About The Retreat

The Sen Wellness Sanctuary is a small, peaceful and modest retreat in a nature reserve set between a lagoon and the ocean in the south of Sri Lanka. It is the perfect place to immerse yourself in natural beauty and relax and rejuvenate your body and mind.

The focus at Sen Wellness Retreat is on rest and connection with nature and oneself. The eclectic and fascinating selection of books available are perfect to fill your time between yoga, treatments and walks on the beach.

You’ll be encouraged to put away your devices as much as possible and allow for a digital detox too. With our retreat sanctuary in the mangrove forest by the beach, we invite our guests to reconnect with nature and feel the vital energy of Sri Lanka.

The Signature Festive Retreat is the highlight of our seasonal calendar. We ask that guests book for the duration of the retreat, as the programme is specifically designed for the group and we also suggest to arrive at the sanctuary the day before, in order to feel refreshed and ready to begin the programme.

Experience the 10-day Signature Festive Retreat, the highlight of the seasonal calendar and an empowering way to start the new year. Amidst abundant sunshine and nature’s healing embrace, we invite you to join us to reflect on the past year and set intentions for the year ahead.

Hosted by Sam Kankanamge, the Sen Wellness founder, and supported by our expert team, we will harness the power of ancient healing practices to recharge on a physical, emotional and spiritual level. Take time for yourself and welcome the holidays with your Sen Wellness family, with additional ceremonies and rituals on the 24th, 25th and 31st to elevate our collective consciousness.

We are grateful to our guests who join us from all corners of the world, each bringing their unique energy to enrich this transformative experience and create remarkable synergy. Thoughtfully curated for a collective experience, we ask that all guests stay for the full length of the programme. We also recommend arriving a day early if possible.

Wellness

Our team of world-class osteopaths and yoga teachers as well as local therapists, skilful chefs and knowledgeable Ayurvedic doctor’s wellness philosophy is to support all aspects of our guests, reminding the physical/mental/emotional/spiritual body to live in harmony as a whole.

The Sanctuary programs are an integrative system of healing that blends advanced scientific principles of the west and ancient wisdom of the east.

By treating each individual as a whole, the necessary changes can be made and long lasting results can be created. We offer Ayurvedic consultations and treatments, as well as osteopathy. Our retreats allow you to relax, rebalance and rejuvenate in a peaceful, healing environment in our natural sanctuary.

Yoga

We hand pick the best international yoga teachers for the Sen Wellness Sanctuary and offer twice daily classes. Styles vary from kundalini, vinyasa, restorative yoga and yin. We are known for building classes around the wants and needs of our guests, but morning classes tend to be more energetic, with more meditative classes being the evening norm.

Cuisine

Meals at the Sen Wellness Sanctuary are genuinely healthy, in keeping with Ayuverdic principles and delicious. A mostly vegetarian offering, the dairy and wheat free menu enables you to transform your body from the inside during your stay.

Guest leave feeling lighter and clearer from the effects of the diet, the teas and the fresh coconut juice served daily. We serve fresh, locally sourced ingredients transformed into delicious Sri Lankan meals.

Accommodation

The Sen Wellness Sanctuary has eight eco-cabanas that have been designed to co-exist harmoniously with the natural environment around them. Set along a jungle path next to a lagoon these rooms offer guests comfortable surroundings with treetop or jungle views.

There are also four rooms in the main building that share two bathrooms between them. These rooms are set around the central fountain of the main space on an upper floor and offer a more traditional room setting than the Cabana’s.

Our low-key luxury cabanas are quietly tucked away in a stunning area of mangrove forest on a glorious stretch of golden sand beach. The lagoon and turtle nesting site make it a magical, tranquil escape.

Retreat Schedule

The Sanskrit term for daily routine is ‘dinacharya’, which means ‘to be close to the day’. At the Sanctuary, we embrace the wisdom of Ayurveda and encourage alignment with the rhythms of nature.

