MāRDAVA Spring Retreat

5 DAYS OF SOMATICS & YOGA IN SWEDEN

APR 29 - MAY 3 2026

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an immersive somatic yoga retreat in Sweden

softening into the rising energy of spring

A warm invitation from my heart to yours:
Five days retreating together in Swedish nature to dive into the season of renewal and expansion through movement, sound, nourishment and rest. We explore the spaciousness that comes with fully leaning into ourselves embraced by mystical nature, grounding plant-based meals and sauna.

Mārdava is a Sanskrit word for softness and a steady gentle strength that comes from within. It is the art of yielding. It is the choice to listen and move with the rhythms of life. This retreat is an invitation to embrace and nourish that.

We return to a place where we can feel, listen, and exist, just as we are. As we draw from wisdom traditions like Yoga and Traditional Chinese Medicine, we move through energising and restorative practices, somatics, nervous system care and more.

A space to soften into you.

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  • A woman with light hair in a bun, wearing earrings and a pink top, standing with her eyes closed and hands pressed together near her chest in a prayer pose, near a window with sunlight streaming in, in a room with wooden floors and a light-colored wall.
  • A cozy bedroom with a wooden bed, white and brown pillows, a brown blanket, a small wooden bedside table, a window with brown curtains, and a wall-mounted lamp casting warm light on the dark floral-patterned wall.
  • Cozy interior of a wooden room with artistic decor, potted plants, candles, a gong, and a musical instrument near large windows revealing green trees outside.
  • A decorated plate with a berry dessert topped with chopped nuts, mint leaves, edible flowers, and a berry sauce, placed on a table with handwritten notes nearby.
  • View through a window showing a lake with fog, surrounded by trees with green leaves.
  • Children and a woman sitting on a swing in a garden with trees, rocks, and a red house with a tin roof in the background.
  • A hand holding a decorative blue and white porcelain dish with slices of chocolate chip banana bread.
  • A cozy room with sloped ceiling, floral wallpaper, a window showing a view of trees outside, a single bed with pillows, a wooden chair, and a radiator.
  • A woman with brown hair tied with a yellow hair tie, wearing a beige waistcoat over a long-sleeved cream shirt, holding a wooden plate with food, standing outdoors near a waterfall with green grass and trees in the background.
  • A rectangular tomato tart with a whole wheat crust topped with halved cherry tomatoes in red, yellow, and orange, on a decorative silver platter.
  • A woman giving a massage to a person lying face down on a mat in a room with wooden floors. There are yoga props and a fan in the background.
  • A forested area with trees, rocks, and a body of water reflecting the greenery.
  • A decorative arrangement of seven lit candles of various colors (white, red, green, pink) placed on a round, ornate metallic tray with carved patterns. The tray is on a wooden floor and some dried flowers are scattered around the candles.
  • Several metal trays and bowls on a kitchen counter with grilled asparagus, topped with green sauce and pumpkin seeds, and a dish with chopped greens and other vegetables.
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  • A red house with a steep roof, white window frames, and two chimneys set in a lush green environment with trees and a river in the foreground, under a clear sky.
  • A woman sitting on her knees with her eyes closed and arms raised behind her head, practicing yoga in a room with a beige wall, a small table with decor, and cushions on the floor. A man is in the foreground, facing away, wearing a brown hoodie with graphic design.
  • A large silver platter filled with mixed greens, topped with edible flowers, orange berries, and seeds. To the left, part of a bread basket with slices of bread is visible on a wooden table.

The practices

Every practice comes with an intention to nurture different qualities in your being whether it is to energise, uplift, ground, or restore. While there is an intention and invitation to explore, it is always a space in which you are encouraged to follow your own inner season and body's whispers. We rise with energising practices that encourage you to find more flow, freedom and space in your body. And wind down with restorative, soft practices and rituals that guide you into a deeper state of being in the evening including sauna gus and some other surprises.

The space

Our retreat home is Möllan Retreat, a magical old water mill resting deep in the Småland forest. I have been here many times and the land holds a rare and steady energy. Behind Möllan, you find a protected forest nature reserve that has been untouched for almost two centuries where you can walk the small paths or wander off track. The retreat house sits right by a quiet forest lake with a wood-fired sauna perfect for slow heat, cold dips or a kayak trip. Our yoga shala is in an old barn and looks out in the beautiful forest and comes with everything we need for practice. The kitchen and long dining table invites for cozy meals and lots of space together, or for yourself.

