4 – 9 August, 2026
Take time for yourself, get nourished, enjoy a balanced yoga routine and lovely summer days by the lake. This retreat is for you who long for a break from the duties and demands of everyday life. Guiding you back to that sweet balanced joy is our speciality!
A RETREAT FOR YOU
Take time for yourself, get nourished, and enjoy a balanced yoga routine along with lovely summer days by the lake. With the care of experienced teachers and a loving staff, you’ll unwind, feel refreshed and healthy, and learn a lot about yoga.
We’ve designed this retreat with you in mind—someone who wants to rest in nature, deepen your yoga practice, and have plenty of time to simply be. You’ll feel the sun on your skin, take dips in the lake, enjoy evening saunas, and connect with others. Sanna and Sky are known for their warm, welcoming presence, combined with integrity and depth.
They wish for you to find comfort, inspiration, and deepened well-being, all while enjoying a memorable yogic holiday.
Retreat taste-tester:
Free Online evening to Slow down and Come home – Relaxed Yoga Life
If you’re longing for a break from everyday demands and some support to slow down, soften, and reconnect with yourself, this offering is for you. In just two hours, you’re invited to leave stress behind and find balance and nourishment through a guided online experience with Sky and Sanna, exploring Relaxed Yoga Life through SamaYoga practice and wisdom.
The evening has already happened, but it’s not too late! You can receive the recording and enjoy it now!
To receive the recording, please email Sanna at yogadeepening@gmail.com
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— Pia Kragh, Relaxed Yoga life retreat, Shambala 2024
Book by March 31st and enjoy an early bird discount of 700 SEK.
The prices currently shown on the booking page already include this discount and will automatically increase after March 31st.
This retreat has one sponsored spot available. We recognize that current world events have added strain for many and may have affected your ability to prioritize wellness. To support you in getting the rest you deserve, we’re offering the chance to attend this retreat at a discounted rate.
If you’re interested, please email us at ShambalaGatherings@gmail.com with a bit about yourself, and you’ll be considered for the available spot.
RETREAT HIGHLIGHTS
Each day is designed to nourish body, calm mind, and awaken your senses to the beauty of the Swedish wilderness.
Morning movement flows and evening creative sessions tailored to all levels. Move at your own pace, always.
Traditional Swedish sauna sessions overlooking the lake. Release tension, cleanse deeply, and let the heat do its ancient healing work.
Wholesome, mostly organic plant-based meals, sourced locally whenever possible, to ground your body and restore your vitality.
Exploring the surrounding forest paths and taking refreshing dips in the lake, allowing the pristine beauty of nature to enliven and inspire you.
Gathering in presence, witnessing one another, and sharing meaningful moments.
Choosing to rest & pause consciously - take that nap in the hammock, journal in the afternoon sun & meditate in the forest
— Cecilia Kearley, Previous Retreat Guest
YOUR DAYS
Our days will unfold in a gentle and nourishing rhythm, balancing practice, creativity, rest, and time in nature.
Each day offers a unique program while maintaining this supportive rhythm, creating space for deep practice, connection, and joyful celebration.
Check-in is at 15:00 on the arrival day, and check-out is at 15:00 on the departure day.
06:30
Greet the morning with an invigorating swim, awakening the senses and refreshing body and mind before our morning class.
06:45
Immerse in an extended SamaYoga practice with pranayama, meditation, and ceremony, cultivating discipline, devotion, and inner clarity.
09:00
A relaxed, nourishing and easy-to-digest meal enjoyed slowly in shared silence.
12:00
We go out into the forest for a nature walk and sit together for a yoga philosophy dialogue, exploring life and ourselves through the oral traditions in which yoga was originally shared.
13:30
Enjoy a vibrant vegan buffet, and take time to relax. Sky available for private yoga session by request.
14:30
Time to take a hike in the forest, rest or take one of our treatments.
17:00
Experience a balanced SamaYoga practice integrating breath, alignment, and mindful movement to cultivate steadiness and inner harmony.
19:00
Gather for a delicious, wholesome evening meal shared in a peaceful and heart-centered atmosphere.
20:00
Each night offers something unique, from sauna and moon rituals to music, massage, or spacious free time.
ALL-INCLUSIVE
Not Included
YOUR GUIDE
Sky is dedicated to living a life of yoga, and since 1991 he has studied and taught several styles of yoga, always coming back to the simple and deep principles in the tradition of Hatha Yoga. Gracefully incorporating wisdom from Qi Gong, Ayurveda and Bhagavad Gita (yoga shastra) into his classes gives his delivery a certain integrity and well-rounded approach.
Sky has studied Vedanta since 2001 with Swami Vagishananda, Radha and Swami Dayananda, giving a good grounding in the purpose and practices of Yoga as a way of achieving balance, harmony and total fulfillment in this life.
