Come Celebrate the Fullness of Life on the Southern Shores of Sri Lanka.
This is Yoga Practice at it's Finest.
Known for its abundant wildlife, flora and endless beaches, Sri Lanka is the perfect alternative to the hectic pace of life. All who have ventured here from abroad quickly fall in love with this tropical rural setting and its natural beauty.
We invite you to join us at Rocky Point where the sun rises from the Indian ocean. We are in a secluded cove, in a small fishing village. Excellent swimming, body surfing, snorkeling and kayaking are available just a few minutes walk from our center.
Our yoga shala, which holds thirty students, sits at the top of our property among banana and papaya trees. Each morning it is caressed by the sound of ocean waves and tropical birds during the mysore classes. It provides the perfect intimate setting to deepen ones practice. Our yoga program includes daily ashtanga mysore classes meditation, pranayama, philosophy, and AcroYoga..
One of our resident teachers, Kathy Cooper, is a seasoned ashtanga teacher of 37 years. She has priceless insights born out of her long practice of ashtanga yoga that support practitioners to unlock and open to the practice, and unfold their natural state. Her beautiful personality is an inspiration to everyone who meets her. Kathy teaches daily mysore from December 15, 2011 through February 29, 2012.
This year we are expanding our yoga program to include workshops on the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of a yoga practice. Michael Lear, who has been part of our Ashtanga family for 6 years, brings his rich experience in yoga body therapy, meditation, consciousness, health and healing, and advanced thought to enhance our programs. His incredible kindness and gentle spirit create a wonderful balance to his fierce dedication to yoga. In short, he is a rare gift and we are delighted to have him teaching at Ashtanga Lanka. In addition, the response to his teaching last year was phenomenal. Michael will be teaching November 9th through December 14th, 2011 and March 1st through April 20th 2012. Visit Michael's Page for more details.
Our resort can accommodate up to 30 persons and our restaurant serves an abundance of fresh local Sri Lankan cuisine, including fish from our beach, as well as international favorites. Tangalle, the nearby town, has many amenities for the discerning traveler: ATM’s, farmers’ market, internet and copy services, etc.
In addition to our yoga programs there are plenty of activities to accent the days. Visits to ancient Buddhist temples, wildlife preserves, rainforests, tea plantations, swimming, surfing, safaris, and especially lagoon kayaking, are among the favorites. We can also connect you to a local community service organization if you are interested. (see Sri Lanka page)
We delight in supporting our yogis to feel at home, stay for an extended time, and deepen their yoga practice. It is common for guests to stay with us for a month or more. Our reasonable rates accommodate these longer stays.
