Dates - 20 - 27 November, 2026
Welcome home to Sri Lanka
What's included:
7-nights accommodation at Villa de Zoysa.
Wholesome and wellness-focused breakfast and dinner.
Unlimited Ceylon tea, herbal tea, coffee and filtered drinking water.
2 daily yoga classes suitable for all experience levels.
Refreshing king coconut or freshly made fruit juice after the morning yoga session.
Yoga mats, bolsters, props and sweat towels.
20% discount on our in-house therapeutic Ayurveda massages.
Access to the villa's library, swimming pool, tropical gardens, and Wi-Fi.
Experience the perfect balance of relaxation, movement, and authentic Sri Lankan hospitality during this 8-day yoga holiday on Sri Lanka's beautiful south coast. Set within the peaceful surroundings of Villa de Zoysa, an original 1907 heritage villa just minutes from the golden beaches of Unawatuna and Hikkaduwa, and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Galle Fort, this holiday offers the ideal escape from the demands of everyday life.
Meet Your Facilitator: Bhavya Mandanna
Bhavya Mandanna is a dedicated yoga teacher and practitioner who bridges traditional techniques with modern practice to create transformative, balanced retreat experiences.
Bhavya is a 250+ Hours Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher, having completed her formal training at the renowned Yoga Darshnam institute in Mysore. Drawing on years of experience guiding practitioners through immersive sessions, she brings a deep understanding of alignment, breathwork, sound therapies, and physical vitality to every class.
Throughout your 8-day retreat, Bhavya will lead you through a diverse range of modalities tailored to suit all levels of experience:
Dynamic & Physical Practices: Hatha and Ashtanga yoga to build strength, balance, and physical grounding.
Restorative & Playful Styles: Yin yoga for deep flexibility and passive release, along with Acro Yoga to foster trust and coordination.
Breath & Mind Integration: Integrated Pranayama (breathwork) and guided Meditation to quiet the mind and heighten awareness.
Deep Rest & Sound Healing: Yoga Nidra to calm the nervous system and promote deep emotional rest, alongside immersive Sound Healing sessions designed to release stress and facilitate profound energetic alignment.
Whether you're beginning your yoga journey or looking to deepen your practice, this experience provides the time and space to reconnect with yourself in a calm and supportive environment. Enjoy daily yoga sessions in our dedicated yoga spaces, including our open-air shala with a traditional clay-tiled roof overlooking the pool. Surrounded by lush gardens and close to the ocean, Villa de Zoysa also offers beautiful settings for outdoor and sunset yoga sessions.
Nourish your body with freshly prepared Sri Lankan cuisine and embrace the slower rhythm of island life. Beyond the yoga mat, enjoy the beauty and culture of the south coast, relax by the pool, explore palm-fringed beaches, visit UNESCO World Heritage Galle Fort, the popular beaches of Unawatuna and Hikkaduwa or unwind in the villa's tropical gardens.
Guests also receive a 20% discount on therapeutic Ayurvedic massage treatments.
Villa de Zoysa has been welcoming travellers for generations. This original heritage home, with its elegant interiors, open verandas, timeless architecture, and peaceful gardens, offers a unique setting where history, comfort, and wellbeing come together. Surrounded by nature and just moments from the ocean, the villa provides a naturally calming atmosphere for rest and reflection.
Throughout your stay, enjoy fresh, nourishing meals inspired by Sri Lankan flavours and prepared daily by our chef. Unlimited Ceylon tea, coffee, and filtered water are available throughout the day, with refreshing king coconut or fresh fruit juice served after morning yoga sessions.
Join us for a transformative yoga holiday designed to help you slow down, move, breathe, and reconnect while experiencing the heritage, culture, and natural beauty of Sri Lanka's south coast.