His classes are always spontaneous and deeply honouring of his students. As he says, “I’m like the milkman, I just deliver the milk, fulfilling the sacred and even unspoken orders of the students.” Taught with relaxed passion, humor and clear understanding of the poses and their benefits, one finds his unique classes inspiring and rewarding.
www.samayoga.info
Hatha Yoga
Yoga therapy
Yoga shastra
YOUR GUIDE
Sanna Tobias has always had a deep passion for growth and has been committed to a daily practice of yoga & meditation since she was 16. Her interest spans over all the aspects of yoga including Advaita Vedanta (self knowledge, what gives happiness and peace), Sanskrit, traditional Chanting & Ceremony as well as Yoga shāstra.
Her name is very appropriate, it means “truth”, which has been her motivation and goal for as long as she can remember. She radiates an honesty and openness that invites immediate comfort and trust in all her students and clients.
Sanna brings a cheerful and dedicated presence to the courses which really supports everyone, especially the students in their processes. From her diverse background, which has included engineering, animals, physically challenged children, sports competition and extensive travels among other things, she has gained a deep humility and respect for each individual’s journey and the ability to inspire and uplift whoever she meets.
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Meditation
Advaita Vedanta
Yoga shāstra
GUEST EXPERIENCES
“I want to thank you again for the amazing days at Shambala. The mix of beautiful yoga, knowledge, holding, lightness and laughter that you offered helped me open up my heart more than in a long time and I’m so so grateful.”
“Words cannot describe the beauty and the depth of the Sama Yoga journey. Pure, authentic, generous and loving transmission. Infinite gratitude.”
“Sama yoga helpt me to find my way to become who I am Today.. it is to come home.. accept myself as I am and so much more… so grateful to be a part of a Sama yoga family”.
“I am truly hooked on Sky. Not for his unique and very balanced yoga. Not for his way to get a group of people that don´t know each other to show so much love and compassion. Not for his wisdom, not for his playful and funny way of expressing things and not for getting people to find the best in them selves. I am hooked on him because he knows how to do it all.”
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
The journey from Arlanda to Shambala (Skinnskatteberg Station) takes around 3 hours and is quite straightforward. You can search for and purchase tickets at www.sj.se.
Please note that the full train schedule is usually available only 2–3 weeks before your intended travel date, so there’s no need to book earlier than that. There are several route options.
As there are no direct trains, you’ll need to take a combination of trains and/or buses. Once you arrive at Skinnskatteberg Station, we’ll pick you up — it’s just a 7-minute drive to Shambala.
Comfortable yoga clothing, a warm layer for the evenings, earplugs and an eye mask for the bright summer mornings, sturdy shoes for forest walks, and a journal if you enjoy writing. Yoga mats and props are provided. Swimwear for the sauna is optional. We’ll send a full packing list after booking.
Our kitchen is designed to avoid the most common allergens. That said, please let us know in advance if you have any food allergies or specific dietary needs, and we’ll take them into account when planning the menu.
For guests with multiple allergies, we offer a simple daily meal option of steamed vegetables and boiled rice.
While we aim to keep our kitchen as gluten-free as possible, trace amounts of gluten may still be present. Our meals are generally suitable for those with gluten intolerance, but we cannot guarantee the absence of cross-contamination for guests with celiac disease.
At Shambala, beyond being a retreat space, we cultivate a way of living deeply rooted in the yogic values of simplicity, presence, non-attachment, contentment, and communion with nature. Rather than luxury, what we offer is intimacy and a sense of belonging. Therefore, our accommodations are simple and mostly shared, with a variety of twin rooms, triple rooms, and glamping tents.
The guiding ethos is one of community and sustainability, creating a vibe that is understated, modest, welcoming, and easy. If you do feel a strong need for a single room, you can write to us. A single room may be available for an additional fee.
All accommodation options have access to shared showers and bathrooms.
We love children and would truly love to be able to host parents with young kids.
However, we’ve found that having young children on site can make it challenging to maintain the peaceful retreat atmosphere that many of our guests seek and deeply value.
For this reason, unless otherwise agreed, our retreats are intended for adults and youth aged 12 and above.
We love animals, but as some guests have allergies, we’re unable to allow animals inside the buildings. For this reason, we kindly discourage guests from bringing their pets.
Bed linen and towels are included with your booking. You may opt out of both for a 200 SEK discount. To do so, please apply the coupon code ‘NOLINEN’ at checkout.
We understand that life can be unpredictable, and if something unexpected comes up, we truly want to support you as best we can. At the same time, as a small business, we need to honor the sustainability of our work and are therefore unable to offer refunds close to the retreat start date. Thank you so much for your understanding.
Cancel up to 3 months before arrival and receive a full refund.
Cancel up to 14 days before arrival and receive a 70% refund.
Cancel up to 6 days before arrival and receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel 5 days or fewer before arrival, the retreat fee is non-refundable.
We warmly recommend arranging travel insurance to cover any unforeseen circumstances.
The retreat cost does not include travel insurance. Travel insurance is recommended for all participants.
Join us 4 – 9 August, and take time for yourself, get nourished, enjoy a balanced yoga routine and lovely summer days by the lake.
Guiding you back to that sweet balanced joy is our speciality!
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