Yoga Retreat
Yoga Retreat
Sampaya House, Talalla South, Gandara 81170, Sri Lanka
Up to 35 in group
Oct 3 - 10, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- 7 Nights accommodation of your choice.
- 3 Healthy, nourishing meals daily, catering to all dietary requests
- 7 Morning Yoga Classes (90min) Vinyasa, Hatha, Power Yoga, Slow Flow
- 7 Evenings Classes (90min) Yin, Restorative, Nidra
- 2 Workshops
- 2 Guided e-bike tours
- 1:1 Session
- 1 x 60 minute Full Body massage
- 1 Bathhouse Session – Sauna, Steam, Cold Bath & Magnesium Pool
- Sri Lankan cooking class
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Melanie discovered yoga's transformational power while traveling in India in 2009. Over the years, she deepened into her practices exploring asana, pranayama, meditation, philosophy, chanting, kundalini kriya as well as Usui Reiki Healing.
She has completed over 700 hours of teacher training across multiple yoga styles and holds a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology Movement Sciences from San Francisco State University.
Melanie shares a holistic approach to yoga, viewing the different modalities as maps to explore the vast landscapes of our multilayered human experience.
Students describe her teaching style as nurturing, inspiring, and accessible to practitioners of all levels. Her classes will guide you through an embodied journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
Having previously taught at Talalla Retreat from 2016-2018, she is returning to share yoga as a path to innate wholeness.
Details of this retreat
A more focused and immersive retreat for those wishing to deepen their yoga practice and understanding.
With longer practices, in-depth workshops, and a more structured daily rhythm, this retreat supports committed practitioners ready to explore yoga beyond the surface and engage more fully in the process.
With longer practices, in-depth workshops, and a more structured daily rhythm, this retreat supports committed practitioners ready to explore yoga beyond the surface and engage more fully in the process.
Schedule
SAMPLE SCHEDULE*
*Subject to change depending on external factors such as weather and group size.
DAY ONE
Check in
Opening ceremony with intention-setting
Sunset Yin Yoga
DAY TWO
Sunrise Awaking Vinyasa Flow
Workshop
60 Min Massage
Sunset Yin Yoga
DAY THREE
Sunrise Power Yoga, Breathwork & Meditation
Bath house session
Sunset Yoga Nidra
DAY FOUR
Sunrise Slow flow
Workshop
Sunset Yin Yoga
DAY FIVE
Sunrise Playful Vinyasa
Cooking Class
Sunset Breathwork and Meditation
DAY SIX
Sunrise Shaolin Qigong
Temple Visit
Sunset Bioenergetic Qigong
DAY SEVEN
Sunrise Inversions Breathwork & Meditation
Closing ceremony
Check out
*Subject to change depending on external factors such as weather and group size.
DAY ONE
Check in
Opening ceremony with intention-setting
Sunset Yin Yoga
DAY TWO
Sunrise Awaking Vinyasa Flow
Workshop
60 Min Massage
Sunset Yin Yoga
DAY THREE
Sunrise Power Yoga, Breathwork & Meditation
Bath house session
Sunset Yoga Nidra
DAY FOUR
Sunrise Slow flow
Workshop
Sunset Yin Yoga
DAY FIVE
Sunrise Playful Vinyasa
Cooking Class
Sunset Breathwork and Meditation
DAY SIX
Sunrise Shaolin Qigong
Temple Visit
Sunset Bioenergetic Qigong
DAY SEVEN
Sunrise Inversions Breathwork & Meditation
Closing ceremony
Check out
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Talalla Retreat, Sampaya House, Talalla South, Gandara 81170, Sri Lanka
Directions
Fly into Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) in Colombo—default choice for most visitors.
Hire a private taxi or shuttle (approx. 2h 20–2h 30, US $100–110), or choose the cheaper alternatives of bus or train.
Hire a private taxi or shuttle (approx. 2h 20–2h 30, US $100–110), or choose the cheaper alternatives of bus or train.
Accommodation
Enjoy our beautiful sea-view villas, deluxe rooms or private bungalow. All including a private balcony, mosquito nets, desk space, WIFI, ceiling fans and a safe. We also offer air-conditioned rooms.
Sea View First Floor (AC)
Sea View Ground Floor AC
Sea View Open Air
Deluxe First Floor
Deluxe Ground Floor
Bungalow AC
Sea View First Floor (AC)
Sea View Ground Floor AC
Sea View Open Air
Deluxe First Floor
Deluxe Ground Floor
Bungalow
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
Hidden on Sri Lanka’s untouched southern coast, Talalla Retreat is a place where time stretches, the noise of daily life fades, and nature takes the lead. Set across seven acres of wild, tropical gardens and opening directly onto a quiet, palm-lined beach, this peaceful sanctuary offers retreat organisers an extraordinary setting to hold space for deep rest, renewal, and transformation.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Enjoy a variety of fresh, and healthy dishes with locally sourced products—Sri Lankan flavors and World cuisine—so you can explore new tastes without missing the comforts of home.
What's Included
- Free accommodation and meals for teachers.
- Rooms can include:
- BB: (Bed & Breakfast)
- HB: (Breakfast and Dinner)
- FB: (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- Free access to the pool, beach and gardens.
What's Not Included
- Not Included
- Airport transfers
- Extra spa/treatments
- Safari or surf add-ons
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