11 Best Yoga Retreats in Sri Lanka [2024]
LOOKING FOR YOGA RETREATS IN SRI LANKA?
Great! I’ve compiled the best Sri Lanka has to offer right here. Sri Lanka is an incredible, vibrant country that has so much to offer, especially for yogis!
Located in the Indian Ocean just off the South coast of India, it is home to many cultures, languages, and ethnicities. It also boasts diverse wildlife, the highest number of waterfalls in the world (!!), and highly productive marine ecosystems off the coast.
Not only is it a serene and spiritual place for yoga and Ayurvedic living, but its geography and climate have created a playground for adventure enthusiasts.
4–Day Yoga, Paddleboarding, Massage & Hiking Retreat
✔️ Luxury accommodations
✔️ 5 stars, hiking, massage
1) 4-Day Yoga, Trekking, Cooking, and Reforestation Retreat
⭐ RATING: 4.9/5 | 📅 DATES: March- Aug. ’24 | 💳 BOOK NOW
📍 Location: Polwaththa, Sri Lanka
🚌 Airport Transfer Included: Available from Bandaranaike International Airport for an additional fee
💥 Highlights: 2x daily yoga, community immersion, trekking, eco-friendly, beautiful open-air yoga shala
This is one of the most popular yoga retreats in Sri Lanka.
Experience the tranquil Polwaththa Eco Lodges nestled in the heart of the jungle in Sri Lanka. Practice various yoga styles, including Hatha, Vinyasa, and Yin, complemented by evening meditation sessions.
Stay in eco-lodges that directly contribute to the Forest Healing Foundation’s reforestation efforts in the area (which works to reforest the area). Something super unique about this retreat is that the local community and environment are at the heart of their operation – they actually make all purchases within 5 kilometers of the retreats.
Explore local villages, go on jungle hikes, take refreshing dips in waterfalls, partake in a traditional Sri Lankan cooking lesson, and visit local landmarks.
“The retreat is located in the middle of the jungle is great to reconnect with nature. The family running everything is super lovely and caring, just as much as all the employees. Freya is an amazing yoga teacher and human being. The facilities are very nice, the beds are comfortable and extra long, great for tall people.”
CONSOLATA L. (SEE MORE REVIEWS)
Stay in one of the 15 Polwaththa Eco Lodges in a private or shared room. The views from the lodges are incredible. Enjoy three healthy meals a day – a mix of Sri Lankan food cooked on hearth and some Western dishes highlighting local fruits, vegetables, and spices. The coffee is grown and roasted on-site!!
2) 4–Day Yoga, Paddleboarding, Massage & Hiking Retreat
⭐ RATING: 5/5 | 📅 DATES: Year Round | 💳 BOOK NOW
📍 Location: Rukgala Retreat, Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka
🚌 Airport Transfer Included: No, but they can help arrange a driver
💥 Highlights: 2x daily yoga, hiking, massage, seclusion, accommodations
Ruk is nestled amidst Sri Lanka’s jungle, away from the tourist area. Plan on awakening each morning with vinyasa class (or a morning paddle on the lake), followed by leisurely breakfasts.
Spend midday relaxing by the pool or exploring local villages and temples guided by naturalists.
Afternoons offer restorative massages, cooking classes, and art therapy sessions. Wind down with evening Yin Yoga classes and candlelit dinners, followed by hanging around the fire pit stargazing with new friends.
“My stay at Rukgala Yoga Retreat in Sri Lanka was absolutely fantastic! The yoga sessions were superb, the room was perfect, the food and the massage were amazing, and the cooking class was a blast. Additionally, the outdoor activities like stand-up paddling were incredible. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, making the experience even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this retreat to everyone looking for a rejuvenating and enriching experience.”
TILL S. (SEE MORE REVIEWS)
Stay in a stunning room with a mezzanine and private bathroom – option for private or shared. Enjoy three Sri Lankan meals a day.
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3) 8-Day Intensive Yoga Retreat with Breathwork and Meditation
⭐ RATING: 5/5 | 📅 DATES: March & April ’24 | 💳 BOOK NOW
📍 Location: Green Peace Inn Retreats, Weligama, Sri Lanka
🚌 Airport Transfer Included: Available from Bandaranaike International Airport for an additional fee
💥 Highlights: Various styles of yoga, breathwork sessions, massages, Kundalini, workshops, on the beach
This eight-day journey of self-discovery with Green Peace Inn Retreats is located in the tranquil south of Sri Lanka. Through daily yoga, breathwork, mantras, and affirmations, you’ll explore your emotions and reconnect with your inner power.
