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Why I said YES - Going to Ukraine

Through calm movement, stretching, breathing and simple self-massage with balls, people can begin to reconnect with their bodies and gently release some of the tension they are carrying. Sometimes, that reconnection can bring a sense of relief.

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Personal Reflections on Rest

The last few weeks I’ve been thinking and meditating a lot about rest. I realized that I had the unconscious idea in my head: “You can only rest when you have worked enough or ‘have earned it’”. 

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Thoughts About Life

In reality, we can't prepare that much for growing older, being a parent, or experiencing loss for the first time, for example. We just have to deal with it as best we can without denying that it is happening.

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Signs of Overload

If I fall off the cliff, I get stressed or burned out, so I try to keep myself away from the edge of the cliff. During certain times of my life, I realize that I’m very close to the edge and need to step back. I want to share my signs of being too close to the edge of burnout or stress.

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Here’s How You Can Stay Consistent Doing CrossYoga

I completely understand that it can be hard to find motivation and momentum in the middle of a busy everyday life. I hope some of what I share here can help you find the motivation and routine to keep your practice going!

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No Resurrection Without the Cross

The victory Jesus won over death and everything broken in this world. I wish that I could only focus on the victory - just the fun, winning part. But that is not life. In this world we sometimes need to die - understood as surrender - in order to find victory. 

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The Power and Peace Found in the Breath

Are you breathing deeply or mainly shallow? Shallow (chest-) breathing limits oxygen intake and keeps the body in a somewhat stress mode. This is the reason why it is important to know the anatomy behind the breath. Your breath directly affects your nervous system and thereby energy levels and bodily sensations.

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Stories From a Retreat Day

I would like to share two glimpses from a previous retreat I hosted together with the Pastor of Ørestad Church last January 2026. For me, these stories are evidence of God’s faithfulness and I hope it can encourage

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