reasons to come visit
a place of calm filled with laughter, fun, and adventure
The location: sunken in nature, whilst not at all isolated
We are only five minutes from Habaraduwa town and a fantastic beach. Ten minutes to surf at the world-famous Kabalana beach, 35 minutes to find anything you need at the small city centre of Galle and two hours from the international airport in Colombo.
The yoga hall: one of the most important spaces
Our yoga hall has different teaching styles in mind, with a large, comfortable, almost square shape and free of any pillars. It’s also hidden in the trees to encourage a calm atmosphere and has all the props you need to make teaching in any style effortless.
The space: full of different natural areas
Some areas are full of older fruit trees, giving us thousands of mangos, jackfruit, rambutan, donka, papaya and more in season. Other areas are grass areas for play and outdoor practice. In some parts of the property, we are rewilding, by encouraging good soil, planting local trees and letting nature re-generate. And of course, we have an expansive vegetable and spice garden, which year-round gives us all sorts of vegetables, fruits and spices which we enjoy in our food.
The nature: being surrounded by wildlife
Lanka Yoga has an almost uninterrupted view of pristine Koggala lake from each room. You’ll see nothing but green and blue, with the occasional crocodile, swarm of eagles, and other wildlife that will make it feel like you’re living in a national park.
The vibe: not too serious, fun, cozy, just like home
Everything from the lighting, to the training of the staff, to the music we use in the venue are there to create a loving, calm yet energising vibe. This vibe, of course, is universal for most yoga retreats, but if you require a specific direction, we can make that happen too.
Sustainability: a big part of this project
We accept that the world is in a climate emergency and that the earth’s wilderness is diminishing, and we are doing our share to make a positive impact. It’s not all fluff either; we put our money where our mouths are and have invested in both high and low-tech sustainable solutions. Find out more ⇒
about the venue
our venue is sparse, on almost an acre of land fronting Koggala lake
The venue itself is one of a kind. Located on the water’s edge, we offer a calm alternative to the sometimes-hectic nature of the beachside options. Our generously spaced venue has open plan living, nooks and crannies, yoga spaces, gardens, trees, a substantial vegetable garden and more. We have space for up to 25 guests with an optimum capacity of 20 spread over nine rooms. Our venue is purpose-built for nature-loving yoga retreats and trainings.
Lanka Yoga is on Koggala lake in a little-known village of Duwa
Our location puts us at the first of South Sri Lanka’s famous surf beaches. We are just five minutes from the white sandy beach at Habaraduwa town, only ten minutes to all-year surf at Dewata, 35 minutes to find anything you need in the small city of Galle, and two hours from the international airport in Colombo.
we have three buildings on site
The villa we inherited and have modified to have five large bedrooms, open plan living and eating, a decking and infinity pool overlooking the lake, and many hidden nooks and crannies. The second building is our hidden guest block under the grass next to the villa, here four smaller individual rooms look out over the lake with a generous balcony area. Our third building is our yoga shala building. Where above our own little living space, is a purpose build 110sqm yoga shala, storage, office, communal bathrooms and massage space.
the rooms
lake view from every room
Lake View
– Four Person Shared Room
Our generously sized shared rooms comfortably accommodate 4 guests in single beds, two on the upper mezzanine and 2 on the lower level.
They offer exceptional value for minimal compromise, enjoying the same views and large shared balcony as the Lakeview rooms. Each has a similar oversized open-to-the-air ensuite bathroom.
room details
Guests: 4
Spacious communal room with large shared balcony with A
Lake View
– Twin or Private Room
Located in the main villa, these bright and airy rooms each share a large balcony with elevated views of the lake. They have oversized open-to-the-air ensuite bathrooms. While they are perfectly positioned to capture the lake breeze, they also come with AC.
As with the Lakefront rooms they may be set up with one queen-sized bed or two single beds as requested.
room details
Guests: 1-2
Spacious room with large shared balcony with AC
Lakefront
– Twin or Private Room
Our cosy Lakefront rooms are at ground level, secluded under the tree canopy, metres from the lake shore. These contemporary ensuite rooms reflect our commitment to sustainable living and were designed for relaxation and contemplation.
Ideal for couples, friends or solo travellers, they can be set up with two single beds rather than one double bed if preferred.
room details
Guests: 1-2
Naturally cool underground room with a large patio, by the water’s edge