Enjoy Ayurvedic massages, nourishing vegan meals, and supportive group sessions as you let go and find inner peace. Each day includes wake-up yoga (Hatha/Vinyasa), group breathwork sessions, free time for relaxation or exploration, evening yin or restorative yoga, and meditation.
“The whole retreat was amazing and very well planned and organized. The teachers are incredible. The food was sublime made with love. I have discovered the world of Breathwork which has changed everything for me.”
CAROLE M. (SEE MORE REVIEWS)
Stay in a private or shared room in a basic but modern Inn that is a two-minute walk from the beach. Enjoy three Ayurvedic meals per day made with ingredients from local villages.
4) 11-Day Relaxing Surf & Yoga Holiday
⭐ RATING: 4.92/5 | 📅 DATES: March & April ’24 | 💳 BOOK NOW
📍 Location: The Nuga House, Kabalana Beach, Ahangama, Sri Lanka
🚌 Airport Transfer Included: Available from Bandaranaike International Airport for an additional fee
💥 Highlights: On the beach, surfing, flexible schedule, Aruyvedic meals
This surf and yoga retreat in Sri Lanka is the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind, and spend time with like-minded people. Located right on the beach and three minutes from town, you’ll have plenty to do in your free time.
Enjoy one surf session and one yoga session per day. Classes are held in a professional yoga studio with options for all levels. This retreat offers a lot of flexibility because it offers three 90-minute classes per day in various styles that you can choose from based on preference and skill level.
“It was super nice with Ronja, Valerie, and all the girls! It was a week full of love, fun, trust, and understanding. It felt like we’ve known each other forever. Additionally, I could take my yoga practice to a new level and gained more knowledge about the entire yoga philosophy. A thousand thanks to Ronja, Valerie, and all the girls for the fantastic week – it strengthened me so much and gave me new energy!”
OLIVIA (SEE MORE REVIEWS)
Stay in a private or shared room in a basic but modern Inn that is a two-minute walk from the beach. Enjoy three Ayurvedic meals per day made with ingredients from local villages.
5) 4-Day Yoga Holiday
⭐ RATING: 4.6/5 | 📅 DATES: March & April ’24 | 💳 BOOK NOW
📍 Location: Basecamp, Weligama, Southern Province, Sri Lanka
🚌 Airport Transfer Included: Available from Bandaranaike International Airport for an additional fee
💥 Highlights: Close to the beach, 2x daily yoga, relaxing, lots of time to explore
This is one of the most popular yoga retreats in Sri Lanka.
Basecamp offers a vibrant yoga retreat in tropical Weligama Bay. Enjoy twice-daily yoga sessions, suitable for all levels. Join healing workshops as you see fit, and connect with fellow guests over communal meals.
This retreat center is centrally located so you can explore with ease – including hanging at the beach just 5 minutes away. They have an international team of experienced yoga instructors and a stunning ocean-view yoga shala.
“Basecamp was a very unique stay. Ella and her Team created not only a housing but a home. They‘re all very kind and welcoming. The vegan breakfast is just AMAZING and different every day. The rooms are super cozy.”
VICTORIA S. (SEE MORE REVIEWS)
Stay in a beautiful boho private room in a shared villa. Only breakfast and snacks are included in this retreat – you are encouraged to go out for additional meals.
6) 6-Day Yoga, Ayurveda Waterfall, & Village Tour
⭐ RATING: 5/5 | 📅 DATES: Year Round | 💳 BOOK NOW
📍 Location: Welikande Hotel and Trekking Center, Kandy District, Sri Lanka
🚌 Airport Transfer Included: No
💥 Highlights: Daily yoga, spa, Ayurvedic treatments, rest, explore
Ayurvedic treatments and indigenous therapies await to rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit at this retreat outside of Kandy.
Nestled amidst tropical trees and greenery, Samadhi Centre offers 1.5 hours of yoga each morning, followed by a cultural or nature excursion or workshop, and finally a wellness treatment in the evening.
The spa offers various treatments and organic detox programs that encourage you to tune in to and nourish your body.
“I spent 9 days at the Kandy Samadhi Centre and honestly could have stayed another 10. My friend and I did a 8 day pancha karma treatment and it was one of the best things I’ve ever done. The food was phenomenal, the treatments were wonderful and the setting is absolutely perfect to unwind in. The staff are so generous and kind. Cannot recommend this place more highly!”
