12 Day Deep Balancing Yoga and Nature Immersion in Västergötland, Sweden
Yoga, Movement, and Art Therapy Retreat in Sweden
Reset, restore and balance your body and mind in this yoga and shadow work retreat. Stay at the beautiful venue in southern Sweden, in the midst of nature by forest and fields and with nearby lakes. This retreat helps you reconnect to yourself through somatic movement, deep release meditations and Yoga Nidra, inner child work, authentic connecting, outdoor meditations and nature forest baths. In the mornings, there is a Hatha yoga session, and in the afternoon/sunset time, a meditative Yin yoga session. Some of the evenings there will be a bonfire with meditative dancing, and evenings with chanting and music in nature or indoors by the fire. In these sessions, you can really set your spirit free!
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Daily yoga, meditation, and pranayama sessions with morning and afternoon practice
- Daily creative art therapy, free-flow movement, and somatic movement and embodiment sessions
- Regular nature experiences, including outdoor sessions, nature walks, and lake trips
- Flexible schedule allowing you to join all sessions or choose preferred activities
- 11 nights accommodation in nature at Årås Kvarn or Örsered Farmhouse
- 3 daily vegetarian meals included with breakfast, lunch and dinner
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
12 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Kitchen
- Luggage room / storage
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Ironing / ironing board
- Laundry
- Newspapers
Stay at the lovely, authentic farmhouse venue Örsered, where you take up a wireless life and connect deeper to self and nature. This is an eco-power farm with its own electricity system! This is a wonderful cozy authentic Swedish countryside place.
There are private rooms and shared rooms with shared bathroom and kitchen. The Glow Yin Yoga center is situated in a lovely countryside village in the landscape of Västergötland in Sweden. Farmlands and pine forests are balanced in a harmonious mix, while lakes and rivers give this part of Sweden a special glow. This venue is located in nature, far from road and city noise, perfect for balancing, letting go of stress and harmonizing body and mind.
At the venue Örsered Farmhouse, you stay in bohemian rooms in the lovely, authentic main house, or in a cute red wooden cabin with a shared kitchen, gas stove and fire stove, or in the tiny house hay wagon with a queen-size bed and gas stove. This is a truly special and unforgettable stay. Another option is a lovely canvas tent with a double bed and a gas stove. All accommodations have their own garden or nature space in front, where you can enjoy some quiet time.
There is a shared outhouse bathroom and an outdoor shower, or access to a sauna at another nearby location.
A local café can be reached by car in 10 minutes or by bicycle in about 20 minutes. The nearest town is a 30-minute drive away, and Gothenburg is 1.5 hours away.
- 3 meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner are included every day
- every accommodation has access to a kitchen or gas stove
- small shop with yoga clothing and Indian incense and more
Comfortable beds are provided. You can choose to include bed sheets and towels or bring your own.
Program
This retreat is for unlocking the creative energy within and letting go of shadows and fears. Along with practices, you will have time for sharing circles to give space for personal growth and understanding of experiences. All practices are rooted in the wisdom and philosophy of yoga.
Along with yoga practices, you will do therapeutic, meditative painting and movement sessions. Yoga Art Therapy combines the practices of yoga and art therapy to promote mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Come to this 12-day immersion if you really want a transformative time and meet your inner Self at new levels while also connecting with others and with pristine nature.
Movement and art help in releasing blocked emotions, reducing anxiety, and unlocking the power within you. During 12 days, you stay at the beautiful venue of GlowYinYoga in serene and light Sweden, where you can enjoy long light summer days, starlit nights, clean nature and forests, crystal clear lakes, and sometimes northern lights. Yoga, dance and flowing movement, meditation, and therapeutic art sessions are included.
The retreat provides a safe space for individuals to express themselves creatively. The combination encourages awareness of body sensations and emotions and fosters a deeper connection with oneself through movement and colours.
Suitable for people who are seeking greater self-awareness and healing through yoga, movement, nature, painting, and creative therapy. Ayurvedic treatments are available to give you the most wellbeing at this wonderful retreat.
Enjoy vegetarian meals and be a part of cooking and growing plants if you wish. The venue offers many chances to do karma yoga and help with countryside tasks like gardening, preparing natural food from homegrown vegetables, dog walks, preparing firewood, preparing the yoga shala space, cleaning, and more. GlowYinYoga also has a small store with yoga clothing in pure cotton and incense and more from India.
Dance and movement meditation are part of somatic therapy, which connects to a form of yoga that rebalances the nervous system, unlocks emotional blockages, and awakens creativity within you. Experience the bliss and release that come from moving in a free flow without boundaries and experiencing the present moment with complete awareness.
The venue is in the midst of nature, so some sessions are hosted outdoors, under the trees, next to an evening campfire, or by a lake. Nature walks and meditations in nature are also included.
Even if you do not paint or dance in everyday life, you can join this retreat because everyone has an inner artist longing to create. Yoga and creative practices are a very powerful combination that can be therapeutic and help release trauma and stored emotions. Through these practices, with the support of the teachers, you can let go and become a freer and more joyful individual.
Welcome to GlowYinYoga’s creative yoga and flowing art and movement retreat, where these practices are combined into a beautiful and transformative journey.
This therapeutic approach integrates the principles of yoga, such as mindfulness and breath awareness, with creative expression through movement, embodiment, art, and dance. It allows individuals to explore their feelings and experiences nonverbally, helping to process emotions and uncover insights. The art and dance are conducted in a free-flowing way, allowing a meditative state to emerge and helping you connect to your inner child.
