16-Day Wellness & Cultural Journey Through Sri Lanka with Yoga and Ayurveda

The retreat is structured as a moving journey rather than a stay in one place. Over 16 days you cover a big chunk of Sri Lanka: the cultural heartland around Sigiriya, wildlife reserves, local villages, and finally the coast. Each accommodation has been chosen for its comfort and setting, so while you are travelling, you are never roughing it. The group stays small — max 12, often fewer — which keeps things flexible and friendly.

Daily yoga and meditation are woven into the itinerary, usually in the morning before the day's excursion. The style is vinyasa and yang-to-yin, led by Sonja, with Julia adding Bhakti-style elements, sound journeys, and Yoga Nidra. Sessions are suitable for beginners through to advanced, so you do not need to be a regular practitioner to keep up. Breathwork is also included most days.

The middle stretch of the trip is the adventure part: climbing Sigiriya Rock Fortress at sunrise, exploring ancient temples, and heading out on safari. You will also visit local communities and see landscapes ranging from lush greenery to dry plains. Then the final five days shift completely. You settle into a coastal spot for an Ayurveda immersion — daily treatments, food designed to support the body, and plenty of time to simply be by the ocean.

Visa requirements aside, logistics are well handled. Airport pickup from Colombo is included, as is all transport between destinations. Julia and Sonja speak both German and English fluently, and the whole trip is guided, so you never have to worry about directions or tickets. It is a full itinerary, but one that leaves room to breathe.

What's included

- Airport pickup and drop-off - 15 nights accommodation in shared or private rooms - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) plus snacks - Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama (breathwork) classes - Safari drive with guide - Numerous excursions and all entrance fees - Local tour guide and yoga teacher (German and English) - Yoga equipment throughout the trip - 1 hour treatment (Ayurveda or massage) - Pre and post retreat support - Transportation during the retreat - Wifi connection

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Additional treatments (beyond the one included)