Anandamaya
Retreats

Anandamaya Retreats: Roots

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A RETREAT FOR  THE SEEKER

OF YOGA, RITUAL & SELF INQUIRY

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7 - 12 July, 2025

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An authentic yogic living experience immersed in serene nature, infused by culture.
To inspire the Yogi Within.

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OVERVIEW

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This Retreat is intentionally designed with a lot of love and devotion to be more than just an escape.

We want it to deepen your understanding in traditional yoga, in both asana and philosophy and encourage an inquiring mind towards traditional rituals, and our own selves.
We will have modules to explore spiritual learnings together with quiet pockets for self inquiry and integration amidst plenty of space in a secluded beach and untouched nature around.

You will take home wonderful memories of meaningful connections, cultural immersions and a little gift bag from us.

All of this while living in a sweet, comfortable hut, set beside an untouched ocean strip in our beautiful Sri Lanka.

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THE RETREAT REGISTRATION INCLUDES

 

- 5 nights accommodation in private huts with spacious ensuite bathroom, fresh linen, mosquito nets and fans
- 3 x organic, locally sourced wholesome vegetarian meals with tea / coffee & snacks
- Private A/C Transport from Colombo to the Retreat (approx. 400km)

- Traditional massages / water sports to choose from (diving, surfing, snorkeling)

- 10% of each registration donated to the community project

- Opening & Closing Ceremonies 
- 10 Traditional Yoga Classes taught by   home grown certified instructors
- 5 sessions deep into the roots of yoga   philosophy

- 3 lectures and discussions from different schools of philosophy & spirituality

- Cultural Ceremonies & local integration

- Structured time and space in nature for self-Inquiry

- Study material & Gift bags

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IMPACT ON THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

We are dedicated to creating authentic experiences that are rich with local cultural elements. We want you to have a local experience without cultural appropriation, while creating opportunities to sustainably give back to the same communities that so warmly welcome you.

Our favorite part;
- A 10% of each mat that is rolled out on our retreat will go into supporting the local village school where you will get an opportunity to visit and share your time.

 

We also ensure:
- All our staff is local to the community
- All resource persons are local to the island
- Sourcing of all products and services used are local to the island, if not the immediate community

It is important to us that we align with the true Yogic values of active compassion in our spaces, activities, what we take away with us and what we leave behind.

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MEET THE CURATORS OF THIS EXPERIENCE

From the founder of this magical space, Anusha;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“The story of this space began with a struggle for focus, a struggle with my monkey mind, always chattering, and  stopping me from knowing myself and my aims.

Nature healed and calmed me, and I wanted to know more about my own nature, so I went to a Jiddu Krishnamurti school as a teacher apprentice…

It was a hugely beneficial year.  I was able to see the mechanics of my own mind and understand that my experiences depended on my own conscious state.

 

So, this space/place is inspired by my aim of healing self and others. I wanted to create a place deep in the sounds of nature, and silence... where  being can unfold, in a safe space, no distractions.

From my dream in a field of Brockwood Park School, I have carefully manifested The Cottage for all of us…”

 

 

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About the Lead Instructor and co-creator, Natasha;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Natasha is a Sri Lankan born and raised practitioner forever inspired by the healing spirit of this island, and passionate to create and hold spaces of healing for each one in front of her mat.

She believes in offering her practices as enablers in guiding each student to tap into their own Healer/true self within. Her approach is gentle and nonintrusive, without compromising ‘Tapas’. She currently teaches regular classes in Colombo for adults and children, while traveling around the island for workshops and retreats.

A guiding pillar in creating this Roots retreat with Anusha was to manifest an experience for students that was more than just an escape and a deep immersion into the spirit of yoga and its teachings that have the potential to enrich our lives, and impact those around us in a sustainable way.

 

Her work revolves around the theme of Soft-Strength, a way of living inspired by her father, Ananda, and all the merits of her work are dedicated to his loving memory.

 

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FEEDBACK FROM PAST RETREAT ATTENDEES

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INVESTMENT

Transport to the retreat, meals, snacks, tea & coffee, yoga sessions, philosophy classes, community experiences, leisure activities (massage/ snorkeling/ scuba diving / surfing), study materials, gift bags, accommodation with en-suite bathrooms;

Private accommodation 
Shared accommodation 

Add-On
- 2 hours Scuba Diving 
- 5 Hours Surfing

*If you think this retreat would be significantly beneficial to you, but you are on a tight budget at the moment, write to us on the application form and we can come up with a payment plan that can benefit everyone. 

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REFUNDS

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In the event the retreat is cancelled due to unavoidable reasons, the payment will be transferable to a future retreat, used against a set of 1:1 sessions by facilitators or refunded fully, minus any irrevocable reservation fees to a third party.

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