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A small collection of carefully curated yoga retreats on the shores of Koggala Lake. Movement, rest and connection in a purpose-built retreat centre on Sri Lanka's south coast, led by our resident team and visiting teachers from around the world.
Looking for a yoga retreat in Sri Lanka? Lanka Yoga hosts a curated selection of immersive retreats throughout the year, each led by experienced teachers with their own unique style and approach. Browse upcoming retreats, dates and teachers below, and click through for the full schedule, accommodation details and booking information. New to the idea? Start with our guide to what a retreat is.
Our own retreats plus visiting retreats hosted at the Lanka Yoga campus.
Dynamic morning flows, restorative evenings, vegan meals and space to switch off. Includes massage, sauna & ice bath, and a boat trip to Temple Island.
Our wellness retreat in Sri Lanka, a week of yoga, meditation and nervous-system regulation. Spacious days, restorative practices, a cooking class, an Ayurvedic massage and a lake boat tour.
Conscious breathing, yoga and meditation in a small-group setting by the ocean. Hosted at our partner venue, Green Peace Inn, on Sri Lanka's south coast.
Retreat days follow a gentle, unhurried rhythm of practice, nourishment and rest, with plenty of space in between. Mornings begin with movement and breath, afternoons are yours to rest, explore or join a workshop, and evenings wind down into stillness by the lake. Watch a day unfold below, then see the full timetable, the exact schedule depends on the retreat and teacher, but a typical day flows like this.
| 6:30 AM | Wake to birdsong · herbal tea in silence |
| 7:00 AM | Pranayama & meditation to start the day grounded |
| 7:30 AM | Morning yoga, a stronger, movement-based practice |
| 9:00 AM | Nourishing plant-based breakfast |
| 10:00 AM | Free time, a workshop, or an optional excursion (lake, beach or Galle) |
| 1:00 PM | Lunch, then rest by the pool |
| 3:00 PM | Afternoon session, mindfulness, journaling or a Sri Lankan cooking class |
| 5:00 PM | Evening restorative & yin practice to settle the nervous system |
| 6:30 PM | Sunset stillness by the lake |
| 7:00 PM | Dinner and unhurried evenings |
Our in-house retreats are fully residential, so once you arrive everything is taken care of. Most retreats at Lanka Yoga include:
Everything happens in one place, no transfers, no commuting to practice. The open-air shala, accommodation and kitchen all sit on the same lakeside property, so you can arrive, settle in and let the week unfold. Exact inclusions vary by retreat, so check the individual listing for the full details.
Every room sits on our campus beside Koggala Lake, with mosquito-netted beds, private bathrooms, air conditioning and ceiling fans. Retreats start from €900 per person, sharing, with twin and private rooms available on most weeks.
Light, airy rooms shared between a few guests, the sociable, best-value way to retreat.
Spacious twin rooms with a private ensuite, ideal for friends travelling together.
A private king-bed suite with veranda, quiet, restful and all your own.
Great rest starts with great nourishment. Three times a day our on-site kitchen serves fresh, plant-based Sri Lankan food, much of it picked that morning from our own garden and fruit forest.
Think tropical fruit platters, king coconuts straight from the palm, and generous vegan plates designed to leave you light, satisfied and ready to slow down.
A retreat here isn't only about the shala. We're on the edge of Koggala Lake, a short drive from surf beaches, the historic Galle Fort and some of the south coast's best cafés, so it's easy to add adventure to your rest, or extend your trip either side.
Not sure how to fill the free days? Start with our guide to the top things to do in Sri Lanka.
Lanka Yoga wasn't adapted from a hotel or rented for a few weeks each year. It was purpose-built for yoga retreats, yoga teacher trainings and immersive experiences. Since 2021, we've welcomed hundreds of guests from around the world to our lakeside campus on Sri Lanka's south coast.
Everything happens in one place. The open-air shala overlooks Koggala Lake, accommodation sits just a short walk away, and our on-site vegan kitchen serves three fresh meals a day using produce from our own vegetable garden and fruit forest wherever possible.
The details matter. A retreat should feel easy once you arrive, so you can spend less time organising and more time being present. That's why everything you need is already here.
