Balance and Resilience at the Monaco Yacht Show

When the Monaco Yacht Show opened its doors this season, it wasn’t just the yachts turning heads — it was the conversation around self-care. At the heart of this dialogue stood Geraldine Hardy, bringing more than two decades of wisdom in Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Kung Fu, yoga, and meditation to one of the industry’s most high-energy stages.

“Anything you think can turn into words, and words can turn into action.”

Hardy’s morning self-care sessions — held at 6:30 and 9:00 AM before the show floor begins buzzing — are more than movement classes. They’re a call to balance, moderation, and conscious choice in an industry notorious for long hours, high pressure, and little time to pause.

The Power of Balance

Over the last 48 hours, Hardy explains, the world experienced an “energy portal” — a moment where patience, positivity, and self-discipline mattered most. For many, it felt like a test: crew faced unexpected challenges, frustrations rose, and the easy reaction would have been to complain. But Hardy urged a different approach: stop, breathe, reflect.

“In the moments before you reach abundance, the universe will test you hardest. Your response, not your reaction, sets the tone for your next year.”

It’s a reminder that balance isn’t simply physical — it’s emotional, mental, and spiritual. The ability to meet challenges with clarity can shape not only a day, but the year ahead.

Choices That Define Us

Hardy draws from her own journey: once living the cycle of working hard, partying late, and pushing through fatigue, she now chooses differently. Waking at 5:00 AM to meditate, training for hours, and moderating alcohol intake are not restrictions — they are deliberate acts of resilience.

“I choose to take care of my vessel — physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. That choice is mine, and it’s the foundation of resilience.”

The message resonates deeply with crew at the end of a demanding season. In a confined environment where stress is amplified, choices around sleep, drinking, and energy management carry exponential weight.

Beyond the Yacht

For Hardy, self-care is not a luxury — it’s survival, both on board and in life. Her Self-Care Course explores the immune and nervous systems, the physiological effects of alcohol and drugs, and how to protect energy in confined environments like yachts. It’s knowledge distilled into practical strategies for those who need it most.

“Self-accountability and responsibility are non-negotiable. Without them, the cycle repeats. With them, resilience takes root.”

As the Monaco Yacht Show continues, Hardy’s sessions stand as a reminder: luxury may define the vessels, but balance and resilience define the people who run them.

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