The Kandy Samadhi Centre, Sri Lanka

Paddy teaches with deep passion and humor with her ever evolving quest to “unbutton the spine - so it can dance“ by assimilating decades of studies, initially under back bend master V. Venketesh (Mysore India) and senior Iyengar and Ashtanga teachers in India and Australia. Diane Long, Angela Farmer, and John Stirk had the greatest impact on her teaching. Paddy revolutionizes free movement in what she calls the spinal revolution. Using back bends as her thread, she brings her insight to students of all levels through playful poses and light-hearted language and imagery.

Mahesh Kodikara

Meet Maheshe Kodikara, our resident Yoga Tai Chi and Qigong teacher. With over 40 years of teaching experience in Yoga, Tai Chi and Qigong , Maheshe has trained under renowned teachers in Sri Lanka, Australia, Japan, and India. He specialises in Iyengar Yoga, Taiji Quan (chen style), and Qi Gong, and conducts classes for both locals and foreigners at our center. Maheshe is also a certified Taiji teacher from the World Chen Xiaowang Taijiquan Association, making him the first Taiji teacher in Sri Lanka.

Mahesh Kodikara

Mahesh Kodikara is a Sri Lankan who trained internationally takes Iyengar style classes for the serious students who aim for a traditional approach. Mahesh is a Tai Chi master and a noted yogi and Buddhist who teaches in five-star resorts all over the island.

Yumi Jayasinghe

Yumi is the wife of Waruna, the owner of Samadhi. She brings the Japanese element into Samadhi. Originally a cartoonist in Tokyo, she has taught Hatha yoga since 2005. Yumi choreographs dance for children at a local international school. She brings a creative impact to enliven any session for beginner or experienced yogi.

Simon Chalk

from Great Britain, April 2024

"Remote splendour in the hills outside Kandy"

The location is absolutely stunning - this is no exaggeration. Spread out over 15 acres of former tea plantation. The rooms are built into the hills overlooking jungle and, like the main dining room and seating areas, built in a luxurious colonial style, with antique furniture. The main yoga studio is at the top of the estate with amazing views.

The staff are all charming and helpful, and the food (board includes 3 cooked meals a day) was the best Sri Lankan cooking I have ever eaten in three trips. A highlight was the walk to a local waterfall and swim, escorted by three of the friendly dogs that live at the Samdhi. Go early morning if you want to do this.

The yoga instruction (I'm fairly new to yoga) was 1:1, and very patient and relaxed.

The owner Waran makes a point of meeting and spending time talking with his guests and nothing seemed too much trouble. He's an antique dealer and this (Samadhi centre) seems to be a personal passion - he has a house on the estate but it's hard to see how it could be his main income. He is charming and charismatic if a little eccentric.

Anonymous

from United States, April 2023

"Samadhi is absolutely magical. "

The moment you walk into Samadhi you are immediately wisped away into a magical getaway. The nature, the rooms, the staff, the food, the yoga, the meditation, the dogs, the fireflies, the monkeys, and the love… it’s like nothing I’ve Ever experienced in a retreat.

Dinara Andriatis

from Sri Lanka, January 2022

"Wonderful experience "

Meditative, inspiring and unique space with antique touch, tranquil surrounding, super friendly staff, delicious food, great Ayurvedic treatment including full body oil massage and steam bath. For us it was the first time to practice yoga with an Asian teacher and it went great. it felt like more calm, conscious flow and familiar poses have been rediscovered:) Many thanks for this authentic experience. I wish we stayed longer.

Margreet Broekstra

from Netherlands, October 2019

"Prachtig, magisch verblijf "

Ik heb nog nooit zo’n prachtig verblijf gezien. Het was magisch en sprookjesachtig. Het is allemaal antiek en aards ingericht en tot in de puntjes verzorgd. De eigenaar wil dat je je thuis voelt, wat helemaal is gelukt. Het is midden in de natuur en geeft je de mogelijkheid om stil te staan en volledig op te gaan in de natuur. Je kunt mooie wandelingen maken en natuurlijk genieten van de geweldige massages. De mensen zijn enorm vriendelijk en ik voelde me als een prinses behandeld. Het eten was ook fantastisch. Je wordt daadwerkelijk in alles voorzien.

Nora Bassaid

from Sri Lanka, March 2018

"Dit is geen yogaretreat "

Het personeel is vriendelijk en professioneel. De kamer met terras aan de rivier is fantastisch. De natuur in de omgeving is werkelijk prachtig!

Anonymous

from United Arab Emirates, August 2017

"Magical place"

This is a great retreat for anyone looking to take a break from hectic modern life. Yoga lessons were perfect for an absolute beginner like me and were held in a truly serene setting. The entire setup at Samadhi encourages you to slow down, experience nature and just chill. Staff are friendly and easygoing, the rooms rustic but beautifully fitted out with an eclectic mix of antiques. Owner Waruna is fascinating to talk with if you get the chance. You won't regret going.

Kristin Lien

from Norway, August 2017

"Yoga in the jungle"

The location is remote and you feel totally distracted from everyday life. It´s a beautiful place that will add to your cardio shape as the walks to and from are quite steep.

Denise Van Mulkom

from Netherlands, May 2017

Prachtige omgeving en op elke plek indrukwekkend uitzicht op natuur. Kwaliteit van het eten was ongekend goed.

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