2026 Srilanka
Natural connection retreat
FEEL. AWAKEN. BREATHE. BELIEVE
feel. awaken. breathe. believe
feel. awaken. breathe. believe
Sri lanka 2026 yoga retreat
restore & nurture
July 6th-12th 2026 || Kurulu Bay, Koggla Lake, Sri Lanka
$800 Deposit secures your room.
I invite you to come away with me to Sri Lanka.
Our days will be guided by the sunrise and sunset.
We will live with the rhythm of nature. And remember that we ARE nature.
This retreat is a Return Home- To build Hope and imagine a new world.
To create intentional space to rest and realign with our values.
We will connect with local traditions and culture. We will nurture each other with yoga practices, whole foods and some sneaky secret beach swims and cafes.
There will also be deep belly laughs, shared meals on long tables, fun tuk tuk rides but also space to find some time to daydream.
Warm salty air, lush greenery every where and endless lake vistas to soothe.
To feel alive . To Connect. To RETURN HOME to you.
Deep Rest, Spacious Days & Movement.
Starting from AU$2995PP for twin share.
Your Accommodation & RATES
Kurulu Bay is a private boutique, luxury sanctuary overlooking Koggla Lake. Set amongst 3 acres, accommodation and 2 yoga shalas are spread throughout the property giving feeling of space and full immersion in nature. Each room is a little different.
We will have 13 rooms, ( mix of King beds and twin rooms) a mix of treehouses, cottages, a 2 bedroom villa and garden suites. All rooms have ensuites, mosquito nets, fans, air-conditioning and tea/coffee making facilities, stunning views over the jungle and lake.
There is daily housekeeping ( useful in the jungle) nighlty turn down service, wifi, and fresh towels.
You can have a private room, share a bed with a partner or friend, or share a twin bed room.
Private Treehouse - 1 King Bed- $3985pp AU ( or share bed $2995ppAU)
Private Cottage - 1 King Bed - $3985pp AU ( or share bed $2995ppAU)
Private 2 Bed Pool Villa - $3995pp AU ( or share bed $2995ppAU)
Twin Share Cottage - $2995pp AU
Twin Share Garden Suite- $2995pp AU
CLICK HERE to go the retreat website to see details pictures of EACH Villa
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COST : $3985pp - Private
$2995pp is share bed. /couple friend.
Set at the back of property, amongst the treetops, overlooking private pool and the lake. Each has a Balcony and large sliding glass doors to fully immerse in nature.
1 King Bed/ensuite/tea and coffee making faciliteis/air
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COST: $3895pp Private or
$2995pp is share as couple or friend.
Set into the landscape, one is a twin share room , the other is a King Bed. Both have large ensuite bathrooms with a bath to soak in, and a re lite more spacious.
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COST $3995pp ( Private Room)
$2995pp Share bed
This Villa, has two King Bedrooms, a lounge, kitchen and sits on a hillside, offering views that stretch across the lake and a private pool with sun loungers to relax
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$2995pp ( share room with another)
4 Suites, cascade down the gentle landscape, a modern and minimalist statement nestled in the terrain.
Located near entrance to the property, nearer to the spa and resaturant, these have small lounge and separate bedroom, and gorgeous ensuite.
your destination -
Koggla Lake, Sth Sri lanka,
kurulu bay retreat
Sri Lanka. Lush jungles, incredible beaches, epic mountains and the home of rice and curry.
The country is vast and extremely varied from hill country, waterfalls, cloud forest, endless beaches, rich culture and bustling chaotic cities. From pre- Dawn Buddhist temple chanting, the warm air filled with incense and roadside stalls cooking, to the green paddy fields, cinnamon farms and tea plantations.
As a colonised, but now independent country, its also seen it share of pain. Landing and being immersed in this country means also acknowledging that pain and that we will always be visitors.
My hope is to share some of the stories with respect, those we don’t often get to see, to connect a little deeper and to also experience, the joy, the salty air, the markets and roadside stalls.
July is the Green Season, usually know as the wet season, but there’s often not to much rain, and its also a quiet time of year to visit.
Kurulu Bay is set on the shore of Koggla Lake, one of the largest, natural lakes in Sri Lanka. Kurulu means bird sanctuary in Sinhalese, and on arrival you will understand why.
