Ängsbacka Extended Community
Over the years many people have come to Ängsbacka to enjoy a temporary community through courses, festivals, short and long-term volunteering. Among these however, there have been a growing number of people that simply didn’t want to leave, that built a life and home in and around Molkom and become a part of what is generally referred to as “The Extended Community”.
Meet the community
What is Ängsbacka Extended Community exactly and what is it that brings all of us together in Molkom?
Activities program
We invite you to take a look at our divers Activities Program filled with activities by the community for the community.
EXTENDED EMAIL LIST
In extended community we have an email list that we invite everyone in the direct vicinity to become a part of.
About the community
Not everyone knows that when you come to Ängsbacka you also enter an already existing community of individuals that live in and around Molkom, that have their own permanent community connected to the town with the Ängsbacka at their heart.
This larger and more permanent community is currently comprised of roughly 150 people, young and old, families and singles, permanent and temporary citizens of the greater community of Molkom. Ängsbacka functions as their shared community hub outside the festival season where some visit and participate regularly while others drop by as feels natural to them. To support a growing number of families Backa Förskola and Backa Friskola have been initiated and built in Molkom, based on the same spirit of self-development, love and togetherness as Ängsbacka itself.
Alone but not lonely
With head and heart
Some community members work permanently and closely with Ängsbacka and/or the school, while others have work in the surrounding cities or are self-employed and working from home. There is a great variety of talents, tools and skills among us, and many have lived amazing lives before ending up in Molkom. From “regular Joe’s” to “hippies”, you can find healers, yoga teachers, massage therapists, musicians, consultants and much more.
Anyone in the community can offer their services and workshops through the weekly activities program at Ängsbacka that runs throughout the year. There are also mini-festivals and yearly celebrations where everyone is invited. Whenever the café is open it becomes a central gathering place where the community can come to tap into the shared collective. Opening hours of our café will be presented on our website.
The power of pie
Unity in diversity
You get what you give
Even though Ängsbacka in most cases is the common thread that weaved theses people’s lives together, they all have a unique story of why they ended up in Molkom, how they see their connection to the course center and why they choose to stay in this small, quiet Swedish town. On this page we shared a few of these stories to give you an idea of who we are.
The activities program
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Conscious Body Strengthening (Arms) - With ??? 💪🏼
🕚 Monday 07:30 - 08:00 - Upper Barn
All levels are welcome, come start the day feeling strong!
Renzo is away Monday, anyone is welcome to hold it.
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Silent Sitting 🌼
🕚 Monday 12:30 - 13:00 - Upper Barn
CorePractices
30 minutes of unguided meditation, come and sit in community in silence.
No entry after 12:40pm.
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Laughter Yoga with Dionysus
🕚 Monday 17:00 - 18:30 - Strawbale House
Hahahaaha
Haha
Ha haha ha haCome experience the joy of laughter, no experience necessary.
Outside café if it's nice, Strawbale if it's raining!
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Recycling training for new Volunteers - Yay
🕚 Monday 17:00 - 18:00 - Big Annex
Come and playfully learn how to recycle with the lovely sustainability team!
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Sauna
🕚 Monday 19:00 - 23:30 - Sauna
1st hour is silent. 🤍 Please bring a towel!
Help save energy! The last person to leave the sauna must ensure lights are off AND the doors are closed!
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Sauna Ceremony with Tobi
🕚 Monday 20:00 - 21:30 -
You can expect it to be sweaty and for there to probably be some shared enjoyment of music, come and find out what Tobi has in mind this week.
Bring a towel!
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The Voices of Ängsbacka
🕚 Monday 20:00 - 22:00 - Strawbale House
The Voices of Ängsbacka
Longing to share your creative spark?
Learn the element key, and enter a world of music and movement co-created in the present moment,
Merging our being
In a way that are beautiful, deep, and fun!All skill levels welcome!
Bring instruments!
Be on time!With Simon.
🔥
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- Tuesday
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Handpan music free flow with Davide Swarup
🕚 Tuesday 07:00 - 08:00 - Strawbale House
Morning free flow space with live Handpan music by Davide Swarup.
A non verbal space to enjoy your own practice or just relax, nap or meditate. ♥
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Sharing
🕚 Tuesday 09:00 - 09:45 -
until June 19th Sharing to happen every Tues and Thurs, just now in your new team groups.
(Later we will switch to sharing every day)
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Silent Sitting 🌼
🕚 Tuesday 12:30 - 13:00 - Upper Barn
CorePractices
30 minutes of unguided meditation, come and sit in community in silence.
No entry after 12:40pm.
