Soulful Yoga, Sound Healing & Ayurveda Escape on the Bentota River

Mangrove Villa sits on 1.5 acres of lush greenery right on the banks of the Bentota River, about ten minutes by tuk-tuk from the beach. With only five rooms, the group stays small — between six and twelve people — so the experience feels more like staying with a knowledgeable host than attending a large retreat. Host Roshan de Silva, a Yoga Alliance-certified teacher (200-hour RYT and Sound Healing Level 1, 2, 3), has been running yoga retreats here since 2011 and is one of the partners of the villa. He speaks Sinhalese, English, and Russian, and guests consistently mention how attentive and insightful he is.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation in a river-view private room with attached bathroom - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) plus tea, coffee, and water throughout the day - Daily morning pranayama and Hatha yoga classes - Daily evening restorative yoga classes - 3 sound healing meditation sessions (60 min each) - 2 Abhyanga full-body oil massages (60 min each) - 1 face/head massage with Shirodhara (60 min) - 1 detox sound bath (90 min) - Excursion to island temple and Bentota river safari - Free cancellation up to 1 day before arrival

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Airport transfers (available for extra cost) - Additional treatments and massages - Personal expenses