You will sea sea eagles, and water birds on the lake and hornbills and more in the jungle canopy. There’s also a lot of monkeys, squirrels and water monitors.
Set at the end of a bit of bumpy road, far enough away from the bustling sth coast road ( but still only a 5 mins tuk tuk ride for a swim)
Head back out to towards the coast and you will be within 10 mins of your choice of beaches in Ahangama, head inland, and you’l discover the lush rice paddies and tea plantations.
It’s diverse, sometimes, chaotic, but that’s the beauty of immersing into the land - that is life.
your teacher
Mid has been teaching since 2015 and has travelled around the world to study from her teacher Tiffany Cruikshank. She’s also studied with a variety of teachers and traditions, including more recently diving into critical yoga history and philosophy with an emphasis on social justice and oppressive structures within yoga.
She’d gone through many evolutions as a student and a teacher. Ever changing but the constant has been the devotion to inquiry, truth, justice, integrity and compassion.
Continually training, learning and with a consistent home practice and having taught over 1000 hours of public classes, workshops and retreats, Mid is well known for her ability to create a welcoming, inclusive, honest and fun space for all students.
Mid teaches a unique fusion of yoga styles that have come about from her own 20 years of practice and study. And from her personal experience of autoimmune conditions and learning from her students experiences. Life is messy, ever changing and our practice adapts and flows as we do.
Blending the traditional eastern practices of Yoga with more modern science based approaches, her style is accessible, trauma informed, blending vinyasa flow style classes, with Chinese medicine, somatics, nervous system knowledge, myofascial release, and also teaching the slower more yin and restorative based classes..
For Mid, This retreat will be like a homecoming. Having had 2 years off leading retreats and also having travelled extensively through Sri Lanka, over the course of 6 visits, its like a second home. The food, the environment and the people have all inspired Mid to want to bring back people here for a third retreat. To Return Home to themselves.
the yoga
Our twice daily yoga sessions will be held in our incredible Yoga Shala with epic over the jungle and lake.
We will rise with the sun to have our coffee/chai watching the sunrise as we begin to flow and awaken.
In the evening, before dinner, we will gather again. To Restore, rest and settle.
You can expect a full spectrum of practice encompassing asana, pranayama, and meditation.
With some workshop style classes, room for questions and Mids playful, accessible nature, you will feel held and comfortable to explore the practice in your own body.
AM classes - AWAKEN Flow - expect an energising flow style class, with emphasis on pranayama and meditation. You will leave feeling calm, clear and focussed. Expect different classes each day themed with the retreat.
PM classes - RESTORE- expect restful yin/restorative based class in the evenings, including Yoga Nidra and some myofascial release.
All practices are optional and suited to all levels.
the food
Kurulu Bay works on a farm/sea to plate philosophy, the food is locally sourced, healthy and incredibly delicious.
Mostly vegetation, with some seafood, you will leave feeling incredibly healthy and glowing. The food is prepared in the open kitchen, each meal for us in the large communal restaurant over looking the lake.
Start the day with a juice or smoothie, even coffee or tea before yoga.
Breakfast will be a coconut after class, followed by a delicious selection of fruits/smoothies, barista coffee, choice of eggs, pancakes, Lunch will be a little lighter, with dinner, a 2 course affair, including desert nightly.
a day on retreat
6.30am - Pre Yoga Coffee/Tea and fruit or smoothie.
7-9am - Pranayama and Mediation with the Sunrise, followed by Awaken Slow Flow
9am-10am - Fresh coconut post class, maybe a quick swim, followed by breakfast.
10am - Free Time/Massage or Schedule Activity such as lake temple tour, Village tour, snorkelling.
12.30-1.30pm - Lunch on the deck
1.30-4.30pm - Free time, massage, read a book, swim in the pool, head to the beach.
4.30-5.30pm - Evening Restore Class and Yoga Nidra.
6pm - Dinner watching the lakeside sunsets.
Evening is your free time
what’s included?
2 x daily yoga sessions. Featuring mix of asana, pranayama, meditation, contemplation and myofascial release.
3 x incredible, fresh meals per day, including 2 Course dinners each evening.
Tea, Coffee and Fruit all Day
Welcome tote bag, journal, Retreat Booklet, and other gifts.
