Ashtanga Lanka

We are 100 meters from this bay!

At Ashtanga Lanka you will find a relaxing atmosphere, friendly community, and daily yoga instruction. Since 2004, we’ve been creating a home for Ashtangis in Sri Lanka. Both beginner students and experienced Mysore practitioners are always welcome. Deepening your practice, meeting people from around the world and experiencing the beauty of this country will make your holiday memorable.

You will have time to lay on the beach, surf, enjoy an Ayurvedic massage, take a day trip, or simply read a book and do nothing. To compliment the morning practice we offer meditation, Pranayama, Yin Yoga, AcroYoga, Slack-lining, Kirtan, clinics about the Ashtanga Yoga method and Yoga philosophy discussions.

The minimum visit is one week but we highly recommend two or more to get the most from your stay. All classes are taught by Jacob Handwerker and Jana Wettich, except when we host a guest teacher. This year we’re excited to have Clayton Horton teaching during the Christmas & New Year holiday.

For more information about our offerings and Ashtanga Yoga please visit the Yoga page.

At Ashtanga Lanka you will find a peaceful and rejuvenating experience. Our mission is to create a warm and friendly atmosphere where you can do your practice and truly recharge.

Since 2004, we’ve been a “home away from home” for Ashtanga students from around the world. If you are new to the practice or a long time practitioner we look forward to sharing the journey.

We are 100m from this bay:

Full time Mysore program

December 2020 to April 2021

Open year round as a peaceful & mindful yoga guesthouse.

Deepening your practice, meeting people from different countries and experiencing the beauty of Sri Lanka will make your stay here memorable.

There is time to lay on the beach, go surfing, have an Ayurvedic massage, take day trips and explore local sites, read a book on the balcony or simply watch the birds and monkeys.

We offer daily yoga instruction along with meditation, Pranayama, Yin Yoga, afternoon clinics about the Ashtanga Yoga method, Yoga philosophy discussions, AcroYoga, and Kirtan.

Open all year as a Yoga Guesthouse

Full time Mysore program: December 13, 2020 to April 2021.

Questions? Email: yoga@ashtangalanka.com

Mysore program: December 13, 2020 to April 2021.

Questions? Email: yoga@ashtangalanka.com

During the high season the minimum stay is one week. We highly recommend two or more weeks to get the most from your visit. All classes are taught by Jacob Handwerker and Jana Wettich, except when we host a guest teacher. This year we’re excited to have Clayton Horton teaching during the Christmas & New Year holiday.

Full time Mysore program

December 2020 to April 2021

We are open year round as a yoga guesthouse.

Classes available upon request.

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Our home in Hiriketiya:

At Ashtanga Lanka we have 5 double rooms plus a 4-person dorm. Breakfast, filtered water and WiFi is included. If we’re fully booked there are many nearby guesthouses at all price points. You can still register for all yoga classes and special events.

Interested in hosting a retreat at our venue? We love having guest teachers and we’ll work with you to create a memorable experience. Please contact us for more information.

Our home in Hiriketiya:

At Ashtanga Lanka we have 5 double rooms plus a 4-bed mixed dorm. Breakfast, Wifi, and filtered water is included. If you stay elsewhere you can still join the yoga classes, workshops, community meals, and special events.

Are you interested in hosting your own event? We love having guest teachers and we’ll work with you to create a memorable experience. Please email us for more information.

Clayton Horton at Ashtanga Lanka

December 27, 2020 to January 15, 2021

Clayton is a Certified Ashtanga teacher with KPJAYI and practicing for 30+ years. This is a special opportunity to study with Clayton in a beautiful retreat environment and more intimate setting.