This is the Fineprint

Part A: Retreats, Yoga Teacher Trainings & Continuing Education

These terms apply to all bookings for Lanka Yoga retreats, yoga teacher trainings and continuing education events. By paying a deposit, you confirm that you have read, understood and agree to them. They replace all previous versions.

1. Definitions

1.1“Lanka Yoga”, “we” and “us” mean Lanka Yoga, Koggala Lake, Sri Lanka.

1.2“You” means the person booking a place.

1.3“Event” means the retreat, yoga teacher training or continuing education event you have booked.

2. Booking and deposit

2.1A deposit of €400 is required to secure your place.

2.2The deposit must be paid within 72 hours of your enquiry. If it is not received within this time, your reservation will be released automatically. You are welcome to enquire again, subject to availability.

2.3The deposit is non-refundable, except as set out in clause 6.1, but it is transferable. You may move your booking to another date, subject to availability and within reason.

3. Payment of the balance

3.1The full balance is due no later than 60 days before the start date.

3.2For bookings made less than 60 days before the start date, the full fee is payable before the Event begins, on terms agreed at the time of booking.

3.3If the balance is not received by the due date, your place may be offered to someone on the waiting list and your deposit will be forfeited.

3.4All prices are the exact amounts to be received by Lanka Yoga, regardless of currency fluctuations or third-party transfer charges. When paying by bank transfer, please instruct your bank to charge all fees to you.

4. Cancellation by you

4.1Cancellations must be made by email to [email protected]. The date we receive your email is the cancellation date.

4.2Once paid, the balance is non-refundable. If someone else can be found to take your place, a partial refund may be offered at Lanka Yoga’s sole discretion.

4.3Once an Event has begun, no refund will be given for cancellation, early departure or any unused part of the Event.

5. Insurance

5.1You must hold comprehensive travel insurance covering illness, injury, cancellation, changes to travel plans and events beyond your control.

5.2Where a refund is sought, you must first claim from your travel insurer. Lanka Yoga will then pay any remaining refund due under these terms.

6. Cancellation by Lanka Yoga

6.1In the unlikely event that we cancel an Event, we will refund all amounts you have paid to us for that Event.

6.2We are not responsible for any other costs, including but not limited to flights, transfers, visas or other travel arrangements.

7. Events beyond our control

7.1Lanka Yoga accepts no liability for any cancellation, delay, change or loss caused by events beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, extreme weather, war or the threat of war, civil unrest, pandemics, government restrictions, airport closures and accidents.

8. Health and safety

8.1You must tell us about any medical condition, physical or mental, at the time of booking. We may ask for a letter from your doctor confirming that you are fit to take part in yoga, our menu and any activities you choose to join.

8.2Lanka Yoga may decline a booking where we believe participation is not in your best interests.

8.3You take part in all classes and activities at your own risk. Lanka Yoga accepts no liability for injury, illness or any medical or psychological condition arising during your stay, except where required by law.

8.4In an emergency, we will do everything reasonably possible to help, but Lanka Yoga is not responsible for the outcome.

8.5Pregnancy: yoga is not recommended during the first trimester unless you are an experienced, regular practitioner. In the second and third trimesters, you may take part if you are an experienced, regular practitioner and provide a letter from your doctor confirming it is safe to do so. You must follow your teacher’s guidance at all times.

9. Changes by Lanka Yoga

9.1Occasionally we may need to make changes, such as to teachers, class times or accommodation. If your accommodation must change, we will provide a room of a similar standard.

9.2We will tell you about any significant change as soon as reasonably possible.

9.3Promotions and discounts offered after your booking do not apply to your agreed price.

10. Privacy

10.1We collect personal information only when we need it to provide our services, keep it only for as long as necessary, protect it with commercially reasonable security measures, and do not share it with third parties except where required by law. We do not store card details.

11. Governing law

11.1These terms and any contract between you and Lanka Yoga are governed by the laws of Sri Lanka. Any legal action arising from them shall be brought in the courts of Sri Lanka.

12. Contact

12.1For any questions about these terms, please contact us at [email protected].

Part B: Venue Hire

These terms apply to all exclusive venue hire bookings at Lanka Yoga, Koggala Lake, Sri Lanka. By paying a deposit, you confirm that you have read, understood and agree to them. They replace all previous versions.

1. Definitions

1.1“Lanka Yoga”, “we” and “us” mean Lanka Yoga, Koggala Lake, Sri Lanka.

1.2“The Client” and “you” mean the retreat or training organiser making the booking.

1.3“Guests” means everyone attending as part of the Client’s group, including teachers.

1.4“Minimum spend” means the venue price for the booked number of nights, as quoted at the time of booking.