- Emotional release: Engaging in yoga, movement, and art helps release pent-up emotions, reduce anxiety, and improve mood
- Self-expression: It provides a safe space for individuals to express themselves creatively, facilitating healing and personal growth
- Mind-body connection: The combination encourages awareness of body sensations and emotions, fostering a deeper connection with oneself
Sessions typically involve free-flowing movement, yoga poses, and breathing exercises, followed by creative activities like painting, drawing, or collage-making. This process encourages you to connect with your inner self and express what you experience physically and emotionally.
This holistic approach can be beneficial for individuals facing stress, trauma, or simply seeking greater self-awareness and healing.
Daily schedule
- 08:00 - 08:30 Pranayama breathwork
- 08:30 - 09:30 Hatha yoga asana
- Breakfast
- 11:00 - 13:00 Creative practices or nature meditation
- Lunch
- 16:00 - 17:00 Yin yoga
Note
Some evenings include outdoor dance or somatic movement by the bonfire, mantra chanting, and more
There will be variations in the daily program. You are welcome to join all sessions or choose those that suit your schedule.
Included excursions
- Wood fire sauna experience by a Swedish lake
Enjoy the amazingly relaxing practice of sauna bathing in authentic Swedish nature. Step into the wooden sauna and cool down in the natural lake water. Choose to add an ayurvedic scrub and clay face mask treatment for an additional cost for a deeply cleansing experience!
Instructors
Carolina Smedberg
Carolina is the founder of Glow Yin Yoga and a dedicated yoga teacher specializing in customized yoga teacher training programs. Her teaching journey began with a master’s degree in physical education, followed by her yoga teacher training in Goa, India, in 2020. Since then, she has been passionately teaching Yin, Hatha, and Vinyasa yoga. Carolina's mission is to guide others on their transformative journeys through yoga, fostering personal growth and hosting practices for this, such as yoga, sound healing, Yoga Nidra, manifestation, and self-healing courses.
Maria Hansen
Maria’s approach to teaching emphasizes creating a safe and inclusive environment where students can explore their practice at their own pace. She believes in guiding her students to find balance, strength, and inner peace, both on and off the mat, integrating the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of yoga. For Maria, yoga is a path to deeper self-awareness and well-being, and she is honored to support others on their journey.
Yogesh Acharya
Acharya Yogesh is an Indian meditation master. He is associated with therapeutic and spiritual aspects of different yogic practices. Yogesh has finished prestigious postgraduate Yoga studies at Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala – one of the oldest and the most traditional Yoga institute in India. He is an excellent teacher for philosophy, Meditation, yogic anatomy and traditional Hatha Yoga. Yogesh has mastery over the cleansing process and pranayamic technique.
Retreat location
From the yoga center, you can step straight out into nature. Pine forest and fields surround the venue, and the serene silence is perfect for a meditative and peaceful stay. The closest grocery shop is a 10-minute drive away, and the closest small town with cafés and boutiques is a 30-minute drive away. The surrounding countryside north of the venue is known as one of Sweden’s most beautiful.
To reach the city of Gothenburg for a city day, you can drive 30 minutes to Falköping and take the local train from there, which takes 1 hour. This is also a good way to arrive before coming to the venue. Take a night in Gothenburg and then the train if you do not come with a car. Driving from Gothenburg takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
This venue is for unwinding in nature and immersing yourself in a healing space, both within and without.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Vegetarian food for optimal health and the benefit of balanced nutrition during the yoga retreat.
Swedish, Indian, and Mediterranean style food.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Lactose Free
Exclusive Gifts
GlowYinYoga has prepared a few special surprises for you, including unique experiences and thoughtful extras to make your journey even more memorable.
Cooking class Swedish cuisine
Yoga Eyepillow made by GLOW YIN YOGA
Things to do (optional)
- Extra woodfire sauna by the lake (1 session included)
- Trip to the lake and swimming
- Ayurvedic massage
- Trip to a local café
- Sourdough baking lesson
- Musical lessons (violin, guitar, singing)
- Sound healing session
Spa treatments
Options of Ayurvedic massage below are available with extra payment:
- Hot poutli, hot oil massage
- Shirodara
- Full body
- Back and head massage
- Foot massage, reflexology
- Ayurvedic facial treatment
- Face and head massage
What's included
- All classes
- Yoga, meditation, art flow movement, dance and embodiment, art therapy
- 1 wood fire sauna experience by a Swedish lake
- 11 night accommodation
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Included Exclusive Gifts
Cooking class Swedish cuisine
Get a free class of cooking typical swedish food and bring home a memory! Cooking together is an amazing way to make friends and connections over cultures!
Yoga Eyepillow made by GLOW YIN YOGA
Get a free Eye Pillow for deeper Savasana in your Yoga and meditation practice! Enhances relaxation, grounding, Self connection and sleep. These items are made by GLOW YIN YOGA from organic cotton fabric and filled with organic rice and etheric oils.
What's not included
- Airport transfer
- Excursions
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer available for additional US$ 81 per person
Göteborg Landvetter Airport
82 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
The closest airport is Gothenburg. From here, you can take the airport bus to Borås, and then a bus to Ulricehamn. Alternatively, take the train from Gothenburg to Falköping, which is a 1 hour journey. A good option is to stay one night in Gothenburg and then take the train the following day. From Falköping, take a local bus taking 30 minutes to the location, or ask GlowYinYoga for a car pickup if needed.
You can also fly into Copenhagen and take a train from there to Gothenburg.
From Stockholm, it takes about 4 to 5 hours by train.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30.25% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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