ZOE M. (SEE MORE REVIEWS)
Stay in 1 of 20 rooms with jungle views and traditional Sri Lankan decor. Accommodations are basic but comfortable and charming. Enjoy three traditional Sri Lankan meals a day in the 360-degree open-air restaurant.
7) 8-Day Awakening Yoga Holiday in Kandy
⭐ RATING: 4.75/5 | 📅 DATES: Year Round | 💳 BOOK NOW
📍 Location: Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka
🚌 Airport Transfer Included: Available from Bandaranaike International Airport for an additional fee
💥 Highlights: Twice daily yoga, hiking & guided activities, 1 60-minute massage
Welikande Estate Wellness is nestled in Sri Lanka’s serene Knuckles Mountain Range near Kandy. Their all-inclusive yoga retreats offer a sanctuary for those seeking solace from life’s chaos.
Start each morning with Hatha yoga and meditation, and then head out for hiking and other guided activities. Return for lunch and free time, and then enjoy restorative yoga and Yoga Nidra, and dinner.
“Beautiful location, clean rooms, nice homegrown food and wonderful staff and yoga instructors. Highly recommend the trek with Ravi as your guide. All in all a perfect escape to rest and reset. Highly recommend.”
HEIDI-MAI W. (SEE MORE REVIEWS)
Stay in a beautiful private room at the retreat center and enjoy three home-cooked meals per day.
*If you are looking for a shorter retreat they offer a 3-day version of this retreat.
8) 10-Day Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Nature
⭐ RATING: 4.98/5 | 📅 DATES: Year Round | 💳 BOOK NOW
📍 Location: Thudugala, Western Province, Sri Lanka
🚌 Airport Transfer Included: Available from Bandaranaike International Airport for an additional fee
💥 Highlights: 250+ reviews, Ayurvedic treatments, cooking class, pool
This 10-day Ayurveda mindfulness, meditation, and yoga retreat is located in the idyllic countryside of Sri Lanka. The award-winning center offers authentic Ayurvedic healing amidst a renovated colonial villa and 30 acres of rainforest-like environment.
Indulge in twice-daily yoga, receive Ayurvedic treatments, go on cultural excursions, join a cooking class, and use your free time to chat with the instructors, hang by the pool, explore the nearby village, or go for a walk in the paddy fields.
“It was an amazing experience. The whole team was fully dedicated to making my vacation successful. The yoga teachers are amazing and really detail oriented which means you learn a lot in a short time. I will definitely come back and recommend it to all my friends.”
ALINE. (SEE MORE REVIEWS)
Stay in a private room at the wellness nature resort with colonial-inspired decor. Enjoy three Ayurvedic meals a day with most ingredients harvested from the property.
*Plantation Villa also offers a 7-day detox and recharge retreat.
9) 6-Day Luxury Surf and Yoga Camp
⭐ RATING: 5/5 | 📅 DATES: Year Round | 💳 BOOK NOW
📍 Location: Paddyway Resort, Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
🚌 Airport Transfer Included: Available from Bandaranaike International Airport for an additional US$200 per person
💥 Highlights: New! 3 surf lessons, 3 yoga sessions, luxury accommodations
Paddyway Surf, situated in Arugam Bay, offers a premier surf camp experience with nice accommodation options and tailored surfing excursions.
Their new luxury surf camp features a swimming pool, on-site restaurant, and yoga shala. The itinerary includes daily surfing sessions with certified coaches, followed by surf yoga and video analysis.
Enjoy midday downtime to explore Arugam Bay or the town. Option to take a 4th surfing session before check-out in the afternoon.
“Paddyways Resort opened this season so it was still fairly new when I was there. I really enjoyed my week and can highly recommend this package. The accommodation is beautiful and lacks nothing. The food was very very good and the people all very nice. The surf lessons with Firdows were great, I learned a lot. The yoga lessons with Maja were also good. :-)”
SARINA B. (SEE MORE REVIEWS)
Stay in a private room or shared room with AC and modern decor at their new resort. Breakfast and dinner are included with this retreat package.
10) 8-Day Surf and Yoga Camp with The Green Rooms
⭐ RATING: 5/5 | 📅 DATES: Year Round | 💳 BOOK NOW
📍 Location: The Green Rooms, Weligama, Sri Lanka
🚌 Airport Transfer Included: Available from Bandaranaike International Airport and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport for an additional fee
💥 Highlights: Twice daily surf lessons, daily yoga, optional activities, cool/funky accommodations
This is one of the most popular yoga retreats in Sri Lanka.