2. Booking and deposit

2.1A deposit of 30% of the minimum spend is required to secure your dates.

2.2The deposit must be paid within 72 hours of Lanka Yoga holding your dates. If it is not received within this time, the hold will be released automatically. You are welcome to enquire again, subject to availability.

2.3The deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable, except as set out in clause 6.1.

2.4Requests to change dates may be considered, subject to availability, how close the event is, and whether we are able to fill the original dates.

3. Payment of the balance

3.1The remaining balance of the minimum spend is due no later than 90 days before the start date.

3.2For bookings made less than 90 days before the start date, the full minimum spend is payable before the event begins, on terms agreed at the time of booking.

3.3Charges for additional Guests and any extras, such as café items, massages, activities and shop purchases, are billed at the end of your stay.

3.4If the balance is not received by the due date, your dates may be offered to another group and your deposit will be forfeited.

3.5All prices are the exact amounts to be received by Lanka Yoga, regardless of currency fluctuations or third-party transfer charges. When paying by bank transfer, please instruct your bank to charge all fees to you.

4. What is included

4.1Inclusions and exclusions are as set out in the Venue Hire Info Pack current at the time of booking. These include exclusive use of the venue, full-board vegan meals, use of the yoga shala and props, and the jungle apartment’s main bedroom for your teachers.

4.2The second bedroom of the jungle apartment is normally used by a member of our management team for emergencies. It may be made available to larger groups on request.

5. Cancellation by the Client

5.1Cancellations must be made by email to [email protected]. The date we receive your email is the cancellation date.

5.2Where the balance has been paid in full and you cancel more than 90 days before the start date, the balance will be refunded in full. The deposit is retained.

5.3For cancellations made between 90 and 30 days before the start date, any refund of the balance is at Lanka Yoga’s sole discretion and will depend on whether the dates can be rebooked. The deposit is retained.

5.4For cancellations made within 30 days of the start date, no refund will be issued. If a replacement booking is secured for the same dates, a partial refund may be offered at Lanka Yoga’s sole discretion.

5.5Once an event has begun, no refund will be given for cancellation, early departure or any unused part of the booking.

6. Cancellation by Lanka Yoga

6.1In the unlikely event that we cancel your booking, we will refund all amounts paid to us for that booking.

6.2We are not responsible for any other costs, including but not limited to flights, transfers, visas or other travel arrangements made by the Client or Guests.

7. Insurance

7.1The Client must ensure that all Guests hold comprehensive travel insurance covering illness, injury, cancellation, changes to travel plans and events beyond their control.

7.2Where a refund is sought, a claim must first be made with the relevant travel insurer. Lanka Yoga will then pay any remaining refund due under these terms.

8. Events beyond our control

8.1Lanka Yoga accepts no liability for any cancellation, delay, change or loss caused by events beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, extreme weather, war or the threat of war, civil unrest, pandemics, government restrictions, airport closures and accidents.

9. Health and safety

9.1Before arrival, the Client must tell us about any medical condition, physical or mental, that may affect a Guest’s participation. We may ask for a letter from the Guest’s doctor confirming they are fit to take part.

9.2Lanka Yoga may decline a Guest’s stay where we believe participation is not in their best interests.

9.3Guests take part in all classes and activities at their own risk. Lanka Yoga accepts no liability for injury, illness or any medical or psychological condition arising during the stay, except where required by law.

9.4In an emergency, we will do everything reasonably possible to help, but Lanka Yoga is not responsible for the outcome.

9.5Pregnant Guests should only take part in the second and third trimesters if they are experienced, regular practitioners and have a letter from their doctor confirming it is safe to do so. Yoga is not recommended in the first trimester unless the Guest is an experienced, regular practitioner.

10. Care of the venue

10.1The Client is responsible for any damage to the venue or its contents caused by the Client or Guests during the stay.

11. Changes by Lanka Yoga

11.1Occasionally we may need to make changes to arrangements or accommodation. If accommodation must change, we will provide rooms of a similar standard.

11.2We will tell you about any significant change as soon as reasonably possible.

11.3Promotions and discounts offered after your booking do not apply to your agreed price.

12. Privacy

12.1We collect personal information only when we need it to provide our services, keep it only for as long as necessary, protect it with commercially reasonable security measures, and do not share it with third parties except where required by law. We do not store card details.

13. Governing law

13.1These terms and any contract between the Client and Lanka Yoga are governed by the laws of Sri Lanka. Any legal action arising from them shall be brought in the courts of Sri Lanka.

14. Contact

14.1For any questions about these terms, please contact us at [email protected].

These terms are effective as of October 2026 and replace all previous versions.