JANUARY 28–31, 2027
Wild Winter 2027 is a transformative rewilding retreat including sauna rituals, cold water therapy, yoga and breathwork.
A RETREAT FOR YOU
Where better to embrace Winter than Sweden? Big skies, dense forests, lakes, sauna culture and of course – hygge. Winter is the time for stillness, reflection & dreaming. And this transformative retreat will give you space for all of these.
Much of our lives are cocooned, wrapped up, separated. We live near each other & yet still feel alone. Separate. Disconnected.
This retreat is a calling back: Back to connection. Back to your essence. Back to your true nature. This is your rewilding.
This retreat will try to strike the balance between guiding you and allowing you to find your own way. Your “Dao” in Taoist philosophy. There is time to nap, read, explore the local area, join a workshop or have a massage. All sessions are optional.
You’re encouraged to listen to yourself rather than blindly follow a programme.
Session span movement to shift things – ideas, energy, obstacles – as well as sauna rituals, open sauna, meditation and breathwork. There’ll be opportunity to challenge – using cold water perhaps. And there’ll be time to reflect & rest.
Alongside all of this is time to come together, share & witness through Circle, meals & ample time along the way. It wouldn’t be a rewilding without time in nature and believe us – this is the place for it.
RETREAT HIGHLIGHTS
Each day is designed to nourish body, calm mind, and awaken your senses to the beauty of the Swedish wilderness.
Be guided by the UK's Best Sauna Practitioner (British Sauna Society 2025) into a state of deep relaxation.
Daily embodied yoga practices blending Katonah Yoga & Vinyasa Flow to work with the energy of winter.
Shift anything stagnating and wallow in the afterglow.
Welcome winter with this informed practice.
3 months complimentary membership to the Online Studio full of classes to take whenever works for you.
Mark these moments in time by gathering in non-judgemental and non-pressured rituals.
Explore the surrounding forest paths with a sensory activated walk.
— Nix, Sweden 2026
YOUR DAYS
Check-in is from 15:00 on the arrival day, with the first session beginning at 17:30.
On the final day, the retreat will close with a Closing Circle at 12:00, followed by our final lunch together.
Departures are by 15:00.
A typical day on the retreat will look like this:
7.30 AM
Start the day gently: meditate, journal, read or simply just be.
8.00 AM
A warming and dynamic yoga practice to awaken both body & mind.
9.00 AM
A relaxed, nourishing and heart-warming meal enjoyed slowly in shared silence.
11.00 AM
Be guided to deep relaxation & connection by Award-winning Sauna Masters
12.30 AM
Use the sauna as you wish
1.30 PM
A warm, freshly prepared vegan buffet to nourish and delight the senses.
3.30 PM
Delve in to what winter means
4.30 PM
A traditional Swedish ritual of sharing a warm drink, having a sweet treat and a simple moment of togetherness and conversation.
17.30 PM
Shift anything stagnating with this unique session
7.00 PM
Gather for a delicious, wholesome evening meal shared in a peaceful and heart-centered atmosphere.
ALL-INCLUSIVE
Not Included
per person · all-inclusive · shared twin room
from September 2
until September 1
(other room tiers available)
YOUR GUIDE
Lucy is happiest outside with her bare feet on the ground and water nearby. She has been holding retreats since 2018, borne from a desire within herself for more depth and less haste. She created Make+Move to help others connect more deeply with themselves, nature and each other.
She is a rewilding guide, teaches yoga, breathwork, cold water therapy and is also a Sauna Master, seeing all of these as vehicles to find connection. Her classes – whatever the discipline – are an embodied experience. Lucy’s yoga blends vinyasa, Katonah, somatics, restorative and natural movement, taking inspiration from great nature, Taoism and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
She teaches regularly – irl and online – and her favourite things are pizza, chatting and movement with music.
Somatics
Cold Water Therapy
Sauna Culture
Rewilding
YOUR GUIDE
Nick will be holding sauna rituals & offering massages on this retreat.
Nick’s connection to nature is well embedded. Kayaking, canoeing & surfing around the UK ignited a lifelong affinity with the water and a career as a tree surgeon & gardener established a foundation of respect & knowledge for the natural world.
Since qualifying as a massage therapist more than 10 years ago he has immersed himself in a whole new world of wellbeing practices & beliefs, from Ayurvedic philosophy to meditation, conscious breathwork & contrast therapies. This path & his watery affinity led him to discover sauna.
Over the last few years Nick has taken all of his previous experiences to the sauna. Becoming the UK’s Best Sauna Practitioner (UK Sauna Society 2025), guiding sauna rituals, blessings and ceremonies.
He guides intuitively from the heart using handmade whisks & homemade scrubs that he has foraged from the land. Always inspired by & working with nature.
Sauna Rituals
Breathwork
Massage Therapy
Contrast Therapy
GUEST EXPERIENCES
“I loved the sauna ritual as I’d never experienced anything like this – it was really special and made me feel renewed. The group were really laid back and Lucy has a gift for holding space where you have the freedom to take things at your own pace.”
“Amazing. The most comfortable in my body and relaxed and centred I think I’ve ever felt.”
“The Sauna Ritual was next level – the guided meditation was indescribable and unlocked a lot, and has changed how I view cold dipping in relation to the sauna. I also just enjoyed the beautiful serene setting and the quiet time.”
“Lucy is an amazing teacher – she has her eyes on everyone whilst guiding you through.”
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, and then 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. Our meals are generally suitable for those with gluten intolerance, but we cannot guarantee the absence of cross-contamination for guests with celiac disease.
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 not included in your booking.
Want to support the environment? Feel free to bring your own bedding (single sheet, duvet cover, and two pillowcases) and towels.
If you’re traveling from abroad and prefer to pack light, you can rent a full linen and towel set from us for 200 SEK. This can easily be arranged once you arrive at Shambala.
The Shambala terms and conditions do not apply to this retreat. Please refer instead to Make + Move terms and conditions and cancellation policy here.
The retreat cost does not include travel insurance. Travel insurance is recommended for all participants.
Join us January 28–31 for a transformative rewilding retreat including sauna rituals, cold water therapy, yoga and breathwork.
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