Exotic Yoga Retreats In Sri Lanka – A Tropical Escape from Busy Life
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Did you know that just 15 minutes of yoga a day can alter your brain chemistry and boost your mood?
Yoga is a great way to work on your flexibility and strength. It develops your attention to your breath, which can help you relax.
Some yoga styles use meditation techniques that help calm the mind.
So, it’s time to roll out your mat and discover the joy of combining yoga with travel.
Sri Lanka for Yoga Retreats
Practicing yoga with like-minded yoga lovers with the wind in your hair and the beach just a few steps away can undoubtedly be the best experience you can have. Travelling to a retreat that celebrates yoga in Sri Lanka can help you explore not just a beautiful country with pristine beaches, good accommodation options and great food, but a Yoga holiday in Sri Lanka is perfect to calm your soul.
The best time of the year to visit Sri Lanka for Yoga retreats is from October to March.
1. Ulpotha Nature Resort
Ulpotha is an exceptionally beautiful wellness retreat circled by mountains.
How to reach
It takes approximately 3 hours to reach Ulpotha Nature Resort from the Colombo international airport by Kalugamuwa Wariyapola road.
Courses Conducted
The yoga course is for 15 days however, for those who cannot afford to spend 15 days in Sri Lanka, there is also a one week course.
Accommodation Options
There are 11 charming guest huts in Ulpotha and are allocated on a twin share basis.
Prices and Inclusions
The price of the yoga retreat is inclusive of all meals, snacks, drinks, two yoga classes a day, transport for one excursion per week’s stay, a one hour massage per 7-night stay, laundry service and the use of bicycles, hot water bathing area and taxes.
1-week single- $1750
1 week shared- $1470
2 weeks single-$3500
2 weeks shared- $2940
Treatments at the Retreat
The Ayurveda treatments offered at the retreat are:
- Santhushti
- Ashinsanaya
- Sanasuma
- Namskaraya
- Abhishekaya
- Aswesilla
- Samadhiya
- Mokshaya
Food Offered
The food in Ulpotha is entirely vegan, gluten-free with wide varieties of fresh vegetables, organic red rice and tropical fruit. As they have no electricity, all food is freshly picked, un-refrigerated and cooked in terracotta pots on open fires.
2. Soul and Surf Yoga Retreat
This Yoga Retreat in Sri Lanka is a perfect place for those looking for a holistic retreat. It will offer a glimpse of the soulful surfing life that you will cherish a lifetime.
How to reach
It takes approximately 3 hours to reach Soul and Surf Yoga Retreat from Colombo international airport via Southern Expy road.
Courses Conducted
There are 7 days programme that you can choose from.
Accommodation Options
They provide a gorgeous villa with three grades of rooms namely Quite Special Rooms, Extra Special Rooms and Top rooms. The rooms available are from twin rooms to interconnected suites. There are 6 Quite Special Rooms, 4 Extra Special Rooms and 2 first floor Top Rooms.
Prices and Inclusions
The standard package includes 7 nights’ accommodation, all meals, snacks, 2 hours surf coaching, 5 hours evening surf session, 1 video feedback session, 1 surf theory lesson, 7 days surfboard hire etc.
The non-surfer package includes 7 nights’ accommodation, meals, yoga classes, a tuk-tuk trip to a nearby white tea plantation etc.
The price for couples and friends for all the three types rooms of the standard package and non-surfer package ranges from $890 to $1570.
The price for solo travellers for all the three types rooms of the standard package and non-surfer package ranges from $1300 to $2300.
Treatments at the Retreat
The massages at the retreat include:
- Therapeutic Massage
- Deep Release Massage
- One for the Soul
The Ayurvedic treatments offered at the retreat:
- Vinyasa Flow Classes
- Yin Yoga
- One-to-One session
- Pranayama
- Meditation
Food Offered
They provide light early breakfast of a smoothie and fruits, then a hearty breakfast in the late morning, followed by a light lunch in the early afternoon and snacks and dinner after the sunsets.
3. Salt House – Yoga and Surfing
It is a paradise and feels like a home away from home. It is considered to be one of the best yoga and health retreats in Sri Lanka.
How to reach?
It takes approximately 3 hours to reach Salt House- Yoga and Surfing from Colombo international airport via Southern Expy road.
Courses Conducted
There are 7 days programme that you can choose from.
Accommodation Options
- Palm garden room- This ground floor room features a super king bed and is air-conditioned.
- Family garden room-A ground floor air-conditioned room featuring a super king and an additional single bed and is perfect for a small family booking.
- Hammock garden room-This is a great room for couples looking to relax with a super king bed and a private garden.
- Palm view room-It’s a four-post king-sized bed with mosquito protection and offers the comfort of A/C.
- Open yoga room-Most popular first-floor room which offers the view of the lush jungle.
- Open jungle room-It consist of a four-post king bed where you can sit and watch the wildlife.
- Rooftop Apartment-The apartment’s spacious lounge room has direct access to a private balcony with spectacular pink sky views towards the ocean.
