Angie’s passion for yoga began in Germany during her studies. What started as an irregular hobby evolved into a daily practice and a deeper understanding that yoga is more than just a physical exercise. During her first year living in Sri Lanka, she realized that yoga can take many forms—from short meditations and strong Ashtanga practices to embodied movement, conscious walks on the beach, and the way you interact with others. For Angie, yoga is an approach to living.
Her dedication to creating a space for remarkable teachers to guide people from all over the world drives her daily commitment to running the studio. A certified yoga instructor with 550 hours of training, you might meet her on the mat in the slow season months, holding space for you herself.
Originally from Germany, Angie fell in love with both Rihan, her husband, and the beauty of Sri Lanka. Together, they run Stay Golden, dedicated to creating memorable experiences for their guests.
With over a decade of experience in the wellness space, Freya brings a grounded, compassionate, and deeply informed approach to everything she shares — from dynamic Vinyasa and Yin Yoga to deep tissue massage and personalised nutrition support. Originally from the UK and now based in Sri Lanka, her journey into this work began at 15, when yoga became a lifeline during recovery from an eating disorder and anxiety. That personal healing sparked a lifelong passion for movement, body intelligence, and nervous system support.
Freya is an ERYT-500 yoga teacher, deep tissue massage therapist, and registered nutritionist. Her classes are breath-led and anatomy-aware, blending functional movement with somatic practices to support strength, softness, and self-awareness. Her massage sessions combine deep tissue techniques, pressure point work, and Ayurvedic oils to release tension and restore balance. Her nutrition work is practical, science-based, and rooted in compassion — no diets, just honest support for gut health, energy, and hormonal balance.
This season, you’ll find her at Stay Golden offering Vinyasa Flow, Intermediate Vinyasa, Slow Flow & Embodiment, and Yin Yoga — plus massage and private nutrition consultations. Whether you meet her on the mat, the massage table, or in conversation, Freya holds space for you to reconnect with yourself, your body, and your own path to healing.
Arith, is born and raised in Sri Lanka. Growing up around ashrams, temples, and spiritual communities, he naturally gravitated towards yoga, experiencing it with his close family. As a young adult, he deepened his knowledge in Buddhism, Yoga, and Ayurveda. Over the years, he has spent time in forest monasteries, refining his practice with monks and fellow yogis, living in accordance with dhamma and the spirit of yoga.
With more than 1500-hours training, Arith's expertise includes Yoga Therapy and Anatomy, Ayurveda, and Ashtanga Vinyasa. Additionally, he is a Buddhist scholar and practitioner.
At Stay Golden, his classes are tailored to meet the individual needs of each student, enhancing mobility, flexibility, strength, and alignment in both the body and mind. Pranayama, meditation, and the philosophy of yoga are also integrated into Arith's teachings.
Passionate about mental health and achieving stability of the mind through consistent practice, Arith continues to be a lifelong student.
Additionally, he offers personalized energy healing sessions.
Meet Georgia — with a background in sports science and coaching, she brings a strong passion for movement and fitness to her classes. Her experience coaching hockey and teaching swimming has shaped her love for inspiring others to move their bodies and embrace a healthier lifestyle.
Georgia’s Pilates and fitness sessions are fun, motivating, and inclusive. With a focus on surfing, they’re designed to build strength, stability, and coordination — but they’re just as beneficial for anyone looking to move and feel better. Whether you're a seasoned pro or joining for the first time, there’s always something to challenge and inspire you.
Meet Stefanie, our Thai massage therapist. She has trained in northern Thailand, spending eight years immersed in the culture and practising this amazing technique. She experienced the benefits first-hand: increased flexibility, reduced tension, a relaxed nervous system, and more open hips. Now, she is dedicated to helping others reconnect with their bodies through Thai massage, practised with loving-kindness and without oil, for a comfortable experience.
Meet Rogério — a dedicated yoga teacher whose journey with yoga began in 1997, during a time of deep physical and mental stress. Discovering Ashtanga Yoga helped him reconnect with himself and find peace, and he now shares this transformation through Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga.
His classes are accessible to all ages and levels, with a focus on conscious breathing, practical postures, and everyday body awareness. Rogério’s calm, grounded approach makes yoga a tool for both balance and self-discovery.
In Brazil, he also teaches meditation to children. Over the past decade, he’s introduced more than 4,000 kids to the practice — including two years spent working with 30 children from underserved communities in Rio. He even authored a children's book, The Boy Who Wanted to Be a Firefighter, inspired by this work.
“Yoga is a core foundation in my life—its philosophy guides my values, asana supports my body, and meditation teaches me to surrender and simply be. Sharing these practices, which bring balance and deeper self-awareness, is one of my greatest joys.”
Meet Katharina — a yoga teacher with roots in Ashtanga and Hatha, and a love for crafting Jivamukti-inspired flows. Her classes are thoughtfully adapted to the level and energy of the group, making them both accessible and engaging.
Before stepping onto the yoga path, Kat spent over a decade in the corporate world. But after completing her teacher training, everything shifted. About a year and a half later, she fully embraced a new lifestyle, trading office life for a more mindful, movement-focused journey that’s taken her around the world.
Kat is also a certified massage therapist and Reiki master — two healing practices she’s passionate about and loves to share alongside her yoga offerings.
Meet Stefanie, our Thai massage therapist. She has trained in northern Thailand, spending eight years immersed in the culture and practising this amazing technique. She experienced the benefits first-hand: increased flexibility, reduced tension, a relaxed nervous system, and more open hips. Now, she is dedicated to helping others reconnect with their bodies through Thai massage, practised with loving-kindness and without oil, for a comfortable experience.
Meet Stefanie, our Thai massage therapist. She has trained in northern Thailand, spending eight years immersed in the culture and practising this amazing technique. She experienced the benefits first-hand: increased flexibility, reduced tension, a relaxed nervous system, and more open hips. Now, she is dedicated to helping others reconnect with their bodies through Thai massage, practised with loving-kindness and without oil, for a comfortable experience.
Are you a yoga teacher with minimum 500 hrs of training experience or other comparable background in the fitness and wellness sector? Then join us as a resident teacher!
