Wellness & Surf Immersion in Ahangama, Sri Lanka

The heart of this retreat is the balance between two practices—yoga and surfing—both taught with the same patient, no-ego approach. Each morning starts with an hour of slow awakening: noble silence, pranayama, journaling, and meditation, before the day unfolds. If you're on the surf package, you'll head out for a small-group lesson with Rash, a local coach known for turning nervous beginners into confident wave-riders. The group is capped at three students per instructor, so you get real feedback and quick progress. Twice a week, you'll review video of your surfing and go deeper into surf theory.

For yogis, the package centers on a private one-on-one class with Rosie, tailored to exactly where you are in your practice. You'll also have daily group yoga—morning themed practices and evening yin sessions—plus meditation, journaling, and a 90-minute massage. The afternoons are open: join a jewelry-making workshop, explore the local town, swim, read, or simply rest. Two nights a week, dinner is on your own, so you can discover Ahangama's food scene or just enjoy the freedom.

What makes this different from other surf-and-yoga retreats is the focus. Instead of bolting yoga onto a surf camp (or vice versa), you choose one track and go deep. That means real progression—guests have moved from never having stood on a board to riding shoulder-high waves—and a genuine sense of accomplishment. The hosts, Rosie and Rash, are both established in their fields: Rosie brings over five years of teaching and brand collaborations, while Rash is a local surf coach with deep knowledge of the breaks here.

The setting is integral. Ahangama sits on a stretch of coast shaped by monsoons and reef breaks, and the retreat uses the island's rhythms throughout the week. February is prime season: dry, sunny, with clean offshore winds in the morning, making it one of the best times to surf in Sri Lanka. The water stays around 28°C, so no wetsuit needed—just boardshorts and sunscreen.

What's included

- Airport pickup from Colombo (CMB) - 6 nights in boutique accommodation, bunk room or private room - 6 x morning yoga practices - 5 x evening yoga practices - Daily breakfast (local, seasonal produce) - 4 x dinners (2 nights free to explore) - 1 x barista-made coffee or drink per day - Tea plantation tour - Sri Lankan mask storytelling and painting workshop - Welcome gifts - Introductory call to go over retreat details - Surf package: 5 x small group lessons (max 3:1), transport, board rental, 2 x video analysis, surf theory, all videos - Yoga package: 1 x private yoga class, 6 x morning meditation & journaling, 1 x 90-minute massage, jewellery making class

What's not included

- Travel insurance - Visa fees - Flights - Additional treatments - Additional activities not in itinerary - Alcohol - Airport drop-off (available for €64)