A 5-day retreat in the magical forest land of Sweden for a mystical journey exploring the vast landscape of the Feminine.
She is calling you to return back home within yourself, to attune to her cycle of life/death/rebirth, to awaken to her dance, to let her song be heard, to receive her whisperings of secrets long forgotten.
Investment: £619
To book: www.rikkebrodin.com/sweden-retreat

Join us in evoking that part of us that has been kept hidden for too long. She is ready to emerge, in her wildness, in her wholeness, in her untamed nature and in her freedom. She is soft, tender, fierce and powerful. She is walking barefooted and full breasted, in her flow and in her repose. Guided by her intuition and the unseen ones, her sensitivity is her superpower. She is both witch and virgin, crown and maiden, mother and lover. She is both the well and the spring, she births herself and all of life out of herself, she is infinite creativity, she is the deepest mystery.
We will dive into the vessel of our bodies as the sacred map of our belonging, as the place where the wild one within us resides. We will dance and move and let our bodies express their deepest longings . We will explore our cyclical nature embracing all of our inner seasons, we will gather in ritual as the wise women of all ages have, attuning to the deep knowing of our wombs and hearts, tasting the sweetness of freedom, welcoming all of our shadows. It will be a time for silence, for contemplation, for celebration and deep sharing.
It will be a time for you to let your voice be heard, to let the wilderness within you be unleashed, to remember the power of your vulnerability and to let yourself be seen and held by the power of the Feminine within each Woman.

Location
The location itself is breathtaking and raw and wild. Outside of practices we spend our time in the sauna (the Scandinavian way), jumping in the cold lake, gathering around the bonfire, canoeing, reading, journalling or going for long walks in the mystical forest.
Shambala Gatherings is a simple and stunning retreat host, set on the most beautiful private misty lake, with a floating sauna, an onsite library and their own sense deprivation floatation tank for deep deep release. They serve the most gorgeous vegan meals, and Johan the founder shares the sweetest evenings of kirtan and devotional singing.
There is really something magic about this place. With its wild and simple and raw beauty it invites a deep surrender like no other.
“I went earlier this year to Rikke’s retreat, for anyone who’s been to Rikke’s yoga classes, they’ll know that she dives deep into the spiritual and explores the wonderful mysteries of our existence. It truly was a magical journey one that deeply touched my heart and gave me an immense sense of inner happiness. I can’t thank Rikke enough for bringing her energy and wisdom which allowed me to be part of this wonderful experience. For me it has been the most memorable experience I’ve had during my time in Europe.”

MORE INFORMATION
Investment
*Early Bird until May 29th 2022
- Glamping tent *£714 (£774)
- Twin room *£669 (£729)
- Triple room *£619 (£679)
- Camping (bring your own tent) *£580 (640)
*First come first serve for room allocations
What’s Included
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Accommodation
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All the yoga, workshops and all our ceremonies
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3 delicious healthy vegan meals per day
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Sauna and canoeing on the lake
What’s Not
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Flights to Arlanda airport, Stockholm
(flight time suggestions will be sent in booking confirmation email)
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Car rental share from Arlanda to the retreat centre in Skinnskatteberg
(I will put you together in groups of 4)
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Add-on activities: Massages, energy healing, horse riding, etc
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Floatation tank (small donation to the venue)
Any questions email: mysteriesfeminine@gmail.com
Payment in installations can be arranged.
**Please note that we require all participants to present a negative covid test taken within a 72hr window before the start of the retreat. If you have to cancel due to a positive covid test or a government travel restriction, a full refund minus your £50 deposit will be given.
If you have to cancel for any other reason, it is non-refundable.
**No previous experience is necessary, but an open and curious mind is.

DAILY SCHEDULE
(*Subject to changes)
Wednesday
15.00 Arrival and check-in
16.00 Welcome practice
19.00 Delicious vegan evening meal
20.00 Bonfire and Ritual
Thursday – Saturday
07.00 Morning sadhana: meditation, mantra, pranayama, yoga
09.30 Breakfast buffet
14.00 Lunch buffet
16.30 Evening practice
19.00 Dinner
Sunday
07.00 Morning sadhana: meditation, mantra, pranayama, yoga
09.30 Breakfast buffet
12.00 Closing ceremony and practice
14.00 Lunch buffet
15.00 Check out
Before breakfast there will be an epic morning practice including meditation, mantra, journalling, breath work and fluid free feminine movement.
The afternoon sessions will dive into different topics and workshops exploring the mysteries of the feminine.
You will enjoy three delicious vegetarian meals a day.
It will be a time for you to let your voice be heard, to let the wilderness within you be unleashed, to remember the power of your vulnerability and to let yourself be seen and held by the power of the Feminine within each Woman.
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

Rikke Brodin

Emilia Cianci
Emilia is a wild woman, mystic, soul worker, deep lover of life, Earth Wisdom carrier and poet of the Heart.
She is deeply committed to facilitating spaces of embodied awakening, reigniting the fire of curiosity, supporting others to dive into the vast landscapes of their inner worlds, giving voice to their wildest Selves and embracing each level of the mystery we all contain.
Since a young age she has been practicing returning to the intricate language of her Soul, trying to deepen her intimacy with all things and weave herself back into communion with Life.
Her desire to know and explore all the textures of Truth have brought her to study Indigenous ways of knowing, Buddhist meditation, Tantrik Yoga, embodiment practices, trauma studies, Feminine awakening practices, dreams and archetypes, creative and expressive therapy, herbalism and more.
She has been facilitating a wide range of spaces from women’s awakening circles, to trauma-informed yoga programs for refugees to embodied nature connection retreats to ceremonies and rituals.
All of her work is in service of awakening to our deepest and most loving nature, to remembering our interconnectedness, to opening ourselves to the invisible mystery that has birthed us and to practicing right relationship with all that is.
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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.