Lantern Yoga Retreat Sri Lanka
Lantern Yoga Retreat Sri Lanka
Nilaveli Beach, Sri Lanka
Up to 14 in group
September 5 - 15, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- Yoga
- Splits therapy - Hanumanasana
- Headstands and handstands - The King of Asanas
- Gentle backbends
- Beach yoga
- Ayurvedic massage treatments
- Partner massage and supported classes
- Snorkeling
- Elephant safari
- Temple visits
About this Retreat
Your Guides
The CEO and founder of London Dance Academy, Melissa is a yoga teacher with well over 2 decades of knowledge in anatomy and various dance disciplines. Born in Sri Lanka, she is a proud 9th generation islander and Londoner.
Over the years Melissa has helped complete beginners, professional dancers and yogis to improve their flexibility and strength safely with her signature classes – Splits Therapy, Headstands & Handstands and Gentle Backbends.
During your retreat, she will craft a one-of-a-kind experience suitable for your level. You will see an improvement in your splits and inversions and a boost in your confidence. Relax to one of her guided meditations whilst enjoying the laid-back Sri Lanka beach lifestyle.
“She is honestly so lovely. So encouraging and the best coach for the splits EVER.”
“Melissa’s classes are fantastic! Perfect balance between professional and fun atmosphere”
Details of this retreat
Lantern Splits on the Beach Yoga Retreat in Sri Lanka Nilaveli
Discover the treasures of the Northern beaches of Sri Lanka and their ancient secrets. Our home for the retreat, where the pearl white sand and turquoise sea reach to infinity.
Imagine practising yoga in a land where time holds its breath and the hustle and bustle of modern life seems aeons away. When you first see Sri Lanka’s Northern beaches, all eyes are drawn to its highlight – the white sand, lined with swaying coconut palms and huge banyan trees, where whales cruise the clear turquoise waters just a few miles offshore.
From snorkelling above coral nurseries recovering from the Tsunami to learning about this fascinating part of the world, your trip will help to support the local community.
Join us to stop, get involved, relax, catch your breath and fall in love.
Discover the treasures of the Northern beaches of Sri Lanka and their ancient secrets. Our home for the retreat, where the pearl white sand and turquoise sea reach to infinity.
Imagine practising yoga in a land where time holds its breath and the hustle and bustle of modern life seems aeons away. When you first see Sri Lanka’s Northern beaches, all eyes are drawn to its highlight – the white sand, lined with swaying coconut palms and huge banyan trees, where whales cruise the clear turquoise waters just a few miles offshore.
From snorkelling above coral nurseries recovering from the Tsunami to learning about this fascinating part of the world, your trip will help to support the local community.
Join us to stop, get involved, relax, catch your breath and fall in love.
Schedule
The first class we will explore together is Headstands & Handstands.
Perfect after a long flight, it will assist your circulation, digestion and help you to arrive. Shirshasana the yoga Headstand position is referred to as the ‘king of asanas’ due to its wonderful benefits to the body and the mind.
Some of the benefits are: Helping to manage mental fatigue, depression, and anxiety, strength and balance, improving the functioning of the central nervous system.
During the retreat Melissa will design a unique experience tailored to your level. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned yogi, she will help you improve your flexibility, strength, and confidence through her signature classes with gentle yoga, Splits Therapy, Headstands & Handstands and Gentle Backbends. With a mix of classes and workshops every day, and extra time to explore and practise right on the beach.
You can also enjoy the serene Sri Lanka beach lifestyle while melting into one of her guided meditations.
Perfect after a long flight, it will assist your circulation, digestion and help you to arrive. Shirshasana the yoga Headstand position is referred to as the ‘king of asanas’ due to its wonderful benefits to the body and the mind.
Some of the benefits are: Helping to manage mental fatigue, depression, and anxiety, strength and balance, improving the functioning of the central nervous system.
During the retreat Melissa will design a unique experience tailored to your level. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned yogi, she will help you improve your flexibility, strength, and confidence through her signature classes with gentle yoga, Splits Therapy, Headstands & Handstands and Gentle Backbends. With a mix of classes and workshops every day, and extra time to explore and practise right on the beach.
You can also enjoy the serene Sri Lanka beach lifestyle while melting into one of her guided meditations.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Lantern Yoga Retreats, Nilaveli Beach, Sri Lanka
Directions
Please book your flight to arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Airport transfers are included on day 1. They will pick you up at the airport and take you to the first Ayurvedic Spa Resort.
Accommodation
We have 3 types of rooms SIde Sea view and Deluxe Seaview, and the Garden Cabanas.
Deluxe Seaview Private Room 10 Day Retreat
Side Seaview Private AC Room 10 Day Retreat
Garden Cabana with ceiling fan 10 Day Retreat
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Welcome to Lantern Beach Studios. The only way to be closer to the sea is if we trained on a boat. When you're working on a project with this intensity, you really gotta roll with the punches. But when you find the perfect team your visions are fuelled by pure determination and dreams become reality. Join us on the beach in Sri Lanka
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Breakfast, dinner and a light lunch are included. You'll get to explore the fresh and exciting local cuisine.
What's Included
- Airport transfers
- 10 nights accommodation
- 3 meals a day
- 2 hours Ayurvedic Treatments
- Yoga Classes and worlshops every day
- Safari
- All transport
What's Not Included
- Airfare is not included
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