Come Celebrate the Fullness of Life on the Southern Shores of Sri Lanka.
Known for its abundant wildlife, flora, and endless beaches, Sri Lanka is the perfect alternative to the hectic pace of life. All who venture here quickly fall in love with this tropical rural setting and its natural beauty.
We invite you to join us where the sun rises over the Indian ocean. Excellent swimming, body surfing, snorkeling, and kayaking are available just a few minutes walk from our center.
AshtangaLanka provides the perfect setting to deepen one's yoga practice. The yoga program includes daily Ashtanga Mysore classes and meditation. We also offer weekly AcroYoga classes, afternoon yoga workshops, and massage.
Our yoga shala, which holds thirty students, sits at the top of the property among tropical fruit trees. We offer morning Mysore classes six days a week. These classes provide individual instruction in a group setting. Classes are not led, rather the teacher gives individual guidance and adjustments within the Ashtanga Vinyasa system. The expectation for all guests is daily participation in the morning practice.
For those new to Ashtanga Yoga, you will start at the beginning and progress through the series. New students must commit to a minimum of 2 weeks to establish their practice. By the time you leave, you will have a self practice that you can do anywhere. Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate drop-in students who do not have an established practice at least to Navasana.
The 2013-14 yoga season begins November 10, 2013 and finishes April 18, 2014. The rest of the year the guesthouse is open and you are welcome to come enjoy a Sri Lankan holiday.
Our primary teacher, Kathy Cooper, is a seasoned Ashtanga teacher and practitioner of 38 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. Kathy will be teaching from December 8, 2013 through February 28, 2014.
In addition to our yoga program, there are many activities to fill your days. Visit ancient Buddhist temples, Ayurvedic clinics, tropical rainforests, tea plantations, and go on wildlife safaris or kayak in the lagoon. We have kayaks and snorkel equipment available.
We delight in supporting our yogis to feel at home at AshtangaLanka and many guests choose to stay for a month or longer to deepen their practice.
Wireless internet service is also available at the center. The nearby town, Tangalle, provides access to ATMs, grocery stores, farmers’ market, internet and coffee services, and more. We can also connect you to a local community service organization if you are interested in volunteering. (see Sri Lanka page)
