Sri Lanka
February 7-13th 2027
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a return to source.
Set amongst the vast paddies of Ahangama in the south coast of Sri Lanka; where nature seems to extend beyond human design. A place where form softens and we can be held by something even older than thought. Through practice, rest, and immersion in nature we are taught to let go of structure & expectation and return to fundamentals stored within breath, sensation & awareness.
Each twice daily yoga practice, morning & night, is an opportunity to bring us back to this essence; with nature as true presence rather than simply a backdrop, informing us in ways of movement & breath as means to uncover what is already within.
A DAY ON RETREAt
We will all arrive slowly and settle into our retreat home for the week, beginning our first evening with a welcome circle and flow to shake off the travels and mark the start of our week together.
8:00am
Morning Dynamic Yoga Practice (90 minutes)
breath work & meditation followed by themed dynamic vinyasa, elemental mandala, or rocket
9:30am
Wholesome + filling breakfast brunch
coffee, tea, juice and a delicious spread will be ready for us post-yoga to refuel for the day ahead
In the afternoons…
Optional yoga workshop, surfing, treatments, local village walks, beach trips, jewellery making, lunch at local restaurants, temple visits, turtle swims, ice bath and sauna - you can read a little more about these below!
3pm
Tea break & afternoon snack
5-6pm
Optional pilates class with guest teacher Dora Jones on selected days
6-7:30pm
Yin Yoga Practice (90 minutes) and one evening Sound-Bath
8pm
Group sit down dinner
Check-in is from 3pm and check-out is 11am.
Drinks within mealtimes (except for alcohol) are included in the retreat price, however drinks outside of mealtimes plus alcoholic beverages will be at an extra cost. We have two meals per day, brunch & dinner, so that we can enjoy the amazing local food scene on offer in Ahangama if you want to pop out for lunch.
*this schedule is subject to minor changes and exact activities are tbc.
Your Host and Yoga Teacher
Zoë Markos-Thresher
South East London & Athens based Yoga Teacher, Zoë Markos-Thresher, will be your host and yoga facilitator throughout the retreat guiding you through twice daily yoga practices which are inspired by over 500 hours of training accumulated in the styles of Vinyasa, Mandala, Rocket & Yin (Zoë is also Pre + Post Natal trained). Zoë’s intention for this retreat is to connect practices of movement, breath & awareness to the wild surroundings of Ahangama, giving us permission to move with the less organised rhythms of nature and reep the benefits of our beautiful retreat location.
Morning practice is always dedicated to more dynamic styles, giving us time to drop into deep focus through thoughtfully sequenced practices with a challenge or two along the way. Zoë loves sharing several types of asana practice; whether you find your calling in a creative vinyasa, a powerful rocket, or a flowy mandala class. Each carry their own flavour and this retreat container becomes the perfect place to lean into all things breath-paired movement and find what truly speaks to you.
Evenings will see us wind down with a slow, soft & mindful yin practice - known for its’ nervous system benefits, aid with sleep and deep fascial tissue work. But most importantly, food for thought and inspiring philosophies of yoga will be the narratives that carry your practice. Whilst your body leans into the movement and breath, Zoë also loves to give you something to think about on your way home. We will have some optional pilates classes on offer at selected times during the retreat led by Dora Jones.
Our hope is that you leave this retreat capsule having returned to what was already there within you, truly inspired and at home within close proximity to nature.
I so hope to meet you on retreat sometime soon,
Love Zoë x
“Zoë is so warm and welcoming it’s like a breath of fresh air as soon as you arrive, you immediately feel welcomed into the peaceful uplifting environment she has created for you. Group practice was always really well-guided and inclusive for all levels, but still bringing a challenging element. Food and activities like wine tasting and cooking classes were all spectacular. Zoë and Dora are not only brilliant teachers, but warm hosts with positive energy. I can’t wait to retreat with them again!”
Puglia Retreat Guest, October 2025
On The Menu
Our hero of the kitchen is the wonderful in-house chef Ramesh who's totally in charge of keeping our tummies full during our stay. Sri Lanka boasts incredible cuisine; colourful, nutritious & clean. Meals are thoughtfully curated and ingredients are sourced with consideration so you can expect great things at each meal time. Provided within the retreat package are two meals per day: a post-yoga breakfast brunch and hearty evening dinner with a tea break & afternoon snack somewhere in between. This gives us the opportunity to also explore nearby restaurants in Ahangama, if you’re a 3 meal per day kind of person, and support local businesses in the area.
Please make us aware of any dietary requirements upon booking.
Your Practices
Harmonising Mandala Flow
creative, joyful & meditative by nature; here we focus on anatomical and energetic focuses in each of our mandala flows
Empowering Rocket Yoga
a fun way of introducing inversions, arm balancing (optional of course!) and developing confidence and resilience within the rocket sequences
Rhythmic Vinyasa Flow
our vinyasa classes are open to almost any possibility; steady & rhythmic whilst anchored in breath paired movement
Flight & Foundations Workshop
a mid-week playful workshop based on building confidence and learning hacks for either arm balancing or inversions
Sunset Yin & Sound Bath
nourishing floor-based, long held postures explore all facets of the physical body with one sound bath to accompany practice, ready to float into a peaceful night of rest
Spotlight Pilates
guided by our guest teacher, Dora, who brings her decades of experience to curate her signature style of pilates; totally optional at scattered times throughout the week
Your Accommodation
Room Options
£1,350pp (shared)
SUNSET
shared quadruple room
Our spacious sanctuary, Sunset Suite, is the perfect spot to unwind with stunning views of the surrounding paddy from its’ own private balcony especially during golden hour. Sunset sleeps 3 in the main room with private single beds plus an extra bed in a sleeping nook around the corner (perfect for the sleep-talker!). Sunset has its’ own en-suite bathroom and convenient access to the yoga shala, outdoor hangout space & kitchenette. It’s the perfect option for a group of friends to bunk up all together or for solo travellers to share a room with a few new future friends.
