Born in the waves of Ancient Polynesia, and fostered in the mountains of Northern India, surfing and yoga come together on the beautiful island of Sri Lanka. With an abundance of nature and stunning tropical coastline, Sri Lanka is the best place to disconnect and recharge. These are the most amazing surf and yoga retreats that can be tailored to fit your personal vibe on this lovely little island.

Solas Surf - Kabalana Beach

With packages tailored specifically to your preferences and level of surfing skill, Solas Surf also offers additional (to surfing and yoga) activities consisting of visits to heritage sites for the cultural explorers, trips to traditional plantations for the curious globetrotters, and whale watching tours for the marine mammal lovers. Solas Surf retreats is the best Sri Lankan surf and yoga experience for the active adventurer.

Talalla Retreat - Talalla South

Talalla retreat offers a range of eco-friendly options for accomodation on 7-acres of beachfront property. Focussing on sustainability, surfing and healing, this retreat aims to both up your surf game and deepen your yoga practice, through an emphasis on the importance of meditation by offering daily practices, and by providing full access to a traditional Hindu Ayurvedic spa.

My Serendipity - Koggala Lake

My Serendipity is a unique retreat in that it is made for women. Beginning and ending each day with yoga and surfing, this retreat combines these activities with diverse adventures into the realms of culture and connection through traditional cooking classes, craft workshops with local Sri Lankan craftswomen, and alternative forms of yoga.

Nirbana Luxury Retreats - Thalduwa river

If you’re looking for serenity and opulence, Nirbana Luxury retreats is the adventure you’ve been searching for. Revolving around the central values of wellness and fitness, Nirbana offers experiences for all levels of surfers, with tailored packages including spa dates and physio therapy sessions.

Ocean Tribe Surf Camp - Weligama Bay

Known as an eco camp, Ocean Tribe Surf Camp is a bucket list retreat for anyone looking to surf, relax, do yoga, or all three. Focussing on serving local and seasonal produce, Ocean Tribe also sources all of its infrastructure and furniture locally, in addition to refraining from single-use plastics within the camp. What’s especially cool about this set up is their flexibility on packages and prices for long term stays and digital nomads looking to camp out for extended periods of time.

Surf and yoga retreats in Sri Lanka offer an unforgettable fusion of mind, body, nature and culture. Whether you're drawn to the exclusively women-focused My Serendipity retreat, the self-centring Talalla, the holistic activities of Solas Surf, the luxurious ambiance of Nirbana, or the eco conscious haven of Ocean Tribe Surf Camp, these experiences promise to enrich your soul and uplift your physical being.

Imagine starting your day with energising sun salutations and riding pristine glassy waves, followed by immersive nature experiences and artisan workshops. Sri Lanka's serene shores provide the best canvas for a holistic journey that blends surf, yoga, and the vibrant tapestry of local culture and nature.

Written by Kayli Wouters

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