MāRDAVA Spring Retreat
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.
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.
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.
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 circles
Plant-based nourishment (brunch, afternoon snack & dinner)
Sauna rituals
Sharing circle and rituals
Optional nature adventures: forest walks, lake swims, paddleboard/kayak trip
Integration call & live-cooking gathering via Zoom
some surprises tba <3
the pricing
7.454 DKK / 998 € until the 31 Dec 2025.
after: 7.999 DKK / 1070 € plus Danish VAT (25%) due to new laws.
** Payment plans & tent/camper van options available upon request via email.
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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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We begin on Wednesday in the late afternoon (around 16/17), and end on Sunday after Brunch.
Schedule will be shared before the retreat.
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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.
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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.
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Plans change, and I understand that. If you need to cancel, please let me know as soon as possible. Cancellations up to 2 weeks before the retreat will receive a full refund minus a small admin fee. For cancellations closer to the retreat, I’ll do my best to fill your spot and refund you if possible. I’ll share all the details clearly when you book - the intention is to keep things kind and fair for everyone.