Experience the ultimate surf and yoga retreat at The Green Rooms in Weligama Bay, Sri Lanka. You will receive detailed instructions for the week’s program upon arrival, all of which will be tailored to your surf level.
Beginners enjoy perfect small waves right in front of the camp, while intermediate-plus surfers explore different surf spots. This retreat is heavier on the surfing than the yoga with two surf lessons daily for five days.
During your free time, you can hang out at the beach or pool, visit a turtle farm, go whale watching, snorkeling, or even diving.
“I had a wonderful week at the Green Rooms! Our instructor, Yase, was great and within 5 days we went from not ever having been on a board to catching our own green waves. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The food was great and the location right at the beach is amazing. I would recommend everyone to go to the Green Rooms!”
HENRIETTA T. (SEE MORE REVIEWS)
The Green Rooms are located right on the beach! There are multiple accommodation options available for comfort and budget. You can choose from a beautiful private room, a shared room, or even a dorm. Breakfast and dinner included.
11) 9-Day Relaxing Yoga Holiday
⭐ RATING: 4.8/5 | 📅 DATES: Year Round | 💳 BOOK NOW
📍 Location: Villa My Way, Ahangama, Sri Lanka
🚌 Airport Transfer Included: Available from Bandaranaike International Airport for an additional fee
💥 Highlights: Restful, Ashtanga 2x day, guided meditation, nice pool
Sri Lanka’s Villa My Way offers a rejuvenating yoga retreat amidst lush rainforests and white sand beaches. Enjoy twice-daily Ashtanga yoga sessions and guided meditation tailored for all levels.
Explore the charming town of Ahangama on complimentary bicycles, visit nearby tea plantations, or unwind on sandy shores just minutes away.
Ayurvedic massage and other spa treatments are available upon request for additional cost.
“The yoga retreat at Villa My Way was exactly what I needed. It‘s a little paradise on earth. Michelle and Igor are great teachers and amazing people. The food was delicious and I loved the yoga sessions. The garden is beautiful with plenty of plants. I highly recommend Villa My Way if you want to learn, get inspired or just want to have a good time.”
JULIA M. (SEE MORE REVIEWS)
Stay in a private bungalow at Villa My Way. Rooms are basic but comfortable. Breakfast and dinner are included in this retreat package.
FAQ: Yoga Retreats in Sri Lanka
Yes, Sri Lanka is a great destination for yoga because it offers a perfect setting for yoga practice and meditation, and the rich cultural heritage and warm hospitality of the local people enhance the overall yoga experience.
This depends on individual preferences and what you seek in a travel destination. Sri Lanka offers lush rainforests, scenic beaches, a rich cultural heritage, and diverse wildlife, making it ideal for nature and history lovers.
Yes! Sri Lanka is incredible and generally considered tourist-friendly. It offers a wide range of attractions, including beautiful beaches, ancient historical sites, lush landscapes, diverse wildlife, and vibrant cultural experiences. The local people are known for their hospitality and warmth towards visitors.
Overall, Sri Lanka is considered to be more affordable compared to many other tourist destinations, offering a range of budget-friendly options for accommodation, food, transportation, and activities.
It depends because weather patterns can vary across different regions of the country. Be sure to research the weather specific to the region/coast you plan to visit.
Yes, mosquitoes can be a concern in Sri Lanka, particularly in certain regions and during certain times of the year.
Yes, most travelers to Sri Lanka require a visa to enter the country. The specific visa requirements depend on your nationality and the purpose of your visit. Be sure to check the current visa requirements and application procedures based on your citizenship and travel plans.
The currency used in Sri Lanka is the Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR).
Wrap-Up: Yoga Retreats in Sri Lanka
So what are you waiting for? Book what is sure to be an incredible experience at one of the best yoga retreats in Sri Lanka.
Whether you seek solace amidst lush rainforests, pristine beaches, or the vibrant energy of local communities, Sri Lanka offers a sanctuary for yoga enthusiasts.
From revitalizing yoga sessions to immersive cultural experiences to surfing, to releasing turtles into the ocean, these retreats promise rejuvenation, child-like fun, and space for connection and healing.
Nourish your mind, body, and soul and take a step towards inner peace and holistic wellness at a yoga retreat in Sri Lanka.
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