Plan your Dream Retreat in Sri Lanka.
Rooted in Sri Lanka's ancestral wisdom, designed for the World.
Mindful Retreats strips away the noise between you and authentic Sri Lanka– we connect retreat hosts with venues that actually matter, practitioners who've earned their reputation, and local partners who know this island in their bones. Together, we curate unforgettable wellbeing experiences.
Plan a Retreat
Program planning & flow: Day-by-day itinerary and session sequencing centered on Sri Lanka.
Venue scouting: Shortlist 3+ vetted venues perfect for your vision with notes on pros/cons & price.
Vendor coordination: Connect with trusted local partners (ancestral traditions, sound healers, artisans, etc.).
Transportation: Organize guest transfers and vendor logistics so you can just relax and host.
On-site coordination: Manage timelines and arrivals during the retreat.
24/7 local support: Our team is on-call via WhatsApp throughout the retreat.
Budget & pricing strategy (break-even analysis, payment plans) so you can feel more relaxed.
Marketing & branding (event visuals, copy, basic promo).
Retreat photography/videography for emotional storytelling & future promotions.
On-site session setup and co-facilitation.
For Retreat Leaders who like to focus
on Hosting.
Full support or targeted expertise – you choose the level. We handle the groundwork that makes or breaks a retreat: logistics that actually work, local connections you can't Google, and contingency planning so you show up as the host, not the fixer.
upcoming Retreats
The Shiva Yoga Training
3rd – 8th February 2026, Belihuloya
Step into the ancient art of Angam Pora — a 2,500-year-old Sri Lankan warrior tradition that blends yogic movement, martial arts, breathwork, and meditation.This immersive training is your chance to reconnect with your body and mind in a natural, distraction-free setting.Whether you're a yoga teacher, fitness trainer, movement coach, or simply someone seeking deep transformation, this experience offers powerful tools to build strength, focus, and resilience — the warrior’s way.
no experience required
curious to challenge body & mind
The Self-Love Retreat with Alyah Al Jasser
20st – 27th March 2026, Unawatuna
Our March Self-Love Retreat in beautiful Sri Lanka invites women ready to pour back into themselves to journey through yoga, women’s rituals, and self-discovery within a nourishing sisterhood — a week of deep rest, reflection, adventure, and cultural connection that leaves you not just rested, but rooted in who you truly are and how you wish to live.
Nourish Retreat with Premi
11th – 15th March 2026, Ahangama
Step into Nourish, an immersive retreat in Sri Lanka designed for individuals in their 30s and 40s seeking balance amidst life’s responsibilities — a sanctuary to deepen your relationship with yourself and connect with like-minded souls through movement, mindfulness, and self-development practices that awaken your body, mind, and heart.
Roots & Reclaim with Sonali Fiske
15th – 20st August 2026, Belihuloya
Immerse yourself in an 8-day journey through the mystic mountains of Sri Lanka. Roots & Reclaim is an invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and let the land speak through you. Through rituals rooted in ancestral wisdom, you’ll reconnect with body, earth, and community. You’ll learn traditional recipes, walk through lush tea fields, and explore the healing plants that have sustained the island for generations—alongside other enriching cultural experiences.
Art & Soul Retreat with Safiya Sideek
7th – 11th April 2026, Ahangama
Step into Nourish, an immersive retreat in Sri Lanka designed for individuals in their 30s and 40s seeking balance amidst life’s responsibilities — a sanctuary to deepen your relationship with yourself and connect with like-minded souls through movement, mindfulness, and self-development practices that awaken your body, mind, and heart.
past Retreats & Stories
Curated, community-rooted Retreat experiences across Sri Lanka.
Sacred Space — Yoga Retreat with Sharmila Cassim
A soulful 7-day immersion blending the 8 limbs of yoga with island nature.
2021 · Unawatuna
Mindful Nature — Rainforest Retreat with Jude Herath
A week of rainforest immersions that use flora-led practices and gentle ritual to ground & reconnect.
2021 & 2022 · Kukuleganga
Sense — Creative Retreat with Jude Herath
A sensory healing weekend of art, sound and movement designed to unlock presence and play.
2022 · Tangalle
Reset Body & Mind with Rahel & Jude
A practical reset: breathwork, mindful routines and local rituals to bring home-lasting habits.
2022 & 2023 · Tangalle
Soulful Retreats with Alyah Al Jasser
An adventure + culture retreat for women, a sold-out model with a 10% community giveback.
