SRI LANKA RETREAT 

FEBRUARY 2024

Shala 

 

Shala is a sanskrit word meaning " Home "  a gathering place for students to practice, share experience and grow.

 

In Ayurveda the term Shala is used to refer to the Sal tree which is a tropical tree native  to the indian subcontinent. This tree has many medicinal and healing properties.

TROPICAL HOUSE

Tropical house is a luxury villa , located in a jungle setting close to the stunning beaches of Hikkaduwa only  a 90 minute car transfer from Colombo international airport.
The house was lovingly restored in 2018 combining contemporary sleek lines with traditional Sri Lankan  beauty. 
All the rooms are individual and come with stunning en suite bathrooms complete with rain showers, beautifully designed with sumptuous beds and unique style  with views from your own terrace or balcony overlooking the tropical gardens.  

 

There is a sizeable sparkling pool surrounded by peaceful tropical gardens, home to exotic birds and playful monkeys. An idilic paradise to rest , relax and reset.


The house comes fully staffed with a talented chef bringing healthy breakfasts and delicious Sri Lankan dinners using market fresh local produce . 
Menus offered  can be  fully vegetarian . 


The beach is a short walk or a 5 min Tuk Tuk ride .
Tuk Tuks are  readily available day and night, extremely cheap and  offer  a fun way of getting around! 

WHATS INCLUDED

 


Accommodation   shared/triple

Tropical Breakfast, Dinner, drinks (non alcoholic), tea and coffee
2  + classes daily     

1  sunrise class                     1 sunset class

we will be teaching a mixed timetable of the following 

Bikram yoga
Inferno Hot Pilates
Vinyasa , yin yoga 
Classic mat Pilates
( workshop /posture clinic )

1 X In house  Ayurvedic massage 

Airport transfers - 8 seater - shared  minibus
Yoga mats
Beach/pool towels
Free WIFI

 

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

 

Flights 

Sri Lankan Visa

Lunch

One to one  private yoga

In house Ayurveda Treatments
Excursions

THINGS TO DO

There are many things to see and do in and around the local area.

 

Cooking classes 

 

Local restaurants 


Surf lesson & board hire

Stand up paddle boarding  

UNESCO world heritage site Galle fort and old town 


Tea plantations tour

 

Cycling tour


Tsunami museum

Turtle hatchery

Udawalawe national safari park

Sinharaja rain forest tour

Yala national park safari tour

 

Whale watching 

WHAT TO BRING 

 

The climate is hot and humid so  bring very light and loose clothing.

sun hat

yoga gear

A good mosquito repellent

Sri Lankan Rupee is the national currency.

Comprehensive travel insurance

UK plugs will fit Sri Lankan sockets

 

 

 

 

Please check up to date travel requirements at

www.lovesrilanka.org

 

 

 

 

Rooms all come with en-suite and AC

We have three levels of rooms, 

Retreat prices range  from  £1395- £1795

( subject to availability) 

 

Dates -

week 1 

3rd Feb -11th  Feb 24  ( sold out) 

week 2 

17thFeb- 24th  Feb 24 

 

The princess    suite      Double/twin /triple     

The Admiral     suite      Double /twin/triple        

1 X  penthouse room      Double/twin

2  X  standard  rooms     Double/twin

2  X  small double rooms


There will also be a supplement if room used for single person occupancy. 

 

Please note if travelling alone a supplement will be added for the airport transfers ( up to £50) 

 

 

A non refundable deposit of £450 is required to confirm your reservation on  the retreat by May 15th 2023.

 

 

Balance due by December 1st  2023

 

          Refund policy:

Please see terms and conditions.

 

 

 

 

CONTACT - FIONA  - soulscapeshala@gmail.com

 

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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