7-Day Sri Lanka Yoga Retreat | Sacred Adventure, Culture & Nature

Step away from the pace of everyday life and join Anahata Rising for our Sacred Adventures Retreat in the lush highlands of Sri Lanka.
Nestled in the mountains overlooking Victoria Lake and bordering the Knuckles Mountain range, our retreat sanctuary offers a peaceful setting to reconnect with your body, your breath, and the deeper rhythms of nature. Held in an intimate group container, this retreat blends daily practices with meaningful cultural exploration—creating space to both discover Sri Lanka and reconnect with yourself.
This immersive journey weaves together yoga, meditation, breathwork, cultural exploration, and time in nature. Each day begins with grounding practices to awaken the body and settle the mind before stepping out into the landscapes and traditions that make Sri Lanka so extraordinary.
Throughout the week we will explore sacred temples, ancient sites, tea country landscapes, and jungle trails while maintaining a retreat rhythm that allows for rest, reflection, and meaningful connection.




What You’ll Experience
This retreat is designed to support both restoration and personal renewal.
Participants often experience:
• A reset for the nervous system through daily yoga, meditation, and breathwork• Exploration of Sri Lanka’s sacred temples and cultural traditions• Connection with nature in the lush landscapes of the central highlands• Meaningful community within a small and supportive group• Spacious time for reflection, journaling, and integration• Nourishing Sri Lankan cuisine rooted in Ayurvedic tradition
Many guests leave feeling more grounded, energized, and clear about what matters most.
Many participants attend retreats on their own, and the experience naturally creates a warm and welcoming community.
All yoga and meditation practices are accessible for a range of experience levels. Beginners and experienced practitioners alike are welcome.




Highlights of the Journey
During the retreat we explore some of Sri Lanka’s most extraordinary landscapes and cultural sites:
• Sigiriya Rock Fortress• Dambulla Cave Temple• Kandy and the Temple of the Tooth• Tea country landscapes of the highlands• Nature trails within the Knuckles Mountain region• Waterfalls and jungle scenery of central Sri Lanka




Accommodations
Our home for the week is a serene retreat center overlooking Victoria Lake in Sri Lanka’s central highlands.
Reserved exclusively for our group, the property allows us to settle into one peaceful space for the entire retreat.
The retreat center features:
• En-suite guest rooms• An open-air yoga shala overlooking the lake• A swimming pool with mountain views• Quiet spaces for reflection and relaxation
Meals are prepared fresh daily using local ingredients and traditional Sri Lankan flavors.




What’s Included
Your retreat investment includes:
• 6 nights accommodation• All meals throughout the retreat• Daily yoga, meditation, and breathwork• Guided cultural and nature excursions• Transportation for scheduled retreat activities• Community gatherings and integration circles• Use of retreat facilities including yoga shala and pool




What’s Not Included
• International flights• Travel insurance• Optional massage or Ayurvedic treatments• Personal purchases or additional excursions




Getting There
Please book your flight to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
The retreat center is approximately 3.5–4.5 hours by car from the airport. Detailed transfer guidance will be provided once your registration is confirmed.




Arrival & Departure
Arrival: September 27, 2026Please plan to arrive in Colombo by late morning to allow time for travel to the retreat center.
Departure: October 4, 2026The retreat concludes after breakfast. Guests may schedule flights departing later that afternoon or evening.




Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is strongly recommended to protect your investment in the event of unforeseen travel disruptions or personal circumstances.




Is This Retreat Right for You?
This retreat is ideal if you:
• Feel ready to step away from daily demands and reset• Want meaningful travel rather than a typical vacation• Are curious about yoga, meditation, or breathwork practices• Enjoy nature, culture, and authentic connection• Value time for both exploration and rest
No prior retreat experience is required.




Join Us
Sri Lanka is a land of ancient devotion, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes.
This Sacred Adventure offers an opportunity to experience the island in a way few travelers do—through presence, connection, and community.
If Sri Lanka has been calling you, we invite you to join us.




Meet Your Facilitators
This retreat is guided by three experienced facilitators who each bring a unique dimension to the journey.
Together, Lolo Santos, Matt Budenholzer, and Shanti Lux create a balanced and supportive space that integrates movement, breath, self-inquiry, and ceremony.
Lolo guides the embodied practices of the retreat through yoga, movement, and somatic breathwork, helping participants reconnect with the wisdom of the body and regulate the nervous system.
Matt offers insight through Human Design, breathwork, and sound healing, supporting participants in understanding their unique energetic blueprint and reconnecting with their authentic nature.
Shanti holds the ceremonial container, weaving together sacred music, cacao, and heart-centered facilitation that invites deep emotional connection and healing.
Together, their combined experience creates a retreat environment where participants feel supported physically, emotionally, and spiritually as they explore their own path of transformation.