Talalla Retreat · Sri Lanka’s South Coast
Wellness
Retreat
Eight days to move, restore, and reconnect. Yoga, Pilates, sound healing,
the Bathhouse and more — all on Sri Lanka’s south coast.
Days / 7 Nights
21st Anniversary Offer · Through 31 May 2027
The retreat programme is our gift to you. Just book your room.
A wellness retreat where real change begins.
Talalla is a wellness retreat on Sri Lanka’s south coast, and a place where real change begins. Over seven nights and eight days, you step out of your normal life and into something deeper — a reset. A chance to move your body, challenge old patterns, and reconnect with what actually makes you feel alive.
Through yoga, pilates, breathwork, stillness, and time in nature, you’ll be asked to show up — for your body, your mind, and yourself. Some moments will be gentle. Some will be uncomfortable. That’s where growth lives.
You’ll also rest, eat beautifully, swim in the ocean, and laugh with new friends. But this week is about more than switching off — it’s about tuning in.
Welcome to the work. Welcome to the shift. Welcome to Talalla.
What happens during your week
Every session is optional, your retreat, your rhythm. The schedule adapts to the group and may vary depending on weather and group size.
Yoga
Yoga is a core part of the retreat, led by our experienced teachers. Sessions are accessible, well-structured, and designed to support strength, mobility, and presence. The retreat also includes aerial yoga sessions that helps release tension, decompress the spine, and support deep relaxation.
Pilates by the Ocean
Move into a reformer Pilates session in our ocean-view studio, accessible for all levels. Mindful movement meets functional strength as you build stability, improve posture, and realign your body. This is your time to feel strong, supported, and deeply connected to your body. Each reformer is paired with a mat, giving you the option to enjoy the session on the reformer or from the mat.
Sound Healing
One restorative group session using guided sound and stillness to release tension and calm the nervous system.
Bath House Journey
Spend time in the Bath House: sauna, steam, cold plunge, and the magnesium pool.
Heat therapy supports recovery and relaxation, while the cold plunge sharpens presence and builds resilience. Floating in the magnesium pool is the perfect finishing touch.
Workshops
Weekly workshops including inversion play, aerial yoga, dance sessions, intro into kundalini, and more – designed to introduce you to new wellness activities and provide you with practical tools to take home.
Bike Tour & Temple Visit
A scenic e-bike ride through the countryside with a lakeside stop, a local Buddhist temple, and a short guided meditation.
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
Nights Accommodation
7 nights in your choice of room (subject to availability)
FRESH Meals Daily
Western & Sri Lankan cuisine from our on-site restaurant
Yoga / PILATES
75-minute daily yoga, including breathwork & meditation, and reformer pilates — all levels
Bath House
Sauna, steam, cold plunge, and magnesium pool — two guided journeys
E-bike Tour
One E-bike tour to a Buddhist Temple, and another through the countryside with guided meditation
Workshops
Aerial yoga, dance sessions, intro into kundalini, and more
60-Min Full Body Massage
Oil massage to release tension and restore your body
Beachfront Access
Ocean on your doorstep, all day, every day
A week in your life at Talalla
Everything listed is optional — your retreat, your rhythm. The schedule adapts tothe group depending on weather and group size.
* Schedule subject to change. Contact us for the most up-to-date version.
Find your week
The Wellness Retreat runs every week, all year round.
Melanie
Melanie discovered yoga while travelling India in 2009. She continued to deepen her practice after returning home to California, gradually expanding her asana-focused work to explore pranayama, meditation, mantra and bhakti chanting, kundalini kriya, and Usui Reiki healing.
She has completed 700+ hours of teacher training across restorative, yoga therapeutics, prenatal, and aerial, and continues to study with Kia Miller’s Radiant Body Yoga program. She also holds a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology Movement Sciences from San Francisco State University.
Melanie shares a holistic approach to yoga, viewing the different modalities as maps to explore the layers of our human experience. Students describe her teaching style as nurturing, inspiring, and accessible to practitioners of all levels. She first taught at Talalla from 2016 to 2018 and is back to share yoga as a journey to wholeness.
