SUMMER'S JOY
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SUMMER'S JOY *
RETREAT
Sweden / 17th-20th July 2025
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Sweden / 17th-20th July 2025 *
“It all came together so beautifully, the food, the location, Lucy’s amazing yoga teaching, the cold dips and sauna and meeting some amazing women.”
—Dawn/ S W E D E N R E T R E A T 2025
MAKE + MOVE
Embrace Summer
Long days. Warm temperatures. Brightness.
Big skies, dense forests, lakes, sauna culture and SO MUCH SPACE.
Summer is a time of expanse. Of lightness. Of exploration.
It’s the time for movement, action & joy.
And this retreat will give you space for all of these.
So join this transformative retreat:
Step in to summer, try something new, find more joy
MAKE + MOVE
Connect back to now
we need to rewild.
Much of our lives are cocooned, wrapped up, separated.
We live in heated houses, wear thermal clothes, eat processed foods. We rub along next to 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.
“Absolutely amazing from start to finish. My expectations are always high and on every retreat you go way above them.”
—SAM / W I L D W I N T E R R E T R E A T 2025
The location
We’ll be staying at the renowned Shambala Gatherings, a retreat centre established on Buddhist principles and run on this basis. Easily reached by public transport or car, just two hours west of Stockholm in Skinnkatteberg (pron: Shins-catter-bai). Surrounded by forest and lakes in the heart of the countryside this is well worth the journey.
Accommodation is simple and shared in a variety of twin rooms and the overriding ethos is of communion, sustainability and nature connection. The vibe is understated, welcoming and easy. Little affirmations and deities adorn rooms and soon enough, it feels like home.
Everyone is welcome here. It’s the perfect place to rewild ourselves.
Rewilding is a restoration of ecosystems and natural processes. Often applied to forestry, we can apply the same thinking to ourselves: what is our natural state? How and where do we flourish?
To answer these questions we’ll spend time in movement to shift things - ideas, energy, obstacles. 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 me - this is the place for it.
REWILDING
There’ll be twice daily movement practices. A morning energising practise and an early evening calming practice to wind down and settle. These will draw heavily on Katonah yoga, Traditional Chinese Medicine, 5 Element Theory and Natural Movement.
There’ll be breathwork, vinyasa flow, restorative yoga and of course practices will be aligned with the natural rhythms so that they develop our connection with both nature and ourself.
Classes will cater to different abilities through variations and modifications, giving the chance to challenge yourself or go easy.
MOVEMENT
"The yoga sessions were.... Incredible, you are a very gifted teacher. I felt thoroughly supported and allowed to go at my own pace and level of ability."
"The yoga sessions were.... Incredible, you are a very gifted teacher. I felt thoroughly supported and allowed to go at my own pace and level of ability."
"I found them the perfect length and very supportive. There was a lovely mix of what was familiar and something new and interesting."
"I found them the perfect length and very supportive. There was a lovely mix of what was familiar and something new and interesting."
“Lucy’s sessions were clear, motivational and thought provoking”
“Lucy’s sessions were clear, motivational and thought provoking”
HAVE MORE JOY
STEP INTO SUMMER
There’ll be a daily sauna session in the floating sauna, where you can lounge, relax and feel the layers dropping away.
Also on offer is the gorgeous lake where Lucy will be on hand to support with Cold Water Therapy and you can splash, swim or float to your hearts content.
Full guidance is given, as well as advice & support in advance if this is something new.
During the retreat there’ll be opportunity to dive deeper into yoga, work on postures & make the most of dedicated time to focus on your practice.
A special aspect of Shambala is how much care they put in to the food; it is vegan, gluten free and Ayurvedic. It also serves as an opportunity to come together - for all that are involved in the running of Shambala to commune. Us lucky guests, the volunteers and other souls that keep the cogs turning gather each day to share meals and conversations.
We’ll be fully catered throughout our stay (3 meals a day) and most dietary requirements can be catered for if notified in advance.
limited spaces
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limited spaces 〰️ 〰️
SUMMER’S JOY: SWEDEN RETREAT
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17-20 JULY 2026
SHAMBALA GATHERINGS, IN SWEDEN
Arrivals 3pm 17/07 // Welcome Circle 4:30pm
Departures 3pm 20/07
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WHAT’S INCLUDED?
3 nights shared accommodation, 3 meals a day, practices with Lucy, daily sauna experience, use of lake, time to yourself, transfer from local station. Pre-retreat private Whatsapp group for support.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?
Travel to the retreat venue (e.g. flights, train), personal expenses, insurance, linen hire (it is customary & eco-friendly in Sweden to bring your own linen, or you can hire c.250kr)
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£550pp
All accommodation is shared & allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If you wish to share with a friend please include this at time of booking.
Group size: min.6 max. 20
Terms & conditions: found here
“A beautiful retreat held by Lucy- she creates a wonderfully nourishing space and experience for all.”
—K E L L Y / W A L E S R E T R E A T