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HIIT to Zen with Filippa
🕚 Tuesday 17:00 - 18:00 - Big Annex
• 30 min Tabata-style high-intensity workout (super simple, go at your own pace – perfect for beginners and regular workout-lovers)
• 30 min yoga-inspired stretching to cool down
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The Voices of Ängsbacka
🕚 Tuesday 17:00 - 18:30 - Music Room
Join Benjamin Jamily in a held and safe space each week to dive into the wonders of music together.
We express, explore, co-create and grow, as we open up the space within us to let the music and the movement come through us.
All skill levels are wellcome!
We use the 5 elements: Earth Water Fire Air and Space as metaphors for different musical qualities we aim to develop together, and as a practical tool to guide the music. 🌎💧🔥🌪️💫
For more info check out www.theelementkey.com
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Future of Ängsbacka
🕚 Tuesday 20:00 - 21:30 - Big Annex
The board of Ängsbacka AB is starting up a process of evaluation and looking into the future of Ängsbacka in all aspects. In order to do that we would like to hear your input, perspective or dream.
This meeting is for everyone including people on site, extended community and others. It is a meeting where you can share, and where we will listen.
It is not a meeting with a promise that your input and dreams will come true. It is a meeting with the promise to listen, and weave your perspectives into the larger fabric of many other people's input and dreams.
Looking forward to meet you in Big annex, 16/6, 20-21.30
Per and Mette
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- Wednesday
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Conscious Body Strengthening (Abs) - with Renzo
🕚 Wednesday 07:30 - 08:00 - Upper Barn
All levels are welcome, come start the day feeling strong!
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Morning Circle ☀️
🕚 Wednesday 09:00 - 09:30 - Upper Barn
CorePractices
Connect, ground, get to know each other, and start the day with joy.
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Silent Sitting 🌼
🕚 Wednesday 12:30 - 13:00 - Upper Barn
CorePractices
30 minutes of unguided meditation, come and sit in community in silence.
No entry after 12:40pm.
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Café open! ☕
🕚 Wednesday 14:00 - 18:00 - Café
OpeningHours
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The Voices of Ängsbacka
🕚 Wednesday 17:00 - 18:30 - Music room
Join Benjamin Jamily in a held and safe space each week to dive into the wonders of music together.
We express, explore, co-create and grow, as we open up the space within us to let the music and the movement come through us.
All skill levels are wellcome!
We use the 5 elements: Earth Water Fire Air and Space as metaphors for different musical qualities we aim to develop together, and as a practical tool to guide the music. 🌎💧🔥🌪️💫
For more info check out www.theelementkey.com
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Wrestling / Grappling with Álvaro
🕚 Wednesday 17:00 - 18:30 - Tent next to Strawbale
Awaken parts of yourself that you've never met. Everyone is welcome. We practice the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu without gi. Wear comfortable clothes. No need for participation, show up and observe.
Let's meet in the tent next to Strawbale!
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🇸🇪 Weekly Sweedish Class with Sophie 🇸🇪
🕚 Wednesday 17:00 - 18:00 - Big Annex
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Open Mic with Sascha
🕚 Wednesday 20:00 - 22:00 - Café
Open Mic in the cafe <3
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- Thursday
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Sharing
🕚 Thursday 09:00 - 09:45 -
until June 19th Sharing to happen every Tues and Thurs, just now in your new team groups.
(Later we will switch to sharing every day)
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Silent Sitting 🌼
🕚 Thursday 12:30 - 13:00 - Upper Barn
CorePractices
30 minutes of unguided meditation, come and sit in community in silence.
No entry after 12:40pm.
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Midsummer Festival starts
🕚 Thursday 17:00 - Friday 00:00 - Strawbale House, Upper Barn
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- Friday
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Silent Sitting 🌼
🕚 Friday 12:30 - 13:00 - Upper Barn
CorePractices
30 minutes of unguided meditation, come and sit in community in silence.
No entry after 12:40pm.
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Café open! ☕
🕚 Friday 14:00 - 18:00 - Café
OpeningHours
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Midsummer Festival starts
🕚 Thursday 17:00 - Friday 00:00 - Strawbale House, Upper Barn
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🧖♀️ FLINTA - Sauna
🕚 Friday 17:00 - 18:30 - Sauna
Sauna for FLINTA (Female, Lesbian, Intersex, Nonbinary, Trans and Agender)
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- Saturday
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Volunteer Office is closed
🕚 Saturday 00:00 - 00:15 - Red Office-Ground Floor-Volunteer Office (3)
OpeningHours
Open on weekdays: 11:00 - 12:30 & 14:00 - 15:00
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Silent Sitting 🌼
🕚 Saturday 12:30 - 13:00 - Upper Barn
CorePractices
30 minutes of unguided meditation, come and sit in community in silence.
No entry after 12:40pm.
