8-Day Holistic Breathwork, Meditation & Yoga Retreat in Sri Lanka

This is not a typical yoga-by-the-beach retreat. Since 2017, Green Peace Inn has been running an intensive eight-day program that pairs daily yoga, meditation, and breathwork with accessible theory. You'll learn how the breath, body, mind, emotions, and nervous system interact, drawing on knowledge that's usually taught in longer teacher-training programs. Alongside the practical sessions, there are writing assignments and group discussions that help you make sense of what you're experiencing.

The daily schedule is full but balanced. Mornings start with a 75-to-90-minute yoga class, followed by brunch. Afternoons are for a 150-minute breathwork or pranayama session, where you'll also cover theory and preparatory exercises. Evenings are for sunset yin yoga, a guided meditation, and dinner. Midweek, there's a cacao ceremony combined with breathwork, and you'll have one active kundalini meditation. The program also includes one 60-minute Ayurvedic massage and one 45-minute shirodhara head treatment, which are a welcome reset for the nervous system.

What really sets this retreat apart is the teaching. Martina is a 400-hour Hatha, 200-hour Synergy, and 100-hour Yin yoga teacher, and she's also trained as a conscious connected breath teacher with Alchemy of Breath. Alexander has been meditating since 2010, is a certified yoga teacher, and has studied breathwork with Anthony Abbagnano at Alchemy of Breath, as well as with BioDynamic Breathwork, Wim Hof, and Dan Brule. He used to work as a chef in Germany specialising in dishes for people with food allergies, and that passion for healthy food is a big part of the retreat.

The food is a highlight. It's fine-dining-inspired, fully vegan, gluten-free, and free from refined sugar. Every day there's a different brunch and dinner, plus a fresh fruit platter and a dessert. Locally sourced and seasonal ingredients are used, with organic produce whenever possible. Guests consistently rave about the food—one called it 'unbeatable.'

The retreat is open to everyone, from complete beginners to experienced practitioners. Different options are offered throughout the classes so you can choose your level. The vibe is beginner friendly, healing, and transformative, and the age range has been from 26 to 74. The group is small, with a maximum of 15 participants, which makes it easy to connect with others and get personal attention.

Weligama itself is a great base. The retreat center is a short walk from the beach, and the town center is close by. You can surf, visit Galle Fort, go on a safari, or visit a tea plantation in your free time. But most guests find they don't want to leave the retreat center—it's so peaceful and well-run that you genuinely don't need to.

What's included

- 7 nights accommodation in shared or private room - Daily yoga classes (75-90 min) - Daily breathwork sessions (150 min) - Daily meditation classes - Daily sunset yin yoga classes - Cacao ceremony combined with breathwork - Welcome drink and snack - 7 healthy plant-based brunches - 6 fresh fruit platters - 7 healthy plant-based vegan dinners - 7 refined-sugar-free vegan desserts - 1 Ayurvedic massage (60 min) - 1 Shirodhara head treatment (45 min) - Unlimited drinking water - Unlimited organic tea - 2 spacious yoga shalas - Rooftop Yin yoga at sunset - Peaceful beachfront location

What's not included

- Flights cost - Visa fee - Extra massages - Travel insurance - Surf lessons and surfboard rental - Extra snacks like coconut water, bliss balls and raw cake - Airport transfers (available at extra cost) - Personal expenses