Past events

Soulful Somatics took place at Emerge Lakefront, a residential community in Sköndal on the shore of Lake Drevviken. It formed part of a series that aimed to nourish the nervous system and reconnect people with their inner wisdom through embodied practice, and it could be attended as a single session or as the full series.

Sessions combined movement, dance, music, writing and other creative reflection, many drawing on nature and the elements. Each followed a steady rhythm and structure, and the experience was largely non-verbal, with room for sharing. The approach was deliberately gentle and suited people with no prior experience, who were encouraged to look after their own needs and rest when necessary. Comfortable clothing and, if wished, a journal were suggested.

Soulful Somatics was a gentle Sunday afternoon session at Emerge Lakefront in Sköndal, part of a spring series focused on nourishing the nervous system and reconnecting with inner wisdom through embodied practice. Sessions blended movement, dance, music, writing and reflective exercises, many drawing on nature and the elements, with a largely non-verbal approach and a steady rhythm.

The gathering took place beside Lake Drevviken in Stora Sköndal, at a residential community devoted to inner development for outer impact. It required no previous experience and suited people attending a single session as well as those joining the full series. Comfortable clothing and, optionally, a personal journal were suggested.

Soulful Somatics was a gentle series of Sunday afternoon sessions hosted by Emerge Lakefront at Stora Sköndal near Lake Drevviken. It aimed to nourish the nervous system and foster a closer connection to inner wisdom through embodied practice. The sessions ran on four Sundays in April and May 2026 and could be attended singly.

Each gathering combined movement, dance, music, writing and other creative reflection, drawing on nature and the elements. Sharing was available, though the experience remained largely non-verbal, and each session followed a steady rhythm. It suited people with no prior experience, emphasised gentleness, and treated every exercise as an optional suggestion, with breaks permitted at any time. Comfortable clothing and, if wished, a personal journal were suggested.

Soulful Somatics was a gentle, drop-in session at Emerge Lakefront, a residential community focused on inner development. Set in the natural grounds of Stora Sköndal beside Lake Drevviken, it formed part of a four-Sunday winter series. It aimed to nourish the nervous system and reconnect people with their inner wisdom through embodied practice.

The format blended movement, dance, music, writing and other creative reflection, with many practices drawing on nature and the elements. The experience was largely non-verbal, and each session followed a set rhythm and structure while leaving room for individual pacing. It suited people with no previous experience, and comfortable clothing and a personal journal were suggested.

The Lunar New Year Celebration, hosted by Emerge Lakefront with Conscious Living Stockholm, was a half-day community gathering marking the Year of the Fire Horse. Held in a lakeside setting in Sköndal, it centred on presence and intention, drawing on the Fire Horse's associations with vitality, courage, movement and authentic self-expression.

The programme opened with a circle to set intentions, then combined qi gong, partner yoga and breathwork. A talk on the year's energies led into guided journaling and small-group sharing, followed by a session on Traditional Chinese Medicine pressure points for self-massage and a closing circle. No prior experience was required. Comfortable clothes, a yoga mat and a notebook were suggested.

Impact Lab Friday #7 was the first Impact Lab of 2026, held at Emerge Lakefront, a changemaker residency in Sköndal. The day was structured as a workday that alternated open time for focused work with scheduled sessions. Attendees heard stories of inspiration, toured the house and took part in a masterclass titled Emergent by Design, with extended stretches for co-working and networking in between.

The programme centred on inner development and global impact. It suited people who wanted both focus and connection with like-minded peers from around the world, within the residency's co-working and workshop spaces.

Trust Lab was a session hosted by Emerge Lakefront in Sköndal, offering a somatic exploration of how people relate to one another. It began with attention to oneself and personal longing, then moved toward opening and closing to others while noticing the shared energy between bodies. Participants built a safe, courageous space together, using subtle attunement and specific somatic practices to develop a common language for trust.

Influenced by contact improvisation, the practices focused on discernment about what one wants or does not want, and on navigating personal edges and boundaries through physical contact. Choosing when and how to make contact was central. The lab was followed by an open contact improvisation practice and a conscious cuddle lounge. A water bottle with a lid was suggested.

The Conscious Connections Retreat was hosted by Conscious Living Stockholm at Emerge Lakefront in Sköndal. The day was built around a lakeside setting, with no screens or notifications, and focused on fostering connection with oneself and with a small group of people.

The programme moved from movement practice, including a session called Viking Flow, to a creative vision board exercise for the coming year. Later sessions included pranayama breathing, a tea ceremony and a closing circle. It was designed for all levels, with no prior experience needed. A yoga mat and an open heart were suggested.

Impact Lab Friday #5 was a workday run by Emerge Lakefront, a residency for changemakers working on inner growth and worldwide impact. It took place in the house's co-working and workshop spaces in Sköndal and was designed to pair focused work with open conversation.

