7 Day RESTORE Yoga Retreat by Talalla Retreat
7 Day RESTORE Yoga Retreat by Talalla Retreat
WJWC+MH7, Tangalle Road, Sampaya House, Talalla 81170
Up to 15 in group
Feb 8 - 14, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- Take a break from the rush of everyday life and find a fresh sense of balance in a peaceful corner of Sri Lanka. This retreat offers a carefully designed rhythm of movement, rest, learning, and exploration—supporting both body and mind throughout the week.
- Each morning, reformer Pilates helps you build strength, improve flexibility, and clear your mind, creating a solid foundation for the day ahead. These energising sessions are balanced by evenings of yoga, where you’ll have the space to release tension, reset, and settle into a deeper sense of calm and ease.
- Alongside daily practice, dedicated workshops in Pilates alignment and meditation deepen your understanding, helping you move through life with greater clarity, focus, and energy. A local cooking class offers a chance to connect with Sri Lankan culture through food, while optional excursions—including a guided e-bike tour and temple visit—invite you to explore the surrounding landscape at a relaxed, mindful pace.
- Time for rest is built into the retreat, including a dedicated Bath House session. Designed to support recovery and nervous system balance, this experience complements your movement practice and encourages deep rest.
- With the natural beauty of Sri Lanka as your backdrop, this retreat gives you the space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with your deeper intentions. You’ll leave feeling grounded and restored, with renewed clarity around what you want to carry forward into your life.
About this Retreat
Melanie discovered yoga's transformational power while traveling in India in 2009. Over the years, she deepened into her practices exploring asana, pranayama, meditation, philosophy, chanting, kundalini kriya as well as Usui Reiki Healing.
She has completed over 700 hours of teacher training across multiple yoga styles and holds a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology Movement Sciences from San Francisco State University.
Melanie shares a holistic approach to yoga, viewing the different modalities as maps to explore the vast landscapes of our multilayered human experience.
Students describe her teaching style as nurturing, inspiring, and accessible to practitioners of all levels. Her classes will guide you through an embodied journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
Having previously taught at Talalla Retreat from 2016-2018, she is returning to share yoga as a path to innate wholeness.
Marjorie is a yoga and meditation teacher whose path began in 2000, guided by deep listening to the body and the subtle language of awareness. Rooted in Iyengar Yoga and enriched by Yin, Vinyasa, Kundalini, meditation, and energy healing, her teaching invites presence, softness, and inner clarity. She offers a grounded yet luminous space where students reconnect with themselves and rediscover the quiet joy of being. Creating inclusive and supportive retreat environments for an international audience. Her approach emphasizes safety and deep listening, allowing participants to slow down, reconnect with their bodies, calm the nervous system, and cultivate clarity and vitality.
Details of this retreat
The Restore Retreat is a relaxed and nourishing yoga retreat designed to balance daily practice with plenty of time to rest, unwind, and slow down. Flow through uplifting, dynamic, and conscious movement before settling into restorative moments of breath, meditation, and stillness.
This retreat is an invitation to regulate the nervous system, restore balance, and come home to your Self—leaving you feeling grounded, present, and deeply nourished. At the heart of this retreat is a gentle, intentional rhythm. Each day includes two yoga sessions—an energising, active practice in the morning to awaken the body, and a Yin or Restorative practice in the evening to unwind, soften, and settle into rest—creating a natural balance between movement and stillness.
This rhythm supports the nervous system to regulate naturally, without pressure or intensity. Two workshops available during the retreat to deepen your understanding of yoga. Time in our Bath House—including a sauna, steam room, cold plunge, and magnesium pool—massage, and time in nature all work together to support deep restoration on every level.
Spaciousness is also built into the schedule, with time to swim, explore, reflect, or simply slow down, allowing the experience to meet you exactly where you are. This retreat isn’t about doing more. It’s about tuning in, softening, and creating the conditions to truly restore, reconnect, and come home to your Self.
This retreat is an invitation to regulate the nervous system, restore balance, and come home to your Self—leaving you feeling grounded, present, and deeply nourished. At the heart of this retreat is a gentle, intentional rhythm. Each day includes two yoga sessions—an energising, active practice in the morning to awaken the body, and a Yin or Restorative practice in the evening to unwind, soften, and settle into rest—creating a natural balance between movement and stillness.
This rhythm supports the nervous system to regulate naturally, without pressure or intensity. Two workshops available during the retreat to deepen your understanding of yoga. Time in our Bath House—including a sauna, steam room, cold plunge, and magnesium pool—massage, and time in nature all work together to support deep restoration on every level.
Spaciousness is also built into the schedule, with time to swim, explore, reflect, or simply slow down, allowing the experience to meet you exactly where you are. This retreat isn’t about doing more. It’s about tuning in, softening, and creating the conditions to truly restore, reconnect, and come home to your Self.
Schedule
DAY ONE
Check-in is from 2:00 p.m.
An opening ceremony will take place at 4:00 p.m., followed by a Yin yoga session at 5:00 p.m.
LAST DAY
Check-out is by 12:00 p.m.
Your final morning includes a 90 Yoga class, breakfast as usual, and a closing ceremony before departure.
