Welcome to my yearly summer retreat.
Lake Hjorten is a beautiful place to restore yourself; its stillness supports both introspection and tranquillity. But it is also a place for connection — a place where people meet, form lifelong friendships, and feel free to be themselves while sharing a genuine interest in practice.
During the weekend, we’ll explore how yoga and philosophical inquiry can support us in daily life, and how these practices help us move toward a greater sense of balance and inner clarity.
Yoga Practice
Our morning classes starts with meditation followed by a theme-based asana class. The class will be well-rounded, and we will work toward a peak pose. The asana practice is taught in such a way that you will learn to practice according to your own body and while building your practice through intelligent and safe sequencing.
The afternoon class will be designed according to what I have observed during the morning session. We will apply a therapeutic approach to asana and have a softer practice or work in pairs to gain a greater understanding of our own body and needs.
In the evening before going to bed we end the day with some group reflection and meditation.
Philosophy
The theme of our discussions during the retreat is finding balance. Studying philosophy helps us think clearly and seek new and better answers to problems. During the philosophy discussions, we will explore our mind’s conditioning and question our beliefs so that we may move closer to what is our own truth.
Schedule
The schedule might be adjusted according to the group’s individual needs.
THURSDAY:
10:00 Welcome to arrive
11:00-12,30 Lunch
12:30-14:30 Introduction, gathering around our philosofical topics and some restorative work
16:30 Yoga asana – setting our intention
18:30 Dinner
20:30 Reflections and meditation
FRIDAY:
07:00 Meditation and Pranayama
07:45-09,15 Yoga asana
09:30 Breakfast
10:15 Philosophy discussions
12:30 Lunch
15:30 Therapeutic approach to asana and individual needs
18:00 Dinner
20:00 Reflections and meditation
SATURDAY:
07:00 Meditation and Pranayama
07:45-09,15 Yoga asana
09:30 Breakfast
10:15 Philosophy discussions
12:30 Lunch
15:30 Therapeutic approach to asana and individual needs
18:00 Dinner
19:30 Reflections and meditation
Sunday:
07:00 Meditation and Pranayama
07:30-09:00 Theme-based asana class
09:00-10:00 Philosophy discussion with drink
11:00-12:30 Q&A with Brunch
The retreat ends after Brunch
Yogashala
Food
Accommodation
The prices include double accommodation. If you prefer to stay in a single room, there is usually the possibility to stay in Västervik, just 10 minutes from the retreat center.
We also often have one single room available on-site, with an added cost of 60€.
Feel free to reach out if you’d like to check availability.
Information
Price:
490 €
Location:
Västervik
Teacher:
Caroline Westling
Includes
3 nights’ accommodation in a shared room
All meals
Tea, fruits and snacks
Gift bag
7 Yoga asana classes
7 Meditation classes
4 Philosophy discussions
Pick up from Västervik station if traveling by train or bus
FAQ
What is the cancelation policy?
When does the retreat start?
How do I find the location of the retreat?
What if I want to stay in a single room?
We also often have one single room available on-site, with an added cost of 60€.
Feel free to reach out if you’d like to check availability.
What should I bring?
Yoga mat (you can always borrow a mat if you prefer)
Towel
Bathing suit (depending on the season there are different possibilities for bathing and using the sauna)
Water bottle
Other personal items that you need
Is the retreat open for all levels of practitioners?
What is included in the price?
All meals
Tea, fruits and snacks
Gift bag
4 Yoga asana classes
4 Meditation classes
2 Philosophy discussions
Pick up from Västervik station if traveling by train or bus.