The programme began with an open space where attendees could settle in and work at their own pace, followed by an optional workshop and a session in which residents shared inspiring stories. The afternoon was given over to co-working and networking, giving people from many countries a chance to meet and talk. The format suited those who wanted a productive environment alongside meaningful exchange.

This full-day workshop was held at Emerge Lakefront in Sköndal just before the Inner Development Goals Summit. It was set outdoors beside a lake and focused on self-leadership through mindful self-compassion, framed less as a technique and more as a change of stance.

The programme covered self-compassion as a daily support for nervous system regulation, somatic practices for grounding in the body, and tools drawn from neuroscience and the Inner Development Goals framework. It also explored connection with nature, with others, and with inner parts seeking to be heard. It suited people holding space for others, moving through life transitions or feeling the strain of current times, and it required no prior experience.

The Cacao & Kirtan evening was hosted by Emerge Lakefront in its lounge in Sköndal and began with cacao offered as an expression of affection and togetherness. The cacao drew on its long place in Mayan and Aztec ceremonial practice, where it supported well-being, thankfulness toward nature and a sense of spiritual connection.

The programme combined kirtan, devotional chanting from the Bhakti yoga tradition of India, with ceremonial songs from Amazonian indigenous communities and other regions. Mantras were sung to highlight positive qualities, and a South American charango added harmony and rhythm. The gathering was designed for people of every age.

Impact Lab Friday #4 was a workday at Emerge Lakefront, a changemaker residency in Sköndal focused on inner development and global impact. The day combined open time in the co-working and workshop spaces with a mastermind session, where attendees could bring a challenge and share insights with the group. A short introduction to the space opened the programme.

Later, residents shared stories of inspiration, and the afternoon was given over to co-working and networking, allowing participants to pursue focused work or extended conversations. The gathering suited people interested in both concentration and dialogue, bringing together like-minded participants from various parts of the world.

This public gathering at Emerge Lakefront gave participants of the Network Nations Residency a chance to present their work. A mixed group of thinkers, technologists, artists, community builders, lawyers and entrepreneurs had spent the preceding week examining how networked communities might regain political agency and test institutional forms that sit beyond borders, the state and corporate control.

The afternoon centred on lightning talks covering sovereignty, collective governance and digital infrastructure, followed by open questions and dialogue. It also considered how a venue like Emerge Lakefront could serve as a prototype of a network nation.

This Contact Improvisation jam was hosted by Emerge Lakefront, an intentional community focused on inner work for outer change, in Sköndal. It opened with a short intro circle, then moved into an open floor practice shaped by touch, gravity and shared weight. The practice dates to the postmodern dance of 1970s America.

With no set steps, teacher or performance, participants could move, pause, observe or rest as they chose, responding to one another through touch and presence. Authentic relating and nonviolent communication were gently woven in, with mutual respect, care and consent central to the space. People of all bodies, identities and movement backgrounds were welcomed, and no prior experience was needed. Dancers went barefoot in comfortable clothes, and live music was encouraged.

The Virtual Open House was an online, informal gathering that offered a look into the character of Emerge Lakefront, a changemaker residency focused on inner development and global impact. It was hosted for prospective applicants and other curious people who wanted an overview of the community.

The programme included a view of the physical space and the surrounding natural landscape, conversations with current residents about their experiences, and an explanation of the residency's vision, daily life and application process. Attendees could ask the organisers questions about applying or living there. The event was pitched at people considering the residency as well as those interested in its community of artists, visionaries and changemakers.

The Virtual Open House was an informal online gathering that offered a glimpse into the Emerge Lakefront residency. Participants were shown the physical space and the natural landscape around it, and heard from some of the people living there about their experiences.

The programme covered the residency's vision, everyday life there and how the residency operates, with time for questions about applying or living there. It suited people weighing an application as well as those who were simply curious about a community of changemakers, artists and visionaries focused on inner development and global impact.

This evening was devoted to Contact Improvisation, a somatic dance practice built on trust, presence and attentive listening. The programme opened with a short talk on how the practice relates to the nervous system, relational skills, emotional regulation and personal growth, drawing on both research and facilitation experience.

The talk was followed by a guided movement session open to all bodies and experience levels. Participants worked with shared weight, light resistance and intuitive flow, connecting through touch and motion rather than words. No dance experience was needed, and attendees were encouraged to come curious and wear comfortable clothing.

Impact Lab Friday, hosted at Project Lakefront in Sköndal, was a workday built around co-working and workshop spaces. Visitors from around the world came to get their own work done, exchange ideas and move between sessions across the day.

The programme included a mastermind workshop in which participants could bring a personal challenge and share insights with the group, followed by lightning talks from a systems thinker and social psychologist and from a social entrepreneur and keynote speaker. The themes centred on inner development for global impact, and the late afternoon was left open for focused work or networking.