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the teacher: LEna Charlotte

I am so excited to open this space for you, and with you. This retreat has been a dream of mine for a long time, and now this baby feels ready to be birthed. I will share all the practices with you that are so close to my heart and that guided me through the last years of landing and softening more and more into my whole being, and which allowed me to live more fully and authentically from that place.

You can read more about my path and education here.

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The chef: Phoebe

Phoebe is the founder and chef of the supper club and experiential dining community, VENN; a place that creates shared, mindful experiences through food. Food that is deeply nourishing, promoting vitality & longevity, bursting with colour, flavour and joy. Dishes follow the natural rhythm of the seasons, celebrating sustainable seasonal produce, and reframing not just what, but how we eat. With a background in fashion pr alongside nutrition and cooking, community and wellness has always sat at the heart of her work, informed by her training as an Ayurvedic practitioner and Pranayama teacher.

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the Sauna gus Fairy: Olivia

Olivia has shared sauna gus sessions for the last two years and will guide us through nightly sauna rituals in the magical forest sauna followed by lake cleanses. She loves how the heat naturally sheds a layer and creates a connection between the people being in there. For me, the sauna is not another place where we should push through - it’s a practice in listening in and let the body be shaped by the sensations, and less about resisting. In between sauna and yoga sessions, Olivia shares body therapy in her own studio rare space in central Copenhagen.

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holistic Shiatsu treats: anne

Anne offers 1:1 holistic Shiatsu body treatments. Intuitive, mindful touch based on Zen Shiatsu, Seiki, Prana Healing and body massage techniques. In resonance with your body, each session is a unique experience to support you in letting go, reconnecting, and restoring your inner balance.

The treatments are not included in the retreat package, but can be booked throughout the retreat.

What's included?

  • 5 days / 4 nights in a shared room (tent and camper options available)

  • 2 h morning and evening practices

  • Morning meditations and mauna (silence)

  • Practices: yoga flows, embodied yin, shake the dust, somatic movement, meditation, shaking, nervous system care tools and yoga nidra

  • Chanting & sharing circles

  • Plant-based nourishment (brunch, afternoon snack & dinner)

  • Sauna rituals with Olivia

  • Holistic 1:1 body treatments by Anne (not included)

  • Nature adventures: forest walks, lake swims, kayak trip

  • Integration call & live-cooking gathering via Zoom

  • plus some surprises

the pricing

 7.999 DKK / 1070 €

** plus 25 % Danish VAT for individuals over 30 yrs due to new laws from 1st Jan 2026.

*** Payment plans & tent/camper van options available upon request via email.

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Relevant questions

If you have any questions - please please, reach out via email or book a phone call with me.

I am looking forward to hearing from you xx

  • For you who seeks more softness & presence, who longs to slow down and FEEL, who craves meaningful connection, with yourself and with other like minded beings.

    All levels are welcome; come as you are. No experience needed.

  • The address: Höghultström 2, 364 33 Åseda, Sweden

    The easiest way to get to Möllan is by car & we suggest car-pooling for that (happy to help you connect each other to organise). It’s located around 4 h drive from Copenhagen & around 4,5 h from Stockholm.

    With public transport from SOUTH, the cheapest way is through the app “Länstrafiken Kronoberg” where you choose Åseda as the destination. Public transport from NORTH you find the easiest way through www.sj.se. From Åseda, we can organize a pick up to Möllan.

  • An example flow:

    08.00 2-h morning practice (meditation, uplifting)

    10.30 Brunch

    - free time to read, forest walk, connect with others, bring your creative diy project -

    16.30 Afternoon practice (or after dinner)

    18.30 Dinner

    20.00 Chanting circle

  • The retreat includes daily yoga and somatic practices, 4 nights at the retreat place, food, drinks and sauna.

    What is not included: transport to and from the retreat place. I am happy to support in finding out the easiest way for you.

  • We begin on Wednesday in the late afternoon (around 16/17), and end on Sunday after Brunch.

    Schedule will be shared before the retreat.

  • Absolutely YES.

    We’ll create opportunities to connect as a group while also honoring personal time and space, so you can feel both supported in community and free to dive into your own rythm.

  • Yes! I want this retreat to feel as accessible as possible. I’m happy to offer a payment plan so you can split the cost into two or four installments. Just mention it when you book, and we’ll set it up together fitting your needs.

  • A non refundable deposit of 300€ is required to secure your place. The remaining balance is due no later than 30 days before the retreat. The balance is refundable up to 30 days before the retreat start date. Cancellations within 30 days are non refundable. Your place may be transferred to another person with prior notice.

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