Name: Ayurvedic Inspired Yoga and Wellness Retreat
Start: 2025-03-29T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-04-04T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Sri Lanka

Leyla Meredith

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2 reviews

Mar 29 - Apr 4, 2025

Group size: 1 - 25

Ayurvedic Inspired Yoga and Wellness Retreat

Sri Lanka

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Leyla Meredith

Email address verified

2 reviews

Mar 29 - Apr 4, 2025

Group size: 1 - 25

A unique blend of simplicity and luxury awaits us at 33 Lake Terrace. A private villa in Hikkaduwa, where elegant architecture, cool white walls and minimalist lines invite feelings of serenity and bliss.

The villa we have chosen for this retreat is hugged on 3 sides by thick jungle ringing with the cries of peacocks and home to a myriad of birds, and on the remaining side it gazes upon the serene and tranquil lake. By day the lake is dotted with fishermen gliding back and forth in their turquoise and yellow catamarans, nudged by the breeze, kingfishers darting around them like arrows. By night, the prawn-trappers light their kerosene lanterns along the bamboo traps, like a belt of fireflies across the water; and the crab-catchers’ creep through the tangled branches of the mangroves, their torches flickering as they probe the mud for tomorrow’s earnings.

These are scenes that have re-played for millennia – scenes of ancient traditions, self-sufficiency and living in harmony with nature

This is where we will be spending the next 7 days, immersed in nature, seamlessly connected to the present moment

Our days will be an opportunity to dive into the ancient practices of ayurveda, meditation and pranayama, move mindfully through yin and vinyasa practices, sample exquisite local food, get massaged and ponder on life with enriching conversation.

Day 1
Day 1
Introductions and welcoming

PM Welcome ceremony and introductions
Brief introduction to the 5 Ayurvedic Elements and the flow of the retreat
Each day will build harmoniously upon the previous ones, so you’ll develop a complete holistic understanding of the 5 Elements and ways to use them to move through life more effortlessly
5 pm Asana and pranayama
7 pm Dinner
8:30 pm Yoga Nidra
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Day 2
Day 2
The Space Element - nothing and everything
Ether Initiation - Quiet Mental Chatter, access Possibility, Interconnectedness & Freedom
The element that makes everything else possible — ether (or space).

Today you’ll:
Explore ether as nothing and everything, emptiness and spaciousness. It’s stillness, yet it’s the very thing that makes all movement and life possible — connecting us to spirituality, intuition, and our full potential. We will consider the idea of opening to possibility, being in the present moment and allowing what is to be
Medieval alchemists were fascinated with the ether element, believing it could turn lead into gold and even prolong life. They referred to the space element as “quintessence,” a term also used to describe the heavenly bodies, such as stars and galaxies.

Sunrise Herbal Tea, coffee, coconut water, water
7 am – A morning gathering combining meditation (capture the mind), pranayama, Kriya, Vinyasa or yin yoga
Time to journal, walk,
10 am Hearty brunch inspired by Sri Lankan flavours and the element of the day
SPACE – Ayurvedic Consultation
Time to read or chill by the pool, get an Ayurvedic massage
3:30 pm Afternoon snacks and drinks
5 pm Yin, Vinyasa or Yoga Nidra
7 pm Dinner
8:30 pm Dance shake to awaken activate your inner vision, imagination, and intuition.

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Day 3
Day 3
The air Element - breathe for optimum health
For an element that can’t be seen, air certainly holds a vast array of sacred symbolism — such as communication, breath, and life. When we consider how the air element interacts with our senses, we can experience this part of nature in a way that helps us become more present and sensitive to the world around us.

Today you’ll:
Discover air as the element that connects you to the present moment through your breath and the divinity within you and ways to breathe to change your experience of life

Sunrise Herbal Tea, coffee, coconut water, water
7 am – A morning gathering combining meditation, pranayama, Kriya, Vinyasa or yin yoga
Time to journal, walk, discuss what our dosha is from previous days consultation
10 am Hearty brunch inspired by Sri Lankan flavours and the element of the day
AIR - Opportunity to use the spices in the kitchen, learn how to create the delicious things we have been eating
Time to read or chill by the pool, get an Ayurvedic massage
3:30 pm Afternoon snacks and drinks
5 pm Yin, Vinyasa or Yoga Nidra
7 pm Dinner
8:30 pm Pranayama – Transformational breath work to alter how we are feeling
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Day 3
Day 3
The Fire Element - activate a fiery resilience, transforming adversity
Fire Initiation - Transmute Lethargy and uncertainty Into Passion, Joy & Enthusiasm for Life
Today we explore the fire element as passion, transformation, creativity, destruction, and resurrection.
By summoning the energy of fire, you can transmute low energy, sadness, and uncertainty sparking enthusiasm, passion, and unconditional joy.