Prices and Inclusions
Prices are inclusive of breakfast, surfboard hire and yoga. The prices of the rooms range from $95 to $75.
Treatments at the Retreat
The Ayurvedic treatments offered at the retreat are:
- Open jungle yoga shala
- Daily dose of yoga
- Vinyasa flow
- Cathi’s yoga retreat
Food Offered
Made with fresh local ingredients you can enjoy locally caught seafood and delicious smoothies.
4. Amuna Holistic Ayurveda Retreat
Amuna Holistic Ayurveda Retreat has organized some of the best packages to maintain the digestive system and various treatments to nourish your soul and body.
How to reach
It takes approximately 4 hours to reach Amuna Holistic Ayurveda Retreat from Colombo international airport via Ambepussa- Kurunegala-Trincomalee highway.
Courses Conducted
The packages with the courses conducted are:
A)Suwashanthi
- Vishuddhi- 7 days
- Kaya-Bala- 10 days
- Santhusti- 14 days
- Sanshamana- 21 days
- Santarpana- 25 days
B) Niroga
- Stress Relieving Programme- 7 days
- Rejuvenation Programme- 14 days
- Slimming and Beauty Programme- 21 days
C) Swastha
- Vishuddhi- 7 days
- Kaya-Bala- 10 days
- Santhusti- 14 days
- Sanshamana- 21 days
- Santarpana- 25 days
- Deergayu Programme- 30 days
Accommodation Options
- The Dwelling- There are 8 dwellings where you can enjoy holistic wellness and comforts of luxurious in-room amenities.
- TreeHouse– There are 3 tree houses which offer guests a blissfully peaceful environment to meditate, relax and rejuvenate.
- Villa-You can enjoy elegantly styled spacious rooms in this villa.
Prices and Inclusions
The prices are inclusive of treatments, dining facility, free airport pick up and drop and all meals.
The prices of the packages on the basis of per night are:
A) Arogya
- Single- $275
- Double- $425
B) Pranadha
- Single- $270
- Double- $470
C) Pathya
- Single- $265
- Double- $415
D) Ayura
- Single- $260
- Double- $410
Treatments at the Retreat
- Pathya
- Ayura
- Wellness
- Pranadha
- Arogya
Food Offered
Herbal items like decoction, fruit juices and herbal tea are available here. Fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables are provided along with the food that is best for the treatments.
5. Kaju Green Yoga Retreat
Adjacent to Sri Lankan bird and wildlife sanctuary, it is a luxury yoga retreat in Sri Lanka designed to provide total peace and enjoyment of their natural environment and rejuvenates the spirit and body.
How to reach
It takes approximately 2 hours to reach Kaju Green Yoga Retreat from Colombo international airport via Southern Expy.
Courses conducted
There are 7 days programme that you can choose from.
Accommodation Options
There are twin share environment-friendly bungalows with double beds to accommodate either friends or couples.
Prices and Inclusions
The prices include 2 yoga classes per day, meals, drinks, free wifi, bicycles, 15% off on all spa treatments and daily cleaning services. The prices of the bungalows range from $150 to $250 per night.
Treatments at the Retreat
The treatments offered at the retreat are:
- Yoga styles- Vinyasa, yin, mobility, inversions-play and meditation.
Food Offered
All meals are vegetarian based. The vegetables and herbs are provided by local villagers and farmers or from Kaju Green’s own garden. Enjoy a range of freshly squeezed juices, smoothies and coconut water and stay well hydrated with a variety of flavours and textures.
FAQs about Sri Lanka Yoga Retreat
1. Is English spoken in Sri Lanka?
Communication is rarely a problem in Sri Lanka as English is widely spoken in most parts of the country including in hotels, restaurants and even by private transport providers. Signboards of locations are generally available displayed in English, Sinhala & Tamil.
2. Are credit cards accepted in Sri Lanka?
Hotels and popular shops and restaurants accept most international credit cards. ATM’s are available in Colombo and other major cities where cash advances could be obtained using your credit card.
3. Ayurvedic medicines, can I get access to it?
Sri Lanka boasts a very ancient medicinal system that can be used by almost anyone, lots of spas and health retreats offer treatments, as well as Ayurvedic hospitals, special Ayurvedic packages, getaways, are offered by hotels.
4. What yoga styles are taught on Sri Lanka yoga retreat?
Two yoga classes a day are offered on yoga retreats: a morning Vinyasa flow class which is quite active and invigorating and a heavenly restorative Yin yoga class in the evening with a longer relaxation.
5. Can beginners join?
Yes, beginners can join. The retreats have all yoga levels from beginners to advanced, and teachers will modify the classes so you can practice at your own pace.
Go on a yoga holiday to Sri Lanka!
Sri Lanka is the best destination for hosting yoga retreats and provides the most unique and intimate space with the best food and incredible access to nature. With cosy accommodations and fun adventures, you’ll find the best yoga centres in Sri Lanka.
Gear up for soothing wellness retreat to Sri Lanka all that you need to do is get in touch with us at connect@flyingsquirrelholidays.com or call us at +91 3340525777.
