/ SRI LANKA JIVAMUKTI RETREAT
- When / January 16th - January 22nd, 2023
- Where / AHANGAMA, SRI LANKA
- Whit who / Eva Lucie Daniela & Rebeca Recatero
Rebeca & Eva are taking you to Sri Lanka a place full of breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife.
Ahangama is a typical Sri Lankan buddhist beach village on the south-west coast located 20 minutes away from the picturesque Galle Fort and 20 minutes from the beach community of Mirissa. A place where the contours of the land form a kind of sinewy poetry.
From lush rainforests, rock pools, idyllic pristine beaches, spectacular coral reefs and long mellow waves to Unesco World Heritage Sites and sacred temples. Immerse yourself in a vibrant tropical paradise and a millenary culture with practices rooted in human connection, breath and movement.
Designed to cultivate loving kindness and consequently strength and courage, their retreats are about celebrating each other and connecting to the most honest and complete version of Yourself.
Jivamukti Yoga is a path to enlightenment through compassion for all beings. The Jivamukti Method is grounded in the original meaning of the Sanskrit Word Asana as “seat, connection” – relationship to the Earth. Earth implies all of Life.
We plan our retreat thoughtfully and lovingly so that our retreaters experience this escape filled with cherished memories. But we give plenty of space for you to enjoy time to yourself and life at a slower pace. We encourage you to create a schedule that
suits your needs for each present moment. / Please note that classes & activities may change due to weather or group excursions planned. Your flexibility will allow us to create the best schedule possible for your retreat experience.
/ MONDAY 16th
sunrise 6:28
sunset 18:14
14:00 Check-in available at Dreamsea’s Villa
Free time to settle in, explore and rest
17:00 Jivamukti Grounding Restore & Renew
19:00 Dinner
20:30 Opening Ceremony
/ TUESDAY 17th
sunrise 6:28
sunset 18:14
7:00 Meditation & Pranayama
8:00 Jivamukti Open Class
10:00 Breakfast
Free time to discover the land from the Sea, take a surfing lesson
17:00 Jivamukti Restore & Renew
19:00 Dinner
/ WEDNESDAY 18th
sunrise 6:28
sunset 18:14
7:00 Meditation & Pranayama
8:00 Jivamukti Open Class
10:00 Breakfast
Discovery of Mirissa, Secret Beach& Coconut Tree Hill
Free time
16:30 Workshop, an exploration session of 2 hours
19:00 Dinner
/ THURSDAY 19th
sunrise 6:29
sunset 18:15
7:00 Meditation & Pranayama
8:00 Jivamukti Open Class
10:00 Breakfast
Discovery of Galle Fort and Unawatuna
Free time
19:00 Dinner
20:30 Satsang & Meditation
/ FRIDAY 20th
sunrise 6:29
sunset 18:15
7:00 Meditation & Pranayama
8:00 Jivamukti Open Class
10:00 Breakfast
Free time for a wellness treatmentor exploring new beaches
16:30 Workshop, an exploration session of 2 hours
19:00 Dinner
/ SATURDAY 21st
sunrise 6:29
sunset 18:16
7:00 Meditation & Pranayama
8:00 Jivamukti Open Class
10:00 Breakfast
Free Time
17:30 Satsang & Meditation at the temple
19:00 Dinner
/ SUNDAY 22nd
sunrise 6:29
sunset 18:16
7:00 Meditation & Pranayama
8:00 Closing Ceremony
9:30 Breakfast
11:00 Check-out
/ REBECA
I started practicing Yoga in my early 20s when I was living in Sydney, Australia finishing my university studies. My first yoga practice was unlike anything I had experienced before. It was all new yet it felt familiar and intimate. As if the words of compassion and reconnection were speaking right into the awakening of my heart and mind.
I trust that in cultivating the courage for opening and softening, as Yoga teaches us, we can move in a direction that feels purposeful.
I have been practicing since 2015 and teaching a year after that. Having studied this method for all these years, I am certified as an Advanced Jivamukti Yoga teacher and feel grateful to serve as a mentor and facilitator at the teacher training in Jivamukti Yoga Barcelona.
Continuing to teach classes, workshops and retreats my intention is to keep expanding the teachings as far and as deep as it is possible.
/ EVA
As I was growing up, the world began to show me its many challenges and hardships. I was guided more and more into the world of movement medicine, and then Yoga. Through Yoga I was able to compassionately move through insurmountable challenges. And it eventually became evident that these gifts needed to be shared with a wider community. I became a Teacher in february 2016 with Santosha Yoga, an Australian Institute.