Our daily routine will regulate your internal biological clock, reset your nervous system, balance hormone levels, and support elevated mood and well-being.

During your stay, you will acquire valuable self-care practices that you can integrate into your daily life. Your day at the Sanctuary unfolds as follows…

As dawn breaks, a cup of herbal tea is delivered to your door, gently waking you up for the day ahead

06:00 – 07:30: Energising and revitalising sunrise yoga session. We recommend a refreshing post-yoga swim or a walk along the beautiful beach afterwards.
08:30: Indulge in a nutritious breakfast served with a refreshing king coconut.
09:30 – 13:00: Personalised programme of Ayurvedic treatments, resting, exploring or enjoying the space to simply be present.
13:00: Delight in a delicious, freshly prepared lunch.
14:00 – 17:00: Another window for Ayurvedic treatments, organised excursions and activities, or free time.
17:00 – 18:30: Gentle evening yoga, meditation and mantra chanting often accompanied by the healing vibrations of the gong bath.
19:00: Enjoy a fresh, light and delicious dinner at the communal table.
20:00: Lights out for a restorative night’s sleep.

Retreat Price

Prices are in US Dollars 

Our accommodation option and wellness packages are priced separately.

Room prices are per night and are based upon full board.

LUXURY BEACH CABANA

Single occupancy $360
Double occupancy $420

ECO CABANA (no aircon)

Single occupancy $260
Double occupancy $298

+ Wellness Programme

9-night wellbeing programme is $1300 USD per person.

Inclusions

• One-to-one consultation with our resident Ayurvedic Doctor on arrival and before departure, with daily support
• Full board authentic Sri Lankan healthy food
• 2-3 Ayurvedic therapies daily according to your body type, totalling approximately 90 minutes
• Daily sunrise and sunset yoga/ and or meditation, open to all levels
• Opening ceremony to set an intention for the retreat
• Transformative experiential workshops led by Sen Wellness Founder Sam Kankanamge and the team to support the post-pandemic consciousness shift
• Fire and cacao ceremonies, sacred chanting and dancing
• Group meditations and sound healing led by the visiting Buddhist Monk.
• Acupuncture and osteopathy sessions with Sam Kankanamge
• Personalised wellness mentoring with Sam Kankanamge to support your wellness journey
• Closing ceremony to reflect on your personal wellness journey
• Pre- and post-retreat advice

What past guests have said

“We had an incredible retreat at Sen Wellness in their beautifully designed cabana’s after exploring the north of the island. The contrast of so much empty beach and lagoon was a perfect end to our Sri Lanka experience.

Our days started with sunrise yoga, fresh coconut and traditional breakfast before beginning our ayurvedic treatments. The massage treatments were wonderful. We couldn’t have felt any healthier or happier or more rested.

The added bonus of seeing the giant green sea turtles making their journey up the beach to lay their precious eggs was really special! Definitely planning another trip.” N. Beckwith

“What an amazing place and experience! Tired from busy city life, a week at the Sanctuary and in the care of the wonderful people there was the perfect remedy.

We left with mind decluttered and body purring. The space they have created is stunning and so tranquil.

All of the treatments were fantastic and the food was some of the best we had in Sri Lanka – absolutely delicious!.

As others have mentioned, yoga on a deserted beach to welcome the morning sun every day was truly memorable. Highly recommend the Sanctuary experience and can’t wait to go back.” L. Ko

What to pack

* Loose comfortable clothing
* Insect repellent
* Sun hat
* A list of intentions for your retreat!
* Sunscreen

How to get here

The Sen Wellness Sanctuary is located near Tangalle on the southern coast of Sri Lanka, 3.5 hours drive from the main airport in Colombo and 1.5 hours from the airport in Mattalla. We recommended Skyscanner to search for the best airfare.

Booking

To book or enquire about this Festival Healing Retreat at Sen Wellness fill in the form below. Get $50 off your first booking with Trips With A Soul.