Hygge...

has been on the minds (and in the hearts) of virtually everyone lately.

Hygge is a Danish word that in essence means creating a warm and cozy life by doing simple things that enrich your spirit and bring joy and contentment to your daily existence surrounded by the people you love.

Throughout Scandinavia, hygge is infused into the way people entertain, cook, dine, exercise, travel, dress, decorate, and take care of themselves and others. It’s a gentle way of living that fortifies the soul and adds meaning to each day.

Scandinavians have perfected the art of hygge living to such a degree that the word and its principles are being embraced throughout the world.

Hygge resonates with people because it is a reminder that even the simplest gesture can be a balm for the soul.

It honors the spirit of fellowship we all crave and also assures us that there is virtue in caring for ourselves in the calm light of solitude.

Hygge...

has been covered in countless publications including The New York Times, Oprah, and Time. The Oxford Dictionary even named hygge one of their words of the year.

It has also been the subject of numerous books including my own, The Hygge Life: Embracing the Nordic Art of Coziness Through Recipes, Entertaining, Decorating, Simple Rituals, and Family Traditions.

The book was published by Ten Speed Press in November, 2017 and was profiled in Food & Wine Magazine, Time Magazine, Parade Magazine, The Detroit News, and on OpenTable. 

I am the host of The Hygge Workshop which explores art of hygge living.

Throughout the workshop, which can be tailored to event or conference theme, location, audience, length or any other needs, participants will be immersed in the hygge lifestyle through lessons and exercises designed to inspire fresh ideas, foster camaraderie, lighten the heart, and offer participants simple, tangible ways to infuse their daily lives with the cozy philosophy of hygge.

This dynamic workshop illuminates the meaning of hygge through a rich curriculum designed to stimulate the mind, fortify the body, and enliven the spirit. The workshop includes a wide array of lessons, discussions, and hands-on exercises that touch upon virtually every aspect of life that could be enhanced through the principles of hygge.

It also explores why embracing hygge is scientifically proven to improve our health, our relationships and our daily lives and delves into the different ways in which hygge principles are embraced throughout the world.

The workshop can be tailored to the ethos, time constraints, and needs of each individual event, audience, company and location.

Along the way participants will engage in lively conversation kindled by a hygge-filled event filled with laughter, mindfulness, solidarity, and generosity.

The Hygge Workshop is designed to be thought-provoking, uplifting, inclusive, enriching, and fun.

Depending upon your needs and desires, the workshop could include hands-on lessons...

to give participants the opportunity to learn first-hand how to illuminate the magic of hygge in their lives and in the lives of those they love. At the end of the workshop, participants will have a deeper understanding of how to invite hygge into their daily lives.

I have hosted The Hygge Workshop, both live and virtually, for businesses throughout the world including several recent virtual events for Google, Hannover, Jane, Tabula Rasa Healthcare, Classroom Central, BC Pensions, Verve and Outpost.

Please get in touch to discuss how we can tailor my workshop to fulfill your needs and those of your guests. It's also makes a perfect team-building retreat. 

My rate is subject to the length of the workshop and the associated services provided. 

Here’s a bit more about your workshop host:

Jody Eddy... 

is the author of The Hygge Life: Embracing the Nordic Art of Coziness Through Recipes, Entertaining, Decorating, Simple Rituals, and Family Traditions, which she co-wrote with the Icelandic chef Gunnar Karl Gislason. Gunnar is the Executive Chef of the Michelin starred restaurant Agern in New York City’s Grand Central Station and also runs the Michelin starred restaurant Dill in Reykjavik. 

This is their second book together, the first was North: The New Nordic Cuisine of Iceland, which won the IACP Judge’s Choice Award. Both books were published by Ten Speed Press. Jody worked with The Hygge Workshop co-founder, Janine Ersfeld, on The Hygge Life, where Janine served as the Creative Director of the book.

Through writing her books as well as working on various other projects in Iceland and throughout Scandinavia, Jody has traveled to the region over seventy-five times since 2008, living in Denmark as well as in Iceland for substantial periods of time.

She has an innate grasp on the hygge philosophy and is eager to share with others how living life in a gentle, cozy way will enhance everything from the way we decorate, travel, dine, cook, entertain, exercise, celebrate the holidays, and share time with friends and family.

Here's more information about Jody. 

The Hygge Workshop has become a popular program offering for virtual conferences and corporate events in recent months. Get in touch and let’s discuss how I can build an event presentation or team-building retreat that your employees or organization will never forget.

I look forward to hearing from you soon to discuss how I can tailor my workshop to suit your needs, my rates, and other logistics.

Photo credit for images, 2-7, 9-12, Peter Frank Edwards.