The Alchemy of Love, Safety & Support: Yoga Retreat with Isabella Frost Bergman - Shambala Gatherings Retreat Centre Sweden

Join me for a transformational and heart-centered community experience over the weekend at beautiful Shambala Gatherings! This is an invitation to embark on a journey towards authenticity to cultivate a healthy and profound relationship with yourself.

You will be safely guided into your nervous system through gentle yet powerful yoga practice. As you delve into your inner world, you will have the opportunity to compassionately explore and support various parts of you. You will learn simple somatic tools for self-regulation that you can integrate into your daily life. The aim is to slowly begin to rewire patterns in your nervous system that hold you back in life and to strengthen your overall mental and physical health. As you immerse yourself in embodiment practices, you will start to build a strong inner foundation while safely addressing stored stress and trauma in the body.

My intention is to guide you on your path to healing within a realm of loving-kindness. Weaving genuine connections between kindred souls, this sanctuary embraces the sacred interconnectedness of life.

You are welcome to join exactly as you are, whether you are a new or experienced yoga practitioner. My hope is that you will leave with a felt sense of safety and support, feeling inspired, grateful, and at peace.

A warm welcome to join me this weekend!

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT

Book by October 1, 2024, and enjoy a discount of 1000 sek.

Coupon code: ALCHEMY1000

*Please note that the early bird spots are non-refundable. However, if you need to cancel, you are welcome to invite someone else to take your place.
These terms and conditions replace your regular guest cancellation policy.

SPONSORSHIP

This retreat is open for one sponsorship spot. We recognize that current world events have added strain for many and may have impacted your ability to focus on wellness. To help you get the rest you deserve, we are offering the opportunity to attend this retreat at a discounted price. Please email us at shambalaGatherings@gmail.com with information about yourself, and you will be considered for the available spot.

The retreat at Shambala this summer with Isabella Frost Bergman was more wonderful than I could have asked for. Both on a yogic and personal level Isabella helped me move forward in my studies of yoga and meditation.

Isabella, The Masteress of Yoga Nidra, led us through soul searching exercises helping to cleanse our consciousness, and with the voice of an angel cut through the breathing and bring us back to here and now. Remarkable. Supurb instinct, intuitive, reaching and thoughtful guidance, Isabella Frost Bergman.

Isabella led us through a game of journey with song and story which really let our hidden selves come through bonding us tighter as a group. She led us through full yoga workouts pushing the advanced or pulling the inexperienced back…

Outside the Budda Hall, Isabella also took the time with all who wanted to talk and discuss personal matters… Remarkable!

Mark / July 24

Tack för din trygghet och kunskap att guida oss in i avspänning. Tack för att du delar med dig av din kunskap kring hur tidigare trauma påverkar oss och kroppen och hur vi själva kan hjälpa kroppen tillbaka till en lugn ’bara vara’ plats.
Jag är så tacksam för helg retreat med dig och gruppen och kommer att bära med mig minnet av kärlek till kroppen, till mig själv och till allt runt mig.

Madde / July 24

Isabella var varm och lyhörd och gjorde yoga till någonting helt annat än prestation. Jag kände mig välkommen precis som jag var. Min kropp kunde slappna av och öppna upp mer och mer för varje yogapass. Jag visste inte hur mycket jag behövde den sorts yoga förrän jag upplevde den och är väldigt tacksam för Isabellas omtänksamma och proffsiga guidning. Stort tack!

Anna Thunström / July 24

Bella är den bästa yogaläraren jag har haft. Hon är kunnig, omhändertagande och empatisk. Det är hennes förtjänst att kan yoga utan prestationsångest. Dessutom har hon inspirerat mig att påbörja en inre resa.

Detta var mitt andra retreat på Shambala, och jag längtar redan till nästa. Den fina och enkla miljön är rofylld och gör det lättare att andas. Och maten är fantastisk

Jessica / Jan 24

Isabella har förmågan att se alla deltagare som de är. Hon kan på ett naturligt sätt ge stöd och förslag på anpassningar utifrån varje deltagares behov. Den genuina omsorg hon visar mig och alla andra deltagare stärker mig att göra detsamma mot mig själv och andra, både på och utanför yogamattan. Isabella väver in att lyssna på sig själv och vara snäll mot sig själv in i själva yogapraktiken vilket gör att den kunskap man får om självomhändertagande hamnar på ett djupt och integrerat plan, som ett kroppsminne.

