September 15-22 2026
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Sri Lanka Yoga & Pilates Retreat 2026
8
Days
12
Max guests
5
UNESCO sites
1
Space remaining
WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT
This isn't a stay-in-one-place retreat.
Most travel leaves you exhilarated but exhausted. This retreat is designed differently.
Over 8 days you'll move through Sri Lanka's most iconic regions — from the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya to the misty tea hills of Ella and the colonial coastline of Galle. Each morning begins with yoga or pilates. Each day brings a completely new landscape, culture, and experience.
You don't just see Sri Lanka. You move with it.
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Daily yoga & pilates sessions Morning movement every day — a mix of vinyasa, pilates, and breathwork tailored to your energy and the day ahead.
All accommodation Carefully selected luxury hotels and boutique properties throughout Sri Lanka — chosen for their character, comfort, and location.
Most meals Breakfast daily, plus most lunches and dinners. Nourishing, locally inspired food throughout.
Internal transfers & transport All ground transport between destinations is included. Sit back and take in the scenery.
Scenic highland train journey One of the world's most beautiful train journeys through Sri Lanka's tea country — a highlight of the trip.
Wildlife safari experience A guided safari through one of Sri Lanka's national parks — elephants, leopards, and birdlife in their natural habitat.
Cultural experiences Guided visits to Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Cave Temple, the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, and more.
NOT INCLUDED:
International flights
Travel insurance (compulsory)
Personal spending & optional activities
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Colombo → Sigiriya → Dambulla → Kandy → Ella → Galle
The Cultural Heart — Sigiriya & Dambulla Climb the ancient Sigiriya Rock Fortress — one of Sri Lanka's most iconic UNESCO World Heritage sites. Explore the stunning Dambulla Cave Temples, carved into living rock over 2,000 years ago.
The Highland Train Escape — Kandy & Ella Wind through misty tea plantations on one of the world's most scenic train journeys. Practice yoga surrounded by jungle. Explore the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy.
The Coastal Finish — Galle End your journey at the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort — a stunning Dutch colonial gem on the southern coast. Slow down, explore, and let it all integrate.e
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International flights Travel insurance (compulsory — please arrange before travelling)
Personal spending & optional activities
Meals not specified in the itinerary
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This retreat is designed for women who love to travel and want their movement practice to come with them. All levels welcome — from complete beginners to experienced practitioners. What you need is curiosity, an open heart, and a desire to experience something deeper than a regular holiday. The majority of our guests travel solo and leave with lifelong friendships.
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Absolutely — the majority of our guests travel solo. You'll be welcomed into a small, warm group of like-minded women. Many guests tell us the friendships made on retreat are one of the highlights of the experience.
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Yes — and we highly recommend it. The Maldives retreat runs September 22–29, the week immediately after Sri Lanka. Many guests do both. Ask us about our Sri Lanka + Maldives combination package.
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A non-refundable deposit secures your space. Full payment is due 90 days before departure. We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance. Full terms are available on our booking terms page.
Investment
One space remaining for September 15–22, 2026
If this is the kind of journey you've been craving — this is your moment.
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Share a beautifully appointed room with a fellow guest. We'll match you with a compatible roommate — this is the most popular option and how most solo travellers join us. Secure your space with a $500 USD deposit. Flexible payment plans available.
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Prefer your own sanctuary to return to each evening? A private room upgrade is available subject to availability. Includes all the same retreat inclusions. Secure your space with a $500 USD deposit.
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Stay on for a second week of pure ocean restoration immediately after Sri Lanka. September 22–29, 2026. Overwater bungalows, daily wellness, and the most beautiful water on earth. Many guests tell us the two weeks together was the best decision they ever made.
Extend your journey
The Ocean Reset
Maldives Pilates & Ocean Retreat
September 22-29th 2026.
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The Maldives retreat begins September 22 — the day Sri Lanka ends. The transition is seamless.
From Colombo you'll fly directly to Malé (MLE) — flights are approximately 2.5 hours and run daily. From Malé airport you'll transfer by speedboat directly to Kandooma Resort.
We recommend booking your Colombo → Malé flight as a group so we can fly together. We'll send full flight guidance in your welcome pack.
Flying in fresh from elsewhere? Fly directly into Malé International Airport.
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7 nights accommodation at Kandooma Resort, South Malé Atoll
Daily pilates, yoga and strength-based movement sessions overlooking the ocean
Breathwork and meditation practices morning and evening
Recovery Sessions: Ice bath & massage
2 complimentary scuba dives per day
Guided snorkelling trip
Paddleboarding and ocean swims
Breakfast daily (meal plan upgrades available)
Speedboat airport transfers
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Mornings begin with pilates overlooking the Indian Ocean. Open air, ocean breeze, that view.
As the day winds down, sunset yoga, sound healing and breathwork bring everything back to stillness — leaving you completely refreshed and deeply restored.
Sessions weave together mat pilates, sculpt, strength-based movement, breathwork and meditation. Not to push you — but to reconnect you. To your body, your breath and yourself.
All levels welcome. You don't need to be experienced. You just need to show up.
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The Maldives is one of the most extraordinary marine environments in the world — and you'll be fully immersed in it. Your retreat includes 2 complimentary scuba dives, guided snorkelling through coral gardens, paddleboarding, ocean swims and exploration of nearby islands and reefs. Expect reef sharks, turtles, manta rays and some of the clearest water on earth.
