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 at Shambala, enjoying daily saunas, lake dips, massage treatments and plenty of time for forest walks, or meeting new people, if you wish. A restful personal reset, at an affordable price: this is a WINTER DEEP REST Retreat at Shambala Gatherings.
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE DURING THIS SELF-RETREAT
- Daily Sauna & Lake Dips: Relax in the warmth of our sauna and refresh with a dip in the serene frozen lake.
- Nature at Your Doorstep: Explore well-marked forest trails for peaceful walks, where you might spot local wildlife.
- Delicious, Nourishing Meals: Enjoy three abundant buffet meals daily, prepared with love, using vegan, gluten-free and mostly organic ingredients.
- Plenty of Free Time: Relax, read, journal, or simply breathe in the tranquil surroundings.
- Lakeside Views: Savor meals or moments of reflection on our spacious deck overlooking the shimmering lake.
- Connection or Solitude: Meet like-minded people, share stories, or retreat into your own quiet space. Whatever you need.
- One daily Yoga class: Ground yourself each day with an embodied yoga practice led by an experienced teacher.
- Optional Bodywork Treatments: enjoy a massage or other restorative therapies offered by our skilled practitioners.
TREATMENTS AND SAUNA CEREMONIES
We’re delighted to welcome Lisanne Volz, our visiting bodyworker, who brings a beautiful range of treatments to support your retreat experience.
With several years of experience in retreats and spas across Norway and Sweden, she weaves together intuition and technique to create sessions that meet each person exactly where they are. Her foundation is Lomi Lomi, the traditional Hawaiian oil massage, and she also offers Nordic deep tissue, classic massage, hot stone, deep relaxation, and foot, head, and face massage. She can also guide a unique session focused on physical and emotional detoxing.
As an added gift, she will also be offering sauna ceremonies. This is one of her true passions, and with our beautiful lakeside sauna, these days at Shambala will be a nourishing way to wind down, release, and connect.
Treatments can be booked in advance or on-site during the retreat.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
• Three abundant vegan buffet meals per day
• Accommodation in a private room
• Daily sauna with sauna ceremony
• Daily dynamic morning yoga class
• Daily evening yoga nidra
• Bonfire
• Pick up and drop off from and to the local station (Skinnskatteberg)
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
• Train and bus tickets to Skinnskatteberg
• Bed sheets and towels
• Travel insurance
• Bodywork treatments
PICK YOUR RETREAT DATES
5-NIGHT RETREAT
Dates: January 27th – February 1st
Arrival Time: 3:00 PM
Departure Time: 3:00 PM
3-NIGHT RETREAT
Dates: February 12th – 15th
Arrival Time: 3:00 PM
Departure Time: 3:00 PM
INTEGRATE WITH NATURE
Nestled in the heart of Bergslagen’s forest, Shambala Gatherings is surrounded by the natural habitats of deer, moose, and beavers. Explore a network of well-marked trails offering walks of varying lengths, perfect for immersing yourself in the serenity of the wilderness.
RECONNECT, RECHARGE AND REDISCOVER THE JOY OF SIMPLY BEING
Here, nature, rest, and optional activities create the perfect setting for a personal reset. Whether you’re here to move, meditate, read, knit, or simply enjoy the stillness, this is your time to come as you are, and leave feeling lighter.
GET NOURISHED
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. In the winter, meals are often enjoyed in our cozy dining room, 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 or enjoy a private single room. Rooms are 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.
Our twin room for single use
“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!
DAILY RHYTHM AT SHAMBALA
Arrival Time: Earliest 3:00 PM
Departure Time: 3:00 PM
8:00Â Â Â Dynamic yoga class
Begin your day with an energizing yoga practice to awaken body and mind
9:00Â Â Â Silent breakfast
Nourish yourself in silence with a wholesome vegan meal, staying connected to your inner calm
Time for yourself
Enjoy the freedom of unstructured time to read, journal, rest, or simply be
13:30Â Â Â Lunch
A vibrant, freshly prepared vegan buffet that will delight your senses
Rest, Explore, or Receive
Wander in nature, take a dip in the lake, or book a soothing treatment.
16:00Â Â Â Sauna
Relax deeply in the warmth of our wood fired sauna, a daily ritual of release and renewal
19:00Â Â Â Dinner
Gather for a delicious evening meal shared in a peaceful community atmosphere
20:00Â Â Â Evening Practice
End the day with a gentle meditation, Yoga Nidra, or Yin Yoga to soften into stillness
Please note that all offerings are optional, and you’re free to move through your day in whatever way best supports your needs.
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 all year round.
- Coming by car: Simply open this Google map on your navigator and follow directions to Borntorpet 1 in Skinnskatteberg, Sweden.