
Be Woman Project invites you to their annual Sacred Feminine Retreat at Shambala Gatherings honoring the precious gift of being a woman.
This time Sharada Devi (founder of Be Woman Project) and Jenny Solberg (from Nordic Yoga Light) have put together a nurturing program for women, to get a taste of the Devi Trainings (women’s circle facilitator courses) that are now being offered yearly in Sweden, Ibiza & Bali.
The Devi Training “Women’s Circle Facilitator Course” offers 3 modules, each one of them dedicated to one of the goddesses from the Vedic Tradition. Sarasvati, the goddess of knowledge, Laksmi & Lalita the goddess of abundance & sacred beauty and Durga, the goddess of integrity, also known as the peaceful warrior, healer & mentor.
We wanted to offer this retreat so that women can have a glimpse into the longer trainings that are being held throughout the year as well as for our friends & sisters around the globe to gather in the spirit of the sacred feminine and our bond as sisters.
A time to resolve in timelessness, pampering each other and sharing with each other our stories of joy, of love, of loss, of life. While bathing in the profound teachings of Mother Veda that makes us see, that we are whole and complete as we are. The source of love is not outside of myself, it is myself.
Sharada and Jenny have dedicated their lives to assimilate the teachings and spiritual practices of the Vedic Tradition that gives the devoted seeker, freedom. Happiness and security that has no reason. These two Devis have a special love for Puja; Vedic Rituals, Mantras, Meditation as well as Yoga & Dance. Their commitment to emotional and cognitive growth has helped them to bond deeply as sisters, jewels of insights that they will be sharing during the retreat.
During the 5 days you will get a taste of the vast offerings of these two inspiring and empowering women.
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Devi Classes
Sharada Devi, Founder of Be Woman Project, will teach us about our essential nature, we learn that we are lovable and worthy just as we are. Through stories from the Vedic Mythology we find lots of inspiration and support in life. We learn that the body is a temple; we neutralize complexes and judgments around it. We find a source of help and support through the teachings of Vedanta and the sharing with other women.
Devi Circles
Devi circles are magical, at times scary because here we will share with each other our stories and also reveal ourselves. We will learn how to invoke courage and strength to express out loud what has been untold. For many carry shame, guilt, hurt, judgments and fears.
One of the best ways to overcome them is to share and give voice to them and see that we are not alone. There is a background for it and there was helplessness. We can ask for help, we are worthy of it. We are ready to offer back what does not serve any longer. Based on different themes we will see how we have been conditioned and maybe holding onto wrong ideas and notions. In loving compassionate non-judgmental ways we let them go and unlearn.
Yoga Classes
Our yoga classes, led by Jenny will be deeply nourishing for your body and mind. With the intention to create a loving support through our “be woman” journey. We will explore an intuitive yoga practice where we tune into our sacred body temple and it’s needs, allowing it to express what it wants to express. This type of yoga is specifically created for the female body with the purpose of having a soothing, energizing and tension-relieving effect. A time to just be with yourself and deeply nourish your body, mind and heart. We will flow through soft movements, strengthening movements, staying in stillness, pranayama breathing exercises, empowered by soothing music.
CranioSacral Therapy
Jenny will also be sharing workshops in Stillness touch, a practice inspired by CranioSacral therapy. In this practice we stay present in our heart and from that, we hold space for another person by applying light touch to their body. This is a truly subtle approach that allows the giver to stay in a quiet, meditative state, while the person receiving can dive deep inside and release long hold patterns of stress, tension and pain.
DAILY SCHEDULE
(*subject to changes)
TUESDAY
15.00 Check in
17.00 Welcome & Introduction
18.00 Swim, Rest
19.00 Delicious vegan evening meal
20.00 Sharing circle
WEDNESDAY
07.30 Morning ritual
09.00 Breakfast buffet
11.00 Sarasvati Day
13.00 Succulent vegan lunch buffet
15.00 Sarasvati Afternoon
18.30 Dinner
THURSDAY
07.30 Morning ritual
09.00 Breakfast buffet
11.00 Laksmi Lalita Day
13.00 Succulent vegan lunch buffet
15.00 Laksmi Lalita Afternoon
18.30 Delicious vegan evening meal
FRIDAY
07.30 Morning ritual
09.00 Breakfast buffet
11.00 Nordic Yoga Light
13.00 Succulent vegan lunch buffet
15.00 Sacred Cook Book Afternoon
18.30 Delicious vegan evening meal
SATURDAY
07.30 Morning ritual
09.00 Breakfast buffet
11.00 Durga Kali Day
13.00 Succulent vegan lunch buffet
15.00 Durga Kali Afternoon
18.30 Delicious vegan evening meal
20.00 Tipi: Evening Fire Ceremony
SUNDAY
07.30 Morning ritual
09.00 Breakfast buffet
11.00 Be Woman Project & Trainings & Final Sharing
13.00 Succulent vegan lunch buffet
15.00 Check out
* During your time off, there will be opportunities to take walks in the forest, go into the sauna and take a dip in the lake or even take one of our treatments if you wish.
meet the team
TEACHER’S BIO

SHARADA
Sharada is a devoted and committed student and teacher of Vedanta and the Vedic Tradition for many years. She is originally from Switzerland – Philippines, living in Ubud, Bali since 9 years in a spiritual community. During summers she travels to Europe holding retreats and sacred gatherings.
Sharada has studied Vedanta, Sanskrit, Meditation, Puja and Chanting with her revered teachers in the lineage of Swami Dayananda since 2010. Her teachers have blessed her to pass on the teachings and the beautiful devotional practices that help one to grow and find permanent happiness and security.
Her devotion shines through in all she offers, especially in mantra chanting, rituals and during women’s circles. Her background in Odissi Dance, which is a temple dance, has helped her own discovery of the sacred feminine profoundly. Sharada supports, holds and leads Women’s Circles and Women Online Support Group with all her heart, as they have been essential in her own emotional and spiritual growth.
Be Woman Project is Sharada’s initiative to inspire women from all background in helping women to discover their essential being as the source of love and healing in order to find self-acceptance and wholeness.

JENNY JANAKI
She is passionately dedicated to understanding the meaning of true happiness, and what it means to live a spiritual life. In her teaching, she assists with softness and compassion, allowing the uniqueness of every person and their process to take place. She did her first Hatha Yoga TTC in India with Atmavikasa Yoga eight years ago and has been going frequently every year to spend time with there. She has done the Sama Yoga Teacher Training, Svastha Yoga Therapy course and studied a variety of other yoga styles. She has studied Craniosacral therapy as well as Biodynamic Stillness touch.
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How to get here
Shambala Gatherings
Borntorpet 1
Skinnskatteberg
Sweden
Located just two hours away from Stockholm in Skinnskatteberg, Sweden, the area is easily accessible by air, train and car, making a great option for a short break wildlife destination.
- Coming by air: The nearest airport to Shambala is Stockholm Vasteras. The second nearest airport is Arlanda airport, the main airport in Sweden. You can easily take a train all the way to Skinnskatteberg from both of them.
- Coming by train / bus: We are fortunate to have a train / bus station at Skinnskatteberg only 5 minutes ride from the center. We offer free pick up services from this station in summer.
- Coming by car: Simply open this Google map on your navigator and follow directions to Borntorpet 1 in Skinnskatteberg, Sweden.