In 2018, I became a certified Jivamukti Yoga Teacher, joining the community to empower humans to cultivate actions based on compassion, non-violence and Love. Over the last six years I have received transmission from many teachers to whom I am endlessly grateful and devoted – among these are Sharon Gannon, Yogeswari and Meghan Currie. I have always believed in this collective inspiration for a creative expression of body and soul {or bodysoul}, to this end the Havah Yoga Collective was founded.
I wish to share these liberation practices for the heart as a pathway to recovery, transmitting the gifted experiences that helped me along the way.
Beautiful simplicity and earthly wholeness. Each serving is a result of considering the whole journey from the roots to the end of the fork. What we eat and how we eat is a reflection of the relationship we form with ourselves, other beings and our environment. We are delighted to work with talented chefs who will create a Vegan menu, combining
local Sri Lankan dishes with an international and innovative twist. Meals are served in a spacious open-air and communal area facing the Ocean. We cater for your dietary requirements, upon booking please mention your allergy or special requirements.
/ Dreamsea Beachfront Villa
Where coconut trees hang…
Dreamsea’s beachfront Villa sits on the edge of the coast in Ahangama, facing west onto waves as far as the eye can see, giving us an immense feeling of infinite freedom.
Surrounded by graceful coconut trees with direct access to the beach and waves, the Villa offers six Double rooms and two Twin rooms, all with their private bathrooms, all the necessary comfort, eco-sustainability, services and facilities.
The charming and warm design of the interiors creates a beautiful biosynthesis with the sparkling colors of the sea and the sky. Every room at Dreamsea tells a different story as every detail is designed and chosen with love. You will enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, the spacious open-air and communal area, the tiki-bar and the nature surrounding.
/ INCLUDED IN EACH ROOM
- Pre-arrival support and guidance
- Rest and nourishment at the villa and the surrounding Nature
- Six nights at Dreamsea Beachfront Villa Sri Lanka
- Six Vegan Breakfasts
- Six Vegan Dinners
- Daily Meditation & Pranayama
- Daily Morning Jivamukti Open Classes
- Two Evenings Jivamukti Restore & Renew
- One Workshop on Inversions
- One Workshop on Backbends
- Mats, bolsters, straps, blocks, provided
- Adventures with an ode to Nature
- Discovery of the Sri Lankan culture
- Discovery of Galle Fort and Unawatuna
- Discovery of Mirissa and its surroundings
- A Meditation at the Temple
- Creating new self-care habits
- And a gift or two..
/ NOT INCLUDED
Flights tickets, transportation to the Villa and additional activities are excluded in any of the prices below.
/ Double Room Private
Decorated and designed with love by Dreamsea’s interior designer, the six Double Rooms will inspire your dreams as you let yourself be rocked by the sound of waves.
The perfect choice for a duo, a couple or just for yourself if you wish to be welcomed into an exclusive and intimate space. Each room has its own private bathroom and all the necessary comfort.
Double bed | Private bathroom | Bed linen | Towels | Mosquito net | Air conditioning | Private Terrace | Ocean view | Pet-friendly | Swimming pool | Drinkable Water | Safety box | Wifi
- Private 1.464€
- Duo / Couple 1.034€
*Prices are per person.
**A 500 EUR deposit is required. Remaining
amount is due by November 30th, 2022.
/ Shared Twin Room
The interior designer has created a special place where you can relax and restore, while sharing with others. The two Mixed Twin Rooms will inspire your dreams as you let yourself be rocked by the sound of waves. Each room has its own private bathroom and all the necessary comfort.
Single bed | Private bathroom | Bed linen | Towels | Mosquito net | Air conditioning | Private Terrace | Ocean view | Pet-friendly | Swimming pool | Drinkable Water | Safety box | Wifi
- Shared 1.134€
*Prices are per person.
**A 500 EUR deposit is required. Remaining
amount is due by November 30th, 2022.
We choose remote locations but always near the ocean, fitting to our safe space philosophy. That is exactly why we loved this Dreamsea’s truly unique location, the Sri Lankan Beachfront Villa.
The nearest airport is Bandaranaike International Airport (Colombo – CMB), also known as Katunayake airport. From there, it’s about a 2 hours ride. The easiest and fastest way is by taxi. You can take one at the airport or we organize transfers with Dreamsea at a cost of 70€ / way per car for up to 4 people. The address is 92 Galle Road, Ahangama, in front of the police station.
You can also take the train for a little bit of adventure from Colombo Fort. This is the cheapest way. It costs around 2€ and takes 3 hours. To get from CMB airport to Colombo fort you can go by bus for 1€. It takes about 45 minutes and departs every 30 minutes or by taxi for 10€.
A few weeks prior to the retreat, we will connect everyone to team up, so taxis can be shared.
Transfers will be paid on-site separately.
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