which might look a bit weird...)

Another funny thing about this city is that I want to be a bit naughty...
Strangely - I am here on a hard core YOGA immersion but every time I step out on the street I order a glass of red wine in on of the chill and arty bars :)
Today I even felt like smoking..... WHAT !!! I know, I don't even smoke but there is something in the air here that makes you want to be a rebel, create, have deep discussions filled with passionate arguments until the sun comes up and then you have an espresso and start all over again!!!

This is not a city where one saves it for a rainy day - Each moment, each meeting, even if it's just a second in someone's eyes counts, and is a source for CREATION!

GO CREATE YOUR WORLD OR SOMEONE ELSE WILL
LOVE Jo

ICH BIN EIN BERLINER

The city seems to be amazing - haven't seen much yet, but I LOVE ROSENTALLERSTRASSE (or something like that) That I walk up and down to get to the Yoga Studio - which is a BEAUTIFUL place with a supa FUN director (I practised next to him the first day - hahah) He has already invited me to come teach here in the future - Lovely Yogi!

ANA - Is AMAZING!!! # classes down (each class is 3 hours... I am not kidding you !!) Full on HARD CORE no Bullshit!

And the HOSTEL is actually GREAT - it is quiet FUN! I stay in a room with 4 other beds in it, and people come and go all the time. I seem to be the only one staying :)

Just 30min ago 4 dudes came in, I heard them talk in Swedish and in my mind I was thinking (Shall I pretend to be British maybe:?) Just for the FUN of it...

What do you think?

OF to bed now - 2morrow is another EVOLVE OR DIE day! What do you do on a SUNDAY?

I am GRAVITY SURFING!
COWABUNGA


May the FORCE be with you
JO

Getting ready to rumble

Mo:
Ready for action in Stockholm!
I travelled up with the family-Robin loved the train-and now we are all cosied up in the hotel room.
Looking forward to teach my classes,but also looking forward to see my lovely,dovley friend Misty Tripoli. If you have ever seen Misty in action, u will NEVER forget this stunning soul of a woman.
It'll be a fun weekend!

Friends make the world go round and go around the world

MOJO by iPhone

MO:
Wonderful to see my beautiful, stunning soul mate JOJO for a quick fika this afternoon, before she heads off to Berlin.
I´m prepared for this coming weekend in Stockholm where I´ll be presenting 2 spinning classes at the classical event: Svettisdagarna, Friskis & Svettis yearly convention with 1.400 participants.
Yoga first thing in the morning, then I leave Gothenburg by train around noon with the whole little family. Yum, what a luxury having P & Robin travelling with me!
Now, bedtime...

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Who challenges you?!

Soon I'm with this CAT Woman again - last time was in MAY 2009 - feels like an eternity ago and at the same time yesterday....




EXCITED and NERVOUS ... weird feelings I know - Trying to figure them out but I just can't explain it, trying to stay present. Last hours have been HECTIC to say the least

Wednesday - Teaching from 730-1400 non stop, cab to the airport - starting and presenting a NIKE YoGirl event in Oslo at 18-2230 - straight to the hotel bed to wake up at 430am - flight back to Gbg - Teaching 8-12 and now landing in my appt, laundry time (well needed!!), fika time with Mo and then of to a GET AWAY at St Jörgens Park - Spa Ritual, Relaxing, Dining/wining, hopefully able to be present and enjoy the view + the MAGNIFICENT company - to be woken up in the morning (note - not middle of the night!!) strol down to the FAB HOTEL Breakfast - and then BERLIN and Ana FORREST 7 Day INTENSIVE!!!

Any tips in BERLIN peops??

Whoppa

Will keep you updated from the HOSTEL!!! Yes - not HOTEL but HOSTEL - where I CHOSE to stay - ask me why plz.....

LOVE Jo

Sleep Deprivation

MO:

What a weird day.
After a tough night with a baby that wanted to be fed 4 times, I had bags the size of Samsonites under my eyes this morning. I can normally look half ok even when I feel dead tired, but boy, did I look ragged as I left the house!

Driving out to grandma´s and grandpa´s Robin was crying his way throughout the whole car journey. Phew.
I´d brought my running kit, but still felt so tired at noon, that I just went for a very light jog.
Came back to the city at 15.30 and immediately feel asleep beside Robin on top of the double bed. For 1h & 45min! I think both mum and son were a bit spent after last night.

