7 Day Yoga Retreat in Weligama in the Soulful South of Sri Lanka with Culture Explorations
Yoga Retreat in Sri Lanka
Immerse yourself in the warm, vibrant rhythms of Sri Lanka - a land where the ocean meets lush landscapes and ancient culture flows seamlessly into modern life. This retreat invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the simple beauty of daily living. Jamu Surf Lodge will find joy in movement practices, creativity. and the vibrancy of the tropics.
Highlights
- Daily morning and evening movement and yoga sessions
- Creative and cultural workshops
- Sound healing and Nidra sessions
- Morning beach sunrise meditations and Karma yoga beach clean
- Beach sunsets and opportunity for surf
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Daily fika
- 6 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Yoga styles
Bandaranaike International Airport (US$ 79 per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Café
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Meditation garden
- Restaurant
- Yoga shala
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Outdoor shower
Jamu Surf Lodge offers ten different rooms fit for families, singles, or couples, all with air conditioning. Choose between rooms with a garden shower or balcony. The rooms are clean and comfortable, with a big emphasis on the small but impactful details and wherein Scandinavian and Sri Lankan style cross paths. They also provide their guests with high quality linen, towels, and soap.
Program
Each day will be an opportunity to celebrate the beauty of simple daily rituals - whether it’s sharing nourishing meals, greeting the sunrise, or diving into the ocean. This retreat is about community: coming together, experiencing Sri Lankan village life, sharing, supporting, and celebrating one another in a space that feels like home.
This is an invitation to move, breathe, and connect with yourself and the magic of this extraordinary island.
Schedule
Please note that this is subject to change, but will give you an idea of what to expect.
Arrival day
- 16:00 onwards: Check-in
- 17:00: Sunset and land
- 18:30: Welcome dinner
- 20:00: Welcome circle and meditation
Full days will run roughly like so:
- 06:00: Sunrise meditation on Coconut Beach
- 06:30: Daily Karma yoga beach clean
- 07:00: Morning yoga (embodied movement, Vinyasa practices, and power flows)
- 08:30: Breakfast
- 10:00 - 13:30: Free time
- 13:30: Lunch
- 14:30: Free time
- 16:00: Fika and creative workshops
- 17:45: Sunset on coconuts
- 18:30: Evening movement practice (embodied Yin and Restorative yoga)
- 20:00: Dinner
Final day
- 06:00: Sunrise meditation on Coconut Beach
- 06:30: Daily Karma yoga beach clean
- 07:00: Morning yoga (embodied movement, Vinyasa practices, power flows)
- 20:30: Breakfast
- 11:00: Goodbyes and checkout
Included excursions
- Painting workshop
- Traditional batik workshop
- Cooking class
Retreat location
Jamu Surf Lodge is a green oasis nestled in the heart of Gurubebila, Sri Lanka, for travellers seeking a “home away from home.” Created by a Swedish trio in 2014 who fell in love with the charm of this small village, Jamu combines a deep connection to local culture with a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
With beautifully designed rooms, rooftop shala, spacious communal areas, and just steps away from the famous Coconut Beach, Jamu encourages relaxation and connection, whether through yoga classes, sunset surfs, board games with new friends, or fika - a cherished Swedish coffee break tradition.
With roots in friendship and community, Jamu Surf Lodge has grown organically, offering a perfect blend of simplicity, comfort, and the vibrant spirit of Sri Lanka. It’s an ideal destination to embrace mindfulness, forge connections, and recharge in harmony with nature.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Jamu Surf Lodge's café serves food between 07:30 and 15:00. After this, they have 'fika' or tea-time if you'd like, wherein you can buy tea, coffee, cakes, and cinnamon buns. The café is nice, airy, and perfect for hanging out with a board game, relaxing with a book, or having lunch with friends, with seats inside or outside.
They have tasty meals on the menu, with fresh locally-sourced ingredients in vegetarian, vegan, or gluten free options, and of course, quality French press coffee. They also serve smoothies and juices using only the freshest of fresh fruits and veggies. They are also serving the healthy and delicious Jamu juice, with their own twist.
Jamu café is known to serve up some delicious vegan and vegetarian food, and of course fika!
The kitchen team can customize the menu as per dietary needs of the guests and bring you homely breakfasts and lunches with the freshest, locally-sourced ingredients, in vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Jamu dinners are very special, with a buffet style set out.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Other dietary requirements on request
What's included
- All yoga, movement, meditation, and healing practices
- 3 creative and cultural workshops
- 6 nights accommodation
- 3 daily meals and all refreshments (dinner on arrival day and breakfast on departure day)
What's not included
- Flights
- Visa (obtainable in one day)
- Insurance
- Transfer from / to airport
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Bandaranaike International Airport
147 km
Transfer not provided
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 100% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
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