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Café open! ☕
🕚 Saturday 14:00 - 18:00 - Café
OpeningHours
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Osho dynamic meditation with Alvilde
🕚 Saturday 16:00 - 17:00 - Big Annex
This form of meditation offers a powerful alternative for those who find it difficult to meditate while sitting still or are looking for a more interactive experience. By actively engaging the body and mind, it allows you to address the stress, emotional baggage, and restlessness that often cloud your inner peace.
With Alvilde
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Acro Yoga with Fly (if the sun is shining outside in front of the cafe porch)
🕚 Saturday 17:00 - 18:30 - Upper Barn
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- Sunday
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Outdoor Football 10:00 - 11:30
🕚 Sunday 10:00 - 11:30 - Molkoms Idrottsplats, Hjuldonsvägen 2, 655 61 Molkom, Sweden (or other field)
Ask Hampus or David for further information. Ride can usually be arranged.
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Vinyasa Yoga with Ayla 🧘
🕚 Sunday 10:00 - 11:00 - Upper Barn
Strong but slow vinyasa class in which we stay aware of the mind, body and body. I will give different options, so all levels are welcome.
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Silent Sitting 🌼
🕚 Sunday 12:30 - 13:00 - Upper Barn
CorePractices
30 minutes of unguided meditation, come and sit in community in silence.
No entry after 12:40pm.
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Acro & Mobility with Ivet and Konrad
🕚 Sunday 15:00 - 16:30 - Big, Big Annex
Come and play upside down.
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- Monday
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Conscious Body Strengthening (Arms) - With Renzo 💪🏼
🕚 Monday 07:30 - 08:00 - Upper Barn
All levels are welcome, come start the day feeling strong!
Add to calendar -
Silent Sitting 🌼
🕚 Monday 12:30 - 13:00 - Upper Barn
CorePractices
30 minutes of unguided meditation, come and sit in community in silence.
No entry after 12:40pm.
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Truth Circle
🕚 Monday 17:00 - 18:30 - Big Annex
A beautiful opportunity to sit together and share anything left unexpressed, giving space to feel the emotion attached to it.
To find the magic on the other side of opening up.
All are warmly welcome, the simple structure is explained in the beginning.
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The Voices of Ängsbacka
🕚 Monday 20:00 - 22:00 - Strawbale House
Join Benjamin Jamily in a held and safe space each week to dive into the wonders of music together.
We express, explore, co-create and grow, as we open up the space within us to let the music and the movement come through us.
All skill levels are wellcome!
We use the 5 elements: Earth Water Fire Air and Space as metaphors for different musical qualities we aim to develop together, and as a practical tool to guide the music. 🌎💧🔥🌪️💫
For more info check out www.theelementkey.com
Add to calendar
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- Tuesday
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Sharing
🕚 Tuesday 09:00 - 09:45 -
until June 19th Sharing to happen every Tues and Thurs, just now in your new team groups.
(Later we will switch to sharing every day)
Add to calendar -
Silent Sitting 🌼
🕚 Tuesday 12:30 - 13:00 - Upper Barn
CorePractices
30 minutes of unguided meditation, come and sit in community in silence.
No entry after 12:40pm.
Add to calendar -
HIIT to Zen with Filippa
🕚 Tuesday 17:00 - 18:00 - Big Annex
• 30 min Tabata-style high-intensity workout (super simple, go at your own pace – perfect for beginners and regular workout-lovers)
• 30 min yoga-inspired stretching to cool down
Add to calendar -
The Voices of Ängsbacka
🕚 Tuesday 17:00 - 18:30 - Music Room
Join Benjamin Jamily in a held and safe space each week to dive into the wonders of music together.
We express, explore, co-create and grow, as we open up the space within us to let the music and the movement come through us.
All skill levels are wellcome!
We use the 5 elements: Earth Water Fire Air and Space as metaphors for different musical qualities we aim to develop together, and as a practical tool to guide the music. 🌎💧🔥🌪️💫
For more info check out www.theelementkey.com
Add to calendar
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- Wednesday
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Conscious Body Strengthening (Abs) - with Renzo
🕚 Wednesday 07:30 - 08:00 - Upper Barn
All levels are welcome, come start the day feeling strong!
Add to calendar -
Morning Circle ☀️
🕚 Wednesday 09:00 - 09:30 - Upper Barn
CorePractices
Connect, ground, get to know each other, and start the day with joy.
Add to calendar -
Silent Sitting 🌼
🕚 Wednesday 12:30 - 13:00 - Upper Barn
CorePractices
30 minutes of unguided meditation, come and sit in community in silence.
No entry after 12:40pm.
