Than Shambala.
“The energy is so so clear, deeply heart centred. And the intent with which Shambala is held is so beautiful, it has become a massively important of my life”.
COVID-19: We at Shambala are planning for the future, we can hold retreats for a limited number of guests, and we have a very flexible cancellation policy. We are carefully following all of the regulations and are in a continuous conversation with Skinnskattebergs’ Kommun to ensure that we are doing the best we can to make this a safe experience for you. For more information on how we are dealing with Covid, please visit our Covid page.
“One of Sky’s greatest gifts (in addition to his jokes) is his fluid sequencing, I continue to be in awe.”
Shambala’s essence we feel, is really felt best during midsummer, and we want this retreat/fest to have all the ingredients to make this auspicious event full and rich.
Creative self expression through Vedic art, connection to nature with sauna and swimming in the lake, amazing midsummer buffets and yoga classes that makes every cell in your body come alive.
We will have song circles where your heart can feel safe to open in blooming blissfulness.
So if you are feeling like having both a peaceful and powerful midsummer, this retreat is for you.
IN THIS RETREAT
Johan’s kirtans guide you into the land of soulfulness. Here the heart can relax into fullness and togetherness.His art sessions are about those rare moments when you tap into effortless expression, and you just feel the joy of creating, no matter how it looks. Johan will guide you in through the back door, and suddenly, you find yourself painting.
Jenny’s yoga and Yoga Nidra classes are deeply heartfelt as she takes you on an embodiment journey into the depths of your being. You will meet yourself in pure self-love, where you can let go into profound rest and allow your body’s self-healing capacity to flow.
“This is where the magic happens – together, with open hearts in beautiful nature.”
DAILY SCHEDULE
Check in: Thursday at 16.00
Check out: Sunday at 15.00
Thursday 24 June
15.00 Arrive
16.30 Yoga class with Sky
19.00 Dinner
20.30 Yoga Nidra with Jenny, sauna
Friday 25 June
5.30 Wake Up
5.45 Dip in the lake (optional)
6.00 Morning practice with Sky: Pranayama, Yoga
8.30 Puja
9.00 Breakfast
12.00 Forest Philosophy (walk, meditate, discuss Yoga)
16.00 Yoga, Yoga Nidra with Jenny // kirtan Johan
19.00 Dinner
20.00 Sauna
Saturday 26 June
5.30 Wake Up
5.45 Dip in the lake (optional)
6.00 Morning practice with Sky: Pranayama, Yoga
8.30 Puja
9.00 Breakfast
10.30 Vedic Art with Johan
13.30 Lunch
15.00: Special Midsummer Celebration of the Light (program will be announced on arrival)
18.00: Yoga Nidra with Jenny
19.00: Dinner
20.30: Kirtan fest
Sunday 27 June
5.30 Wake Up
5.45 Dip in the lake (optional)
6.00 Morning practice with Sky: Pranayama, Yoga
8.30 Puja
9.00 Breakfast
10.30 Vedic Art
12.00 Forest Philosophy (walk, meditate, discuss Yoga)
You can view our accommodation options below.
Please note that bringing your own tent is also an option.
For more information on our rooms and facilities, please visit our The Place page.
Twin Room Shared
Triple Room Shared
Soulpad Glamping Tent (double bed) – lake view, heating and electricity
“If yoga leads us to towards the center of ourselves, Sama Yoga holds your hand the whole way.”
meet the team
TEACHER’S BIO
Sky
Sky is dedicated to living a life of yoga, and since 1991 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 Bhagavat 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 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.
Sky is the main teacher during the education and teaches about 70 % of the classes.
Sanna
Sanna has dedicated her life to understanding and embodying Vedic & Yogic wisdom. She has practiced Meditation & Yoga since age 16, continuously searching for answers and self-growth. In her versatile background as an engineer, horse lover, healthcare worker, traveller and now as a mother, she has had a lot of practice in integrating and applying these tools and wisdom with modern everyday life. 12 years ago she landed in the teachings of Traditional Advaita Vedanta (non duality) and has since studied daily with her teachers Swami Vagishanandaji and Radhaji, merging the ancient teachings with today’s knowledge of psychology.
JOHAN SVANBORG
Johan
Since 23 years Johan has followed his spiritual calling which have manifested in Shambala Gatherings retreat center and Nordic Light Yoga and Healing. He has spent years in india and Bali immersed in the depths of the yogic teachings. Since 10 years he has studied Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy and has found a new way to combine these 2 visions.
JENNY SOLBERG
Jenny
Jenny’s spiritual journey started eight years ago in India, when she met her Yoga teacher. This was the start of a life long study of the inquiry into her real being. A few years ago, she met her Guru in Bali, whom she started studying traditional Vedanta with.
She is passionately dedicated to understanding the meaning of true happiness, and what it means to live a spiritual life. In her teaching, she assists with softness and compassion, allowing the uniqueness of every person and their process to take place. She did her first Hatha Yoga TTC in India with Atmavikasa Yoga eight years ago and has been going frequently every year to spend time with there. She has done the Sama Yoga Teacher Training, Svastha Yoga Therapy course and studied a variety of other yoga styles. She has studied Craniosacral therapy as well as Biodynamic Stillness touch.
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GALLERY
How to get here
Shambala Gatherings
Borntorpet 1
Skinnskatteberg
Sweden
Located just two hours away from Stockholm in Skinnskatteberg, Sweden, the area is easily accessible by air, train and car, making a great option for a short break wildlife destination.
- Coming by air: The nearest airport to Shambala is Stockholm Vasteras. The second nearest airport is Arlanda airport, the main airport in Sweden. You can easily take a train all the way to Skinnskatteberg from both of them.
- Coming by train / bus: We are fortunate to have a train / bus station at Skinnskatteberg only 5 minutes ride from the center. We offer free pick up services from this station in summer.
- Coming by car: Simply open this Google map on your navigator and follow directions to Borntorpet 1 in Skinnskatteberg, Sweden.