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 400 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.
We are excited to welcome Vicky to our team this season!
With a 200-hour certification in Multi-Style Yoga and additional teacher trainings, she specializes in Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Yin, and Restorative Yoga.
Combining her background as a physiotherapist and feminine embodiment coach, Vicky creates a safe and welcoming space for everyone who wants to experience true harmony between mind, body, and soul.
She believes that yoga is for everybody — no matter where you are on your yoga journey, she will adapt each class to your level and make you feel truly seen.
Her Yoga and Pilates classes are centered around balance and hamony, playing with both feminine and masculine energy.
Through embodied practices, she gently guides you from the outer world to your inner world, helping you reconnect with your higher Self.
Vicky’s purpose is to help people move their bodies in a safe, empowered, and embodied way, encouraging authentic self-expression and inner strength.
When she’s not teaching and practicing yoga herself at the Shala, you’ll probably find her surfing at Main Point, exploring the beautiful surroundings of Arugam Bay, or sipping a fresh smoothie at our bar.
Come meet her and flow with us this season!
Lina teaches Hatha, Yin, as well as 5 Elements of Yoga and Pranayama & Meditiation classes. She is also a certified massage therapist and reiki healer.
A woman on a profound journey, she was first introduced to Shiatsu and Thai massage in France. As an art therapist specializing in sculpture, she developed a deep love for grounding and transformative touch. Her path then led her to Tao, Tantra, and Reiki, where she delved deeper into energy work. In India, she studied Ayurveda and body treatments, followed by training in traditional Thai massage, as well as Swedish and deep tissue techniques in Thailand. As a dedicated yogini, she passionately shares her holistic approach to wellness.
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.
Omaya teaches Power Vinyasa and Yin with us. She also facilitates sessions with Sound.
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.
“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!
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