7-Day Wellness & Yoga Immersion: Prepare for Teaching in Sri Lanka

Yoga Bee is the creation of Danushka, a certified yoga teacher (500-hour RYT) who spent over a decade teaching at a five-star resort in the Maldives before returning to Sri Lanka to build his own retreat from the ground up. That background shows in how the week is structured: it's not just a class schedule, but a real mini-curriculum designed to mirror what a full Yoga Teacher Training looks like. Mornings start with a dynamic Hatha-Vinyasa or Ashtanga practice, afternoons dig into asana breakdowns, alignment, and practice teaching, and evenings wind down with pranayama and meditation.

What sets this apart from a standard yoga holiday is the teaching lab component. You'll actually practice cueing a pose, giving adjustments, and walking a partner through a sequence—with plenty of feedback from Danushka and the group. That hands-on experience is invaluable if you're serious about teaching, but even if you're not, it will change how you approach your own practice. By the end of the week, you'll have a 50-hour certificate of completion, which can be a stepping stone if you decide to go for the full 200-hour training later.

Accommodation is in one of just four rooms, each with an en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, and high-speed wi-fi. The property has a garden and a dedicated yoga shala (deck), and it's surrounded by the tropical greenery of Sri Lanka's southwest coast. Bentota beach is a short tuk-tuk ride away, and the historic city of Galle is an hour's drive for a day trip. The whole vibe is unhurried and personal—you'll know the other guests by name by day two, and Danushka will very likely have figured out what you personally need from the practice before you have.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation in a private room - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Daily yoga classes (Hatha-Vinyasa, Ashtanga) - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - Yoga philosophy workshops - Teaching methodology sessions - Asana alignment and adjustment labs - Practice teaching in small groups - Journaling and reflection prompts - One rejuvenating massage - One cultural excursion - Free tuk-tuk ride to Bentota beach - Welcome drink - Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day - Certificate of completion (50 hours) - High-speed Wi-Fi - Cooking class (as listed in package)

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional treatments (beyond the one included massage) - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Airport transfers (available for an extra fee)