Sri Lankan Yoga Adventure with Catherine Coulson

Event Description:

I have been searching for the right venue in Asia, and I am absolutely delighted to have found the perfect spot in an idyllic location in Sri Lanka.  The perfect combination of comfort and ecological focus, Specifically designed as a yoga retreat venue, Lanka Yoga  boasts a stunning shala facing the lush jungle backdrop.  It has an uninterrupted view of the picture perfect Koggala Lake from each room. You’ll see nothing but green and blue, with the occasional crocodile, family of monkeys, swarm of eagles, butterflies, fireflies, and other wildlife that will make it feel like you’re living in a national park

Based on Koggala Lake, a calm and quiet position, yet a 5 minute drive from the town of Habaraduwa with its beautiful beach, or a ten minute drive the world famous Kabalana surfing beach,  It is also an hour from the city of Galle where we will have an excursion to visit the UNESCO heritage Galle Fort and and afternoon free in the city.  The nearest airport is Colombo, with direct flights from London, and the transfer from there is included (2 hours).

There are 4 different types of room available to suit your mood and budget!
– There are two bright and spacious upstairs rooms, with twin beds on main level and 2 more twin beds in the mezzanine.  Each of these has a large ensuite bathroom and terrace and can be shared by 2 – 4 people.

– The two shared lakeview twin rooms , designed with spaciousness in mind.  Each has a king (or 2 twin) beds, large bathroom and terrace.

– The four lakefront rooms have been designed for solo travellers looking for privacy, with a large natural balcony outside each and of course an ensuite bathroom.

– And the final room is the garden room, downstairs next to the pool.  It features an indoor/outdoor bathroom, private garden and can sleep up to three people.

We have eight nights at the venue, so there will be 13 yoga classes across the week, with a day off for exploring the area.  Three meals a day are served and there is ample time to relax and read by the pool on your own private terrace!

The venue has a variety of stunning natural landscapes. There are fruit tree groves with mangos, jackfruits, rambutans, donkas, and papayas. On site, there are big grassy lawns for outdoor activities, sunbathing and practice sessions. Their ethos is about letting nature thrive by nurturing the soil, growing native trees and running a completely eco-friendly yoga and living space. They also have a big vegetable and spice garden you can explore, pick from, and cook with

www.lankayoga.lk

I have included several excursions in the package for the holiday, but allowed enough time to relax and enhoy the jungle.  The excursions include:

• Half day safari to the beautiful Yala National Park https://www.yalasrilanka.lk/
• Whale watching trip to Mirissa
• White tea plantation and factory tour
• Tour of Galle Fort, a temple and free afternoon in Galle for those seeking retail therapy!
• Boat trip on Kaggala Lake visiting Cinnamon Island to learn about cinnamon production and to the Buddhist temple on Temple Island
• Your holiday Includes:

• 13 yoga classes
  • 8 nights’ accommodation – prices are per person
  • Buffet breakfast daily
  • Light lunch
  • Vegetarian dinner each night (unless we decide to eat in Galle one evening)
  • Group transfer from Athens Airport on arrival
• 4 excursions outlined above

Not included:

• Flights

Example optional activities (additional cost)

• Surfing at Kabalana Beach
• On site Aurvedic massages
• On site cookery class

Flight recommendations to be discussed once a quorum of people have signed up for the holiday.

Prices (per person):

Shared upstairs room (double occupancy) – £1350

Lakefront room (single occupancy)              £1900

Twin/king lake view room (double occupancy) £1450

Garden room (double occupancy) £1500

About Catherine

Catherine qualified as an Iyengar yoga teacher in 1998 and has been teaching general (mixed ability) classes in north London ever since.  She brings the Iyengar principles of connection, alignment, extension and balance to her teaching, with a focus on understanding stability and mobility, based on yoga philosophy.  She has made 4 visits to Pune to study with the Iyengar family.  She is also a lover of cooking and an avid entertainer.