A TYPICAL DAY ON RETREAT
A typical day on retreat starts with a 90- minute Yoga class and ends with a sunset Yin or Restorative yoga class. During the day, you will either be on-site attending a workshop or receiving a wellness treatment, or we will be off-site on an excursion. Every day, we make sure you get a bit of space to enjoy some solo time—sip a fresh coconut by the pool or take a dip in the ocean.
All activities on the schedule are optional, allowing you to shape the retreat in a way that feels right for you.
Check-in is from 2:00 p.m.
An opening ceremony will take place at 4:00 p.m., followed by a Yin yoga session at 5:00 p.m.
LAST DAY
Check-out is by 12:00 p.m.
Your final morning includes a 90 Yoga class, breakfast as usual, and a closing ceremony before departure.
A TYPICAL DAY ON RETREAT
A typical day on retreat starts with a 90- minute Yoga class and ends with a sunset Yin or Restorative yoga class. During the day, you will either be on-site attending a workshop or receiving a wellness treatment, or we will be off-site on an excursion. Every day, we make sure you get a bit of space to enjoy some solo time—sip a fresh coconut by the pool or take a dip in the ocean.
All activities on the schedule are optional, allowing you to shape the retreat in a way that feels right for you.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Talalla Retreat, WJWC+MH7, Tangalle Road, Sampaya House, Talalla 81170
Directions
For a stress-free arrival, we recommend a private car transfer from Colombo Airport, which takes about 2.5–3 hours via the expressway. We can arrange for you! This is the quickest and most comfortable way to reach Talalla Retreat.
If you prefer local transport, buses run from Colombo to Matara, where you can take a short tuk-tuk ride to Talalla.
If you prefer local transport, buses run from Colombo to Matara, where you can take a short tuk-tuk ride to Talalla.
Accommodation
Enjoy our beautiful sea-view villas, deluxe rooms or private bungalow. All including a private balcony, mosquito nets, desk space, WIFI, ceiling fans and a safe. We also offer air-conditioned rooms.
Bungalow AC
Private Bungalow AC for 2
Deluxe Room Ground Floor
Double Deluxe Room Ground Floor
Triple Deluxe Room Ground Floor
Deluxe Open Air
Double Deluxe Open Air
Sea View Ground Floor (AC)
Double Sea View Ground Floor (AC)
Triple Sea View Ground Floor (AC)
Sea View First Floor (AC)
Double Sea View First Floor (AC)
Double Sea View Open Air
Sea View Open Air
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Talalla Beach, on Sri Lanka’s south coast, is a quiet, unspoiled stretch of golden sand with gentle waves and swaying palm trees. It’s a place to step back from the pace of everyday life and settle into a slower, more intentional rhythm.
Located between the surf town of Hiriketiya and the historic city of Matara, Talalla is within easy reach of local markets, temples, and wildlife experiences. It’s approximately 2.5–3 hours by car from Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport when travellin
Located between the surf town of Hiriketiya and the historic city of Matara, Talalla is within easy reach of local markets, temples, and wildlife experiences. It’s approximately 2.5–3 hours by car from Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport when travellin
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Enjoy a variety of fresh, and healthy dishes with locally sourced products—Sri Lankan flavors and World cuisine—so you can explore new tastes without missing the comforts of home.
What's Included
- The Retreat Breakdown
- 6 Nights at Talalla
- Your retreat includes 6 nights (7 days) of accommodation on our beautiful property in tropical paradise. We have many room options available for you to choose from for your retreat that suit a variety of budgets and requirements.
- 3 Delicious Meals Per Day
- Your retreat includes 3 nourishing meals per day prepared by our chefs and served at our on-site restaurant. Our chefs prepare a generous buffet featuring a rotating selection of dishes, combining vibrant Sri Lankan flavours with well-balanced Western favourites. Meals are thoughtfully designed to support your movement practice—light yet satisfying, flavourful, and grounding. We are very happy to cater to any dietary requirements—just let us know upon booking!
- Twice-Daily Yoga
- Each day includes two 90 mins yoga sessions held in our ocean-facing shalas—an energising, active practice in the morning to awaken the body, followed by a Yin or Restorative practice in the evening to unwind, soften, and settle into rest. Together, these sessions create a natural balance between movement and stillness.
- Workshops
- Two workshops are offered during the retreat to deepen your understanding of yoga and support integration of your practice. Optional one-on-one sessions with the facilitator are also available for more personalised guidance.
- 2 Cultural Activities
- Your retreat includes 3 cultural immersion activities to explore the rich culture of Sri Lanka:
- Cooking Class – Learn how to create traditional Sri Lankan dishes straight from the locals.
- Two Guided E-Bike Tours – Designed to surprise and inspire, these relaxed rides take you through enchanting countryside and scenic routes. Tuk-tuk support is available for those who prefer not to ride.
- 2 Wellness Sessions
- No retreat is complete without some well-deserved self-care! Your retreat includes:
- One hour massage or spa treatment at our on-site spa.
- One restorative Beachfront Bath House session, including time in the sauna, steam room, magnesium warm pool, and cold plunge.
What's Not Included
- Airport transfers
- Visa
- Extra spa/treatments
- Safari or surf add-ons
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