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7 Day Luxury Yoga and Ayurveda Retreat in Kosgoda in Galle District, Sri Lanka
Sama Retreats, 33/10, Galbokka Road, Kosgoda, Sri Lanka
Ashtanga Yoga and Ayurveda Retreat in Sri Lanka
Prepare your senses for overload as you will see Sri Lanka at its most sultry and enticing picturesque: a glorious shoreline of dazzling white curves of sand set against emerald forested hills—a perfect place for a private yoga and Ayurveda resort, nestled in a serene Southern cove. Envision it as one of Sri Lanka’s naturally most beautiful beach hotels, you will fall in love instantly. Only you and the participants will access the 10-acre land so it is super special and private. Beyond this seclusion, you can explore nearby places such as the southern cultural hub of Galle.
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Begum & Molly
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Highlights
- Morning yoga and meditation classes
- Afternoon workshops such as yoga Nidra, sound healing, and chakra balancing
- Ayurvedic doctor consultations
- Guided excursions
- Wellness and spa treatments at 40% off
- 6 nights cottage room accommodations
- Daily Ayurvedic meals with fish, with vegetarian and pescatarian diet options, and drinks
- Airport transfers
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
7 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Turkish
Airport transfer included:
Bandaranaike International Airport
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
14:01
Check-out Time:
11:00
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Bar
- Kitchen
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
- Tour assistance
In this beach retreat, there are 5 cottages, small houses with two or three rooms, en-suite bathrooms, living rooms, mini kitchens, and a spacious verandah or terrace. Some have the luxury of a plunge pool too.
Named after village personalities, the cottages are much like their homes: natural and unpretentious, yet comfortable. The owners of this retreat resort added their own touches of luxury and indulgences.
Just like the sound of the waves that lulled you to sleep at night, the birds will wake you with the first rays of light. Beautiful mornings to spend on meditation, yoga, or sun worship, to renew your whole being. Perhaps, enjoy your breakfast in the company of squirrels and butterflies.
The day may warm up, but your cottage will remain cool, and the plunge pool will certainly invite you in. You may wish to lunch alone or with friends, and relax on the spacious veranda or terrace enjoying a lazy afternoon. Read, talk, make music, and let companionship and good vibes flow with the setting sun and into the night beyond.
All beautiful unique rooms have old wooden floors, high ceilings, and terracotta roof tiles to keep the heat at bay. The furniture is vintage, understated, and minimal, enhancing the sense of space. The decor in muted colours is simple, yet the aura of comfort prevails throughout the cottage.
Cottage amenities and facilities include:
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
- Glass bottled water and tea/coffee making facilities
- Electronic safe, evening turn-down service
- Bathrobes, hair dryer, toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, shower caps, body lotion, soap etc).
- Private terrace/balcony
Slip into the natural pool in the shade of trees and let the pure, sun-dappled water embrace you. Find the infinity pool, hidden in the trees, but with unbroken views of the sea, and swim up to the pool bar for a refreshing drink.
Take all the time you need at the wellness centre or enjoy your yoga program.
Program
The retreat starts with individual Ayurveda consultation, followed by delicious, nourishing, healing foods. Then, there is the Ashtanga vinyasa yoga and chanting every early morning. In your free time, you could walk on the beach, have an Ayurvedic massage in open-air spa rooms, or do some awesome activities together. Late afternoons and evenings are for ancient yoga practices and workshops. Overall, this retreat is very unique and planned for you very carefully.
Ashtanga Vinyosa Yoga by Begum
Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga is a style of yoga codified and popularized by K. Pattabhi Jois during the 20th century. Ashtanga means eight limbs or branches, of which asana or physical yoga posture is merely one branch and breath or pranayama is another. All classes will be based on this style. Prepare to sweat as you briskly move through a set sequence. In Vinyasa yoga, you will practice asana and chanting. All levels are welcome.
Yoga Nidra, chakra healing, pranayama, sound healing afternoon workshops by Molly
As an Ayurvedic wellness practitioner and therapeutic massage therapist, Molly brings a holistic perspective to her teachings. She emphasizes harmony, balance, alignment, healing, intuition, freedom, grace, and flow. She will teach afternoon workshops.
Ayurveda in Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka, Ayurveda medicine is based on the country’s century-old treasure trove of indigenous knowledge base, natural environment, and cultural repertory. According to archeological evidence, human civilisation dates back 30,000 years. Cavemen of that age domesticated many wild plant varieties and used them for food and medicines. Sri Lanka’s indigenous medicine has similar origins, linked to the 30,000-year-old native habitants of the land known as the Balangoda man (manavaya). With its ancient history, traditional Ayurveda medicine as it is practiced today in the country, is based on an indigenous heritage preserved over 3000 years. The royal patronage extended throughout history to the nation’s healthcare and was supported by the Ayurveda practice of the time.
What is the connection between Ayurveda and yoga?
As Ayurveda and yoga are interrelated, they encompass healing disciplines in the body. On the one hand, Ayurveda rejuvenates the body. On the other, yoga deals with the purification of mind and consciousness. Thus, together they both complement and embrace each other.
Sample schedule
- 06:00 - 08:00 Ashtanga Vinyaga yoga
- 08:00 - 09:00 Breakfast
- 09:00 Free time for Ayurvedic treatments, beach or pool and sightseeing
- 04:00 - 06:00 Group gatherings or workshops
- 06:00 - 07:00 Dinner
Included excursions
Activities
Bentota and Hikkaduwa towns visit
Visit Bentota and Hikkaduwa towns for a nice fun vibe.
Turtle conservation site visit (1 km)
Learn about the rare turtles that visit the Southern coast with a visit to a turtle hatchery and conservation site. The projects rescue and protect turtle eggs, ensuring that they hatch safely. The baby turtles are then released back into the ocean.