Final Sri Lankan Feast on last night.
A Coconut per day and a morning Barista coffee. Plus Health tonic each morning.
Two Local Led experiences with Sarana - Locally owned, directly supporting families and rooted in culture and connection - (subject to change but aiming for these two)
A stunning boat tour of Koggla Lake, including temple visit.
A indigenous farming and foodtour and home cooked lunch.
Afternoon coffee and swim and Secret Beach.
A couple of other surprises
ADDITIONAL/ EXTRA CHARGE
Massages at the onsite spa with 10% discount for retreat guest.
Any alcoholic drinks.
Any extra juices or food other than the 3 meals per day and beverages as listed above.
Airport Transfers ( $150 van , from Airport, 2 hours fits 4 ) Arrange with venue directly.
Sunrise Yoga in Sri Lanka
Our Final evening on Retreat - With Megan
Hikes through the coconuts in Sri Lanka
What a Retreat Goup Sri Lanka 2024
Our Album cover Retreat Photo
Eternally Grateful for the people
FAQ
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Kurulua Bay is located in South coast of Sri Lanka, approximately 2 hours drive from the Colombo Airport. The retreeat is about a 5 mins tuk tuk ride from dozesn of beaches, yet setin the dense and lush jungle.
You can choose to arrive a few days prior and stay close by.
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INCLUDED:
Welcome gift pack, twice daily yoga and props, 6 nights luxury accommodation Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner, plus all day fruit tea and coffee, 2 local community excursions, secret beach swim and a coffee and a few sneaky surprises.
EXCLUDED:
Flights to Sri Lanka, transfers, Travel & medical insurance, alcoholic drinks, massages, or extra nights accommodation. Food or drink other than what’s stated.
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I strive to teach accessible yoga, having said that, and you’re invited whatever stage of your yoga journey you’re at. Some knowledge or at least a few classes of yoga is recommended, but if not we will take good care of you.
Please contact me I you have specific injury and want to discuss with me.
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Sri Lanka is warm and tropical, similar to Bali, so loose, comfy clothes, Always good to bring long sleeve tops/skirt/pants for temple visiting and socks for hot stone as you don’t wear shoes.
I’d recommend visiting your GP about 3 months in advance and getting vaccinations as recommended. ( if that’s your thing)
I always travel with a small medical kit that has antihistamines, pain relief, sting lotion, antibacterial gel, antibiotics, PLUS also gut health Tabs such as SB (sacharomyces boulardii) useful to take during trip to protect against upset belly and to also treat it If you get it, also hydrolyte tablets and any other meds you might need yourself.
Some local currency.A refillable water bottle, small day pack, big hat and sunnies, notebook/pen. Kindle for reading books.
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Yes you do you can head here to find out more. It’s also a condition of this retreat that you have travel insurance.
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There Terms and Conditions are located in the registration form.
But here are the main ones below:
Due to the amount of work that I put into this retreat, the planning and organisation and my obligations to the retreat centre, your $600 deposit is non-refundable and will not be returned in any circumstances
If you cancel your booking 3 months before retreat (before 9th January 2024), a refund of any payments made will be made minus a 15% admin fee.
If you cancel within 3 months of the retreat (after January 9th 2024), NO REFUND given. If I (Melissa Merry, Mid Merry Yoga) can fill your spot, you will offered a refund (minus your deposit and a 15% admin fee)
If your spot cannot be filled, no refund will be given.
If you cancel within three months of the retreat and have only paid your non-refundable deposit, you will need to pay the FULL remaining amount owed
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Kurulu bay is a low key luxury resort, however it is still in the jungle. This means you are surrounded by nature - monkeys, lizards, many bird species, geckoes.
BOOKING PROCESS
registration
You fill out the registration form, nominating your preferred room type and accepting and agreeing to the terms and conditions.
ACceptance on retreat
Once your form is received and accepted, you will receive confirmation via email and BANK details for transfer of your deposit.
50% total payment is due by January 22nd 2026
Final remaining payments due by April 22nd 2026.
These can’t be changed as they’re a condition of my obligations to the retreat.
Book your travel insurance
Ensure you book your travel insurance and read their full t & c’s and are happy with them. Southern Cross and OneCover have always proven good value to me!
AND YOU’RE OFF TO Sri Lanka!!!!