A tropical trip into serenity
Join Lucy for ten days of yoga and Sri Lankan bliss in January 2025.
Start each day with two hours of yoga then spend the day relaxing by the pool or enjoying a day trip.
Spot extraordinary wildlife, taste great cuisine and relax on an exotic island in the Indian Ocean.
Your host
LUCY BISHOP
Lucy loves working with students of all shapes and sizes, ages and abilities. Her aim is to help her students feel empowered in a fun and inclusive space open to all.
Being a teacher in a larger body she has experienced first hand just how intimidating and exclusive yoga spaces can be.
She aims to create a friendly and warm environment with a focus on how the postures feel, rather than trying to all look the same.
Lucy is an inclusive yoga teacher and movement specialist who has been teaching yoga since 2015.
The venue
SRI DEVI
Surrounded by lush jungle, the venue provides total tranquility away from the hustle and bustle.
You’ll stay in your own private villa with each villa sleeping 1–2 guests.
Expect to lounge by the pool, practise in the outdoor yoga shala and get a revitalising dose of Sri Lankan sunshine.
Ten days of luxurious wellness at Sri Devi, a beautiful retreat centre on the south coast of Sri Lanka.
MAKAHIYA FITNESS
You’ll also have access to this second partner venue if you wish to use their facilities.
This includes a huge pool and a cafe, serving juices, smoothies, coffee and delicious protein pancakes.
You can take optional extra classes here including CrossFit, HIIT workouts and mobility.
The programme
CLASS STYLES
Lucy’s classes are fun, inclusive and aim to bring you back to yourself!
VINYASA: A playful and strengthening yoga practice focusing on connecting breath to movement. We will flow through seated and standing postures aiming to create heat inside the body and calm in the mind. Expect to be challenged, get a little sweaty and have some fun in a judgment free space.
YIN: A slow, meditative practice that cultivates a deep sense of awareness through the release of mind and body stresses. We will hold postures for between 2–5 minutes allowing the body to soften and the mind still. It’s a great complement to our more dynamic practices.
Daily yoga classes are complemented by meditation and sound healing sessions.
Relax & Refuel
FOOD
You’ll be set up for the day with a healthy Sri Lankan breakfast of fruits, omelettes and string hoppers. And after a hard day of relaxing, you’ll be rewarded with a sumptuous Sri Lankan feast.
Dietary requirements? Sri Devi’s mouth-watering dishes cater for everyone, whether vegan, vegetarian, or pescetarian.
Plus there’ll be three evenings out to enjoy the local cuisine, with beach front dinner and drinks.
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 in the private grounds of Sri Devi or enjoy some of the optional day trips for a small additional cost – typically £25 – £35.
A safari trip to Yala National Park to spot elephants, leopards and other creatures in their natural habitat is a great day out.
Other trips include an excursion to the rainforest, a buddhist temple visit, and a day at the nearby Wijaya beach.
What’s included
INCLUDED
11 yoga classes / workshops
Accommodation (solo or twin)
All amenities at two resorts
Brunch
and dinner
NOT INCLUDED
Flights
Travel insurance
Day tours
Lunch
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.