Open for registration
Open for registration
Yogaleza summer retreat
a space for black, brown, asian, mixed heritage womxn from the global south
Held in björnbacka, Stockholm
July 1st - 5th 2026
This unique experience allows you to reconnect with yourself, nature and other like-minded souls. We will stay in beautiful Swedish country oasis that can be reached from Stockholm City within 45 minutes. You will have gardens, forests paths and dreamy lakes nearby. This year, we are expanding into a larger space while keeping the intimacy and depth that defines our retreat - with the same incredible team as last year!
In times when the world feels like it’s drastically shifting and injustice and suffering are constantly in front of us - it’s natural to feel hopeless, enraged, or deeply saddened. This retreat is not about bypassing those feelings, but about creating an anchor for resilience and alignment, and offering you tools and knowledge to ground yourself.
Resting and listening to your body is a powerful practice that helps you become more aware and resilient in the face of everything presented to you.
Our retreat invites you to explore the deeper essence of yoga, beyond the physical postures. It’s a journey of reconnecting with your essence, nature, the elements, and your creative spirit.
What To expect?
5 days & 4 nights in the beautiful retreat center Björnbacka near Stockholm City. A new and bigger location in the Swedish country side.
Accomandation in a shared double triangle house or shared double room. First come, first served.
Vegetarian brunch, afternoon snack & dinner prepared by our incredible in-house chef @mat_mami
Vinyasa yoga, yin yoga & pranayama
Sound journey’s & guided meditati0ns
Creative workshop: clay, embrodery and crochet
A cleansing sacred sauna ritual “Aufguss”
Optional sharing circles & journaling
Free time for personal integration, hikes, sauna, and jumping into the lake a short hike away.
All retreat photos shot by Ikram Abdulkadir
“Yogaleza is such a special retreat. You can just tell it was put together with so much love and intention. It's not just yoga, breathwork, or rest. It's more profound - an exploration of how we as womxn of color can purposefully navigate the world around us within the safety of a community.
The food was delicious, the venue is stunning. And the cherry on top was the gorgeous weather we were gifted. What a wonderful place to hold space for your inner child.
- Kat, Yogaleza Summer Retreat 2024
"This was my first time at a retreat, and I absolutely loved it. Daniella and the team created such a warm, inclusive, and safe space where I truly felt I could be myself. On top of that, the food was incredible, and the workshops were both beautiful and deeply reflective. I felt held, with plenty of space to rest, reconnect, and take care of myself. I'm leaving the retreat with so many valuable tools for my personal growth, and I’m deeply grateful for the whole experience."
- Stephanie, Yogaleza Summer Retreat 2025
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
(subject to change)
Thursday
08:00 Fruit, smoothie, coffee & tea
08:30 Morning practice
10:30 Brunch
12:00 Hike
14:30 Light snack
16:00 Introduction to meditation
17:00 Soft yoga, Yin or Sound bath
19:00 Dinner
20:00 Sauna
Wednesday
16:00 Arrival
18:00 Opening circle
19:30 Dinner
20:30 Sound bath
Friday
08:00 Fruit, smoothie, coffee & tea
08:30 Morning practice
10:30 Brunch
13:00 Creative workshop
14:30 Light snack
16:00 Sharing circle, journaling, meditation
17:30 Soft yoga, Yin or Sound bath
19:00 Dinner
20:00 Sauna
Saturday
08:00 Fruit, smoothie, coffee & tea
08:30 Morning practice
10:30 Brunch
13:00 Sacred sauna ritual
14:30 Light snack
16:00 Slow yoga or Yin & sharing circle
19:00 Dinner
20:00 Closing ceremony
Sunday
08:30 Fruit, smoothie, coffee & tea
09:00 Morning practice & sharing
11:00 Brunch
14:00 Departure
MEET THE TEAM
Daniella Mir
Daniella Mir (@_danielladee_) creator of Yogaleza and trained 290h in Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin Yoga, Trauma Informed Yoga, and Sound Meditation. She’s been curating retreats and events inspiring connection with nature & wellness for people of the global majority. Daniella believes the practice is for everyone, encouraging an environment free of judgement and comparison. Hosting spaces for presence, joy and exploration of consciousness and connecting to your true essence.
She is currently in Mexico hosting her first international retreat and later off to study a 300h power vinyasa teacher training with Jonah Kest. Photo: Kegen Lorentzon
Gülbeden Kulbay
Gülbeden Kulbay (@gulbedenkulbay) is an interdisciplinary artist based in Stockholm, Sweden. With a career spanning 20 years, her practice includes performance, community-engaged art, and culinary actions. She questions and explores notions of the body; of presence and sensual experience; of connecting with others, be they human or non-human.
In this retreat, Gülbeden will lead the workshop in creativity where we will work with clay, clay, embodery and chrochet. She will also lead the hike and a sweaty sauna ritual during the retreat. Photo: Kegen Lorentzon
Joana Kadir
Joana Kadir (mat__mami) As a creative and passionate chef with a decade of dedication to inner work and community weaving, Joana creates nourishing and flavorful meals meant to amplify the intentions of Yogaleza retreat. Gathering guidance from roots in traditional Middle Eastern cuisine, Joana blends herbs and spices with the freshest produce to craft dishes that ground the body and uplift the mind.
Cooking is Joana’s alchemy - weaving flavours and memories from home into the beauty of moments of connection and laughter around a table.
Investment
Early bird until march 27th
Shared double
triangle house: 9 950 sek
shared room: 9 950 SEK
Regular price after march 27th
Shared double
triangle house 11 500 sek
shared room: 11 500 sek
All rooms have shared bathrooms.
There are only 6 shared triangle houses, first come first served.
All bathrooms are in the retreat house (no bathrooms in triangle houses).
There is a non-refundable booking fee of 3.500 SEK to reserve your space, the amount is deducted from the full price. Payment plans are available.
All payments will need to be paid in full by May 27 th 2026. If you would like any more information or have any questions, please get in touch.
Bookings are subject to Yogaleza's Terms & Conditions.
scholarship
This year, we’re happy that we’re able to make the retreat more accessible by offering 2 scholarship spots at 50% off regular price.
The scholarship is available to anyone who would like to apply for financial support and hasn’t attended the retreat before.
How to apply - please send an email including:
A brief introduction about yourself and your yoga journey.
Why would you like to join? What’s your intention?
What does it mean for you to be in a retreat for womxn from the global south?
A short note on how this scholarship would help you attend, no financial details - just for us to get a sense.
* Please be as honest and open as possible in your application. Your sincerity helps us ensure the scholarships goes to those who will benefit the most.
* Deadline: March 27th 2026
Applications will be reviewed confidentially, and selected recipients will be notified by e-mail the latest 2 weeks after deadline.
Please send your scholarship application here
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What past attendees are saying
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“The retreat was a magical experience of wellness, rest, healing and community. It provided the much-needed recharge and focus on health on all levels, away from the pressures and demands of the outside world."
— Juliet, 2022
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"I walked away having had a truly transcendent experience and having made what felt like lasting friendships and connections. This experience gave me the gift of a newfound faith in the power of yoga, mindfulness, and community and I'm deeply grateful."
— Ludi, 2023
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"I don't think words can capture the energy and sense of safety that got co-created in the retreat. I’ve practiced yoga for seven years. This was the first time I felt completely relaxed and safe on the mat, among others."
— Kaly 2023