Journey to your realself - healing on all levels
Welcome to your home! Ayubowan – Welcome to paradise!
This retreat is for people who feel there's more to them and they want to explore it, to find their true self. This retreat could be a new beginning for you. A return to your authentic SELF. Here you can let go of what no longer belongs to you—old masks and disguises—and redefine who you want to be.
In this retreat we combine Ayurveda, bodywork/energy work and immersion in the spirit of the island through several excursions.
Retreat content - Ayurveda area:
- Consultation with an Ayurvedic doctor
- 7 individual treatments Information on Ayurvedic
- Nutrition and preparation
Bodywork/Energy work:
- Yoga session - every day before breakfast
- Metamorphosis treatments - 2x
- Identifying and resolving healing blockages – this happens on the first day, so that the path is clear for your healing.
- Chakra cleansing – daily for 15 minutes starting on the second day. What makes this special is that it's performed in conjunction with Darshana. This allows the masculine and feminine energies to work together, enhancing the healing process. The chakras are cleansed and further opened. Afterward, you'll feel much freer and better. Because we perform this daily, the process is gentle, allowing you to go a little deeper each day.
- The possibility of a systemic constellation – any topic is possible (e.g., family problems, connection to the Higher Self, illness…). Blockages become apparent and can be resolved.
- Group meditation with drum accompaniment: daily after dinner
Excursions in the surrounding area – if you feel like it
- Boat safari: lasts about 2 hours
- Two days in the rainforest: It's an opportunity to connect deeply with nature and the power of the earth. Meditation and healing rituals are also part of these two days.
- Visiting a special temple: the energy there is comparable to the energy in the pyramids of Egypt.
Our retreat will last 16 days. We've chosen the small town of Bentota, with its beautiful beach. Our hotel has a lovely garden right on the lake and is close to the beach. The energy of this island will greatly support your healing.
Pricing
- Full-season(December - May) - 2.480 €
- Off-season(June - December) - 2.230 €
01.06.2026 – 17.06.2026
01.08.2026 – 17.08.2026
01.10.2026 – 17.10.2026
01.12.2026 – 17.12.2026
02.02.2027 – 18.02.2027
01.04.2027 – 17.04.2027
07.06.2027 – 22.06.2027
05.07.2027 – 21.06.2027
01.10.2027 – 17.10.2027
01.12.2027 – 17.12.2027 (full)
Inclusive 3 vegetarian dishes, 2 times yoga and meditation.
- Sri Lanka Art – 85 € for two people 105 €
- Sri Lanka Art (Off Season) – 77 € for two people 99 €
Note: Only bookable for a minimum of 4 nights
Testimonials
Christine and Darshana from Shamadi Yoga Retreat in Bentota have found a shared path since the beginning of 2026 and complement each other in a truly wonderful way.
With her physical, mental, and spiritual abilities, Christine reshaped me mentally, emotionally, and physically during my 17-day stay. I was especially impressed by her ability to recognize and transform old patterns from the earliest stages of development—even from time in the womb—in order to release inner burdens. This process of transformation was a deeply exciting and meaningful challenge for me.
Her highly professional Lomi Lomi massage allowed my soul to truly relax and gave me a profound feeling of happiness and lightness. Her work with family constellations also helped me tremendously. Through this, I made great progress in understanding my own behavioral patterns, reorganizing them, and better recognizing in the future which topics repeatedly trigger me.
Dear Christine, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for welcoming me so warmly and supporting me in your beautiful environment.
Dear Darshana, your morning and evening yoga sessions truly inspired me. After more than two weeks of daily practice, so much changed in my body. I found a deeper connection to myself and was even able to master exercises that had previously seemed impossible to me.
Meditation was my greatest challenge. As someone who can hardly sit still for two seconds, you managed to guide me to a place of inner calm where I could truly see a small light at the end of the tunnel.
Every second evening, we practiced chakra cleaning. This method of releasing blockages with your spiritual abilities and a singing bowl was especially fascinating and powerful for me. It is incredible what I was able to experience during these 17 days. With you, you are never
just a number—you are supported holistically, personally, and with great heart. Thanks to the small group size of only 4–7 participants, a family-like yet protected space is created. Within this environment, I experienced a transformation in my life structure that I would never want
to miss.
Every day, we enjoyed three Ayurvedic meals made with fresh vegetables, lovingly prepared and wonderfully varied. Even after a week, there were always new culinary highlights.
Unfortunately, I was no longer able to take part in the Ayurvedic cooking course.
The massages every second day were another absolute highlight. Samita truly has healing hands—his massages felt like an activation of my cells and skin. On the last day, I also treated myself to a steam bath in a historic steam box, which was a very special experience.
I am extremely happy that I made this decision.
Christine and Darshana are also incredibly flexible and respond individually to the needs of each participant. The program also included a raft boat trip through the mangroves, a visit to the famous Sri Lankan rainforest, and fire cooking. All these experiences made this time unforgettable for me.
I cannot thank you enough for this sensational retreat.
Sending my warmest regards to Bentota, Sri Lanka.
P.S.: I could write so much more—but what I experienced there is simply unique.