Sri Lanka Yoga Retreat 7th – 14th February 2026

Eleanor Clarkson — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:44:13 +0000

Relax in paradise in an incredibly beautiful beach house on the south coast of Sri Lanka. Located near a sea turtle hatchery, which we will visit during the retreat, the property is right on the sea front with a reef protected beach outside that offers a fascinating world for those wishing to explore the rock pools for tropical fish, crabs and shells. A short stroll to the left takes you to a swimming lagoon and a five-minute tuk-tuk ride in the other direction finds you at the main Thalpe Beach.

On this retreat we have included a boat trip on nearby Koggala Lake where we will see lots of local wildlife and visit small islands and secret coves.

For those wanting to explore, there is plenty to discover. You can hire a bike and cycle through the local paddy fields and rainforest, visiting temples and tea plantations along the way. The UNESCO World Heritage site of Galle Fort is only a twenty minutes tuk- tuk ride away. Losing yourself in the Fort’s labyrinth of old streets is a great way to spend a day.

For the more adventurous, there is the option of booking a day on safari (leaving very early in the morning as it is a long drive but well worth it), or a half day whale watching tour, leaving from Mirissa. There is also surfing and scuba diving in very close proximity.

What to expect from the yoga:

MORNING SESSIONS

Greet the day with a Hatha–Flow fusion Yoga practice to awaken your vitality and set a light-hearted Hakuna Matata tone for the day ahead, with energising pranayama.

Let the body’s natural rhythm clear what feels heavy, awakening circulation, releasing stagnation, detoxifying tissues, and refreshing both body and mind.
Steady poses and gentle flows will strengthen and lengthen your muscles, while little challenges invite curiosity and uplift your energy.
Begin your day grounded, alive, and open to whatever the day brings!

EVENING SESSIONS

As the sun sets, Yoga becomes an invitation to soften, release, and return home to yourself.

A blend of Yin & Restorative Yoga in nurturing atmosphere, where the breath slows, the body unwinds, and the mind begins to quiet.

Release tension from mind, muscles, and fascia, creating space for a calm stillness, where you can integrate the day and prepare body, mind and soul for a restful sleep.

Through progressive deep relaxation, calming pranayama, guided meditation, and Yoga Nidra, you’ll be developing a tender conversation with yourself, that invites peace to unfold within, and deep rest for the night ahead!

The classes will be suitable for all levels, including those new to yoga.

This retreat includes:

7 nights accommodation in a beautifully restored Sri Lankan beach house
A full body massage
Delicious local cuisine: Breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner
Fresh healthy juices every afternoon
Picnics prepared by our local chef for those wishing to spend the day exploring
A full week of yoga classes (check the retreat schedule for detailed info)
A trip to local Koggala lake
Transfers to and from Colombo airport to the retreat center
A trip to a nearby turtle sanctuary

Optional extras we can help you to organise inexpensively while you are on the retreat:

Surfing
Bike hire
Scuba Diving
Safari
Whale watching

SEE THE FULL SCHEDULE

ACCOMMODATION

Our lovingly restored beach house has six bedrooms, extended living areas, a large pool, five wonderful staff to attend to your every need and the beach at the end of the garden.

Furnished throughout with a blend of antiques and modern art and furniture sourced from across Asia, the house is designed to offer stylish yet relaxed beach living.

The property consists of 2 main wings. The first has 3 double bedrooms and a twin bedroom, all with spacious en-suite bathrooms, elegant four-poster beds and either pool or panoramic ocean views. In the second wing there is a further double bedroom, a bedroom with two double bunk beds, and a large shared bathroom featuring a freestanding bath.

All bedrooms have A/C and overhead fans. There is wifi throughout the house.

The downstairs living area opens on to the tropical garden to make the most of the spectacular ocean views and warm Sri Lankan climate, while the expansive upstairs sitting and games area is the perfect place to retreat and watch a movie, play cards or immerse yourself in a great book.

SEE PICTURES

Check in is from 12pm. Check out is at 10am. We will go over the weeks schedule during the meet and greet once everyone has arrived at the accommodation.

HEALTHY EATING

The quality of the food on our retreats is very important to us. You will enjoy delicious, healthy Sri Lankan meals lovingly prepared with fresh local ingredients by our wonderful chef to complement the retreat perfectly. The food will be mostly vegetarian or vegan but you can opt for meat or fresh locally caught fish if you so desire. We use organic and local produce where possible.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Tania Moutinho has been teaching Yoga for over 15 years. She first began practising while studying Architecture more than two decades ago… and breath by breath, it reshaped her life!

Certified in Kriya Yoga, Happy Yoga, Yoga Dance, Pilates Mat, and found her foundations in Hatha Yoga. In more recent years, has also taught Vinyasa and embraced the slower rhythms of Yin and Restorative Yoga.

Before moving to the UK, Tania founded Yoga4U Studio in Porto, Portugal, where she built a community that felt like family. Later, she co-created and led a Yoga Alliance certified 200h Teacher Training for 5 years, in the UK. Here, she developed ways to help students embody yoga philosophy on the mat, explore a deeper bond with themselves, and find the poetry in their bodies.

She aims to make her classes feel like home, and doesn’t ask anyone to impress on the mat, only to meet themselves with honesty, kindness and both strength & vulnerability.

“Yoga has a touch of magic! … somehow, we walk this journey of self-discovery almost without realising, and our lives begin to change without us even noticing.’

Check out Tania’s instagram

WHAT TO BRING

We recommend bringing slip on shoes or sandals, hiking shoes or sensible outdoor footwear, sunglasses, sun cream, mosquito repellent, a bathing suit and a sun hat.

The yoga classes will take place in a wonderful bright yoga space inside the beach house accompanied by the sound of the waves. We provide all yoga equipment but if you’d rather use your own mat you are welcome to bring it with you.

We recommend wearing reef shoes while exploring the shore immediately in front of the beach house and there is a selection available for you to borrow.

TESTIMONIALS

‘Our yoga retreat in Sri Lanka surpassed all expectations. Josh and Eleanor’s research and local knowledge shone through on every level. The beach front villa was immaculate and beautiful, the yoga instructor was excellent and exceptionally friendly, the food was incredible and the outings were all very entertaining. The trip was also a lot of fun and very relaxing, and we are planning to holiday with Bluerise Retreats again.’ – Rachel Greenwood

‘Eleanor and Josh of Bluerise orchestrated an impeccably organized event, accommodating all guests beyond expectation. Their attention to detail and seamless execution ensured a remarkable retreat in Sri Lanka, highly recommended for anyone seeking an unforgettable experience.’ – Dace Parkes