Trip Details

Yoga Body and Mind in Kandy Sri Lanka

Peace – it’s not a given in this hectic world …unless you head to Sri Lanka on our Yoga Body and Mind programme! So, take time from your busy schedule to learn the basics of Yoga and Meditation, and about how the body benefits from these methods. Further, this programme will help you make those lifestyle and dietary changes to improve your mindset and wellbeing. In addition, you will also enjoy the luxury of Ayurvedic treatments to soothe away the tensions of the day!

Calm the Mind and Body in the Idyllic Location of Sri Lanka

During this programme, you will be taught the Surya Namaskar, commonly known as the Sun Salutation. Importantly, this is essential for students to master this before moving on to the second stage of Yogasana. Subsequently, if you achieve full practical competency in the Surya Namaskar, you will then be taught several more Asanas (up to 15 more depending on the ability of the student and the availability of time). All of these Asanas help to build a programme of wellbeing for you to take home with you and practice as a life regime for a healthy mind, body and soul.

Explore the Beauty of Sri Lanka’s Cities, Mountains and Forests

During your time here, you will naturally want to experience many of the landmarks that bring so many to Sri Lanka! Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens, Hortons Plains National Park and the Knuckles Mountain Range! Further, if you are keen to learn more about Sri Lanka’s Buddhist way of life, there are many temples and monasteries in and around Kandy to explore.  However, if, after a day of yoga, you simply want to share your experience with your new-found friends over a cool drink, our accommodation has communal areas for you to relax in and enjoy.

Why Book our Yoga Body and Mind in Kandy Sri Lanka?

  • Learn the basics of Yoga and Meditation,
  • Find methods of maintaining a healthy balance in your life
  • Enjoy exploring Sri Lanka’s culture, communities – and cuisine!
  • Make friends on your shared journey with other participants
  • Stay at our comfortable accommodation with meals and beverages* included

*tea, coffee and drinking water

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Trip Itinerary

Yoga Body and Mind in Kandy Sri Lanka

Enjoy a week of relaxation, meditation, yoga and massage on this truly chakra-opening experience, as you stay in our comfortable accommodation on the outskirts of Kandy!

Monday

  • Early Morning Yoga
  • Breakfast
  • Meditation
  • Head massage
  • Meditation – Walking meditation
  • Lunch and a relaxed afternoon

Tuesday

  • Breakfast
  • Meditation
  • Foot massage
  • Meditation – Walking meditation
  • Lunch and a relaxed afternoon

Wednesday

  • Early morning Yoga
  • Breakfast
  • Meditation
  • Back massage
  • Meditation – Walking meditation
  • Lunch and a relaxed afternoon

Thursday

  • Breakfast
  • Meditation
  • Front Massage
  • Meditation – Walking meditation
  • Lunch and a relaxed afternoon

Friday

  • Early morning Yoga
  • Breakfast
  • Meditation
  • Full body massage
  • Meditation – Walking meditation
  • Lunch and a relaxed afternoon

Beginners

Firstly, beginner students will be taught Surya Namaskar, also known as the Sun Salutation.

Second stage

Successful students who succeed in learning the Surya Namaskar will be taught several more Asanas or postures.

Pranayama – Yogic breathing

Those students who complete the advanced stage can also learn about the various breathing techniques, which include body cooling and heating techniques, as well as ways to improve concentration.

During the Ayurvedic treatment, students will experience a traditional massage with herbal oils and a body scrub designed to help blood circulation, whilst also revitalising the skin.

Students will also receive a Dhara Treatment, where warm oil flows through a vessel straight on to the forehead at a slow pace; this helps soothe the forehead and allows sinuses to clear themselves of obstructions. In fact, this is often the favourite part of our programme for our participants!

Please note:

  • Participants are advised to refrain from smoking or consuming alcohol during their stay, as either practice can impede the effect of yoga.
  • This schedule can be changed and/or amended depending on weather conditions, local conditions and unforeseen circumstances.

Trip Accommodation

Famous for the Temple of the Tooth and many ancient sites, Kandy is a vibrant city and bustling market town. Truly, this is a culturally diverse city, with music, dancing, and traditional handicrafts to ancient temples and adventure activities to discover!

Accommodation

Our accommodation is comfortable and is located 2 – 4 km from Kandy centre, comprising single-gender rooms sleeping 4 – 8 people. Further, private rooms can be requested but are subject to availability, depending on the number of particpants. However, if you would like to book these, do let us know at the time of booking your week.

Food Arrangements

Sri Lankan cuisine is a feast for the palate, and you will get a taste for some amazing dishes, with three meals a day on weekdays and two meals per day on weekends included in your programme.

All food served will be vegetarian and include plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, with the menus carefully selected to help you to feel as relaxed and refreshed as possible. However, you can also eat out at any of the local restaurants for a great variety of authentic Sri Lankan cuisine!

Facilities

Our house is located 2 kilometres away from the city centre (a 15-minute walk), where you can find anything you might need for your Sri Lankan holiday. Further, you will find ATMs, and a supermarket there, where you can buy anything you might need for the week ahead.

 

Trip Country Info

Sri Lanka

Population: approx. 20 million
Capital: Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte and Colombo
Language: Sinhalese, Tamil
Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Time zone: UTC +5:30

Sri Lanka’s over 2000 years of history and culture can still be seen in every corner of its cities and the details of its ever-beautiful ancient temples. With eight UNESCO World Heritage sites and its short distances between the main sights, Sri Lanka is a country that, despite often being overlooked in itineraries, has left travelers filled with awe.

Visit the sacred home of the world’s oldest living tree in Anuradhapura, wander around the colonial architecture of Colombo, get sun-kissed at the untouched beaches that inclose the territory, snorkel in the crystal-clear waters, head to the hills for a cooler temperature and get surrounded by lush natural, visit two thousand year-old temples or get overawed at the sight of hundreds of elephants in Minneriya.

While traveling through Sri Lanka you will experience adventures from the highest and chilliest mountains like the famous Adam’s Peak – a stairway mountain considered sacred in three different religions, thru the elephant shelters, to the most peaceful beaches up north near Trincomalee and their tiny- one floor- hostels facing the calm sea.

Tru Experience Travel welcome people from all over the world to join ongoing Sri Lankan programs and you can even compose your schedule the way you like it. With this flexibility it enables you to say when you are on site and when you spend time with the new friends you have made from all over the world.

Participant Criteria & Requirements

Standard Requirements

Under 18, Parental Consent is Required
Travel Insurance

Additional Requirements

No requirements have been provided.

What's included

  • 24/7 support in case of emergencies
  • Accommodation
  • Airport Pick up
  • English speaking coordinator
  • Meals
  • Orientation

What's not included

  • Airport drop off
  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Vaccination
  • Visa