WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE
▹ Daily Rest Practices: Embodied Yin- & Restorative Yoga, Somatics, Meditation and Breathwork
▹ Living in Ritual: Experience how ritualising your life connects you to your most rested version of self & your creativity
▹ Creative Rest: Explore creating beauty with your hands
▹ Connect with the land through forest immersions, long nature walks and wild swimming
▹ Enjoy time to just be in nature, read, write or nap
▹ Relax in the floating wood-fired sauna
▹ Delicious plant-based, gluten free & ayurveda inspired food
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
Book by the 31st of May 2025, and enjoy a discount of 500 SEK.
Early Bird Coupon: REST500
THE INTENTION
“Rest as a Ritual” is an invitation to come home to yourself, your body and a regulated nervous system. Explore how living in ritual and deep restorative yoga practices guide you back home to your most rested version of self. Melt deep into relaxation and let yourself be supported by the beautiful nature around you.
Most of us live very busy lives and have unlearned how to truly rest and just be. In this retreat you will be gently guided back into slowness. Remember in your bones that restfulness is your most natural state of being.
You deserve to rest. You deserve joy. You deserve to be at ease.
THE 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 Gatherings is a beautiful retreat center and yoga community in the heart of the Swedish forest, just two hours from Stockholm. The area is easily accessible and perfect for a wildlife getaway.
The dense forests of Bergslagen around Skinnskatteberg offer an excellent opportunity to experience Sweden’s wildlife. Along with its abundant flora and moss-covered landscapes, you may encounter the majestic moose, or elk, in its natural habitat. The lakes and rivers are also home to beavers, and the region is one of the best in Sweden for spotting wolves, bears, lynx, and owls.
One of the highlights of your stay will be the floating sauna, beautifully situated by the lake for a soothing experience.
Accommodations at Shambala are simple and clean, with options to share a room with one or two others, or even try our glamping tents. Rooms are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
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.
Shared Twin Room
Shared Triple Room
Private Glamping Tent
double bed, lake view, heating and electricity
Bring Your Own Tent
SPONSORSHIP
We are offering one sponsored spot for this retreat, for someone who is struggling financially and wouldn’t be able to join otherwise. We understand that the challenges of recent times may have made it harder to prioritize well-being. To support you in finding the rest you deserve, we are offering this special opportunity to join at a discounted rate. If you’re interested, please email us at shambalagatherings@gmail.com and share a bit about your current cirumstances. We look forward to hearing from you!
Sue-Ana’s retreat was a complete work of art: beautiful yoga classes, delicious vegan food, and a lovely place to stay. Sue is a fantastic teacher with a pleasant voice, a creative approach to teaching, and a lot of empathy. I definitely recommend her.
Coming home to myself, feeling my body and my connection to mother earth touched me on the deepest level.
What really stood out was the attention to detail in the schedule, the yoga practices and the rituals. The atmosphere was so beautiful and I am already looking forward to the next retreat!
DAILY SCHEDULE
(The schedule is organic and subject to change)
Arrival Time: Earliest 2:30 PM
Departure Time: 3:00 PM
Please note that we are unable to accommodate early arrivals or late departures. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to your stay!
Thursday
15:00 Arrive, Settle in, Tea Time – We kindly ask that you plan to arrive no earlier than 14:30.
17:00 Welcome Circle & Long Slow Deep Yoga Practice
19:00 Dinner
20:00 Cacao Ritual & Yoga Nidra in the Yurte
21:00 Sauna
Friday
7:30 Silent Walk in the Forest
9:00 Silent Breakfast & Morning Pages
10:30 Embodied Yin
13:30 Lunch
14:30 Forest Immersion & Connect to the Land Ritual
19:00 Dinner
20:30 Sauna & Cleansing Ritual
Saturday
8:00 Meditation & Breathwork
9:00 Silent Breakfast & Morning Pages
10:30 Somatics & Rest
13:30 Lunch
19:00 Dinner
20:00 Restorative Yoga & Soundbath in the Yurte
21:00 Sauna
Sunday
7:30 Silent Sauna & Morning Dip in the Lake
9:00 Silent Breakfast
10:00 Embodied Yin & Integration
13:30 Lunch
14:30 Departures – Please plan your Departure at 15:00 Latest
meet the team
TEACHER’S BIO
Sue-Ana Kay
Sue loves to teach practices that allow you to slow down and connect to your most rested version of self. Her offerings are usually centered around the body and the breath using tools such as yoga, embodiment and somatic rituals. As she is particularly fascinated by nature and its healing effects on the body, mind and spirit, her teachings are greatly inspired by nature’s force, the elements and cycles.
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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.
Click here for more details on location
Important: Please note that we don’t assist with or organize travels for guests. You may search for itineraries and tickets here: sj.se