Barre and Pilates in the Sri Lankan sun
22 – 29 MARCH 2026
Sri Lanka • 7 nights
Join Yaz Mohamed for an energising week in a Sri Lanka.
Enjoy up to two classes a day by the pool, building strength in the sunshine.
Delicious local food, enthralling day trips, and stunning beaches — this retreat will leave you feeling truly revitalised.
Your host
YAZ MOHAMED
Yaz has been a professional fitness instructor in London for four years. Whether it’s a dance cardio class, a lengthening and sculpting Barre class or a strength-building fitness class, Yaz is experienced in multidisciplinary workouts.
Yaz has trained hundreds of clients in group classes and private sessions, all with her light, upbeat style.
She says, “fitness has always been a part of my life from a young age, I’ve always felt a drive towards how fitness makes me feel empowered.”
The venue
SOUL HOUSE
This spacious open plan Sri Lankan villa is the perfect place to relax into tropical tranquility.
Expect to lounge by the pool, practise in the outdoor shala and get a revitalising dose of Sri Lankan sunshine.
Rooms are available for one, two, or three guests and you can extend your stay for additional nights if you wish.
You’ll spend six nights at Soul House, a beautiful retreat centre in Ahangama on the south coast of Sri Lanka.
The programme
You’ll have two sessions a day with Yaz: one Barre and one Pilates. One day will have just one class to give you some free time to relax or take a day trip.
BARRE & PILATES
Expect to be challenged in Yaz’s classes, and discover muscles you never knew you had — all while moving to an absolute banging playlist! Each class will be 45 minutes and give a full body workout. Classes are for all levels with modifications and progressions always given.
BARRE: This is a low impact class designed to strengthen and tone muscles. We move at a slower pace, focusing on core strength and stability. This is a great class for anyone living with long/short term injuries and also pre- and post-natal.
PILATES: Pilates offers a holistic approach to fitness by improving core strength, flexibility, posture and overall body awareness. Yaz's Pilates classes continuously flow, so the body is always stimulated. Expect to feel challenged particularly in core and balance exercises and expect to feel revived and stronger.
Yaz had put so much effort into the different classes. They were well thought through and had a good amount of variety. The music was also so good!
GRACE
Relax & Refuel
FOOD
You’ll be set up for the day with a healthy and colourful Sri Lankan breakfast of tropical fruits and string hoppers. And after a hard day of relaxing, you’ll be rewarded with a sumptuous Sri Lankan feast.
Dietary requirements? Soul House’s mouth-watering dishes cater for everyone, whether vegan, vegetarian, dairy- or gluten-free.
There’ll also be an evening out to enjoy sunset at Secret Beach, followed by dinner at a local restaurant.
This retreat is all about balance; there are plenty of opportunities built into the retreat for excursions — and for enjoying the delicious Sri Lankan cuisine.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
You can choose to spend your days relaxing by the pool at Soul House or enjoy some of the day trips and experiences. Many of these are included, while some are available for a small additional fee.
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Water workout at nearby Makahiya
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A 4-hour gentle cycling tour
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Explore Galle Fort: enjoy a cookery class, shopping, and a tour of the old town, rich in Dutch, Portuguese, and Sri Lankan history
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Rainforest and waterfall excursion
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Cinnamon Island visit to see stunning wildlife
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Sound bath and yin yoga
Dates & Prices
22 – 29 MARCH 2026
Sri Lanka • 7 nights
Want to join us? A small deposit will guarantee your place. Payment plans are available — get in touch with Will to arrange.
What’s included
INCLUDED
A week of classes / activities
Accommodation (solo, twin, triple)
Breakfast
and dinner
Four amazing
excursions
NOT INCLUDED
Flights
Travel insurance
FAQs
IS IT OK TO COME ALONE?
Yes, most guests are solo travelers and we welcome single riders! It’s an opportunity for you to fully immerse yourself in your practice but also to meet like-minded individuals. Strangers often come away with new friends on retreats.
CAN I SPREAD THE COST?
Yes! Payment plans are available. Get in touch with Will to set up a payment plan.
WHAT’S YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?
Please ensure you have appropriate travel insurance. If travel restrictions come into place due to border restrictions or due to COVID-19, your space is refundable/transferable to another retreat. Outside of these terms, the deposit is non-refundable. Your balance can be refunded up to ten weeks prior to the retreat. If you find another client to fill your spot, a 15% admin fee will be charged and your balance returned.
WANT TO GET IN TOUCH?
If you have any questions about the classes, booking or payment plans, please get in touch with Will.