We have had the privilege of having Heiða Norðkvist, from the Danish school KAOSPILOT, joining our team for the last weeks doing all sorts of projects with us. You might have seen her around the studio & at rvk ritual events with her beautiful red hair and big smile. Heiða is a magical lady, a Capricorn & rising Leo that has fit in so well with the rvk ritual ladies! She is brave & up for anything and even started her first day with us as a model for Rvk Ritual beauty! We had to have her on the journal to introduce her better to our community.
NAME: Heiða Norðkvist Halldórsdóttir
CREATIVE OUTLET: I love painting, making collages and I also take a lot of photos.
WORK: Student at Kaospilot, Denmark. Currently researching “Feminine leadership and holistic health/ wellbeing” and that’s what connected me with RVK Ritual <3
LOCATED: Reykjavik born and raised, mostly Aarhus based
SUN, MOON, RISING: 🌞capricorn, 🌜cancer, ☄ leo
HUMAN DESIGN: Generator, Emotional Authority, 3/5 (Martyr/Heretic)
FIRST THING YOU DID THIS MORNING & MORNING ROUTINE?
As a wannabe A person, mornings are not really my thing. What helps me though is the fact that I love breakfast and making sure that I get a nutritious one and take my vitamins is a great start of the day. I’ve been taking multivitamin for women, zinc for my hormonal acne and Lions Mane drops that I put in my ginger shot. For breakfast I´ve been having overnight oats with vegan chocolate protein powder, ceylon cinnamon and then I top it up with some juicy fruits and make sure to drink a big glass of water as well. After a slow start, I often find myself rushing and competing with the clock. I have a very simple skin routine but make sure to leave the skin moisturized before applying any makeup. I usually end off with finding the outfit of the day because I really have to feel into what kind of mood I’m working with. I love dressing up so this is (sometimes) the reason I’m running late.
WHAT IS YOUR BACKGROUND?
I was born an old woman (just ask my mom) and believe that I have been slowly getting younger every year. I grew up in Breiðholt, where I went to Ölduselsskóli. I was very active in all sorts of committees and practiced different sports, like tennis, swimming and then handball for many years and tried different styles of dancing. One of my favorite subject at school was all about writing – I interviewed Ólafur Darri (because he went to the same school) and wrote a weekly column for the school website under the pseudonym “Unglingurinn” or “the teenager”, dedicated to thoughts and expectations related to being a teenager.
I went to Menntaskólinn við Hamrahlíð where I met some of my best friends today. I remember playing with different styles and this is where my love for thrifting came into the picture. I also took a course in photography that inspired me to explore that direction after my 3 years in MH. One of those semesters I spent in the south of Italy, doing a cultural exchange with AFS, where I lived with an Italian family and went to a regular school.
I studied photography and graphic media in Tækniskólinn to try something out. After that I knew I wanted to study abroad so I took a year off to work and I had 3 different part-time jobs for diversity in my work week. I looked into all sorts of design and management programs and got into Business Design in IED Barcelona but the feeling just wasn’t right. That’s when I found Kaospilot by accident and remembered that I read about their program when I was younger and thought it was super cool but just didn’t understand it at all. Unfortunately the deadline for applications had passed and I was really bummed out because this time it sounded perfect. I couldn’t stop thinking about it and a few days later I looked at their website again and then they had extended the deadline. This was one of the clearest signs I have ever gotten.
WHAT HAS HELPED YOU THE MOST ON YOUR WELLNESS/SELF CARE JOURNEY?
I’ve become quite good at protecting my energy, saying no to a lot of things and experiencing JOMO (the joy of missing out). Setting boundaries is still tough and realizing that I do this out of love and care, for both myself and others, is a huge drive.
DO YOU HAVE A PERSONAL SELF PRACTICE OR USE ANY TOOLS TO KEEP YOUR MIND/BODY HEALTHY?
Since I moved very central in Aarhus, I’ve been able to walk everywhere and it has become the loveliest “waste of time”. It forces me to think ahead of time, move slower and creates such beautiful space for serendipity. I am physically super active and have been focusing on bringing more balance to this aspect, not only being strong (been doing crossfit for a few years) but also fast and flexible. I also believe that we need to recover as intentionally and for the same amount of time that we work out. Recovery can be so much.. stretching, rolling, sauna, hot and cold. I also enjoy writing for mental clarity and I’m currently trying to get that into a routine along with meditating in the morning and reading before bed.
HOW DO YOU RELAX:
Relaxing was something that I used to struggle with when I was younger, I was really afraid of being considered “lazy”. Today I know we actually need 7 different types of rest, those are: physical, mental, emotional, social, sensory, creative and spiritual. Being aware of this is so helpful in understanding what I need. Something I love to do is winter bathing and going to the sauna. Other days it can be choosing baking and bachelorette. In the summertime, laying in the grass is the absolutely best thing ever – along with walks in the forest or hiking somewhere, disconnected from the internet.
FAVORITE SPOT IN REYKJAVIK: All the swimming pools<3
ALWAYS IN YOUR CUPBOARD?
3 FAV INSTAGRAMS
I can’t say that I have favourites, but these three have inspired me lately:
@sistersvillage
@hopehealingarts
@_spicymoustache_
Fav Rvk Ritual Product ?
The Balm is pure heaven
What are you Calling In?
I feel a bit awkward when I admit this (let’s break the stigma!!) but I want and feel ready for a romantic relationship<3
What are you releasing?
The thought that I have to know right now what I want for my future career
FEW THINGS IN YOUR PURSE ?
Lip combo, gloss og lipliner
Keys
Elastic for my hair
SOMEONE YOU ADMIRE?
My good friend Line that I met through my studies has been such an inspiration to me. The way she cares about people and makes them feel seen, heard and loved has absolutely elevated the way that I think about love and relations.
SOMETHING YOU ARE PROUD OF?
Little me <3
WHAT IS NEXT FOR YOU ?
We will have to wait and see…
Rvk ritual ehf. Kt: 500320-0280 info@rvkritual.com Phone: +354 8674139