2024 & 2026 · Central & Southern
Nourish Retreats with Premi SriRam
Eco-sustainable, alignment-based retreats pairing movement with locally-sourced nourishment.
2025 · Southern Province
Angam Pora Event curated by Mindful Retreats
A collab between Sarana & Mindful, a powerful journey through skill, story and Sri Lankan heritage.
2024 · Ahangama
Re-Connect Retreat with Shirin Akbar
Storytelling journeys that spotlight local communities, rituals and shared histories.
2025 · Southern Province
Fine Art of Self-Compassion Retreat with Adie McDermott
A concept retreat using creative practice to cultivate kindness, curiosity and inner safety.
Concept · Central Province
Reset Body & Mind with Rahel & Jude
A practical reset in the misty mountains of Sri Lanka: learn new habits through holistic living.
2023 & 2024 · Belihuloya
what our Clients say
Alyah, retreat leader: Mindful Retreats is literally a conscious retreat leader's dream when it comes to planning and suggesting unique Sri Lankan activities that align with the retreat.
Premi, retreat leader: My Retreat turned out better than I had ever imagined. Mindful Retreats is a wealth of knowledge, and I couldn’t imagine someone better to plan my Retreat in Sri Lanka.
Shirin, retreat leader: I felt so held and supported by the Mindful Retreats team — you were my logistical, cheerleading, and recording crew all in one! Having you there, both in body, mind, and spirit, made the entire retreat experience flow with ease.
Vanille, Participant: From day one, I felt safe and supported — able to express emotions I usually keep hidden. This retreat offers a truly nurturing and transformative space.
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Rooted in Sri Lanka's ancestral wisdom, designed for the World.
about Us
We didn't start as a DMC. We started as two people asking hard questions during a crisis.In 2022, amid Sri Lanka's aragalaya uprising—power cuts, fuel shortages, a nation in flux—we weren't running retreats. We were questioning what "wellness" even means when systems collapse around you. What makes wellbeing real? What does regenerative actually look like on the ground?
How Mindful Retreats Began
Jude had spent years building sustainable tourism networks across the U.S. and Sri Lanka. Rahel had co-hosted and captured yoga retreats from Switzerland to Mexico. But it took "aragalaya" to crystallize what we knew: retreats could either extract from a place, or give back.So we hosted a regenerative retreat—one that proved tourism could heal communities, not just visitors. That's when other hosts started asking: how did you do this?Mindful Retreats was born from that question. Now you get the systems, relationships, and ground truth we learned when the stakes were highest—so your retreats leave Sri Lanka better than they found it.
ourMission
Our mission isn't complicated: protect what makes Sri Lanka's wellbeing traditions real.This island holds ancestral healing practices that predate the word "wellness" by centuries. But here's the tension: the wellness industry is booming, and boom economies rarely move with care.As a developing nation, Sri Lanka is vulnerable to extraction dressed up as transformation. Retreats that take more than they give. "Authentic experiences" that disrupt local rhythms. Growth that serves Instagram, not communities.We exist in that gap—between what visitors seek and what locals need to preserve their way of life. Because an island that thrives on slow living can't sustain fast tourism indefinitely.Through Mindful Retreats, we help you access Sri Lanka's hidden depths while ensuring your presence regenerates, not depletes. Your participants get genuine transformation.Our communities get respect, fair exchange, and agency. The land gets restoration, not just footfall.
That's wellness that actually matters—for everyone involved.
BEFORE VS. AFTER
Save time, reduce stress, and increase retreat profitability. Focus on what you came here for, holding space for your participants.
| Without Us | With Us |
|---|---|
| Weeks lost in venue research, eventually disappointed in the venue because online pictures don't match the reality. | Vetted venues with instant access and real-time videos, so you are not surprised by arrival. |
| Miscommunication with vendors due to the language barrier, not what you expected. | Native language + local relationships and support in integrating the vendor into your program. |
| Underestimated or unexpected expenses, exploitation, and underpaying local communities | Transparent budgeting support, Clear cost breakdown = better sales, positive community impact. |
| Last-minute logistics stress, Menu planning, Session Set-ups, feeling overwhelmed. | Seamless coordination on the ground, helping you to feel grounded and ready to hold space. |
| Profit margins eaten by hidden costs. | Your price with confidence + clarity. |
The value of working with us.
You don’t need to do it all alone.We’ve helped dozens of wellness travel brands turn their ideas into profitable, aligned, and purpose-driven experiences — without burnout, over-extension, or financial guesswork.
