Are you looking for more than just a yoga retreat near the beach in Sri Lanka? Since 2017, Green Peace Inn has been offering an holistic eight-day retreat combining breathwork, meditation, yoga, self-exploration, and plant-based ​/​ vegan nutrition. Each day includes guided practices designed to strengthen the connection between your body, mind, and emotions. Alongside the practical sessions, you will learn accessible theory about topics such as emotional patterns, the nervous system, and the effects of breathwork, meditation, and yoga. Our aim is to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself while giving you practical techniques that you can continue using independently after the retreat. Some of the knowledge we share is usually taught during longer training programmes, but we have selected the most relevant insights and made them accessible within an eight-day experience. The programme is complemented by an Ayurvedic massage and treatment, a supportive group environment, and freshly prepared plant-based meals. Our varied menu features creative dishes inspired by local ingredients and offers a different culinary experience each day. This retreat is designed for people who want to practise, learn, reconnect, and return home with a clearer understanding of themselves. We have more than 170 five-star reviews on Google Maps (Green Peace Inn Retreats, Sri Lanka). Please read them there.

Retreat Date(s)

2026​/​2027 Season 21 Nov - 28 Nov 2026 05 Dec - 12 Dec 2026 19 Dec - 26 Dec 2026 02 Jan - 09 Jan 2027 16 Jan - 23 Jan 2027 30 Jan - 06 Feb 2027 13 Feb - 20 Feb 2027 27 Feb - 06 Mar 2027

Itinerary

WHAT A DAY LOOKS LIKE (sample day, be flexible) 7.00 – 8.15 am Yoga & Movement Practice 75 min morning yoga class based on that day's theme. 8.15 am Tea Break 8.30 – 11:00 am Group Breathwork Session Conscious connected breathing in different styles or pranayama practices (around 1.5 hours) + content​/​theory & pre-exercises based on the theme specific to that day (1 hour) + sharing around 11.00 am Healthy Plant-Based ​/​ Vegan Brunch 12.00 pm Free time ​/​ Talks ​/​ Journaling ​/​ Massages 3.00 pm (optional) Fruit Platter 5.00 – 6.30 pm Sunset Practice on our rooftop Yin or Restorative Yoga. Based on the day's theme, with a long, deep relaxation at the end. 7.00 – 8.15 pm Healthy Plant-Based ​/​ Vegan Dinner 8.30 – 9.30 pm Guided Meditation with theory

What's Included

7 Hatha​/​Vinyasa yoga classes (75-90 min) 6 Breathwork sessions (150 min) + content​/​theory, pre-exercises (60 min) 6 Sunset Yin-Yoga classes (90 min) 6 Guided meditations + theory 1 Mandala breathwork session 1 Sunset yoga introductory class 1 Active Kundalini meditation Writing assignments Workshops, talks & specials 1 Ayurvedic massage (60 min) 1 Shirodhara (45 min) 7 Nights in a shared twin room OR private room 7 Healthy plant-based breakfasts 6 Fruit platters in the afternoon 7 Healthy plant-based dinners 7 Healthy plant-based desserts Welcome drink & snack Unlimited drinking water Unlimited organic tea

What's Not Included

Airfares, airport pickup or drop (85€ one way), visa, snacks for lunch (if the fruit platter is not enough for you), Sri Lankan cooking classes, extra massages & day trips, private breathwork sessions, surf lessons, and surfboard rental.

Food (if applicable)

At our plant-based café, we serve healthy, gluten-free, vegan & delicious brunch and dinner during our retreats. We are planning to open for dinner soon, in the weeks when we do not run retreats. We’ve made every effort to create a vegan, gluten-free, and sugar-free menu, using mostly locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and, where we can, organic. We have carefully created a fine-dining-inspired menu that is fully vegan, gluten-free, and free from refined sugar. We use locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and choose organic produce whenever possible. Each day, guests are served a freshly prepared brunch, a light fruit platter, and dinner, with a delicious dessert included every evening.

How to get there (if applicable)

Green Peace Inn is an open and welcoming vegan beachfront yoga retreat centre in Weligama, Sri Lanka, surrounded by nature and a beautiful coastline. Cosy spaces throughout the property invite you to relax and unwind. The centre is located in Weligama Bay, on a quiet stretch of beach, while the town centre is just three minutes away by tuk-tuk. Directions -Arrival by airplane Please book your flight to arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Transfers are available at an additional cost of 85 EUR. -Arrival by train Take a train from Colombo Fort to Weligama, Sri Lanka, and then take a TukTuk to Green Peace Inn. -Arrival by bus Take the Highway Bus to Galle or Matara and then a public bus or TukTuk to Weligama.

