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Overview

  • 4 references 1 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Icelandic, Spanish
  • 43, Male
  • Member since 2012
  • Yoga instructor, massage therapist, and traveler.
  • Degree in renewable Energy and Sustainability
  • From Akureyri, Northeastern Region, Iceland
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Finding my bliss.

ABOUT ME

I am a down to earth human being. I enjoy life, people, and all the great things in this world. I am easy going, I get along with almost anyone. I enjoy healthy local foods, yoga, kite-surfing, and living healthy and authentically. I love inspiring others and sharing passions. Currently traveling and seeing the US with my wife Tinna.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am currently living in Akureyri Iceland with my wife, but travel often to teach yoga workshops around the globe. I Enjoy hosting people in our apartment, and because I travel so much its a nice way to connect with the local people and share skills/ideas.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have had a great experience thus far with couchsurfing. It always amazes me how many amazing open minded people there are in the world.

Interests

Yoga, Movement, Running, Biking, Surfing, Bouldering, Hiking, Backpacking, Cooking, Traveling, and restorative practices.

  • cooking
  • recipes
  • yoga
  • running
  • working out
  • traveling
  • bouldering
  • cycling
  • hiking
  • backpacking
  • surfing
  • rock climbing
  • business

Music, Movies, and Books

To many to list here, but heres a few: Sidartha, The alchamist, an untethered soul, the 5th sacred thing.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Owned a solar business, designed and built a micro home, traveled and experienced a few countries, lived in France, lived in a van traveling and working around Australia with my girlfriend for a year, found inner peace and contentment. Many more little things, but what is "Amazing" anyways?

Teach, Learn, Share

I love teaching yoga, maybe learning to teach people to kite board as well? Sharing recipes and dishes, stories and experiences.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Cooking, movement skills, handstand training, stories, space.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Canada, China, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Iceland, Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Costa Rica, France, Iceland, United States

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