Yoga & Wild Swimming

MAY 23-28

May the light returns in full, stretching into long, unhurried days that draw you outside from early morning into soft, evenings. There’s a clarity to May in Sweden, fresh air and open skies. Cool enough to awaken the senses, yet bright and expansive, it creates the perfect conditions for movement, water, and time outdoors.

Our retreat is set on a secluded island. We have our own dedicated accommodation in a mixture of cottages, with comfortable, thoughtfully designed rooms set close to the water and immersed in nature. Each space offers a peaceful place to rest. We have a private dining area where we gather for meals, and a dedicated fully equipped yoga space offering a serene setting overlooking the sea.

This retreat features a plant-based menu designed to support recovery and nourish your body after each day.

To ensure the highest standard, our Zest Life chef Kimberly Parsons will be joining us in Sweden, preparing fresh, seasonal meals that are both delicious and energising. Expect vibrant dishes that refuel you after time outdoors. All of our retreats are alcohol-free. All meals are included on this retreat.

SWIM

Alongside daily mornign sea dips, take part in a guided swimming experience, that invites you into the water with confidence, exploring some of the archipelago’s most secluded swim spots.

KAYAK

Enjoy a day trip by kayak along the Stockholm Archipelago Trail. A network of paddling routes that wind through the magnificent archipelago. Flow between the islands and pause at natural harbours, cliffs, and quiet sandy beaches along the way.

HIKE  

Enjoy hiking along the Stockholm Archipelago Trail, with time to take in the landscape, pause by the water for a picnic, and settle into the rhythm of the islands.

EXPLORE

Visit the glorious island of Bullerö, at the heart of the new national park in Nämdöskärgården. This fully guided excursion offers a glimpse into local culture, history, and life within the archipelago.

Yoga on this retreat is led by Zest Life founder Laura Bell, who brings over 20 years of teaching experience.

Rooted in Ashtanga, her approach has evolved into a fluid vinyasa style—focused on building strength, creating space in the body, and helping you feel grounded and present.

Open to all levels, each day includes a morning vinyasa flow to gently awaken the body, and an evening restorative session to help you unwind.

The practices are designed to support the rhythm of the retreat, balancing the intensity of cold water swimming with breath, alignment, and deep relaxation.

Always guided, never pushed.

SAUNA 

Overlooking the sea, the on site sauna becomes a place to slow down and fully unwind.

Each afternoon, you return to warmth after the water, allowing the body to soften, the breath to deepen, and the whole system to reset.

• 5 nights accommodation.
  
• Yoga equipment use - mats/blocks/props.
  
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner - wholesome and plant-based.
  
• Unlimited fruit, organic teas, coffee and fruit water.
  
• 9 yoga sessions.
  
• 1 guided swim excursion.
  
• 1 kayak trip exploring the Stockholm Archipelago trail.
  
• 1 full day island excursion to Bullerö.
  
• 1 hiking excursion on neighbouring island.
  
• Daily sauna 2 hours.
  
• Unlimited sea swims.
  
• Wetsuit hire.
  
• Linen, towels and toiletries.
  
• The friendly host service of the team throughout your stay.

7:30 — Morning sea dip

8:00 — Yoga

9:00 — Slow breakfast

11:00 — Guided Swim / kayak / walk 

13:00 — Picnic lunch

14:00 — Free time / sauna

17:00 — Evening Yoga 

19:00 — Dinner + conversation

Small group. Limited spaces.

Shared twin room from £2,395 pp

Shared double room from £2,395 pp

Private room from £2,795 pp

All rooms have shared bathrooms.

£250 deposit per person is required to secure your place.

Payment plans are available.