Fishing village and Lellama Visit (7 km)
On this coastline, fishing is the way of life. Take a little time out with the retreat's naturalist to visit a nearby fishing village and to watch the hassle and haggle at the local fish market known as a ‘Lellama’. You can even take your pick off the catch of the day for the in-house chef to prepare to your liking.
Aluthgama Kande Viharaya Temple (16 km)
One of the important Buddhist temples in the district and formally recognised as a key archaeological site, the Aluthgama Kande Viharaya was built in 1734. Situated high on a rocky hill, the temple is home to a sacred Bo Tree (Ficus Religiosa) believed to be more than 300 years old. It also houses a gigantic Samadhi Buddha statue – which at 48.8 m (160 ft) in height, is considered to be one of the tallest sitting Buddha statues in the world.
Galle Fort (56 km)
Take a half-day or day trip out to the hub of all cool and the cultural capital of Southern Sri Lanka. The Dutch Fort at Galle – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was originally built in 1588 by the Portuguese who have weathered storms both natural and manmade to survive intact to this day. The old city walled within it is often described as a treasure trove of colonial grandeur, entertainment, and great culinary experiences.
Instructors
Begum Gulderen
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Begum Gulderen is the owner of first yoga studio `Shivani Life Center`, in North Cyprus. She started practicing yoga during her travels, at the very early age of 17, and at 21, she started learning and teaching yoga in Asia. Since then She has been teaching fulltime for 14 years. Begum is now based in Kyrenia, Cyprus and enjoys sharing her teaching with people from all nations. She has arranged and directed yoga retreats in India, Japan, Turkey, and Cyprus along with yoga workshops since 2010. She is also a certified Pilates teacher, a Feng Shui specialist, and a Thai massage therapist.
Molly
Molly is the resident yoga teacher and director of wellness for Sri Lanka retreats. With over 15 years of teaching, Molly is renowned for her inclusive, heart-centered approach to yoga and wellness. Drawing from a wealth of diverse knowledge and training with masters worldwide, she specializes in Hatha, Vinyasa, Tantra, Restorative, Yin, and yoga Nidra. As an Ayurvedic wellness practitioner and therapeutic massage therapist, she brings a holistic perspective to her teachings. She emphasizes harmony, balance, alignment, healing, intuition, freedom, grace, and flow.
Retreat location
In Kosgoda, 60 km from Colombo, a stretch of isolated beach leads to a hidden cove. The rocky outcrop above is lush, green, and seemingly wild. The air is warm (averages 30°C) the breeze, is ever so gentle, and the waves rise and fall without end. Timeless, ageless peace lives here.
Kosgoda is a small, quiet beach town on the southwestern coast of Sri Lanka, approximately 50 km north of Galle and 120 km or 2 hours south of Bandaranaike International Airport.
This breezy coastal town is known for its turtle conservation project and turtle nesting areas, where five (green, olive ridley, loggerhead, hawksbill, and leatherback turtles) of the seven species of marine turtles nest on the local beaches.
Distances
- Galle, 50 kilometers
- Colombo, 60 kilometers
- Bandaranaike International Airport, 120 kilometers - 2 hours
Unique features
Activities
- Snorkeling
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
General
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Balcony
- Bar
- In-room safe
- Kitchen
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
Services
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Tour assistance
Food
As a wellness and yoga retreat, food is considered of prime importance. The cuisine includes wholesome dishes featuring fresh, homegrown, and locally produced ingredients. Each dish is prepared following the traditional Ayurvedic philosophy of ‘Rasa Haya’ which is strictly followed at Sama Retreats, as per the Sama Retreats concept of wellness cuisine.
Ensuring that all major nutrients are included, the Ayurvedic concept of ‘Rasa Haya’ involves six tastes: sweet, salty, sour, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Such food pacifies the energies within you, bringing your body into a perfect state of balance and harmony.
Harmony is very much a part of the retreat's dining experience too. Meal times are unfettered. There are times to gather around, enjoy healthy meals, share stories and adventures, laugh, talk, make friends and memories.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Pescatarian
- Ayurvedic
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
Optional activities
- Surfing lessons
- Cooking classes
- Cultural immersions such as batiks, silks, crafts, traditional masks, etc.
- Visiting the national park
- Visiting mangrove river boat safari and the waterfall
Spa treatments
Wellness and spa treatments are available at 40% off.
What's included
- Morning yoga and meditation classes
- Daily workshops
- Ayurvedic doctor consultations
- Full and exclusive access to the 10 acres of lush property
- Visit to Sea Turtle Hatchery, a beautiful temple, Bentota and Hikkaduwa towns
- Surfing, swimming and snorkeling
- Visit Aluthgama Temple, Fishing Village and Lellama, and Galle Fort
- 6 nights cottage luxury room accommodation
- Ayurvedic breakfast, lunch and dinner including fish
- Vegetarian and pescatarian diet options available
- Plenty of free tea, coffee, fresh juices, smoothies and coconuts
- Airport transfers
What's not included
- Flights/travel costs
- Ayurvedic treatments
- Wellness and spa treatments
How to get there
Recommended Airports
CMB
Bandaranaike International Airport
96 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Book your flight to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Transfer from and to this airport is included. The organizer will pick you up. Please arrive and depart early.
Driving directions from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Southern Expressway via Aluthgama
- Follow the airport highway to Kadawatha via Velipenna interchange
- Continue on Velipenna to Aluthgama (14.5km)
- Turn left onto Galle Road and continue to Kosgoda (14km)
- Turn right onto Galbokka Road (sign boards are placed at the Galbokka Road entrance)
- Continue towards the beach (200m)
Airport: Bandaranaike International Airport
Airport transfer included: Bandaranaike International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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