SUNRISE
£1,650pp (shared)
twin shared or please enquire directly for private occupancy
Sunrise Room is nestled atop the mango trees & welcomes in the morning sun daily. This can be a twin shared room with divided single beds, perfect for friends or solo travellers happy to share, or remain a king bed for couples or solo occupancy. Handmade furnishings, green views and an en-suite with natural light makes it the most peaceful spot and attaches seamlessly to the yoga shala from the balcony where you can chill in the outdoor lounge.
PADDY
£1,650pp (shared)
twin shared or please enquire directly for private occupancy
Paddy & Garden Room are very similar in their set up. Both have terraces which extend out onto the garden, are finished top to toe with handmade rattan furnishings & boast palm tree views out of the back doors. The veranda connects the bedroom to the outdoor chill area, a stones throw from the pool and also sits conveniently next door to the indoor living areas. This can be a twin shared room with divided single beds, perfect for friends or solo travellers happy to share, or remain a king bed for couples or solo occupancy.
GARDEN
£1,650pp (shared)
twin shared or please enquire directly for private occupancy
Paddy & Garden Room are very similar in their set up. Both have terraces which extend out onto the garden, are finished top to toe with handmade rattan furnishings & boast palm tree views out of the back doors. The veranda connects the bedroom to the outdoor chill area, a stones throw from the pool and also sits conveniently next door to the indoor living areas. This can be a twin shared room with divided single beds, perfect for friends or solo travellers happy to share, or remain a king bed for couples or solo occupancy.
COURTYARD
£1,450pp (shared)
twin shared or please enquire directly for private occupancy
Courtyard Room beautifully overlooks the courtyard greens with a slightly smaller outdoor area making it a more budget-friendly choice. Each corner is just as thought about as the last, finished with special handmade touches and furniture which seamlessly brings the outdoors into the indoors. The bathroom is conveniently located next door alongside the indoor living space and the kitchen which opens up onto the paddies. This can be a twin shared room with divided single beds, perfect for friends or solo travellers happy to share, or remain a king bed for couples or solo occupancy.
In order to secure your spot a £450 non-refundable deposit must be paid at the time of booking. Extended & flexible payment plans are available so the cost can be spread out over several months - full payment for the retreat will be required 12 weeks before the retreat begins (unless agreed otherwise).
All prices shown are per person based on shared occupancy rooms.
Please enquire directly for private occupancy as spaces are limited.
Additional Activities
Surfing
one group surf lesson is included in the retreat package
Ayurvedic treatments
one 60 minute massage treatment is included in the retreat package
Outdoor Movie Night
included at flowground home
Swim with turtles
Temple visits
Handunugoda Tea Estate
Beach trips
Ice bath & sauna
Bike & walking tours
Jewellery Workshops
Local lunches out
additional activities aren’t included in the retreat package unless specified and are totally up to the individual whether they want to participate, we will plan selected excursions for the group based on popularity.
What is included?
6 nights, 7 days retreat accommodation
Welcome circle & flow
5 dynamic morning yoga practices
dynamic vinyasa, mandala & rocket
5 evening yin classes
1x midweek yoga workshop
arm balancing or inversions
1x group surf lesson
1x 60 minute ayurvedic or massage treatment
Outdoor movie night
Farewell morning flow & closing circle
Soundbath
Optional pilates classes
Twice daily meals & afternoon tea snack
post-yoga breakfast brunch & evening dinner
Thoughtfully curated goodie bag
Yoga mats & props
Housekeeping
What is NOT included?
Flights
to and from your start location to Colombo International
Airport Transfers
our closest airport is Colombo International, we will group guests together nearer the time who are arriving at similar times to share transfer costs or can advise if you are arriving on different days to extend your trip
General transport around the island
tuk-tuks are an easy and affordable way to get around the south or for further distances our retreat home can pre-book more suitable transport methods
Drinks outside of mealtimes
soft drinks, tea and coffee are included during meal times and we also have an honesty bar throughout the day to use in-between meal times
Alcoholic beverages
Optional Extras
Anything from the additional activities listed above!
FAQ’s
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Check-in is 3pm and check-out is 11am.
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Colombo International Airport is around 2.5 hours away. Closer to the retreat time we will group guests together to share a transfer to split the cost.
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Yes we do - you can get these quickly and easily at airport arrivals with Mobitel so you can have data whilst out and about in Sri Lanka.
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We do cater for dietary requirements, however please let us know at the time of booking so we can make sure it is possible with the retreat chef.
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Visitors to Sri Lanka typically require an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for entry. This can be applied for online at www.eta.gov.lk. We recommend applying at least 1 week in advance.
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Not at all, Zoë often has a variety of practitioners on retreat and can cater to all levels. It’s advisable to try a few classes out beforehand to get the most out of the retreat. Zoë has several classes on Youtube you can give a go for free.
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Just a 3 minute tuk tuk!