MIDNIGHT SUN & OTHER WONDERS
// A Gathering in Swedish Lapland
— Meditation, Mindful Movement & Community
June 1st-7th, 2025 Melderstein Herrgård, Råneå, Sweden
THE GATHERING
I'm so excited to finally bring you to a deeply gorgeous part of Sweden not so many people visit. Around here the forests are endless, the rivers intense, and this time of year, nighttime darkness is absent. If you haven't experienced this, it's quite extraordinary, and it is likely to feel like a crazy boost of energy.
The work and play of this gathering will revolve around ENERGY. Yoga asana practice is primarily not a workout, but a way of working with our energy body, which is a more subtle part of our being, one that I would argue is closer to reality.
First, we'll make sure we can get in touch with this layer of our selves. Then we explore how to work with it? How can we raise energy, calm it down, tweak it?
And is it really true that 'everything is energy'?
The scaffolding of this gathering will be daily yoga (meaning movement, breathwork and meditation) practice, scheduled silence for journaling, introspection and just being. In the afternoon Julia will guide us in various creative expressions, that we hope to bring together to a final blast of inhibited co-creation.
Aside from this, you can count on tasty plant-based food in a gorgeous setting. Swedish 'fika' everyday. Sauna and hot tub. Pristine, wild nature and a supportive, curious group of people.
You can also expect to develop your capacity for presence and resilience.
A full or partial digital detox is highly recommended.
Either way, phone usage will only be permitted in one's own room.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
6:30 bonus meditation
7:30 flow + meditation
10:00 Brunch
Silence until 10:30
12:30 walking meditation
13:00 meditation
16:00-18:00 evening program: movement, creativity, sharing circle
18:30 dinner
20:00 sauna, hot tub, cold plunges etc
21:30 bonus meditation
THE PLACE
Melderstein is only about 75 km south of the Arctic Circle, you can expect endless daylight, which is a magical experience when you're not used to it.
YOUR HOSTS
Victoria has been teaching yoga since 2007 and meditation since 2012. She recently graduated from a mindfulness teacher training with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach. She's also a writer.
Julia Praschma is a force of nature. Based in Berlin, she works as a freelance illustrator and designer while expanding her expertise in creative workshops, mentoring, and mural art. Her style is very colourful and high-spirited and so is she.
Her mission? Spreading good vibes! Julia firmly believes that conscious decisions, meaningful messages, and deliberate actions can make the world a better place – and that collaboration amplifies this impact.
PRICE ETC.
PRICE
Course fee of €535
+ SEK6980 (approx €595) for room & board in lovely and spacious double rooms with single beds
If you want a single room + SEK1200 (approx €102). Limited supply.
returning retreaters get €30 off the course fee
WHAT IS INCLUDED
Course program
Daily brunch + 2-course dinner, Twice daily 'fika'
Coffee, tea & water.
Yoga props, towels & beddings
Sauna & hot tub
WHAT ISN'T INCLUDED
Train or airfares and transfers.
Travel insurance.
Massages and excursions in the spare time.
TO GET HERE
I recommend the night train to Luleå! It's an experience!
By plane Luleå is an hour from Stockholm and served by SAS & Norwegian.
From Luleå there's a bus to Råneå where we'll organize pickups.
EARLY BIRD PRICE UNTIL DECEMBER 1st 2024.
YOU RESERVE A PLACE BY PAYING THE BOOKING FEE OF €250.
THE REMAINDER OF THE COURSE FEE IS DUE BY MAY 15TH.
ACCOMMODATION IS TO BE PAID UPON ARRIVAL DIRECTLY TO MELDERSTEIN, NO DEPOSIT NEEDED FOR THAT.
SIGN ME UP PLEASE!
Starts Jun 1, 2025
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