Hi! My name is Ivan. I’m originally from Ukraine and currently living in Norway. I’m someone who looks for depth in life and finds inspiration in simple things. I’m deeply interested in spiritual practices, Vedic culture, yoga, meditation, sound healing, and breathwork.

I try to live each day mindfully: I practice Japa meditation and yoga, drink Chinese tea, cook plant-based meals, and enjoy the silence of nature. I seek harmony between the body, the mind, and the world around me.

I love traveling, hiking, foraging mushrooms and herbs, discovering new things, and sharing experiences. Cooking is one of my passions—especially vegan food—and I’d be happy to cook something for you! I’m inspired by heart-to-heart conversations, sincere people, and everyday kindness.

I’m open-minded, respectful of personal space, and I easily connect with people from different cultures. On Couchsurfing, I’m not just looking for a place to stay—I’m looking for real exchanges: thoughts, stories, and atmosphere.

If you enjoy warm conversations, cozy food, and a little quiet with a cup of good tea—I think we’re on the same path.

My home in Norway is ready to welcome kind people🫶

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

For Communication.

Interests

My main interest is to know myself in order to better interact with this world.

• arts
• vegetarian
• vegan
• yoga
• traveling
• painting
• music
• hiking
• camping
• ecology
• travel
• art
• nature
• tea
• trekking
• creativity
• party
• искусство
• чай
• love
• creating
• ceramics
• hare krishna
• музыка
• путешествия
• mate
• eco
• творчество
• vedic culture
• veda
• арт
• чтение книг
• керамика
• cemp

Music, Movies, and Books

Richard Bach “hypnosis for Mary” - I read this, about the layering of hypnosis on our perception.
"Illusions, or the Adventures of the Messiah inevitably" - this is recommended to me) I will read it)
Now we read Blavatsky "from the caves and wilds of the Hindustan" - this is the second time. Symbolically in front of India. An interesting documentary!
Lobsang Rampa “third eye” is the first of three (recently completed) about the Tibetan lama and his life. Everything is interesting there!
Ahhhh that's what really changed me, how could I not start with her !! "Two Lives" by Concordia Antarov. 4 volumes of an incredibly bright transforming story! Required reading!
And I was inspired by Paulo Coelho
"Magician's Diary" of "Valkyries" - most of all his autobiographical books, it is necessary in chronology, I think but not sure))
This is what the first was remembered from the literature of art enlightening and filling)

Music is a very deep topic) In general, this music is harmonious and structured. With a good mood)

With films, the situation is similar to music.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I became a vegetarian

Teach, Learn, Share

Welcome!

What I Can Share with Hosts

This is usually an exchange of experience.
And I cooking deliciously)

Countries I’ve Visited

Belarus, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belarus, Cyprus, Estonia, Italy