THE LATVIAN ELEMENT

18/01/2025

We can't wait for the next summer!

In Lithuania’s Dzūkija National Park, losing yourself amongst the pine trees while hunting for mushrooms is an occurrence so common it has its own word: "nugrybauti".

11/09/2024

Whenever in Kuldīga...
On Wednesdays we would like to share some interesting .

In the seventeenth century, Duke Jakob Kettler of Courland embraced the mercantile theories of his age and engaged in overseas colonialism. After several aborted attempts, the Courlanders managed to establish a settlement on Tobago island in 1654 only to lose it to the Dutch five years later. European competitors and indigenous resistance frustrated the Duke’s attempts to regain control over the colony.

Couronian colonization of Tobago left a strong impact on the historical imagination.

Found in Lettland - Latvia, monument to Duke Jacob of Courland (1610-1682). Liepājas Street, Kuldīga 😍

The sculpture is by Glebs Pantelejevs, a renowned Latvian sculptor and professor at the Art Academy of Latvia.

09/09/2024

Latvia in September is as moving National Geographic Magazine

09/08/2024

Proud! We are feeling proud for the trail network Mežtaka - Forest trail and Jūrtaka / Ranniku Matkarada / Baltic Coastal Hiking! Thank you for always thinking forward!

The Latvian Element

12/01/2024

Sumeeta, a Texas native, avid traveler, and perpetual seeker has written a wonderful review about her experience with us. In format, we could not have words to thank her! 🧡 The travelers we get to meet in our tours and customized experiences inspire us as humans who choose to connect with the land in its truest form!

https://www.sumeetaseeks.com/travel-the-world/latvian-sauna
Thank you, Sumeeta! We are waiting for you back with THE LATVIAN ELEMENT!

Learn about the history and rituals of the transformative Latvian sauna, where nature, herbal medicine, and spirituality converge for a transcendent experience.

27/06/2023

Here is the essence of Midsummer in Latvia, story told by beloved herbal wife Līga Reitere!

09/02/2023

Go! Go closer to the nature! At least once a week 💚🌲

15/12/2022

Gauja, Ziema ❄️

19/07/2022

The morning coffee into the peaceful forest is my favorite way to start the day 🌲🌞☕️🌿

11/07/2022

11/07/2022

01/03/2022

Pirmais Pavasara mēnesis ir sācies! ☀️☀️☀️
Paldies Ziema, nu Tev jāiet, no kurienes esi nākusi 👉🏽❄️

13/02/2022

Ziemas pārgājiens - privātā tūre.
Dziedinošais dabas spēks sakārto prātu, ļauj tuvoties dvēselei un šādos sniegos arī pamatīgi izvingrina ķrrmeni 🙂🌲🌲🌲💚

05/02/2022

"Make life great again" - piedzīvojumu terapijas programma ar āra dzīves elementiem, slēpju ekspedīciju, pārgājienu tumsā, ar neparastu izraušanos no ierastā leņķa.

❄️KAD? 19.-20.02.2022

❄️KAM? Pieaugušajiem ar mērķi atrast līdzsvaru dzīvē, kurā atbildība un mērķis satiekas ar dzīves entuziasmu. 10 dalībniekiem, kas vēlas kļūt par labākiem, laimīgākiem un apzinātākiem cilvēkiem.

❄️KO DARĪSIM?
🔹Slēposim pa Ziemeļvidzemes mežiem, takām un netakām ar "meža slēpēm" (slēpošanas pieredze nav nepieciešama)
🔹Gatavosim ēst uz dzīvas uguns;
🔹Paliksim pa nakti Veclaicenes Dabas mājā;
🔹Klausīsimies sevī un citos;
🔹Mācīsimies no savas rīcības un pieredzes
🔹Parunāsim par to, kā mēs gatavojamies, kā mēs mākam dzirdēt, ko mums vajag, kā mēs
to pasakām sev un citiem, kā gribam savu ceļu turpināt!

ℹ️Uzzini vairāk un piesakies >> [email protected]

Organizē: Lūzumpunkts un THE LATVIAN ELEMENT , sadarbībā ar Adventure Therapy Latvia / Piedzīvojumu terapija

Foto: Arvīds Barānovs, Eaglewood Pictures
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05/02/2022

24/01/2022

Gadu sākam ar jaunumiem! Pateicoties nodibinājuma "R.R. fonds" atbalstam, jauniešiem Siguldas novada pašvaldībā ir lieliska iespēja piedzīvot piedzīvojumu terapijas programmu.

Programmas ietvaros jaunieši dosies piedzīvojumos dabā ar terapeitisku nolūku, lai iepazītu tuvāk sevi un cilvēkus sev apkārt caur dabu un mākslas terapijas elementiem, lai pilnveidotu emocionālās inteliģences pamatus, pārvarētu fiziskas grūtības, attīstītu sadarbības prasmes...

https://m.sigulda.lv/?sadala=read&id=21726

Sigulda.lv

24/01/2022

Lelde from Life In Riga wrote about Latvian approach to "HYGGE". Our Scandinavian travellers will find this as an interesting read...
She also asked our guide & founder Dārta Ansone little more about adventure therapy.. here are some thoughts:

"Adventure therapy differs from a hike with friends in its philosophy. It involves actively exploring the unknown, and associates adventure with challenges and opportunities. Participating in a group is considered fundamental to personal growth and establishing a sense of community."

https://lifeinriga.com/is-there-a-latvian-alternative-to-hygge/

Do Latvians practice something similar to the Danish concept of hygge? I spoke with Latvians living in both countries to find out.

19/12/2021

Ziema notiek !
Atliek tik iet un just. Ļaut sev just…