Nordic roots and Viking like spirit brought these sisters together. The spirit of: fighting for what’s in your heart, to follow your heart and to flow from it. With similar background 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.
TO BE (COME) MORE YOU
“This is where the magic happens – together, with open hearts in beautiful nature.”
“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”.
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 breath work and primal movement to wake you up in the morning whilst Josephine guides you into the world of healing and meditation with the evening yin practises.
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.
FOOD
The Kitchen at Shambala is the heart of the place. Bring on that vegan butter (those who know you know) !! Vegan and gluten-free, mostly organic ingredients, recipes inspired by the Indian Ayurvedic health tradition, high quality healthy oils, sweets served every other day, home baked bread served every other day (my fav), right food combination to ensure optimum protein intake, we focus on easily digestible beans and legumes, abundance of digestive spices, use of healthy fats, o sugars or artificial sweeteners. Dreamy.
MORE INFORMATION
~ Shared Twin Rooms (w/ shared showers & bathrooms) £1250 pp (15 800 kr)
~ Single Room (w/ shared showers & bathrooms) £1850 pp (23 500 kr)
~ Solo Glamping tent (w/ shared showers & bathrooms) £1250 pp (15 800 kr)
PAYMENT: 50% NON-REFUNDABLE deposit required to guarantee a place on the retreat. The full balance is due no less than 8 weeks prior the retreat. You may also pay in full at the time if you prefer. Booking made less than 8 weeks prior to the event must be paid in full. All money paid is NON-REFUNDABLE including deposits in all circumstances, including illness and personal circumstances.
Please read our CANCELLATION & COVID POLICY prior to booking.
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 8 weeks prior to the retreat. You may also pay in full at the time if you prefer. Booking made less than 8 weeks prior to the event must be paid in full.
Book nowLOCATION
The 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.
DAILY SCHEDULE
(*subject to changes)
Check in Tuesday 1st August 4PM / Check out Saturday 5th August 3PM.
7.00 Morning Flow
9.00 Silent Breakfast
12.00 Journalling / Hiking / Swimming / Relaxing
13.30 Lunch
17.00 Evening Flow
19.00 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
ACCOMMODATION
You can view our accommodation options below.
For more information on our rooms and facilities, please visit our The Place page.
Twin Bedroom Shared
Soulpad Glamping Tent – 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
http://www.josephinemcgrail.com/
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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.