Vipassana meditation is a 2500-year-old Buddhist practice that bring us insight through various
Mindfulness practices. Discover natural relaxation through sitting, walking, standing
and laying down postures.
Acceptance & selfcompassion are keywords along with awareness through body, heart & mind.
There will be guided meditations and daily instructions with teachings based in early Buddhism
and we will do mindful yoga for body support and grounding.
The retreat is for everybody, young and old, experienced and beginner.
This retreat will be taught in English and/or Swedish if required.
“Kali is a very unique teacher who has both gone very deep in the greatest wisdom traditions of the world and also embodies the love and devotion necessary to convey the full picture of what awakening is really about. We very much look forward hosting this special retreat with her where love and wisdom walk hand in hand”
“Kali has a unique ability to create a welcoming and safe space at her retreats. By weaving well chosen poems and pieces of music in her teaching, it gets easier to receive what is being conveyed.”
INVESTMENT
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
DAILY SCHEDULE
(kan komma att justeras)
7:00 Mindful yoga, sitting meditation
9:00 Breakfast
10:15 Sitting and walking meditations; instructions & questions
13:30 Lunch
15:15 Mindful yoga, laying down meditation, sitting and walking meditations, standing meditation
19:00 Dinner
20:00 Different every night: sitting meditation, dharma talk, questions & answers, movement or inquiry, walking meditation
21:30 Good night
Check-in Thursday 13:00 – 16:00
Program start at 17.00
Check-out Monday at 15.00
meet the team
TEACHER’S BIO
Kali (Franciska von Koch)
Kali (Franciska von Koch) has travelled the East and West since 1978 and met with many remarkable teachers. She is a writer, Artist and teacher of Buddhist meditation (Vipassana) and has a degree in psychotherapy using methods like Expressive Arts and Voice Dialogue. Although she is a creative multifaceted being, throughout her life the Spiritual quest has always stood in the foreground. With many longer personal retreats both in the East and the West, as well as a student of The Diamond Approach for 15 years, she draws inspiration from Inquiry practices and teaches how to live a fully embodied spiritual life.
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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.