This one’s been a long time coming…
We’re heading back to Sri Lanka after our first retreat there in 2018! We’ll be retreating in the exquisite Kurulu Bay Boutique Hotel nestled in the lush greenery over looking Koggala lake, we cant wait to whisk you away to this tropical island paradise for our ‘Sri Lanka & The Elements Retreat’ lead by Katarina Rayburn.
The yoga
Katarina Rayburn co-founder of Kindred Yoga
Kat will lead you through 2 x yoga classes a day, sun rise Mandala Vinyasa (tues-fri)/ Rocket (sat-sun) and sunset Yin Yoga in the evening. Mandala vinyasa is a dynamic practice, allowing you to move around your mat with fluidity. Each day the practice will be focusing on a specific element, chakra and part of the body. By the end of the week we will have journeyed through all 4 elements leaving in a state of complete balance. The final 2 mornings will be Rocket yoga which is an invigorating and dynamic Ashtanga vinyasa style practice. Every morning Kat will lead you through a 15minute meditation before practice.
Yin yoga is a deep stretching, meditative and seated practice where poses are held for up to 5 minutes allowing your body to really open and let go. The Yin yoga will complement the subtle and physical body that we will be working on that day.
The yoga is open to all levels. .
The food
Pre morning yoga snack
Each morning there will be fresh coffee, tea, fresh juice, homemade granola and yogurt for any early risers.
Wholesome breakfast
Homemade granola, nut butters, compotes, jams, plant based milk, bircher muesli, fresh fruit platters, pancakes, fresh bread, savoury breakfast specials (cooked mushrooms, tomatoes, homemade baked beans)
Lunch - freshly made falafel, salads, fish/veggie tacos/kebabs
*should you wish to get lunch on the beach or in town just let us know!
Dinner - family-style feast
Post evening yin yoga, you will have time to freshen up before sitting down to a family-style gourmet dinner.
Many of our ingredients come from our own gardens on site , local fisherman, produce etc.
Retreat Itinerary *subject to change
06:15-07:30 Morning snacks & tea/coffee
07:30-07:45 Guided morning meditation
07:45-09:15 Dynamic Yoga
09:15-10:15 Breakfast
10:15-17:00 Free Time/Optional Activities
13:30-14:30 Lunch
17:00-18:15 Yin Yoga
19:15 Dinner
Optional activities
Spa days, surf lessons and sessions, cooking classes, SUP, horse riding, boat trip, hiking and cultural visits such as the nearby Galle fort. We are also close by to beautiful beaches and surf spots.
Prices
From £1800 per person
£400 non-refundable deposit* – required to reserve your space.
Final payments made by 3rd January 2025 – PLEASE NOTE, no cancellations or refunds after this date.*
monthly payment plan available:
eg. based on £1800 for 10 months (Apr-Jan)
£400 deposit and 10 x £140
Get in touch if you would like to discuss an extended payment plan.
We advise you to book travel insurance as soon as your flights and retreat booking is confirmed.
Price includes
Welcome gift
7 days 6 nights luxury accommodation
All yoga classes
3 x daily meals
Unlimited tea, coffee and fresh fruit
Housekeeping, towels & wifi
Flights
Return flights to Colombo currently £624.
2hr transfer to hotel (not included in price but we will arrange for you and group guests together where possible).
Testimonial from a Kindred Yoga retreat
‘The yoga retreat has been one of my all time favourite holidays. The quality of both the yoga and the food was excellent! I have improved my yoga practice, my flexibility, and increased my general wellbeing after the retreat. They put so much effort and love into every single yoga session and every single meal. You can tell they are truly passionate about what they do. Everything was very well organised and ran so smoothly; just as I was beginning to feel peckish after brunch, a freshly made juice and healthy snack appeared from the kitchen. The atmosphere was relaxed, positive and friendly - I feel like I've made 14 new friends."
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