Move over Bali, Sri Lanka is on its way to becoming the hottest travel destination, and for a good reason. Apart from the breathtaking scenery, stunning sunsets, and delicious food, the wellness aspect appeals to solo and group travelers alike. Ayurvedic retreats and spiritual centers make it an ideal place for those who like to combine travel with self-care and self-development, and there are always beautiful beaches to take some serious time out on. If you’re considering a wellness getaway, Sri Lanka could be your destination. Here are the best wellness retreats you need to know about:
1. Santani Wellness Resort
Soothe your soul with this stunning mountainside retreat in rural, untouched wilderness. Santani certainly takes wellness seriously and aims to show you a way of life that puts your well-being at center stage. Plenty of yoga, spa pampering, and traditional Ayurvedic rituals will have you feeling zen in no time. At the same time, the education component of the Santani philosophy means you’ll take home plenty of habits and knowledge that will continue to enhance every area of your life.
Suppose you’re particularly interested in incorporating Ayurveda into your wellness routine. In that case, the Personal Dosha Ayurveda Retreat is designed to provide you with everyday tools to enhance your well-being in a tailor-made way, making it a wellness retreat that will transcend every area of your life. We’re sold!
2. Siddhalepa Ayurvedic Resort
Boasting a family heritage that spans more than 200 years and a stunning location overlooking the Indian Ocean, Siddhalepa provides the beautiful contrast of ancient healing practices in a modern setting.
From anti-aging treatments and Ayurvedic weight loss programs to blood purification and Panchakarma healing therapies, the resort’s expert Ayurvedic physician will prescribe treatments from yoga exercise schedules and tailor-made dietary plans to herbal treatment packages and traditional stress-reduction techniques. Bliss!
3. Kalenduwa Retreat
Located around 150km from Colombo and offering an “inimitable perspective on the human-nature bond’, Kalundewa Retreat is easily one of the unique boutique hotels in Sri Lanka, lying amid 100 acres of pristine land and home to four beautiful lakes plus a rural farming community.
If you’re looking to quieten your mind, you’ll find peace in a Meditation Retreat among the mystic mountains of Kalundewa. The retreat will enable you to sit amidst the stillness during a meditation session or opt for a yoga session surrounded by acres of greenery that face the majestic mountain range. You’ll also enjoy authentic and refreshing spa remedies at the mini spa and experience a getaway with a difference that will give you inner peace, vitality, and joy. Sign us up!
4. Sen Wellness Sanctuary
Set amongst a pristine national park with a protected turtle nesting beach as part of its premises and the Indian Ocean as its backdrop, Sen Wellness Sanctuary is designed with the philosophy that nature is the best healer in mind.
The onsite team of world-class osteopaths, yoga teachers, therapists, chefs, and knowledgeable Ayurvedic doctor’s all aim to uphold the retreat’s wellness philosophy—to support the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual body to live in harmony as a whole. The Sanctuary programs are an integrative system of healing that blends the West’s advanced scientific principles and the East’s ancient wisdom. By treating each individual as a whole, lifestyle changes are implemented, and long-lasting results can be created.
5. Tri
Radiating luxury at every turn and known to take every aspect of well-being seriously, Tri is situated overlooking the scenic Koggala Lake. The grounds and buildings are a stunning example of sustainability, with solar-heated water, living walls, and green roofs—providing the perfect backdrop to a wellness escape.
The sanctuary is the ideal space to reap the benefits of yoga, nurturing spa treatments, and experiencing Sri Lankan culture through local cuisine. A getaway at Tri not only calms the mind and nourishes the body but stimulates the intellect and lifts the spirit. Sounds like our cup of herbal tea!