Other Cancellation Policy (refer this if "Other" is chosen in Cancellation & Refund Policy section)

Greater than 5 months prior to the retreat: The deposit will be refunded, minus a 10% administration, transaction, and bank fee. (To refund a booking involves many people and changes in our bookkeeping, and so on, it’s NOT a single click for us) Between 3 and 5 months prior to the retreat: The deposit is non-refundable but can be used as a credit towards another retreat. Valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. Less than 3 months prior to the retreat: Only the deposit is non-refundable, but with prior approval, it can be transferred to another person to attend the same retreat. Refunds will be done only through the Original Mode of Payment and will be processed within 10 to 45 days, depending on the issuing bank of the credit card

Past Reviews (optional)

I can recommend the 8-day retreat from the bottom of my heart. It was one of the best decisions of my life. The mix of learning and experience is really special, you get to explore many different practices, almost like building your own personal toolbox. I learned to feel and connect with myself in completely new ways. Even though I had already been exploring things like breathwork before, this experience allowed me to go much deeper. Alex has a wonderful way of connecting spirituality with real life and science, which makes everything feel both grounded and inspiring. The food is also absolutely amazing. I have honestly never had such delicious gluten-free vegan food before. The quality is outstanding and the variety is incredible. And the beautiful accommodation right by the ocean makes the whole experience even more special. Overall, it was worth every single cent. Denise Trautmann What better reference is there than returning? This was my second 8-day retreat at the Greenpeace Inn in Sri Lanka — and counting two further retreats with Alex in Switzerland, it was actually my fourth retreat with him. And I can easily imagine going again. That alone says most of what I want to say. It’s a truly holistic retreat, held with deep experience, clarity and presence. Alex, who leads the retreats, holds the space with real skill and warmth — and the whole team carries that same spirit. You’re fully supported as you move through your own inner process, and gently guided to carry what you find back into daily life. Everything fits together: the practices, the place, the nourishing food, the people, and the careful container that makes real depth possible. It’s all part of one process — the morning and evening yoga, and the steady, attentive support between sessions. It’s extraordinary. The Greenpeace Inn itself is a wonderfully mindful, lovingly tended retreat space — and that care is embodied by everyone involved. And the work doesn’t end when the retreat ends. The inner work is your own, of course — but the tools you’re given are designed so you can keep using parts of them at home, in everyday life. There are also check-in emails along the way, and the team is still there afterwards whenever something comes up. A heartfelt thank you to Alex and the whole team for holding such a special space. Highly recommended. Birgit My stay at this retreat was truly a magical experience. From the very beginning, I felt welcomed into a space that is held with deep respect, care, and genuine knowledge. Alex and the entire team create an environment that feels both safe and inspiring, allowing you to fully relax, open up, and connect on a deeper level. What really stood out to me was the integrity and presence with which everything is offered. You can feel the experience behind the team—the way they guide, support, and hold space is something very special and not easy to find. Every detail is thoughtfully taken care of, and the atmosphere invites both inner exploration and meaningful connection. I leave this retreat feeling grateful, expanded, and deeply nourished. It is an experience I would 100% recommend to anyone looking for something authentic, transformative, and held with true heart. Thank you, Alex and the whole team, for creating such a beautiful space. Juan I've just come home from the 8 days retreat at the Green Peace Inn and I feel very relaxed, calm and strengthened for my upcoming changes. The days at the Green Peace Inn enabled me to grow emotionally and gave me clarity about my future. The retreat completely met my expectations and even exceeded them. From the lovingly designed accommodation to the food to the friendly team and the competent, professional and warm instructions, everything was perfect. Alex guides you through the various exercises very conscientiously and thoughtfully and offers a potpury of tools for implementation in everyday life. I always felt safe and secure. I would recommend the retreat 100÷ and am already looking forward to my next one. 😀 Céline Kaufmann I had the privilege of spending one of the most wonderful weeks of my life at the Green Peace Inn. Every little detail shows how much love and passion Alex, Martina, and all the staff put into everything they do. The food was amazing and did me a world of good. You can always get seconds, and the ingredients are organic and of the highest quality. The price is almost too good for everything you get. The accommodation is so beautiful and clean, and you immediately feel at home. They really think of everything. Plus, there's a beautiful beach right outside the door, and you can fall asleep to the sound of the sea. Nothing was missing. Alex is highly professional and knows a lot about what he does. He is incredibly knowledgeable and shared everything with us. By the end of the week, every participant had experienced a change. I did too, and I will incorporate many things into my everyday life. Don't hesitate to book! ...