Jag upplever att Isabella under sina retreats skapar utrymme och ger oss deltagare förutsättningar att påbörja en inre resa. Hon gör det både genom sin genomtänkta balans mellan aktiviteter och fri tid men framförallt genom sitt sätt att vara. Hon är varm, trygg och utstrålar tilltro till processen. För mig som ibland har svårt att komma ihåg mina egna behov när jag är i grupp passar det väldigt bra att den inre resan framförallt är en intern process inom varje deltagare och inte en process som måste delas med ord. Att det främst är en intern process påverkar inte samhörigheten i gruppen negativt, tvärtom. Med Isabellas empati och struktur uppstår det en mycket fin och vilsam stämning i gruppen eftersom alla delar att vara på en inre resa utan krav på redovisning. Bara få vara bortom ord. Tack Isabella.

Emilia Albertsson / Jan 24

Du är en fantastisk yogalärare :)!

Helheten. Varierat, genomtänkt, inlyssnande. Men framförallt för din varma, omtänksamma personlighet.

Min kropp behövde avslappning & vila & hjärnan inspiration.

Övningarna var utmanande, men inte omöjliga & om kroppen sa ifrån hade du alltid ngt alternativ att tillgå.

Jag har lyssnat på dina online-meditationer flera gånger. Försöker bevara friden, avslappningen – få in lite yoga i vardagen.

Jag är supernöjd med helgen. Du & din yoga & hur du lade upp helgen är såklart den stora behållningen.

Tack Isabella för allt, för den fina person du är.

Jag hoppas att det blir fler tillfällen att fortsätta yoga med dig.

Maria / Dec 23

Isabella är allt man önskar i en yogalärare; Kunnig, varm, inkännande, bestämd när det behövs och har lätt till skratt. Jag har aldrig träffat någon som kan skapa ett så fint personligt space på mattan med allt man kan tänkas behöva och en välkomnande känsla.

Maria Sölscher / Dec 23

WHAT’S INCLUDED

✧ A welcome circle
✧ Four yoga classes
✧ One workshop
✧ One ceremonial bonfire
✧ A closing circle
✧ 2 dinners, 2 lunches, 2 breakfasts
✧ Daily sauna
✧ Accomodation
✧ Pickup and drop-off service to and from the local station

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. Non-alcoholic beverages accompany each meal.

LOCATION AND ACCOMMODATION

Shambala is an intimate yoga community and retreat center located in the dense 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 (available only during the high season), 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.

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

✧ Organic yoga mats, blankets, bolsters, and props are available on site.

✧ Please scroll down to see the full schedule for the weekend.

✧ Participation in activities is optional.

✧ This retreat will be held in English.

DAILY SCHEDULE
(The schedule is organic and subject to change)

Arrival Time: Earliest 3:00 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!

Friday

15:00 Arrival & Check-in

16:30 Yoga

18:30 Opening Circle

19:00 Dinner

20:30 Sauna & Free Time

22:00 Good Night

Saturday

08:00 Yoga Nidra

09:00 Breakfast in Silence

09:30 Free Time

11:30 Yoga

13:30 Lunch

14:30 Sauna & Free Time

16:30 Workshop

19:00 Dinner

20:30 Ceremonial Bonfire

22:00 Good Night

Sunday

07:30 Sauna & Free Time

09:00 Breakfast in Silence

10:30 Yoga

12:30 Closing Circle

13:30 Lunch

15:00 Check-out

meet YOUR TEACHER
TEACHER’S BIO

ISABELLA FROST BERGMAN

“Practicing yoga is like holding hands with a close friend as you walk the path of life and eventually coming home to yourself after a long journey.”

Isabella is a warm, empathetic, and passionate yoga teacher who loves to share the practice of yoga to contribute to a better world. She inspires and guides you on your path to healing, offering evidence-based embodiment practices that strengthen your overall physical and mental health. Isabella’s yoga classes suit all levels of experience. They are gentle and slow-paced yet powerful.

Love, safety, and support lie at the core of her teachings. She welcomes you to practice with her exactly as you are and encourages you to take your practice from there. While you are your own best teacher, she supports you with her holistic and integrative approach.

Isabella specializes in trauma-informed yoga (TAY). She is a member of Yoga Alliance (RYT 500) and Kroppsterapeuternas Yrkesförbund, with nearly 800 hours of certified training in hatha yoga, TAY, yoga nidra, and yoga and science. She is also training to become a Biology of Trauma® Professional, with certificates in the Biology of Attachment and Neurodevelopment and the Biology of Stress and Anxiety modules.

www.isabellafrostbergman.com

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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.

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