Ashtanga Yoga & Surf Retreat in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka

Starting from EUR 990 per person

Deepen your Ashtanga Yoga practice, learn to surf, and experience the laid-back beauty of Sri Lanka’s East Coast.

This Ashtanga Yoga & Surf Retreat in Arugam Bay is designed for anyone looking to combine traditional yoga practice with the adventure of surfing. Whether you’re already practicing Ashtanga or you’re ready to begin your journey, you’ll spend a week immersed in daily yoga, ocean life, healthy food and a welcoming community.

Hosted at Stay Golden, our beachfront boutique hotel and yoga shala in Arugam Bay, this retreat combines authentic Mysore-style practice, guided Ashtanga workshops and professional surf coaching in one of the world’s most renowned surf destinations.

Retreat Highlights

• Daily Mysore-style Ashtanga Yoga
• Guided Led Ashtanga classes
• In-depth Ashtanga Yoga workshops
• Professional surf lessons for beginners and intermediate surfers
• Ocean-view yoga shala
• Boutique beachfront accommodation
• Healthy tropical breakfasts
• Small retreat group for personalised guidance
• Free time to relax, explore or enjoy a massage
• Optional wildlife safaris and local excursions

Practice Traditional Ashtanga Yoga

Begin each morning with Mysore practice in our open-air yoga shala overlooking the Indian Ocean.

The Mysore method allows every student to practice at their own pace while receiving individual guidance and hands-on adjustments where appropriate. Throughout the week, Led Classes help build rhythm and confidence, while dedicated workshops explore key elements of the Ashtanga method, including breath, alignment, transitions and yoga philosophy.

This retreat is suitable for both newer and experienced practitioners. If you’re looking for an authentic Ashtanga Yoga retreat in Sri Lanka, you’ll find a supportive environment to deepen your practice while enjoying the slower rhythm of tropical island life.

Learn to Surf in Arugam Bay

Known as Sri Lanka’s surf capital, Arugam Bay offers warm water, consistent waves and excellent conditions for learning to surf or improving your technique.

Professional surf instructors will guide you through each session, whether you’re catching your first wave or refining your skills. Surfing naturally complements Ashtanga Yoga by developing balance, focus, mobility and resilience—qualities that benefit both practices.

Combining yoga and surfing creates the perfect balance of challenge, play and recovery.

More Than a Yoga Holiday

This retreat is designed as a complete wellness experience.

Between yoga and surf sessions, enjoy healthy food, quiet mornings, beach walks, poolside afternoons and the relaxed atmosphere that has made Arugam Bay one of Sri Lanka’s favourite destinations for yoga practitioners, surfers and conscious travellers.

Optional experiences such as wildlife safaris, Ayurvedic massages and local adventures allow you to make the retreat your own.

Why Stay Golden?

Stay Golden is a boutique yoga hotel in Arugam Bay created for travellers seeking meaningful experiences rather than busy resort holidays.

Located directly by the beach, our retreat space combines comfortable accommodation, an ocean-view rooftop yoga shala, healthy café, swimming pool and a welcoming international community.

Our retreats are intentionally small, allowing for personal attention, genuine connections and a relaxed atmosphere where you can fully unwind.

Who Is This Retreat For?

This retreat is perfect if you:

• Want to join an Ashtanga Yoga retreat in Sri Lanka
• Are curious about Mysore-style Ashtanga Yoga
• Want to combine yoga and surfing in one holiday
• Are travelling solo, with a partner or with friends
• Love nature, the ocean and mindful travel
• Are looking for a yoga retreat that balances structure with freedom

No previous surfing experience is required, and Ashtanga students of all levels are welcome.

Join Us in Arugam Bay

Experience a week of traditional Ashtanga Yoga, unforgettable surf sessions and the relaxed barefoot lifestyle that makes Arugam Bay so special.

Build strength on the mat, find confidence in the ocean and return home with a deeper connection to your practice—and yourself.

Practice. Paddle. Breathe. Repeat.

Ride the inner wave.