Ayurvedic Wellness & Yoga Retreat on the Bentota River, Sri Lanka

The retreat is built around a doctor's consultation at the start of your stay. You sit down with an Ayurvedic doctor who looks at your constitution and any health concerns, then puts together a food and treatment plan for the week. Treatments range from general rejuvenation to Panchakarma-style detox, and they also work with more specific issues like high blood pressure, joint problems, skin conditions, or digestive trouble.

Your daily rhythm is simple: morning pranayama and yoga, breakfast, then a long stretch of free time for your massage, an excursion, or nothing at all. After lunch there's more free time, then an afternoon yoga session, then dinner. The yoga itself is led by Roshan, a Yoga Alliance-certified teacher who keeps classes lighthearted and accessible, with plenty of focus on alignment and breath.

Roshan also runs a second retreat space near the beach called Om Yoga Shala, where he leads sound healing sessions with singing bowls – one of the few places in the Beruwala area doing dedicated sound meditation. That's available as part of your stay here too, and a sound bath in the evening is a good way to end a day.

Beyond the yoga deck, there's a real sense of place. The villa sits in 1.5 acres of garden on the banks of the Bentota River, with mangroves right at the water's edge. Guests can take out a canoe, borrow a bicycle and ride to Bentota Beach (about 10 minutes away), or join a group excursion to a nearby island temple. It's small, personal, and grounded in the natural setting.

What's included

- 6 Nights Accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Water and herbal tea served throughout the day - Welcome drink - Daily yoga classes - Daily ayurveda massage (60min) - Group excursions/activities - Transportation during the retreat - Luggage storage - Parking - Wifi connection - Free village tour (when booking through our platform)

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Airport pickup (€50 per person) - Optional extra massages or body scrubs - Extra nights before or after retreat