Add to calendar -
Café open! ☕
🕚 Wednesday 14:00 - 18:00 - Café
OpeningHours
Add to calendar -
The Voices of Ängsbacka
🕚 Wednesday 17:00 - 18:30 - Music room
Join Benjamin Jamily in a held and safe space each week to dive into the wonders of music together.
We express, explore, co-create and grow, as we open up the space within us to let the music and the movement come through us.
All skill levels are wellcome!
We use the 5 elements: Earth Water Fire Air and Space as metaphors for different musical qualities we aim to develop together, and as a practical tool to guide the music. 🌎💧🔥🌪️💫
For more info check out www.theelementkey.com
Add to calendar -
Wrestling / Grappling with Álvaro
🕚 Wednesday 17:00 - 18:30 - Tent next to Strawbale
Awaken parts of yourself that you've never met. Everyone is welcome. We practice the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu without gi. Wear comfortable clothes. No need for participation, show up and observe.
Let's meet in the tent next to Strawbale!
Add to calendar -
🇸🇪 Weekly Sweedish Class with Sophie 🇸🇪
🕚 Wednesday 17:00 - 18:00 - Big Annex
Add to calendar
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- Thursday
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Sharing
🕚 Thursday 09:00 - 09:45 -
until June 19th Sharing to happen every Tues and Thurs, just now in your new team groups.
(Later we will switch to sharing every day)
Add to calendar -
Silent Sitting 🌼
🕚 Thursday 12:30 - 13:00 - Upper Barn
CorePractices
30 minutes of unguided meditation, come and sit in community in silence.
No entry after 12:40pm.
Add to calendar
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- Friday
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Conscious Body Strengthening (Legs) - With Renzo 🦵🏼
🕚 Friday 07:30 - 08:00 - Upper Barn
All levels are welcome, come start the day feeling strong!
Add to calendar -
Silent Sitting 🌼
🕚 Friday 12:30 - 13:00 - Upper Barn
CorePractices
30 minutes of unguided meditation, come and sit in community in silence.
No entry after 12:40pm.
Add to calendar -
Café open! ☕
🕚 Friday 14:00 - 18:00 - Café
OpeningHours
Add to calendar -
🧖♀️ FLINTA - Sauna
🕚 Friday 17:00 - 18:30 - Sauna
Sauna for FLINTA (Female, Lesbian, Intersex, Nonbinary, Trans and Agender)
Add to calendar
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- Saturday
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Volunteer Office is closed
🕚 Saturday 00:00 - 00:15 - Red Office-Ground Floor-Volunteer Office (3)
OpeningHours
Open on weekdays: 11:00 - 12:30 & 14:00 - 15:00
Add to calendar -
Silent Sitting 🌼
🕚 Saturday 12:30 - 13:00 - Upper Barn
CorePractices
30 minutes of unguided meditation, come and sit in community in silence.
No entry after 12:40pm.
Add to calendar -
Café open! ☕
🕚 Saturday 14:00 - 18:00 - Café
OpeningHours
Add to calendar -
Osho dynamic meditation with Alvilde
🕚 Saturday 16:00 - 17:00 - Big Annex
This form of meditation offers a powerful alternative for those who find it difficult to meditate while sitting still or are looking for a more interactive experience. By actively engaging the body and mind, it allows you to address the stress, emotional baggage, and restlessness that often cloud your inner peace.
With Alvilde
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- Sunday
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Outdoor Football 10:00 - 11:30
🕚 Sunday 10:00 - 11:30 - Molkoms Idrottsplats, Hjuldonsvägen 2, 655 61 Molkom, Sweden (or other field)
Ask Hampus or David for further information. Ride can usually be arranged.
Add to calendar -
Vinyasa Yoga with Ayla 🧘
🕚 Sunday 10:00 - 11:00 - Upper Barn
Strong but slow vinyasa class in which we stay aware of the mind, body and body. I will give different options, so all levels are welcome.
Add to calendar -
Silent Sitting 🌼
🕚 Sunday 12:30 - 13:00 - Upper Barn
CorePractices
30 minutes of unguided meditation, come and sit in community in silence.
No entry after 12:40pm.
Add to calendar -
Acro & Mobility with Ivet and Konrad
🕚 Sunday 15:00 - 16:30 - Big, Big Annex
Come and play upside down.
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As the program for the Extended Community is made by the community for the community we are always interested to hear from you if you would like to share your gift. Please contact us at volunteer@angsbacka.se with a title, short description, desired day and time and the desired space. We will contact you to discuss the possibilities.
The Extended Community email list
The extended community email list is the easiest way to stay connected with others in the extended community. If you live in the vicinity of Ängsbacka and wish to join this list, please send us your email address by filling in the form below. One of the list administrators will add you to the email list.