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.
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
Book by the 28th of February, and enjoy a discount of 500 sek.
Coupon code: SAMA500
SPONSORSHIP
This retreat is open for one sponsorship spot. We recognize that current world events have added strain for many and may have impacted your ability to focus on wellness. To help you get the rest you deserve, we are offering the opportunity to attend this retreat at a discounted price. Please email us at shambalaGatherings@gmail.com with information about yourself, and you will be considered for the available spot.
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.
I’ve recently come home from a retreat at Shambala, and I wanted to say that Shambala was just the most gorgeous place, such unspoiled beauty and the energy around the whole place was just gorgeous, so calm and peaceful. The food was delicious and all the people there were such lovely people. I’ve had the most amazing, special weekend and the warm memories will stay with me forever. I hope I’m lucky enough to return in the future.
“Words cannot describe the beauty and the depth of the samayoga 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.”
If you’ve never taken a Samayoga class or retreat with Sky, then this will be a welcome gift. “He sensed my needs and delivered just what i wanted” is a common feeling among Sky’s students. Samayoga is a wonderful middle way and closest to Hatha yoga flow style, that offers clear guidance through all aspects of yoga and each session is tailored to meet the students where they are at. Some classes will be primarily focused on relaxation poses with special guidance on how to feel and release holding patterns. Other classes will be more invigorating and challenging, but with Sky’s help it can be highly enjoyable, flow easily and very accessible to all levels of experience.
THE FOOD
Inspired by the Indian Ayurvedic health tradition, our kitchen serves delicious and nutritious food that is vegan, gluten-free, and made primarily with organic ingredients. Meals are often enjoyed on the sunny deck overlooking the lake. We are happy to accommodate dietary allergies—please inform us when making your booking.
LOCATION AND ACCOMMODATION
Shambala is an intimate yoga community and retreat center nestled in the forests of Bergslagen, two hours from Stockholm in Skinnskatteberg, Västmanland.
Dedicated to community and yoga, Shambala’s vision is to live harmoniously with nature. Surrounded by lush forests and a tranquil lake, it invites you to enjoy peaceful walks, refreshing swims, and moments of reflection. A highlight is the floating sauna by the lake, offering a soothing experience.
Accommodations are cozy and simple, with options to share a room, enjoy a private single room (when available), or try glamping, with rooms allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
At Shambala, you’ll be welcomed wholeheartedly with open arms into a homely, family atmosphere, where daily lake swims and saunas are just a part of the healing experience that this special place offers.
You can view our accommodation options below.
For more information on our rooms and facilities, please visit our The Place page.
Twin Bedroom Shared
can be booked as Private Single Room
Triple Bedroom Shared
Soulpad Glamping Tent
double bed, lake view, heating and electricity
Your Own Tent
DAILY SCHEDULE
(subject to changes)
Arrival Time: Earliest 3:00 PM
Departure Time: 3:00 PM
Please note that we are unable to accommodate early arrivals or late departures. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to your stay!
06:30 Optional wake up swim
06:45 Morning Sadhana (Long SamaYoga class, Pranayama, Meditation, Ceremony)
09:00 Silent Breakfast and relax time
12:00 Forest philosophy (a forest walk and yoga talk)
13:30 Succulent vegan lunch buffet and relax time (Sky available for private yoga session by request)
15:00 Afternoon breaks: time to take a hike in the forest, rest or take one of our treatments
17:00 SamaYoga class
19:00 Delicious vegan evening meal
20:00 Different each night, for ex: sauna, moon celebration, music, massage, free time etc.
meet the team
TEACHER’S BIO
SKY
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.
SANNA Tobias
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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MORE at Shambala
“Set by a magical beautiful lake, this charming ”get away” offers heart-felt and nurturing workshops, courses and retreats by very competent teachers, and is hosted by two such beautiful souls – Johan and Melissa – who make sure to create a cozy solidarity, and treat you with healthy food cooked with love.”
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.