From Dance to Yoga, Inspiring Wellness and Deeper Connection with Marte

Movement and Mindfulness: Join us as we chat with Marte about how she uses the power of yoga to guide others to reconnect with their true selves

1. Can you start by telling a bit about your journey and what inspired you to become a facilitator for Kaer?

Being trained as a dancer, the power of movement and the endless possibilities of the body have always been an important aspect of my life. After an injury made me quit my dancing career at an early age I went back to university to study Psychology and specialized in the effects of childhood trauma. Around that same time I started diving deep into the world of yoga, and since then my understanding of the brain and body and the way they're connected have deepened and have become the cornerstones of my work. Recently I have written a surf- and travel guide for ocean loving travellers. Becoming a facilitator at Kaer allows me to integrate all these aspects of my work, and there is nothing more natural to me than to share my love for yoga, meditation, and the ocean with others.

2. How do you think your personal experiences have shaped your approach in guiding others?
As a dancer you learn to see your body as a tool, and ignore the signs it's giving you. While I pushed my body to the limits for years, I was so out of touch with what was happening underneath the surface of my skin. Studying yoga made me realize I never had this mind-body connection like I always thought I did. A truly eye-opening experience. This personal journey of mine has helped me to shape the way I teach others, and one of the main pillars of my work is to help others connect more to themselves, get out of their thinking brains, and into their physical and energetic bodies.

3. How would you describe 'transformational travel' to someone who's never experienced it?
Transformational travel to me is creating a safe and beautiful environment that allows people to let go of the noise of the world for a while, so they get the space to truly connect with themselves and are able to dive deep within and really recharge and grow.

4. What do you think makes a travel experience truly life-changing
Being in touch with nature, surrounded by like minded others, learning new things and being open to the unexpected can make a travel experience truly life changing.

5. Why should people consider investing in a transformational travel experience?

Investing in yourself and your own personal growth is the greatest gift you can give yourself. The retreat will give people tools to take home with them and to integrate into their daily lives, allowing their experience to create a butterfly effect in their own lives. Sometimes you just need to step out of your routine for a little while so you can zoom out and see new opportunities for positive change.