Do you find yourself dreading winter? Longingly looking towards Spring and wishing the days away? This retreat is a response to “that”. Rather than running away from the season, let’s embrace it. Connect with the natural world at this most still point of the year and look for an inner stillness to match. Where better to so this than Sweden? Home of BIG nature: big skies, big lakes and the space to explore both inside and outside of ourselves.
This is rewilding, a restoration of healthy ecosystems that can be found out in nature and also in ourselves. We’ll spend these 4 days exploring this theme using movement to shift things, stillness to reflect & rest and time in community to share and witness.
There’ll be twice daily yoga practices led by Lucy with a heavy focus on Katonah Yoga, Traditional Chinese Medicine & 5 Element Theory. Breathwork, vinyasa flow and restorative yoga will also be sprinkled in and you’ll have the opportunity to workshop and go deeper into theory and poses should you wish.
It wouldn’t be a rewilding retreat without time outdoors and we’ll make the most of the idyllic setting with daily sauna sessions, dips in the lake and exploring the forest.
Accommodation is all shared in twin / triple rooms and the food is absolutely delicious Ayurvedic, Vegan & gluten-free.
Spend time with others, curl up with a book, gaze up at the sky and just give yourself this time to stop, pause and notice. Welcome to your Wild Winter.
Early Bird discount until the 31st of August 2024!
“I was surprised at how emotional it made me feel. I really struggle sharing things with other people, and there was something about this weekend that allowed me to open up. I am quite an anxious person, but I felt really relaxed, and that is a really nice feeling.”
“I had several moments of self understanding and realization.”
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!”
INCLUDED
– Accommodation in a single, twin or triple bedroom
– Fika on arrival
– All meals at the retreat centre (three buffet meals per day)
– Yoga mats and props
– Daily Yoga classes with Lucy
– Daily sauna
– Bonfire
– Train station pick-up to go to Shambala
NOT INCLUDED
– Airfare
– Bed sheets (can rent for a small fee of 200SEK – roughly £15)
– Train to Skinnskattersburg from Stockholm
– Transfer to and from the airport
– Additional excursions and activities
– Travel insurance (recommended)
EARLY BIRD COST AND LODGING
Shared Double Room £490 pp
Shared Triple Room £460 pp
LATE BIRD COST AND LODGING
Shared Double Room £550 pp
Shared Triple Room £520 pp
*Early Bird goes until the 31st of August 2024
Feel free to contact Lucy for inquiries or support: hello@makeandmove.me
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)
Check-in 16th January at 15:00
Check-out 19th January at 15:00
07:30 Yoga practice
09:00 Breakfast
12:00 Workshop
13:30 Lunch
15:30 Sauna / Dip / free time
18:00 Yoga practice
19:00 Dinner
meet THE TEAM
TEACHER’S BIO
Lucy Wright
MORE at Shambala
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.