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Morning — Sunrise pilates or strength session · Breakfast overlooking the ocean
Daytime — This is yours. Scuba dive the house reef, snorkel through coral gardens, paddleboard the lagoon, explore a nearby island — or find a hammock and your favourite book. You choose the pace.
Afternoon — Optional movement session or breathwork workshop · Spa treatments available
Evening — Sunset yoga or sound healing · Dinner under the stars with your new favourite people
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Kandooma Resort sits on its own private island in the South Malé Atoll — one of the Maldives' premier dive destinations. White sand beaches, crystal clear lagoons, overwater bungalows and a world-class house reef right off the beach. This is not a generic resort — it's a destination in itself.
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This retreat is for you if you feel burnt out and need a genuine reset. If you love travel but want something deeper and more meaningful. If you love pilates, yoga or movement but don't need to be an expert. If you want sunshine, ocean swims and island life alongside like-minded women. Many guests join solo — you will be warmly welcomed and leave with lifelong friendships.
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⭐ Early Bird — Save 30% until 24 June
Double occupancy — US$1,735 per person Single occupancy — US$2,769 per person
Includes daily pilates, twice daily yoga, 2 complimentary scuba dives, snorkelling, sound healing and breakfast daily.
$500 USD deposit to secure your space.
Stay on the week after Sri Lanka for the ultimate two-week journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
THE EXPERIENCE
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This Sri Lanka yoga and pilates retreat is an 8-day small group journey through five UNESCO World Heritage sites — blending daily movement with cultural immersion, wildlife experiences and deep rest.
This is not a stay-in-one-place retreat. Each day brings a completely new landscape, experience and energy.
You move through Sri Lanka rather than just visiting it.
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This retreat is led by Courtney Chambers — founder of Holistic Escapes and a certified yoga and pilates teacher with over a decade of experience leading small group retreats across Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Bali and Sumba.
Courtney holds qualifications in 200hr and 300hr Yoga Teacher Training, Pilates Mat, Yin & Restorative Yoga, Breathwork, and Somatic Mind-Body Healing. She brings all of it into how she holds space on retreat — creating an experience that’s grounding, restorative, and genuinely transformative.
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Each morning begins with a yoga or pilates session — a carefully sequenced blend of both, designed to regulate your nervous system as you travel. Sessions include vinyasa flow, mat pilates, breathwork and restorative evening practices.
Everything is designed to energise you for the day ahead and ground you at the end of it. All levels welcome.
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This is not a traditional single-location Sri Lanka yoga retreat. While movement is central to every day, this experience also integrates pilates, UNESCO World Heritage site visits, a scenic highland train journey, wildlife safari, cultural immersion and genuine rest — across Sri Lanka's most extraordinary regions.
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We balance guided cultural experiences with intentional breathing space throughout the Sri Lanka retreat. You'll never feel rushed or over-scheduled. There is time to wander, rest, journal and simply be — woven into every day alongside the movement and exploration.
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Maximum 12 guests. This is a small, intimate group — intentionally. Small group sizes create deeper connection, more personalised movement sessions, and a more authentic cultural experience. You'll feel held throughout rather than lost in a crowd.
TRAVEL & LOGISTICS
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Fly into Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo (CMB). This is Sri Lanka's main international airport with direct and connecting flights from most major Australian cities. We'll send full flight guidance in your welcome pack once your space is confirmed.
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Sri Lanka is a welcoming and safe destination for women travelling solo. We have been running yoga and pilates retreats in Sri Lanka since 2015 and have never had a safety concern. You will be with a small group and guided by Courtney throughout — you are never navigating alone.
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Most foreign passport holders can obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for Sri Lanka online before departure — it's a straightforward online process. We'll include full visa guidance in your welcome pack. Always check the latest requirements with the official Sri Lanka immigration website before travelling.
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Yes — comprehensive travel insurance is compulsory for all Holistic Escapes retreats. Please arrange cover including medical, cancellation and travel delay before your final payment is due. We strongly recommend doing this as soon as your space is confirmed.
ACCOMMODATION & INCLUSIONS
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Your Sri Lanka yoga and pilates retreat includes carefully selected luxury hotels and boutique properties throughout the journey — each chosen for their character, comfort and location.
Accommodation is included for all 7 nights. Full accommodation details are available in your welcome pack upon booking.
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Daily breakfast is included throughout the retreat. Most lunches and dinners are also included — full details are confirmed in your welcome pack. Sri Lanka's food is extraordinary and every meal has been chosen to reflect the local culture and support your body during the retreat.
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International flights to and from Colombo, travel insurance (compulsory), lunches, personal spending and optional activities are not included in your retreat investment.
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Yes — both twin share and single occupancy options are available. The single supplement is US$650 per person. Single occupancy spaces are limited so we recommend securing early if this is your preference.
BOOKING & SUPPORT
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A US$500 deposit secures your space immediately. Your place is not confirmed until your deposit is received. Flexible payment plans are available with the final balance due 90 days before departure.
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Yes — and many guests do. The Maldives Pilates & Ocean Retreat runs September 22–29, the week immediately after Sri Lanka ends. The transition is seamless — a short flight from Colombo to Malé. Many guests tell us the two weeks together were the best decision they ever made. See our Maldives retreat page for full details.
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Deposits are non-refundable. We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance to protect against any changes to your plans. Full terms and conditions are available on our booking terms page.
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Once your space is confirmed you'll receive a personalised welcome pack covering everything — detailed retreat information, accommodation details, flight guidance, what to pack, visa requirements and direct access to Courtney throughout your journey. You are fully supported from booking to landing home.