OCTOBER 16–18, 2026
An initiation into an ancient yoga practice and a meditative exploration of sound and music.
A RETREAT FOR YOU
The Sun is the basis of all life on this planet, and Suriya Kriya is an ancient and time-tested hatha yoga practice that is about harnessing the sun and fire within us. “Surya” means “sun” and “kriya” means “inner energy process.” In this practice, the movements are synchronized with the breath, through which you attain a state of inner balance and harmony.
Traditionally available only to select groups of yogis, Surya Kriya is now being offered by Sadhguru as a comprehensive spiritual practice, ideal for the hectic pace of today’s world.
We will also include the advanced Yogasanas series of Sarvangasana, known as the queen of asanas (postures). This can be added to the Surya Kriya practice, or to the basic Yogasanas sequence for Isha practitioners who wish to learn it.
No previous experience of yoga is required.
Together with the yoga of the sun, we will also dive into the yoga of sound. Through voice-based meditations and sound journeys, we invite the group to experience sound and music through the lens of Nada Yoga (the yoga of sound). The sound journeys will draw from spiritual and shamanistic traditions, ranging from Native American traditions to South Indian rhythms and Norse Viking vibrations.
RETREAT HIGHLIGHTS
Each day is designed to nourish body, calm mind, and awaken your senses to the beauty of the Nordic wilderness.
A powerful and meditative hatha yoga practice that activates your inner sun, bringing balance, clarity, and harmony.
A holistic process for health, wellness, and inner wellbeing, supporting the body, mind, and overall balance in daily life.
A practical introduction to the yoga of sound (Nada Yoga), using the voice and sound as tools for inner exploration.
Rejuvenate the major organs and balance hormonal levels, boosting vigor and vitality while supporting the body’s natural functions.
Experience meditativeness with a technique that creates a more peaceful and joyful state, bringing ease and inner stability.
Connect with Nordic nature through sound journeys, sauna sessions, socializing, and stories shared around the bonfire.
— Matz Andreas Haugen | Rav's student
YOUR DAYS
Each day offers a unique program while maintaining this supportive rhythm, creating space for deep practice, connection, and joyful states.
Check-in is at 15:00 on the arrival day, and check-out is at 15:00 on the departure day.
7:00 - 10:00
Surya Kriya session with Rav
10:00 - 11:00
A hearty and nourishing vegetarian meal.
12.00 - 13:30
Voice session with Lennart
13.30 - 15:00
Time to unwind and explore nature
15.30 - 18:00
Surya Kriya session
18.00 - 19:00
A complete and delicious meal to restore your energy
19.00 - 20:00
Experience Nada Yoga and meditative states through sound
20.30 - 22:00
Relax and connect in a cozy evening setting
ALL-INCLUSIVE
Not Included
YOUR GUIDE
Rav Sira comes from a family of artists in Oslo. From an early age, music, football, and mountain walks became an integral part of his life. He chose to pursue music full-time and explored different traditions across countries such as Brazil, the Netherlands, Scotland, Mozambique, Karasjok, and India.
Although Rav had an early interest in yoga, it wasn’t until he encountered Sadhguru’s teachings and began practicing Isha Hatha Yoga that a new world opened up for him. Through this, he experienced how yoga can elevate one’s balance and competence in all aspects of life, allowing him to find greater harmony within himself and with the world around him.
In 2021, Rav traveled to the Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore, India, to complete the 21-week Hatha Yoga Teacher Training program designed by Sadhguru. This training equipped him to transmit Classical Hatha Yoga in its purest form, as it has been passed down for thousands of years.
Read more about his training in this article from Isha.
Classical Hatha Yoga
Inner Transformation
Music & Devotion
YOUR GUIDE
Lennart Hansen is a Norwegian yogi, musician, and audio engineer with over 25 years of experience in both modern and traditional music from West Africa, the Americas, India, and Norway. With a university background in psychology and audio engineering, he brings both human insight and technical depth into his work with sound and meditation.
Since 2007, he has explored yoga, meditation, and the inner sciences in depth, and has been committed to Sadhguru’s yoga and sadhana since 2012. This includes performing concerts with Sounds of Isha in India and Europe. His approach is deeply experiential and anthropological, weaving together elements from diverse musical and spiritual traditions, where sound becomes a tool for meditation, emotional release, and inner transformation.
Sound & Meditation
Nada Yoga
Inner Sciences
GUEST EXPERIENCES
“Yogafyr conveys classical hatha yoga with integrity. Here you get the essence of yoga, as it has been practiced since the dawn of yoga without modern fads.
With a background from the Isha Foundation and their extensive teacher training, you are in good hands here. Interested in yoga and ready for only the best, look no further. Highly recommended.”
“Skilled instructors with a unique experience and expertise! I’ve done some yoga before, but never anything close to this. Thorough, safe and educational.
Highly recommended!”
“Personally, I have always had big questions and been open, but did not have the means to control this aspect of myself. I was attracted to and practiced “Western yoga” before Sadhguru came my way. Isha Hatha Yoga offers some absolutely exceptional tools and processes for inner health and well-being.
This is knowledge I feel privileged to have learned from Rav. He is a skilled teacher, and it is clear that this is his passion. These processes are powerful, and it is admirable that he makes himself available to help others on their path.
Surya Kriya has changed my quality of life considerably. I feel more balanced, have more stable energy, am more aware and in control of my body and mind, and feel more in touch with life. Not least, it has taken my meditative aspect to new possibilities. This is something I recommend to anyone who is curious.”
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. 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 included with your booking. You may opt out of both for a 200 SEK discount. To do so, please apply the coupon code ‘ECOLAUNDRY’ at checkout.
We understand that life can be unpredictable, and if something unexpected comes up, we truly want to support you as best we can. At the same time, as a small business, we need to honor the sustainability of our work and are therefore unable to offer refunds close to the retreat start date. Thank you so much for your understanding.
Cancel up to 3 months before arrival and receive a full refund.
Cancel up to 14 days before arrival and receive a 70% refund.
Cancel up to 6 days before arrival and receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel 5 days or fewer before arrival, the retreat fee is non-refundable.
We warmly recommend arranging travel insurance to cover any unforeseen circumstances.
The retreat cost does not include travel insurance. Travel insurance is recommended for all participants.
Join us October 16–18 for an initiation into an ancient yoga practice and a meditative exploration of sound & music.
Prices shown on this page and on the booking page already include the Early Bird discount. Prices will automatically increase on May 1st.
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