8 Day Wellness Escape with Yoga, Pilates and Beach Living in Sri Lanka

Wake up to the sound of the Indian Ocean and the sight of palm trees swaying outside your room. This retreat gives you a full week to build a consistent practice of yoga, Pilates, and mindfulness, all supported by three daily meals and a calm, natural setting. The schedule is designed to balance energizing morning sessions with restorative evening practices, so you leave feeling stronger, more flexible, and deeply relaxed.

What sets this retreat apart is the variety of daily activities. Beyond the daily yoga and Reformer Pilates classes, you'll have the chance to try aerial yoga, inversion workshops, and somatics. There are also guided e-bike rides through the countryside, a Sri Lankan cooking class, and a session at the new Bath House with its cold plunge, sauna, steam room, and magnesium pool. A one-hour massage is included, and you can book additional treatments at the on-site spa.

The location itself is a highlight. Talalla Beach is a quieter, less developed stretch of coast compared to nearby Hiriketiya, and the retreat property sits right on the sand. You'll practice in one of several open-air yoga shalas with ocean views, eat meals at the open-air restaurant a few steps from the water, and fall asleep to the sound of waves. The retreat is led by a small team of facilitators, including Melanie, who has over 700 hours of yoga teacher training, and Polly, a Pilates instructor with a gymnastics background.

This is a retreat that asks for your participation but also gives you space. The schedule includes free time each day, and all activities are optional, so you can tailor the week to your energy levels. Whether you're a yoga beginner or an experienced practitioner, the teachers are ready to adapt classes to your needs.

What's included

- 7 nights accommodation - 3 meals per day - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day - Welcome drink - Daily Reformer Pilates classes - Daily yoga classes - Meditation classes - Pranayama classes - Specialized workshops - Wellness session: ice bath, sauna, steam, bath house, red light therapy - E-bike tour - Cooking class - 1-hour treatment massage at the in-house spa - Sound healing session - Parking - WiFi

What's not included

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