Wellness Retreat
Wellness Retreat
Up to 35 in group
Open Dates
Retreat Highlights
- Accomadation:
- Your retreat includes 7 nights (8 days) of accommodation on our beautiful property in tropical paradise.
- We have many room options available for you to choose from for your retreat that suit a variety of budgets and requirements.
- Food:
- Your retreat includes 3 nourishing meals per day prepared by our chefs and served at our on-site restaurant.
- Our chefs prepare a generous buffet featuring a rotating selection of dishes, combining vibrant Sri Lankan flavours with well-balanced Western favourites.
- Meals are thoughtfully designed to support your movement practice, light yet satisfying, flavourful, and grounding.
- We are very happy to cater to any dietary requirements, just let us know upon booking!
- Yoga & Movement Practices
- A dynamic and restorative mix of yoga, Pilates, Reformer, and surf sessions designed to build mobility, resilience, and ease.
- Morning practices energize and awaken the body, while evening sessions support deep release, creating a balanced rhythm that strengthens, lengthens, and restores.
- Cultural Experiences:
- Cultural experiences are woven throughout the retreat, including a Sri Lankan cooking class, guided e-bike rides through scenic countryside, and immersive Bath House experiences.
- These offerings provide grounding, connection, and a beautiful balance to the inner work of the retreat.
- Wellness Sessions:
- No retreat is complete without dedicated self-care.
- Your retreat includes:
- One-hour massage or spa treatment at our on-site spa
- One restorative Bath House session, including time in the sauna, steam room, magnesium warm pool, and cold plunge
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
To celebrate 21 years of Talalla Retreat, we have decided to give something back.
Until May 2027, all yoga and Pilates retreat programmes are completely free of charge. You only pay for your accommodation. You read that right: the retreat is on us!
Your stay includes:
• All daily yoga and Pilates classes
• Bath house access (sauna, steam, chill bath)
• Three daily meals of Sri Lankan and Western cuisine
You simply pay for your accommodation and the retreat experience is our gift to you.
If you book and place your deposit by the end of April 2027, you can lock in this free retreat offer for stays in June, July, August, September and October 2027. Just secure your room with a deposit and the retreat is yours: free!
If Talalla is at full capacity when you’d like to visit, don’t worry. You simply pay $350, which covers three daily meals and full access to the retreat of your choice and its facilities. You get the full Talalla experience, guaranteed.
This is our 21st birthday gift to you: and we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than by sharing what we love most.
At the heart of this wellness retreat is a thoughtfully curated blend of movement and immersive experience. Each day follows a supportive rhythm that balances energising yoga and Pilates with deeply restorative practices such as Yin and Restorative Yoga, breathwork, and sound healing. This intentional flow allows the body to strengthen and expand while giving the nervous system space to soften, reset, and regulate naturally.
Beyond movement, the retreat offers embodiment and healing practices, including Kundalini, sound healing, mantra singing, and meditation. These sessions are designed to guide you inward, supporting emotional release, embodied awareness, and a deeper connection to self, all held within a safe and grounded environment.
What truly elevates this experience is the integration of recovery, culture, and spaciousness. Time spent in the beachfront bathhouse, a full-body massage, nourishing meals, and meaningful cultural experiences—such as a Sri Lankan cooking class, guided e-bike rides, and temple visits—create a sense of ease and connection that extends well beyond the mat.
Until May 2027, all yoga and Pilates retreat programmes are completely free of charge. You only pay for your accommodation. You read that right: the retreat is on us!
Your stay includes:
• All daily yoga and Pilates classes
• Bath house access (sauna, steam, chill bath)
• Three daily meals of Sri Lankan and Western cuisine
You simply pay for your accommodation and the retreat experience is our gift to you.
If you book and place your deposit by the end of April 2027, you can lock in this free retreat offer for stays in June, July, August, September and October 2027. Just secure your room with a deposit and the retreat is yours: free!
If Talalla is at full capacity when you’d like to visit, don’t worry. You simply pay $350, which covers three daily meals and full access to the retreat of your choice and its facilities. You get the full Talalla experience, guaranteed.
This is our 21st birthday gift to you: and we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than by sharing what we love most.
At the heart of this wellness retreat is a thoughtfully curated blend of movement and immersive experience. Each day follows a supportive rhythm that balances energising yoga and Pilates with deeply restorative practices such as Yin and Restorative Yoga, breathwork, and sound healing. This intentional flow allows the body to strengthen and expand while giving the nervous system space to soften, reset, and regulate naturally.
Beyond movement, the retreat offers embodiment and healing practices, including Kundalini, sound healing, mantra singing, and meditation. These sessions are designed to guide you inward, supporting emotional release, embodied awareness, and a deeper connection to self, all held within a safe and grounded environment.
What truly elevates this experience is the integration of recovery, culture, and spaciousness. Time spent in the beachfront bathhouse, a full-body massage, nourishing meals, and meaningful cultural experiences—such as a Sri Lankan cooking class, guided e-bike rides, and temple visits—create a sense of ease and connection that extends well beyond the mat.
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
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 AC
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
- 7 Nights accommodation of your choice.
- 3 Healthy, nourishing meals daily, catering to all dietary requests
- 7 Yoga Classes (90min) Vinyasa, Hatha, Slow Flow, Yin, Restorative
- 7 Reformer Pilates classes (60mins)
- 3 Workshops (60mins) Chakra, Pilates 101 & Inversion
- 2 Sound Healing Session
- 2 Aerial Yoga Classes
- 2 Guided e-bike tours
- 1:1 Session
- 1 x Sri Lankan cooking class
- Evening Classes: Mantra Chanting, Pranayama and Kundalini
- 1 x 60 minute Full Body massage at our onsite spa
- 1 Bathhouse Pass - Beachfront Sauna, Steam, Cold Bath & Magnesium Pool
What's Not Included
- Not Included
- Airport transfers
- Extra spa/treatments
- Safari or surf add-ons
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