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sri lanka 2025
20th - 26th SEPTEMBER 2025
This September, escape to the paradise island of Sri Lanka, often called the Pearl of the Indian Ocean. With its pristine beaches, lush tropical mountains, coconut groves, and rich Ayurvedic traditions, Sri Lanka offers the perfect setting for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Join us for a 7-day journey along the South Coast, where you'll experience healing, grounding, and blissful serenity. Let our local expertise guide you through this transformative retreat.
ananda wellness retreat:
sri lanka
South Coast, Sri Lanka 2025
The Plan
Arrive in Colombo, where you'll be greeted at the airport and transported by private coach to a stunning boutique beachfront accomodation designed to help you escape the hustle and bustle. This beautiful retreat features open-air corridors, a lush ayurvedic spa and breathtaking ocean views.
At the retreat, you'll experience…
Ayurvedic Wellness: A check-in on your prakriti (born constitution) and any doshic imbalances to guide your diet, yoga, massage, and practices during the retreat.
Twice Daily Yoga & Meditation: start the day revitalised and end the day deeply rested with a practice of asana and pranayama to stretch, strengthen and rejuvenate and the muscles and joints, massage the internal organs and detoxify the system. Open to all levels of yogis, with multiple sessions available. Choose to come to all or as many as you’d like.
Twice Daily Guided pranayama (breathing) and meditation: at sunrise and sunset. Choose to come to all or as many as you’d like.
Daily spiritual talks/discussions: feel free to join in or take time for yourself.
Yoga nidra meditation guided in sync with a local flutist
Rejuvenating Spa Treatments: 3 x 60-minute Ayurvedic massages and spa treatments, all included in your retreat package
Seasonal, Locally Sourced Meals: Fresh vegetarian meals prepared with Ayurvedic principles.
Bonfire & Fire Ceremony: Evening intention-setting meditation and a walking meditation session, with a fire ceremony.
Live Calypso Music Performance: Enjoy a performance of unique tropical island music with uplifting, light guitar and singing.
Guided Excursions and Wellness Activities: A leisurely trip to Galle’s historic Dutch Fort - a charming hub of boutique hotels, shops, and cafes, a private class on essential oil blending for your constitution and balance… and much more!
Plenty of Down Time: Lounge in the private gardens, relax by the Indian Ocean, or enjoy peaceful solitude in your luxury room.
what inspired this retreat?
Over the years we have had many clients tell us they have just returned from a panchakarma or get away experience feeling great yet a few months later, old habits take over and the ‘freshness’ and rejuvenated feeling fades away. With this in mind, we wanted to bring together a program offering personalised ayurvedic consults and implementation of the ayurvedic way in diet, yoga, herbal massage treatments, movement, breathing, meditation, mindset, heart and spirit…
This is a holistic healing experience that will help you feel the stresses of the world fade away as you sit by the pool, listening to the calm of the ocean, immersed in the warmth and traditions of Ayurveda in Sri Lanka. Come away rested, rejuvenated and ready to apply the dinacarya ‘daily routines’ to your daily life in a practical and sustainable way.
a sneak peek into a Day with us…
6:30 AM: Guided yoga, pranayama, and meditation
8:15 AM: Breakfast
10:00 AM – Afternoon: Spa treatments or excursions (e.g., beach walks, Galle Fort visit)
Lunch & Free Time
4:30 PM: Gentle guided yoga, pranayama, and meditation
6:30 PM: Dinner
Evening Program & Meditation
All levels of yoga experience are welcome, and families are encouraged to join. Take the retreat at your own pace, engaging as much or as little as you need for balance and well-being.
Note: Please bring your own yoga mat.
Getting there
Flights are not included in the price. Please let us know if you require assistance with bookings. Otherwise, please arrange to fly in & out of Bandaranaike International Airport (Sri Lanka). Let us know your flight details so we can advise on the airport transfer. We will meet at the airport by 8am on the 20th September 2025 and transport you to the location. If you cannot meet at this time, private airport transfers are available for approx. AUD 50-60 per car one-way.
If you would like to meet us directly at the hotel, please note that check in at the hotel is on the 20th September from 12pm (noon) onwards. We'll meet at the lobby at 12pm for a welcome circle followed by the programme commencement.
You will need a current passport with at least 6 months validity remaining, and will have to organise your VISA at least 4 weeks prior. We recommend you take out travel insurance.
On the final day of the retreat we will conclude with an early morning yoga class, breakfast at a Colombo Cafe and proceed to a brief tour of the city of Colombo, lunch and any shopping or browsing of local markets and shops. We will then drive you to the airport to conclude the programme. Flights usually depart out of Sri Lanka early - late evening.
Got questions or want to know more? Contact Niveen 0421 674 093 or Register your interest below.
meet your hosts
NIVEEN RAJABDEEN
Founder and key consultant / practitioner at Ananda Wellness, Niveen is an Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant, Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Reiki Healer, Mental Health Counsellor and Wellness Coach. She specializes in aligning mental health, yoga, meditation and mindfulness with Ayurvedic principles to address specific health concerns and to help you find balance and vitality.
GAYE-BRIELLE BUCKINGHAM
Ayurvedic Practitioner, Yoga Teacher, Massage Therapist, and Reiki Master. Studied Aromatherapy, Chakra, Crystal, and Colour Therapies, providing guidance on physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
Package options:
All-Inclusive Double Occupancy (private plunge pool): $2,500 per person
All-Inclusive Double Premium Occupancy (private plunge pool + ocean views): $2,900 per person
All-Inclusive Single Occupancy: $3,100 per person. Please note: If you would prefer to book in under the DOUBLE category, we can try to match you with a roommate, but we cannot guarantee a pairing.
Please note: Flights are not included - please contact us if you would like us to assist with flights and rates
Payment Options: Credit card or bank transfer (please specify in the registration form).
DISCOUNTS
Early Bird Discount: 10% off until 30th April 2025
Group Discount: Bring a friend and get 10% off your booking only (discounts cannot be combined).
Solo Travelers: We can try to match you with a roommate, but we cannot guarantee a pairing.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
7 Days / 6 Nights accommodation with all meals for the first 5 days (at Aditya) and Dinner on the 6th Night (Colombo)
3 x 60-minute Ayurvedic massages
Twice Daily Yoga and Meditation classes
Spiritual talks and discussions
Excursions and activities (Galle Fort tour, live music, guided meditation)
Private, air-conditioned transportation throughout the tour
All entrance fees and service charges
Airport pickup and drop-off
Payment OPTIONS
Deposit: $500 non-refundable deposit secures your spot.
Instalment Option: Pay in two instalments after the deposit.
Final Payment Due: 20th August 2025
Pay by bank transfer (no fees) or by credit / debit card (incurs a 2.2% transaction fee)
Once registered, you will receive a confirmation letter with further details, including what to pack and payment instructions.
QUESTIONS? Contact Niveen at 0421 674 093 or click below to register your interest.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Please read our Terms & Conditions, as they provide important information and guidelines about the retreat program.
PAYMENT POLICY
Ananda Wellness Australia cannot guarantee or reserve a place until payment is received.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancellations made before 15 August will receive a refund, minus a $300 non-refundable booking fee.
Cancellations made after 15 August are non-refundable and non-transferable.