14-Day Ayurveda Panchakarma & Yoga Retreat in Bentota, Sri Lanka

The core of this retreat is the Panchakarma-style Ayurvedic program. After you arrive, you'll have a consultation with an Ayurvedic doctor who will assess your body type (dosha) and current health, then design a personal treatment and food plan. Treatments can range from general rejuvenation and weight loss to more intensive therapies for conditions like asthma, migraines, high blood pressure, skin issues, or joint pain. Each day includes a 75-minute treatment session, chosen to match your needs.

Yoga and meditation anchor the schedule. Mornings begin with pranayama and a yoga session, and there's a second yoga class in the late afternoon. Roshan, your host and lead teacher, is known for accessible, alignment-focused classes. He also leads the sound healing meditation sessions using singing bowls, a specialty of the center—they're one of the only places in the Beruwala area offering dedicated sound healing. The program also includes a 90-minute sound healing body detox session.

The property, Mangrove Villa Yoga Retreat, is a small, intimate spot on the Bentota River, about ten minutes from the beach. The five bungalow rooms are simple but comfortable, with fans, A/C, mosquito nets, and private balconies overlooking the garden and river. Meals are vegetarian (vegan and gluten-free options available), served full-board, with a yogic breakfast, lunch, and light dinner, plus fresh juices and herbal teas throughout the day.

Beyond the scheduled activities, there's time to explore. You can borrow a bike, take a canoe on the river, or join a river safari to a nearby island temple. Nearby Bentota and Beruwala beaches are a quick ride away, and guests often arrange temple visits or massages on request. Roshan speaks Sinhala, English, and Russian, so communication is easy for a wide range of visitors.

What makes this retreat stand out is the genuine medical approach combined with a homey, welcoming atmosphere. It's not just a yoga holiday with a few add-ons—the Ayurvedic component is serious, with a doctor on-site to guide your treatment. At the same time, the small scale means you're treated like a guest in someone's home, not a client in a resort. The combination of structured healing and relaxed river life is what keeps guests coming back.

What's included

- 13 nights accommodation in a river view room - Daily meals (full board) - Water and herbal tea - Daily morning and evening yoga sessions - Daily Ayurveda treatments (75 minutes) - Pranayama and Yoga Nidra sessions - Meditation sessions - 1 Sound Healing body detox session (90 minutes) - Sound healing meditation - Doctor consultation - Herbal medicine if required during the stay - Bentota River safari and island temple visit - Free Wi-Fi

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Airport transfers (available for €50 per person) - Additional massages or treatments - Personal expenses