The shala, accommodation, kitchen and pool all sit on one lakeside property. No transfers, no commuting to practice, no feeling like yoga was added onto a hotel stay.
Every retreat is guided by experienced teachers with a clear, considered approach, some from our resident team, others visiting teachers who choose Lanka Yoga as their home.
Retreats are intentionally kept small, capped at around 20 guests. Shared meals and downtime create connection, while leaving space for quiet, personal reflection.
Three vegan meals a day, prepared fresh on-site from our garden and fruit forest. And when you want to explore, beaches, surf, Galle Fort and local cafés are on your doorstep.
Sri Lanka has quietly become one of the world's most rewarding places to retreat, the natural beauty and spiritual depth you'd look for in Bali or India, but with far fewer crowds and outstanding value. For a week of practice, rest and reconnection, few settings come close.
It's why guests travel from across Europe, North America and Australia to retreat with us on the south coast. New to the idea? Read what a yoga retreat is.
Lanka Yoga is bliss! The vegan food is amazing thanks to Jeevan and his team. The manager, Chaminda, couldn't have been more helpful organising tours, transport and cultural activities. We had a beautiful room looking over Lake Koggala — stunning morning sunrises were the norm. A little slice of heaven.
Incredible yoga retreat venue in Sri Lanka. Stefan, Dush and the team were exceptional. Every request was met with ease and joy. The food was incredible — you'd never tell it was fully vegan. The shala was beautiful with amazing views for morning practice. We will definitely be back.
Exceptional, inspiring and caring teachers, the perfect yoga, breathtaking sunrises, an ideal location. Everything is designed to refocus on what's essential. For those still hesitant: go for it without thinking — life is too short to deprive yourself of such an experience.
I couldn't recommend Jess's yoga teacher training enough! She brought the most amazing physical practice together with a truly inspiring spiritual and philosophical journey. Her knowledge is immense and her warmth builds connection immediately.
The course was truly transformational. My biggest takeaway was how I can make Yoga personal — how I can integrate the teachings into my life. The depth of experience went beyond every expectation.
I loved my training here. They bring a rare passion for yoga — from the physical practice to the theory and philosophy behind it — and the knowledge runs deep. They genuinely care about every student.
Most of our retreats are open to all levels, from complete beginners to experienced practitioners. Individual retreat pages provide guidance on whether previous yoga experience is recommended.
Most retreats run between five and seven nights, giving you enough time to fully settle into the experience while still fitting into a holiday or longer trip around Sri Lanka.
All retreats include accommodation, daily yoga and movement sessions, three plant-based meals a day, and access to all communal facilities at Lanka Yoga.
On Koggala Lake near Galle, on Sri Lanka's south coast. We're approximately two hours from Colombo International Airport and a short drive from beaches, surf spots and the historic Galle Fort.
Most retreats include two sessions per day, often a more active practice and a slower class, workshop, or breath-based session. The exact schedule depends on the teacher and the focus of the week.
It depends on the retreat. Some weeks are more vinyasa / flow, some include yin and restorative, and others lean into breathwork, somatics, or movement-based practices. We keep the listings updated so you can choose a week that matches how you like to practise.
Most people fly into Colombo (CMB) and travel south by private taxi or car. If you'd like, we can book a transfer for you, so it's all organised from the moment you land.
The south coast is most consistently sunny from December to March, with wetter months typically May to September. If you tell us your dates, we'll give you the most realistic expectation.
Our in-house retreats start from €900 (6 nights, shared room) for both the Synergy Vinyasa Retreat and the Wellness Retreat. All prices include accommodation, three vegan meals a day, and the full programme. Hosted retreats by visiting teachers are priced separately, check the individual listing.
Planning a retreat in Sri Lanka? Start with what a retreat actually involves and what else is worth seeing while you are here.
How to calm your nervous system, explained by a yoga teacher trainer: what fight-or-flight actually is, nine practices that shift it, and a 12-minute reset.
A local's guide to the best things to do in Sri Lanka, from Sigiriya and the hill-country train to south-coast surf, safaris, tea and yoga.
What a retreat really is, the meaning of the word, the main types (including wellness retreats), a sample retreat agenda, and how to choose one.