Did I get anything else done? Yes. Actually managed to mix one of two classes for work this coming weekend. Happy for small mercies as they say.

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Technical, tedious, training tools.

MO:

Training to-do-list:

* increase range of motion in my ankles - an everlasting project.
* build strength, contact and endurance in my mid- to low trapezius.
* work on my technique in Olympic weightlifting. Hm. Very hard to do absolutely right until point number 1 has improved.

When your training and fitness level has reached a certain point, it´s the tiniest, technical and/or most tedious things that makes the biggest difference. I know that if I can keep this up, in 6 months time I will run faster, jump higher, lift heavier and last longer. Phew.

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SUPERSTAR in the making....

MO:
Watch one of my best friends´ son, Marvin - a future SUPERSTAR!
He is 2-yrs old...can you believe it???

Remember where you saw him first.

Go Marvin!

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Chase your Dream

Oh la la

THANK YOU FINLAND

An extra shout out to KIMMO - My Man - My ASS istnat BJer in crime - Can't wait to do it again!

And to Arja - BB mother! For your deep dedication and passion in everything you do! My Finish hot moma!

And of course to all YOU Rockin Instructors who kept the energy high up there during al those classes - Amazing!

After all those classes on Saturday and a soft dinner on the penthouse floor, the LM Trainer team decided to continue the booty shakin outside of the gym :)

I decided to sneak into the KINO since we had 3 hours to kill before the PARTY started again! I found FAME playing @ 8.15pm - PERFECT!

I bought the CD before the movie came out and I immediately fell in love with this song. Didn't think I could fall again, but hey - deeper and deeper - Now I'm also in LOVE with the guy singing it.... OMG!!! If I were only 10 years younger.... ;)

Hope your weekend was .... just the way you wanted it to be :)

LOVE JO

AWOL

MO:

Travelling back from a rainy Älmhult, the weekend has been relaxing, with great company and lovely food...
I have to say: I´m a bit in love with my iPhone. It worked perfectly even in the deep forests of Småland. The only negative I have to say about it, is the battery time when you surf. It really kills the battery quite quickly. BUT, other than that it´s fantastic. So slick and easy to maneuver that even a 3-year old can handle it...

I tried to log in to hm.com on Saturday to see if I could get my hands on the Jimmy Choo leather leggings and maybe a bracelet, a belt and.... (The H&M/Jimmy Choo collaboration is by far the best to date, almost every item could have sat nicely in my wardrobe...)

After a few halfhearted attempts I gave up. My economy is gracefully thankful today.

A busy week ahead...

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Fantasy vs Reality....

Stockholm was GREAT! Early early morning - woke up 5am - worked, worked, worked and then dragged myself on the plane back home, knowing that a safe harbour was awaiting me :)

I LOVE being picked up at the airport - isn't it one of the BEST things around!?
I can fantasies about it, picturing myself like the people in the movies - running into the arms of your loved one, throwing your bags, having eyes for only that person :)





In my mind I see myself doing this :) But NEVER ever in reality - What happens?
Instead of romantically letting myself go I briskly walk pass all the SLOW people in the isle towards the exit - with a knife sharp focus I pick up my bag and keep on walking very focus, so focused that I almost miss the person meeting me - give him a quick hug and ask where the car is.....

What's up with that?

Shape up misses......

Now I'm sitting in a HUGE CLUB in Helsinki - Just packed 500 Goodie Bags for the Super Instructurs who are joining us tomorrow!

It is time for SUPER SATURDAY in Finland :)

Teaching BODYBALANCE 47 with Powerful Arja tonight

Tomorrow is a full on schedule with
BODYBALANCE 47 Team Jo + Arja
BODYJAM 51 Team Jo + Kimmo
BODYBALANCE Generic Session
BODYBALANCE 47 Team Jo + Tiina w Fab Arja and Susanna supporting us on the huge stage :)

There will also be surprises such as a Push-Up competition, a BODYPUMP Drink... hm.. Yummey? And more...

Saturday evening will be traditionally Finish I think - There is a SPA/Sauna booked for us with all the traditional Finish stuff... whatever that is, hm?! Anyway - Sunday is a SOFTER day :)

LOVE JO

BUTT freezing COLD

MO:

It was freezing today.
I´m still coughing, so no running...

Instead a long, cold walk through the city...

...Wearing my fav denims, almost exactly 4 1/2months after giving birth...
Who cares that the weather is butt freezing cold?

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