July 2026 Departure | Sri Lanka Ashtanga Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat with Shiho Akiyama and HANAE 

Step away from your daily routine, begin the morning with yoga, and take time to observe your current condition through Ayurvedic consultations and treatments. The Sri Lanka Ashtanga Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat will depart on Sunday, July 19, 2026, offering a chance to spend restorative time in nature at Karunakarala Ayurveda Resort.

This special retreat is guided by Shiho Akiyama, who has led and returned to Sri Lanka retreats at Karunakarala over the years, and HANAE, a long-time Ashtanga yoga practitioner and teacher. The program is designed to welcome both experienced Ashtanga practitioners and those joining an overseas retreat or Mysore-style class for the first time.

The retreat takes place at Karunakarala Ayurveda Resort in Waikkal, about 30 minutes by car from Colombo International Airport. Surrounded by riverside calm, tropical greenery, flowers, and fruit trees, guests will spend their days with Mysore-style Ashtanga yoga, Ayurvedic doctor consultations, personalized treatments, and meals based on Ayurvedic principles.

Retreat Overview

• Departure date: Sunday, July 19, 2026

• Duration: 3 nights / 5 days or 6 nights / 8 days

• Location: Karunakarala Ayurveda Resort, Waikkal, Sri Lanka

• Teachers: Shiho Akiyama and HANAE

• Minimum number of participants: 10

• Tour price: from JPY 417,000 for 3 nights / 5 days; from JPY 467,000 for 6 nights / 8 days

Please note that tour prices and conditions may change depending on flight availability and other travel arrangements. For the latest details, please refer to the official tour application page.

Ashtanga Yoga and Ayurveda in One Retreat

Each day includes a morning Mysore-style Ashtanga yoga class. With guidance from both Shiho Akiyama and HANAE, participants can practice at their own pace while receiving support suited to their condition on the day.

After morning practice, the day continues with Ayurvedic doctor consultations, treatments tailored to each guest's constitution, and Ayurvedic meals. Through movement, rest, food, and learning, the retreat offers a quiet opportunity to reconnect with your body and mind.

What You Can Experience at Karunakarala

Karunakarala Ayurveda Resort is an Ayurveda-focused resort located by the river in Waikkal, Sri Lanka. Although it is conveniently close to the airport, the resort is surrounded by nature, where guests can hear birdsong and the sound of trees moving in the breeze. Japanese- and English-speaking local staff are available to support guests throughout their stay.

At Karunakarala, the Ayurveda experience is not limited to doctor consultations and treatments. Time spent resting in the breeze and nourishing the body through food is also an essential part of the stay. Constitution-based meals, herbal and oil treatments, and the quiet riverside environment all support a deeper sense of ease.

The tour also includes satsang, a traditional cooking class, a Negombo shopping tour, and excursions to the UNESCO World Heritage Dambulla Cave Temple and the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Centered on yoga and Ayurveda, the program also offers opportunities to experience Sri Lanka's nature and culture.

About the Teachers

Shiho Akiyama is an Authorized Level 2 Ashtanga Yoga teacher (KPJAYI / SYC), founder of mysore fukuoka, and representative of DEEP GREEN FUKUOKA. Her work connects yoga, food, music, and environmental awareness through activities in Japan and abroad. This will be the fourth Sri Lanka retreat with Karunakarala, bringing together the trust and experience built over previous retreats.

HANAE is Authorized by KPJAYI and holds E-RYT500 certification from Yoga Alliance. She has taught at yoga events and teacher training programs, mainly in Tokyo, and since 2023 has led the Ashtanga Yoga Mysore program "mysoreFuki." Together with Shiho, she will guide participants through time dedicated to Ashtanga yoga, Ayurveda, and inner balance.

Recommended For

• Those who want to experience an authentic Ayurveda retreat in Sri Lanka

• Those who wish to deepen their Ashtanga yoga practice in a natural setting

• Those who want to reconnect with body and mind through yoga, meals, and treatments

• Those looking for time away from a busy daily routine

• Those seeking an overseas retreat available as either a 3-night/5-day or 6-night/8-day program

A few days to move, rest, eat, and learn in nature. This retreat is recommended for anyone who wishes to create meaningful time for themselves.

Details and Application

For full tour details, travel conditions, availability, and application information, please visit the Idea Tours application page.

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Applications may close once the tour reaches capacity. If you are considering joining, please check the latest information on the tour application page.