8-Day Surf and Yoga Retreat in Mirissa, Sri Lanka
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Why dip your toe in a new practice when you can jump straight in on a surf and yoga holiday in Sri Lanka. This retreat is for everyone, regardless of your age or fitness level. All you need is a thirst for adventure! Set on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast in Mirissa, guests have their pick of 15 epic surf spots. Enjoy sunset yoga with panoramic views of the Indian ocean, refreshing surf sessions with a guided instructor and to top it all off, soothing massages. You’ll also get to take your tastebuds on a trip around the world with delicious Mexican, Thai, Indian and local Sri Lankan dishes on the menu.
Yoga sessions
Guided by professional yoga instructors
Enjoy a relaxing massage during your stay
Surf sessions included
Free time to explore the surroundings and join excursions
Daily breakfast and dinner
Treat yourself on an amazing yoga experience in stunning Sri Lanka. No matter your age, size or fitness level, the yoga programme is suitable for all levels of experience from beginners to advanced. The camp instructor will adapt poses to suit your ability.
Accommodation
Beach setting
Caters for vegetarian diets
Swimming pool (outdoor)
Café
Lounge
Terrace
Air-conditioned rooms
Garden
Restaurant
Library
Surf & Yoga Mirissa is located in the third bay of Mirissa, which is a quiet end of busy Mirissa Beach. With just a hop from the beach, you reach a beautiful little bay meant for snorkelling, sun and sea bathing, or reading a book under a coconut tree.
You can take a beach stroll to the left and reach the main beach, which has many restaurants, or do a small hike to the left and reach the hilltop to visit the other beach and the temple or observe the sunset.
They are three surf spots in the third bay itself. On the left, you will find Parrot Rock break, Mirissa Beach, and point breaks, giving any level of surfer a great choice. Sri Lanka’s southwest coast is a wave garden with more than 15 surf spots accessible within easy reach from the camp, with most of the breaks located within 10 minutes.
The accommodation
Surf & Yoga Mirissa is housed in a beautiful charming garden. The jungle is the backyard, where monkeys roam around freely. There are six rooms in total, aptly named after surfing moves and yoga postures. Facilities at the surf camp include a café, restaurant, surf shop, chill-out lounge, carom, cards, hula-hoop, skip the rope, hammocks, snorkelling equipment, surf movies, slacklining, book library, yoga mats, and badminton.
Aerial
This wooden cottage probably has the best view of the thick jungle and beyond. This is a triple room with a double bed and a single room with an extra-large, private balcony.
Balasana
This is an air-conditioned family room with a queen-sized bed and a single bed. A baby cot can be provided on request for an extra fee. The room has a jungle view over the fence. It also has a private balcony with chairs and a couch, as well as tea and coffee making facilities.
Cutback
This is the first-floor triple room with a marble floor, a queen-sized bed, and an extra single bed. It has a private balcony with a view across the footpath to the gate.
Floater
This is a standard triple room with a view over the garden. It has a large sofa bed on its private balcony as well. With marble floors and a lush view, guests love this room. The room has a queen-sized bed and a single bed.
Suvasana
This air-conditioned room is a comfortable triple room with a private balcony with a nice view over the jungle in the backyard. The room also has tea and coffee making facilities.
Virasana
This is a wooden cottage with a double room with a smaller private balcony, ocean view, and air conditioning. It is ideal for a couple looking for a cosy hang-out.
Food
Breakfast menu
- Light: Lots of fruits, curd, muesli, treacle
- Porridge bowl: Porridge, fruiters, casa, dates
- Pancake: Banana/choc/coconut/peanut butter/plain/pineapple, fruits
- Eggspressions: (Your style egg, toast, tomatoes, butter & jam) + fruits
Dinner menu
Monday (Thai)
- Lemongrass & Ginger cordial
- Teriyaki tofu & vegetable satay kebabs
- Thai noodle salad
- Mango & avocado "cheesecake"
Tuesday (Mexican)
- Pina Colada mocktail
- Chilli beans vegetable rice
- Large taco with guacamole
- Chocolate brownie
Wednesday (Sri Lankan)
- Rosemary lemonade
- Sri Lankan style egg/plain/sweet hoppers
- Watalappan (Sri Lankan jaggery pudding)
Thursday (Middle eastern)
- Watermelon Lemonade
- Falafel wrap
- Beetroot hummus
- Tabouli salad
- A trio of mini sweets
Friday (Indian)
- Mango coconut lassi
- Chickpea masala
- Biriyani rice
- Pineapple chutney
- Tomato mint salad
- Sticky banana ginger & date cake with ice/ice cream.
Saturday (Burger night)
- Ginger beer
- Smoked Burger
- Salad
- Sweet potato wedges
- Coconut lime panna cotta
Sunday (Sri Lankan)
- Chai tea
- Coconut roti
- Shall curry
- Coconut sambol
- Curd & honey / fruits
Different diet requirements are catered for.
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate them to the organiser when making a reservation
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate them to the organiser when making a reservation
Single Room
Double Room
Triple Room
Dorm Room
All rooms are in a shared house. Prices are based on an 8-day, 7-night stay. Different lengths of stay also available. Please enquire for more details
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Program
No matter your age, size, or fitness level, the program is suitable for all levels of experience. The instructor will adapt poses to your ability.
Yoga at the camp will be carried out on the lawn in the shade of palm trees. Sunset yoga at the cliff overlooking the Indian ocean and beautiful Sri Lankan sunsets is also offered.
You will also get a massage during your stay, which will help you disconnect even more from reality and forget about the stress!
Optional activities
- City tours
- Diving tours
- Fishing tours
- Hula hoop
- Play carom, chess, uno, omi, or cards
- Skip the rope
- Slacklining
- Tea factory visits
- Temple tours
- Turtle watching at night
- Visit the in-house surf shop
- Whale watching
Instructors
Priyal
Priyal is the head instructor of the team and he is ISA level 1 certified. He has many hours of surf coaching under his belt in India, Bali, and both south and southeast coasts of Sri Lanka. He is full of information about the local attractions, the best deals, and the best spots for surfing.
Melly
Melly is a stand-up paddleboard guide and certified teacher from Munich, Germany. She is also certified in Flow and Yin Fasain yoga. At the camp, she runs yoga classes daily at 07:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., as well as full moon yoga and night yoga classes.
Ravindu
Ravindu is an ISA level 1 certified instructor. He is a shy but funny dude with a very easy-going attitude. A cricketer during school days, he picked up surfing when he was only sixteen.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation
Cancel up to 1 day in advance for a 70% refund
Changes
You may not change your dates after booking
Covid
Contact host for terms if you test positive for Covid
Full refund if you cannot travel due to Covid restrictions
Full refund if the retreat does not take place due to Covid restrictions
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All rooms are in a shared house. Prices are based on an 8-day, 7-night stay. Different lengths of stay also available. Please enquire for more details
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