JUNE 3–7, 2026
A 5-day immersive yoga retreat in the Swedish forest to reset your nervous system, deepen your practice, and reconnect with nature through movement, stillness, and nourishing food.
A RETREAT FOR YOU
A 5-day immersive yoga retreat in the Swedish forest designed to reset your nervous system, deepen your practice, and reconnect you with nature. Expect 4beat dynamic vinyasa stylesd practice, grounding stillness, nourishing food, and the kind of quiet that stays with you long after you leave.
RETREAT HIGHLIGHTS
Each day is designed to nourish body, calm mind, and awaken your senses to the beauty of the Swedish wilderness.
dynamic morning practice + afternoon workshops and restorative practices
Woven into each day
Vegan Ayurvedic sattvic meals prepared fresh on-site
Traditional Swedish sauna sessions overlooking the lake. Release tension, cleanse deeply, and let the heat do its healing work.
Forest trails (3km / 5km / 10km) for walking or running
A deeply quiet, nature-immersed setting with an incredible community
— Previous retreat guest
YOUR DAYS
Our days will unfold in a gentle and energizing rhythm, balancing practice, rest, and time in nature.
Check-in is at 15:00 on the arrival day, and check-out is at 15:00 on the departure day.
Early rise
Pranayama + Meditation
Dynamic 4beat Yoga Practice
10.00
A relaxed, nourishing and easy-to-digest meal enjoyed slowly in shared silence.
Late morning
Free Time (rest, swim, walk, sauna)
13.30
A vibrant, freshly prepared vegan buffet to nourish and delight the senses.
Afternoon
Workshop / Slow Practice
19.30
Gather for a delicious, wholesome evening meal shared in a peaceful and heart-centered atmosphere.
ALL-INCLUSIVE
Not Included
YOUR GUIDE
An Indian raised in Sweden, Zo first came to yoga through its physicality. Over time, the practice revealed something deeper – reshaping not only his body, but his way of living, and guiding him back toward his Eastern roots.
Teaching since 2017, he now shares yoga with a steady, established presence, teaching across London’s leading and best yoga studios. His approach is both rooted in tradition and responsive to modern life.
Zo’s teaching weaves together classical yoga, mindfulness, and intentional sequencing. Through 4beat Yoga, his classes move with rhythm and structure- dynamic and physically engaging, while anchored in breath awareness and inner stillness. The result is a practice that invites clarity, presence, and a more grounded connection to self.
4beat Yoga
Mindfulness
Breath Awareness
GUEST EXPERIENCES
“The energy is so so clear, deeply heart centred. And the intent with which Shambala is held is so beautiful, it has become a massively important of my life.”
“Shambala is this gorgeous space where strangers become family, the lake and forest your home, your breath is your theme song, your movement medicine, and vibrant food to nourish YOU for your journey with yourself.”
“Shambala is a way of life I have yet to find anywhere else in the world. The healing and growth I experienced there has been life changing. This is a place I have encouraged so many people I love to go.”
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
The journey from Arlanda to Shambala (Skinnskatteberg Station) takes around 3 hours and is quite straightforward. You can search for and purchase tickets at www.sj.se.
Please note that the full train schedule is usually available only 2–3 weeks before your intended travel date, so there’s no need to book earlier than that. There are several route options.
As there are no direct trains, you’ll need to take a combination of trains and/or buses. Once you arrive at Skinnskatteberg Station, we’ll pick you up — it’s just a 7-minute drive to Shambala.
Comfortable yoga clothing, a warm layer for the evenings, earplugs and an eye mask for the bright summer mornings, sturdy shoes for forest walks, and a journal if you enjoy writing. Yoga mats and props are provided. Swimwear for the sauna is optional. We’ll send a full packing list after booking.
Our kitchen is designed to avoid the most common allergens. That said, please let us know in advance if you have any food allergies or specific dietary needs, and we’ll take them into account when planning the menu.
For guests with multiple allergies, we offer a simple daily meal option of steamed vegetables and boiled rice.
While we aim to keep our kitchen as gluten-free as possible, trace amounts of gluten may still be present. Before each retreat, our kitchen is thoroughly cleaned, and no gluten-containing ingredients are brought into the kitchen during the retreat. We source almost all ingredients with gluten-free certification, including our oats, although some items such as ground spices are not specifically sourced with a gluten-free label.
Our meals are generally suitable for guests with gluten intolerance and many people with celiac disease. However, as we are not a certified gluten-free kitchen, we cannot fully guarantee the absence of cross-contamination for guests with severe sensitivity or celiac disease. If you have a high level of sensitivity, please let us know in advance so we can discuss the options available and help you find what feels safest and most comfortable for you.
At Shambala, beyond being a retreat space, we cultivate a way of living deeply rooted in the yogic values of simplicity, presence, non-attachment, contentment, and communion with nature. Rather than luxury, what we offer is intimacy and a sense of belonging. Therefore, our accommodations are simple and mostly shared, with a variety of twin rooms, triple rooms, and glamping tents.
The guiding ethos is one of community and sustainability, creating a vibe that is understated, modest, welcoming, and easy. If you do feel a strong need for a single room, you can write to us. A single room may be available for an additional fee.
All accommodation options have access to shared showers and bathrooms.
We love children and would truly love to be able to host parents with young kids.
However, we’ve found that having young children on site can make it challenging to maintain the peaceful retreat atmosphere that many of our guests seek and deeply value.
For this reason, unless otherwise agreed, our retreats are intended for adults and youth aged 12 and above.
We love animals, but as some guests have allergies, we’re unable to allow animals inside the buildings. For this reason, we kindly discourage guests from bringing their pets.
Bed linen and towels are included with your booking.
Want to support the environment? Bring your own sheets (single sheet, duvet cover, two pillow cases) and two towels and save 350 SEK — use code ECOLAUNDRY at checkout.
We kindly ask all guests to arrange a travel insurance before booking a retreat with us. As a small retreat centre, we are unfortunately unable to make exceptions to our cancellation policy, even in cases of illness, injury, or other unforeseen circumstances. Travel insurance helps protect you should your plans need to change unexpectedly.
If you are registering for this retreat directly with the teacher organizing it, please note that the teacher’s cancellation policy will apply, not Shambala’s. In that case, please ask your teacher directly about their cancellation policy.
The retreat price does not include travel insurance. We kindly ask all participants to ensure they have valid travel insurance before booking the retreat.
Join us June 3–7 for a 5 day immersion to reset your nervous system, deepen your practice, and reconnect with nature through movement, stillness, and nourishing food.
Or write to us directly: hello@shambalagatherings.com
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