5 Day Beachside Yoga and Sound Healing Retreat in Beruwala, Sri Lanka

The retreat is built around pairing yoga practice with sound healing, something that isn't commonly found in this part of Sri Lanka. Each morning begins with pranayama and a Hatha yoga session, which sets a calm, grounded tone for the day. In the afternoon, the practice shifts to a different style – some days Yin, some days Vinyasa, some days Ashtanga – before the day winds down with meditation. The sequence is thoughtful: the movement work helps release tension in the body, which in turn makes sitting for meditation easier and more comfortable.

Sound healing is the real point of difference here. Roshan brings out singing bowls and other instruments for sessions that work on a different level from physical practice. He describes it as a way to shift the brain into a deep, restorative state using vibration, something that's hard to achieve with silent meditation on its own. The retreat includes a dedicated 60-minute sound bath, a sound healing meditation, and treatment for blocked chakras using sound therapy. It's an experience that many guests find genuinely relaxing in a way they haven't felt before.

Roshan has been running retreats since 2011, previously at Mangrove Villa, and is a Yoga Alliance-certified teacher (200-hour TTC) with additional training in sound healing. He's personally involved throughout the retreat – teaching the classes, arranging excursions, and helping with any questions. He speaks English, Russian and Sinhalese, which makes the retreat accessible to a wider range of guests, and his teaching style keeps sessions lighthearted and accessible while still focusing on good alignment and breathwork. The small scale of the retreat means you get plenty of personal attention.

Outside of the practice times, the days are deliberately unhurried. Guests typically use the long afternoon break for an Ayurvedic massage (one is included), a trip to the beach, or an excursion to a local island temple or along the Bentota River by boat. The program also includes free time to simply rest in the garden or read on your private terrace. This is a retreat where rest is taken seriously – you're not scheduled every minute, which feels like the whole point.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation in a private garden view room - Daily breakfast and dinner (as specified) with ayurvedic vegetarian meals - Fresh juices, herbal teas, and Ayurveda tea daily - 2 yoga sessions daily (Hatha, Yin, Vinyasa, Ashtanga) - Daily meditation sessions - 60-minute sound bath - Sound healing meditation session - 1 Ayurveda full body massage (1 hour) - Excursion to the island temple and Bentota river safari - Free WiFi - Free on-site parking - Daily housekeeping

What's not included

- Airport transfers (available on request) - Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional treatments (massages, scrubs beyond the included one) - Additional activities not listed in the itinerary