With similar backgrounds in the performance and movement world, Josie and Ida wanted to create a space and find a place where they could help others to connect and express their own inner Viking – to find the essence of inner power.
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Shared Twin Rooms (w/ shared showers & bathrooms): £850 (10 500kr)
To book, please email: hi@idamay.co
“This is where the magic happens – together, with open hearts in beautiful nature.”
We’ll be hidden 2 hours away from Stockholm, nestled within a pine forest centred around a lake with immediate access to dip in. Floating sauna, vegan food and long walks in the forest.
Immerse yourself in the powerful duality of yin and yang yoga practises by the Nordic Sisters Ida & Josie. Ida will be teaching powerful vinyasa flows fused with elements of animal flow and primal movement to wake you up in the morning whilst Josephine guides you into the world of healing meditation and breath work with the evening yin practises.
’How often do we take the time to honour our ancestors? To sit with our story and to allow the natural unfolding of LIFE to take place?
Held in the beauty and rawness of Nature we will allow for an opening and softening to occur. All. By. Itself.
Come to breathe, cry, hug, laugh and dance through it all. Come to be seen, touched and understood.
More than anything come to recognize that YOU ARE ALWAYS LOVED.’
MORE INFORMATION
Shared Twin Rooms (w/ shared showers & bathrooms): £850 (10 500kr)
Email hi@idamay.co to book.
50% non-refundable deposit is required to guarantee a place on the retreat. The full balance is due no less than 6 weeks prior to the retreat. You may also pay in full at the time if you prefer. Booking made less than 6 weeks prior to the event must be paid in full.
Book nowThe nearest airport to Shambala is Stockholm Vasterås. You can fly from all over Europe to this airport with the low fare airline www.ryanair.com. From Vasterås airport, you can take a taxi to the train station in Vasterås (about 10 mins) and from there take a train to Skinnskatteberg (about 1,5 hours).
The second nearest airport is Arlanda airport. This is the main airport in Sweden. From there you can easily take a train all the way to Skinnskatteberg (about 2,5 hours). To view train and bus times, visit www.sj.se . We organise free pick up for you from the train station at Skinnskatteberg, only 5 minutes ride from Shambala. Please inform us in advance of your travel times.
“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”.
DAILY SCHEDULE
(*subject to changes)
Check in Wednesday 29th June 4PM / Check out Sunday 3rd July 3PM.
7.00AM Morning Flow
9.00AM Silent Breakfast
1.30PM Lunch
5.00PM Evening Flow
7.00 PM Dinner
In addition to that:
Early morning meditation / Swim in the lake / You time / More lake time / 1 on 1 training / Intuitive & shamanic healing / Crystal Aromatherapy Facials / Creative Writing / Forest Walks / Read your book / Do You / Canoe / Chat / Chill / Sauna
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 Bedroom Shared
Triple Bedroom Shared
Soulpad Glamping Tent (double bed) – lake view, heating and electricity
meet the team
TEACHER’S BIO
Nordic Sisters
Ida & Josie work as a duo of yin and yang, bringing yoga asanas, breathwork, guided meditation and healing to the everyday person as well as the seasoned yogi. They believe strongly in empowering people to find their own truth by owning and loving their story. Ida & Josie have run many retreats all around the world and continue their work individually as well as collectively under the name: NORDIC SISTERS.
They work closely in rhythm with Nature and align all their workshops, events and retreats with the seasons. Inspiring people to live in balance with nature and to understand that ‘it is not the Earth that belongs to us- it is us that belong to the Earth.’
IDA MAY
Ida is an international yoga and fitness instructor, personal trainer and all-around movement director. Ida fell into yoga through a long career in dance – so no doubt she loves a good flow! Moving through asanas and finding new spaces and depths in the practise, those exciting places that connect the moves, your breath and some new tunes – that’s where it’s at. Find the attunement of the body, mind, breath and the beat of the music.
Ida’s diverse background and passion to keep exploring new things has encouraged and inspired her to create new concepts and consult studios. Ida has been ranked as one of London’s top 5 female fitness instructors. She is featured as one of the London’s Creative Females on the latest Adidas ‘Meet The Creators’ campaign and can be found on the cover of the Evening Standard ‘Fitster trainers in London’. Ida is constantly working on creative concepts and consulting studios. Her latest creations with ADIDAS Women you can find here !!!
Ida is always on the go and simply could not do a day without moving. ‘When I was moving I could feel’ (Pina Bausch).
Josephine McGrail
Josephine is a celebrated healer and yoga teacher who is based in London but shares her love and wisdom all around the world. She is frequently featured in Yogamazine and teaches at Triyoga, Shoreditch House, Akasha and Yogarise.
‘Josie’s special blend of teachings are hypnotically healing for mind, body and soul. She doesn’t just lead you through the class, she leads you on an adventure into your own brilliance. If you are interested in unleashing everything that is possible in your life, Josie is the key teammate for you. It’s not just yoga, it’s a yoga revolution!’
JudyMay Murphy, International Speaker and Success Coach
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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.