About me and water

I was born and brought up in Iceland, a volcanic island with many geothermal pools and a rich bathing culture.

Water plays an essential role in keeping me physically and mentally fit. I have often thought about the privilege being brought up close to a huge geothermal pool and have acquired the skill of moving freely and effortlessly in water.

My thoughts about swimming have, however, not always been in harmony with the swimming approaches I have been introduced to and have seen practiced. Swimfulness represents what I think swimming should be about.

Water continues to be one of my great passions and an integral part of my life. For some years I have included the water to be part of my professional field. I am still exploring the water and how it can be used to improve wellbeing. That journey is not over…I wonder where it ends… 

A little bit about my formal educational background

I am a qualified teacher of the Alexander Technique from Dan Armon´s “Schule für F.M. Alexander-Technik Berlin”.

I am a certified teacher in the Shaw Method of swimming by Steven Shaw in addition to hold a swimming teaching certificate from the Danish Swimming Association.

I am a psychology graduate from the University of Copenhagen, licensed clinical psychologist by the Danish Supervisory Board of Psychological Practice, and accredited specialist in clinical neuropsychology.

I hold a postgraduate degree in Teaching Studies from the University of Iceland, and I am licensed high-school and elementary school teacher by the Icelandic Ministry of Education, Science and Culture and the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science.

I hold a tourist guide diploma from the “The Official Guide School in Iceland”.

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