Private Yoga & Meditation Wellness Escape in Rural Sri Lanka

This retreat is held entirely at Muladhara Villa, a private home in the village of Sravasthipura, about ten minutes from the sacred city of Anuradhapura. The villa has one bedroom for guests (plus a private room for the host), a bathroom, a kitchen, and a common area. Attached to the house is a private Yoga Shala, connected to the garden by a pond with lotus flowers. High ceilings, plenty of windows, and three entrances keep the house airy and full of natural light.

Your host is Jennifer, a 31-year-old Austrian who is a certified Hatha, Yin, and Vinyasa yoga teacher. She manages the retreat and leads every session. With a maximum of two guests, she can adapt the practice to your level, whether you're a complete beginner or an advanced practitioner. The retreat is advertised for all levels — beginner, intermediate, and advanced — and because it's so small, you'll get individual guidance every day.

The program runs twice daily: a morning practice to start the day, and an afternoon session that includes Yin Yoga and meditation. Between sessions, there are activities that get you into local life — cycling to markets, visiting the ancient city of Anuradhapura, swimming in the lake, and cooking with a local grandmother over an open fire. The retreat aims to give you a complete experience: yoga for the body, meditation for the mind, and real engagement with the world around you.

Anuradhapura itself is one of Sri Lanka's ancient capitals, a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with stupas, monasteries, and centuries of history. The lake near the villa offers a peaceful spot for an evening swim or just watching the sunset. It's a world away from the beach resorts on the coast — this is the real, unhurried Sri Lanka, where farmers work the fields and life follows the sun.

What's included

- 2 nights accommodation in a private room - 3 daily freshly cooked vegetarian meals - Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day - Welcome drink - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama (breathing) classes - Cooking class with a local grandmother - Free excursions to sites of interest - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Transportation during the retreat (bicycles etc.) - WiFi connection - Free cancellation up to 1 day before arrival

What's not included

- Flights to Sri Lanka - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional treatments (e.g., Ayurvedic massage) - Additional activities not listed in the itinerary - Airport transfers (available as optional upgrade)