Brenda Bobby
Brenda is an internationally experienced wellness educator, movement specialist, and professional dance educator with over 30 years of teaching experience, including teaching at the university level at UCLA.
With a BS in Health Sciences and Dance & psychology minor from State University of NY, Brockport, Brenda brings a unique integration of movement, wellness, body awareness, and mind-body connection to her work. She is a certified Yoga Teacher with training in Trauma-Informed Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, and Kundalini, as well as a Reiki Master, Pilates Mat & Reformer Instructor, Sound Healing Practitioner, and Meditation Guide. Her additional training includes Clinical Sexology, Ocean Therapy, Thai Massage, and Myofascial Release techniques.
Brenda’s approach is deeply embodied and intuitive, inviting each person to reconnect with their body, breath, energy, and authentic expression. Her work blends movement, mindfulness, healing, and sensuality to create experiences that support connection, self-discovery, vitality, and whole-person wellbeing.
After decades of teaching and working internationally across wellness, movement, dance, and hospitality, Brenda brings her diverse experience and passion for embodied living to Talalla Retreat.
Retreat FAQs
Can I come on my own?
Absolutely, we encourage it. Lots of people attend our retreats solo, so you’ll almost certainly meet like-minded individuals in the same position.
Our retreats are open and inclusive to
anyone interested in taking a break from everyday life to look after themselves.
Do I have to be good at yoga or Pilates?
There is no requirement to have attended a class before. Sometimes an immersive experience is just what you need to acquire a new skill and the confidence to continue when
you get home.
No matter your age, fitness, or physical ability, our team will adapt sessions to your needs.
Will I have any free time?
Of course. Everything in the retreat schedule is optional. If you need more time to yourself, there are many places on the property, and the beach, to relax at your own pace.
Are meals included, and can you cater to dietary requirements?
Yes. Three fresh meals a day are included, with a mix of Western and Sri Lankan dishes from our on-site restaurant.
We cater for vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free diets, and the kitchen can cater for allergies with advance notice, so let us know before you arrive and we’ll look after you.
How do I get to Talalla, and can you help with transfers?
Talalla is on Sri Lanka’s south coast. Most guests fly into Colombo and travel down to us from there, roughly a three hour drive.
Get in touch with your arrival details and we can arrange a private transfer for you: $100 from Colombo to Talalla, and $90 for the return. We’ll take care of it so you can settle in without the stress.
Is the retreat suitable for all fitness levels and ages?
Yes. Every session is optional and our teachers adapt each class to the group, so it works whether it’s your first ever yoga or Pilates class or you practise every week. There’s no age or fitness requirement, come exactly as you are.
Can I bring a friend?
Yes. A retreat is the perfect getaway to make new memories with your favourite people.
If you’d like to share a room, choose our double or triple options when booking.
What time of year is best to visit?
Sri Lanka has a tropical climate, but because of climate change the weather is increasingly unpredictable. Rainy season really just means a short rain shower at some point in the day, the rest of the time it’s sunny and tropical. Come when suits your schedule best.
What should I bring?
We have laundry facilities on site, so no need to overpack. We suggest lightweight, breathable clothes for practice, something to swim in, clothing that covers legs and shoulders for temple visits, mosquito repellent and suncream, a reusable water bottle, and a journal. We provide towels, shower gel, yoga mats, and all equipment.
Can I stay connected, or should I expect a digital detox?
That’s up to you. A retreat is a lovely chance to step away from your screen, but we know some people need to stay reachable. WiFi covers the whole property, and there are plenty of quiet corners if you’d rather switch off.
I’m travelling solo. Will I pay a single supplement?
No. Our single room rates are priced for one person rather than a double rate with a surcharge added, so what you see is what you pay. You’ll be part of a small group from the start, so it’s easy to settle in solo.
Do I need travel insurance?
We recommend all guests travel with insurance that covers your trip and medical cover while you’re away, just in case anything changes.
Ready for a week
in paradise?
Choose your dates, pick your room, and let us take care of the rest. Retreat tuition included for all in-house guests through 31 May 2027.
+18% VAT applies · Full board included · Retreat tuition waived through 31 May 2027
21st Anniversary · Wellness Retreat tuition included · through 31 May 2027.