Rebirth at Mývatn

The origins of the earth
        
 “Slow travel”, an opportunity to reinvigorate yourself at the other end of the world in the four seasons of Iceland – volcanic hot springs – contemplation – Yoga ,Qi gong and Shiatsu massage – hiking – artistic activities — observation of birdlife and volcanoes.
 
6-7 days on site – Hotel **** – medium range hiking – international group – English and french speaking guides – maximum 15 participants.

Lake Mývatn is located in the northern part of the country at latitude of 65.6 degrees, exactly over the active mid-Atlantic Ridge that emerges in Iceland. The rift is gradually widening at a rate of slightly less than an inch per year, continually pushing the European and American continental plates further and further apart. Hence the great volcanic activity in the region, which is in constant formation.

This beautiful lake is a sanctuary for waterfowl (ducks, swans and geese), of which seventeen American, Eurasian and Arctic species all come here to breed: a paradise for the bird-watcher. For the contemplative spirit the site offers exceptional variety, one of the most beautiful, strangest places on the planet. Our imagination is continually called upon by the bizarre shapes of the landscape and the trolls, elves and fairies who no doubt live there ....

Harpa and Jean-Marc accompany these “Rebirth at Lake Mývatn with Yoga, Qi gong and Shiatsu massage. Their intimate knowledge of the terrain and their specialist training made the first trips we offered an immediate success. Our aim – which is also our priority – is to ensure a maximum of quality on these trips, whether in terms of food, human relations and awareness of nature, enabling each participant to experience a re-centring of his or her personal life. These short adventures are proposed to people with open, contemplative, active minds, who are willing to take time to discover, feel and meet.

A stay at Lake Mývatn is an immersion in a very powerful primeval natural environment, where man has learnt to develop and maintain traditions such as baking bread on the hot ground, fishing below the ice, etc. The Mývatn region offers an incredible diversity within a limited area, and there is no need for long trips by car. The periods of stay are outside the tourist season, on the one hand because of the greater quiet this affords, but primarily because Mývatn shows very different faces from one season to another. Without a doubt, every outing provides an opportunity to discover the rich and subtle features of the lake: its legends, culture and culinary traditions such as peat-smoked trout or lamb, and many others just waiting to be discovered…

The hikes will depend on the weather and the inspiration of your guides. They may be gentle or energetic, mysterious or dazzling, but they will always finish in the evening with a wonderful relaxing immersion in the milky blue silica-rich water of natural hot springs (between 37° and 42° C). To bathe thus in winter under the starry sky, the body warm as toast, and the head in the cool air, virtually alone in the middle of an immense natural landscape is an unforgettable experience, which has become essential for some. This is a sort of thalassotherapy at the origins of time. The immensity of the landscape, the low density of the population, the quality of the water, air, silence and light make Mývatn an ideal place to recharge one’s batteries.

Further information and booking info@fjallasyn.is