Today you’ll:
Discover how the ancient yogis used fire as an agent for change, creating renewed vitality and zest for life

Sunrise Herbal Tea, coffee, coconut water, water
7 am – A morning gathering combining meditation, pranayama, Kriya, Vinyasa or yin yoga
Time to journal, walk,
10 am Hearty brunch inspired by Sri Lankan flavours and the element of the day
FIRE – Trip to cinnamon plantation
Time to read or chill by the pool
3:30 pm Afternoon snacks and drinks
5 pm Yin, Vinyasa, chanting or Yoga Nidra
7 pm Dinner
8:30 pm Fire Ceremony Yagya
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Day 4
Day 4
The Water Element - Release Resistance, increase flow
Water Initiation - Release Resistance, increase flow & Become More Adaptive and Resilient
What is water like? Fluid, flowing, cool, life-giving, refreshing, purifying, nurturing, and nourishing. It is able to change from steam to ice. It’s resilient and adaptable, able to carve through stone, taking the form of what it’s poured into yet always free, always maintaining its own identity.

Today you’ll:
Summon the cooling power of water to calm your senses and rejuvenate your spirit. Dive into rolling waves and let your creativity flow by being fluidly present in your body

Sunrise Herbal Tea, coffee, coconut water, water
7 am – A morning gathering combining meditation, pranayama, Kriya, Vinyasa or yin yoga
Time to journal, walk
10 am Hearty brunch inspired by Sri Lankan flavours and the element of the day
Water - Head to the beach
Time to read or chill by the pool, get an Ayurvedic massage
3:30 Pm - Afternoon snacks and drinks
5 pm Yin, Vinyasa or Yoga Nidra
7 pm Dinner
8:30 pm Evening who am I/getting to know who we are
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Day 5
Day 5
Earth Element - Become present and focused
Earth Initiation - Reconnecting to the earth element is more about doing less than adding more. Simplifying, letting go, and getting back to our most primal selves can serve as a way to feel grounded, rooted, and earthed.

Today you’ll:
Discover the changes that happen in your body when you set clear boundaries and accept “what is”

Sunrise Herbal Tea, coffee, coconut water, water
7 am – A morning gathering combining meditation, pranayama, Kriya, Vinyasa or yin yoga
Time to journal, walk,
10:00 am Hearty brunch inspired by Sri Lankan flavours and the element of the day
Earth – walk barefoot, tree hugging
Time to read or chill by the pool, get an Ayurvedic massage
3:30 Pm - Afternoon snacks and drinks
5 pm Yin, Vinyasa or Yoga Nidra
7 pm Dinner
8:30 pm Evening Pranayama, Nidra or Meditation

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Day 6
Day 6
Flowing through the elements
Moving from the lightness of air and space to the passion of fire, through the flow of water, to the stability of earth we complete our journey of exploration

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Day 1

Introductions and welcoming

PM Welcome ceremony and introductions

Brief introduction to the 5 Ayurvedic Elements and the flow of the retreat

Each day will build harmoniously upon the previous ones, so you’ll develop a complete holistic understanding of the 5 Elements and ways to use them to move through life more effortlessly

5 pm Asana and pranayama

7 pm Dinner

8:30 pm Yoga Nidra

Leyla Meredith

2 reviews

I am a 500 hr EYT and a shiatsu therapist. I grew up in East London, UK and the closest I got to nature was a picnic at the local park. That changed when I ditched my Burberry for a backpack and followed the calling of my soul. These days I love to be barefoot beneath an African sky or twirling in the Gujurati desert, in awe of earths wonder. I create transformative retreats and Teacher Trainings in off the beaten track locations. My inspiration and creativity come from a life fuelled by love, truth and courage.

This was one of the best travel experiences I've had - amazing hosts, amazing places, amazing other trainees. 12 out of 10 - excellent! Can't wait to do another Karuna training :)

By Ingrid O for 100 Hr Yin and Meditation training on Sep 19, 2019

I have had the best experience ever. My teachers, Leyla and Payal, are knowledgeable and their wisdom emanates from a deep place within them. From the moment I arrived I felt supported and loved - and the group of students they had attracted were all like-spirited people. We laughed, we learnt, we meditated at sunrise - and in between we yoga'd, and held each other in deep compassion and gratitude. The food was too delicious and the accommodation was perfect. wherever they go, I will follow - and I wish everyone such a wonderful experience of living yoga. Angeline Engelbrecht (Namibia) xx