Sometimes, life calls for us to pause and do nothing—to be with ourselves, hold space for what’s present in us, simplify, slow down, rest, and breathe deeply away from the busyness of everyday life. A sincere time to simply be.
Picture yourself with your own single room at Shambala, enjoying one optional yoga or meditation class per day, evening saunas and lake dips, three abundant buffet meals, and plenty of time for forest walks, canoe rides, or meeting new people if you wish. A restful personal reset, at an affordable price—this is a Just Be Retreat at Shambala Gatherings.
We will periodically release dates for our Just Be retreats. Please check this website for updates and Join our newsletter so you don’t miss out on new dates! The dates available this autumn/winter are:
- 7 – 10 November 2024
- 21 – 24 November 2024
A minimum stay of 3 nights is preferred. If you’d like to stay longer than the dates listed, please email us, and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
PRICES PER PERSON
Single room: 1240 kr per night
Twin room shared: 930 kr per night
Triple room shared: 780 kr per night
Your own van: 620 kr per night
All prices include three buffet meals, accommodation, one yoga or meditation class per day, and one fire sauna session per day. To see which classes will be available, please check the calendar to find out which retreat will be happening that week.
Important: If you choose to extend your stay and arrive a day before the retreat starts, please note that there won’t be a yoga class on that day. However, you’re welcome to enjoy an evening sauna, take a walk in the forest, rest, read, and take time to settle in.
Check in: 16h
Check out : 15h
TREATMENTS
Do you want to combine your stay with a personal healing treatment? During your Just Be stay at Shambala, you are welcome to book any of our treatments. You can explore all our treatments on offer here.Â
NATURE WALKS
Shambala Gatherings is surrounded by the beautiful forest of Bergslagen, home to deers, moose and the beaver. You can enjoy well signed nature walks of different lengths from Shambala.
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
Triple Bedroom Shared
“I recently returned from a retreat at Shambala, and I just wanted to say it was the most gorgeous place. The unspoiled beauty and the energy of the whole area were simply wonderful—so calm and peaceful. The food was delicious, and everyone there was so lovely. I 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.”
“Shambala is a very beautiful place were you can be yourself and easily connect with other people around you.
You can be alone in the nature and go for amazing walks in the forest and truly come at ease.
The times that I was there it gave me new insights about myself and more guidance in life.”
“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”.
Amazing experience!! Beautiful nature around the Shambala. Yoga there was outstanding!! Vegan Food incredible tasty!! Great and friendly community of people. If you suffer from stress, this is ideal place to be!
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Hi there! I’m Lalita, and I’m here to assist you with any questions you might have. However, before emailing me, please try using our chat box or checking our FAQs. This really helps reduce my email load and ensures I’m available when you really need me. Thank you so much for helping me to help you!
MORE at Shambala
SOUL Space
We welcome you wholeheartedly to our place. Shambala consists of seven buildings in nature within which you can find two yoga salas, ten twin bedrooms, four triple bedrooms, one four-bed dormitory, three separate huts, a floating sauna and a lake!
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.