In this retreat we aim to support our health and inspiration through awakening and anchoring the fire in the belly. We have several days to take care and have fun. Making sure we rest and let the warmth spread through the entire body. Leave feeling filled up, stronger and well rested. The yoga has many treasures for us to explore, including mantras, puja and Ayurvedic wisdom. Sky loves to share it.
EARLY BIRD DISOCUNT
Book with 500 sek discount until the 31st of August, then the price will increase automatically.
OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIPS
This retreat is open for sponsorship applications. With the current world events, we recognise the added strain it has put on many and is taking some away from wellness. We want to enable you to get the rest you deserve, so we have opened up the opportunity to get this retreat with a discounted price. Send us an email at ShambalaGatherings@gmail.com and tell us about you, and you will be considered for one of the available spots.
“Words cannot describe the beauty and the depth of the samayoga journey. Pure, authentic, generous and loving transmission. Infinite gratitude”.
“Sama yoga helped me to find my way to become who I am Today.. it is to come home.. accept myself as I am and so much more… so grateful to be a part of a Sama yoga family”.
“I am truly hooked on Sky. Not for his unique and very balanced yoga. Not for his way to get a group of people that don´t know each other to show so much love and compassion. Not for his wisdom, not for his playful and funny way of expressing things and not for getting people to find the best in them selves. I am hooked on him because he knows how to do it all.”
STAY
Our beautiful venue is an intimate yoga community and retreat centre in the middle of the Swedish forest. 100% of all the energy we use comes from renewable sources, and the majority of our food is organic and locally, sustainably sourced.
The project started in 2005, out of a vision to live in communion with nature and dedicated to a life of community and yoga. What once was an artist community of yogis simply living in nature, slowly, throughout the years, opened its doors to those that wished to experience this way of living in the form of retreats.
The dense forests of Bergslagen around Skinnskatteberg are a fantastic place to encounter the very best of Sweden’s wildlife. Other than enjoying its abundant nature, trees and plants, you can also find the magnificent ”king of the Swedish forest”, moose – otherwise known as elk – in its natural habitat, and the many lakes and watercourses are home to beavers too. The surrounding area has also proven to be one of the best regions in Sweden to see other wildlife such as wolves, bears, lynx and owls.
EAT
The food is delicious, abundant, and wholesome. It’s vegan, Ayurvedic-based, mainly organic and gluten-free and we will often eat out on the sunny deck overlooking the lake.
The kitchen is at the heart of everything here, using the best possible ingredients and taking care of food combinations to ensure that you are nourished and energised throughout the retreat. We are passionate about providing food that is delicious to eat, look at and feel.
“I’ve had the good fortune to experience Shambala many times as I shared Bhakti.
The moment I would arrive I felt the vibrant nature greeting me, supporting us in a sacred embrace to dive deep into our hearts.
Such a magical place.
And the staff in beautiful alignment with what the land offers.
A place for healing, reconnection, inspiration, Love.”
“I Love this place, I have returned here many times each summer for 10 years. They have a way of making everyone feel at home and welcomed. Here I can sink into a healthy, balanced and fun daily routine. And for me it’s important to have the balance between seeing all of the inspiring people here, but also having alone time and quietude, which I find in the forest, lake, sauna, tipi, in the silent mornings, in my room or in a yoga class. I feel recharged and happy when I’m here and I’m so glad these kind of retreat centres exist!”
“Amazing experience!! Beautiful nature around 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!”
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Accommodation
All meals
Classes with Sky
Daily sauna
Pick up and drop off from Skinnskatteberg train station
Yoga mats and props
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Transport to and from Skinnskatteberg
Travel insurance
Massages and treatments might be available at an extra cost
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
DAILY SCHEDULE
(subject to change)
7.00-9.15 Morning Yoga
9.15 Breakfast
12-13.30 Meaningful Workshop
13.30 Lunch
13.30 – 16.30 Rest/Sauna/Refreshing Dip
16.30-19.00 Afternoon Yoga
19.00-20.00 Dinner
20.15 Evening care (massage, meditation, mantra)
meet THE TEAM
TEACHER’S BIO
Sky Deva
Sky is dedicated to living a life of yoga, and since 1991 he has studied and taught several styles of yoga, always coming back to the simple and deep principles in the tradition of Hatha Yoga. Gracefully incorporating wisdom from Qi Gong, Ayurveda and Bhagavad Gita (yoga shastra) into his classes gives his delivery a certain integrity and well-rounded approach.
Sky has studied Vedanta since 2001 with Swami Vagishananda, Radha and Swami Dayananda, giving a good grounding in the purpose and practices of Yoga as a way of achieving balance, harmony and total fulfillment in this life.
His classes are always spontaneous and deeply honouring of his students. As he says, “I’m like the milkman, I just deliver the milk, fulfilling the sacred and even unspoken orders of the students.” Taught with relaxed passion, humor and clear understanding of the poses and their benefits, one finds his unique classes inspiring and rewarding.
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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.