restore retreat
Our Restore retreat invites you into nourishing yoga practices with time to relax in our beautiful retreat surroundings.
Flow through uplifting, dynamic, and conscious movement before settling into restorative moments of breath, meditation, and stillness
This retreat is an invitation to come home to your Self.
Through the science of yoga, pranayama and meditation you’ll be guided back into a state of deep awareness and presence.
In nature’s embrace, you’ll tune in, slow down, and rediscover what it feels like to truly be in your body.
yoga
Meet yourself on the mat twice daily: morning classes awaken your body’s vitality, while evening practices invite restoration. Our workshops support your body’s natural capacity for renewal with pranayama and meditation.
A 1-1 yoga assessment is offered to help advance your practice
CONTRAST THERAPY & MASSAGE
Experience a revitalizing session in our luxury bathhouse, complete with sauna, steam room, chill bath, and magnesium pool – designed to awaken your senses, restore balance, and deeply relax both body and mind.
This contrast of heat and cold promotes recovery, reduces stress, and supports emotional well-being.
You’ll also enjoy a one-hour full body massage, which helps reduce cortisol, relieve muscle tension, and improve circulation, leaving you feeling deeply restored and rejuvenated.
excursions
A enchanting experience.
We will surprise you!
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Island Recipes for Life
Food is one of the most beautiful ways to experience a culture, and in Sri Lanka, every dish tells a story.
During your retreat, you’ll step into the kitchen with local chefs to explore the spices, flavors, and techniques that make Sri Lankan cuisine so unique. Together, you’ll cook and share meals just as families do across the island, discovering the warmth and tradition behind every recipe. This is more than a class, it’s a memory to savor, and a gift you’ll take home: the ability to recreate the taste of Sri Lanka wherever life takes you.
what's included?
your accommodation
7 nights (8 days) in a room of your choice!
your meals
3 Nourishing meals per day from our on-site restaurant that serves western & Sri Lankan cuisine.
Tasty & healthy food designed to support your body during your week on retreat.
morning yoga
Wake up every morning to a 90 minute yoga class that includes pranayama, meditation & movement.
Yoga that is accessible to anyone, no matter your ability or previous experience.
evening relaxing yoga
Finish the day with a 90 minute gentle yoga class designed to settle the mind and body.
Excursions
We will take a journey outside Talalla to explore one of Sri Lanka’s cultural sites.
two 60 min workshops
A selection of group workshops is offered based on the interests of the group.
In addition, one-to-one workshops are available for more personalized guidance and deeper exploration.
60 min full body massage
Indulge in a relaxing 60-minute full body oil massage, designed to release tension, improve circulation, and leave you feeling deeply restored and rejuvenated.
one BATH HOUSE SESSIONS
Experience the power of guided breath work enhanced by our Bathhouse’s contrast therapy. Move through cycles of breath, cold plunge, sauna, steam, and our magnesium pool for a full-body reset. This deeply restorative practice calms the nervous system, boosts energy, and leaves you feeling clear, grounded, and revitalized.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE*
*Subject to change depending on external factors such as weather and group size.
RETREAT FAQS
CAN I COME ON MY OWN?
Absolutely! In fact, we encourage it.
We know that the decision to book a retreat is a big investment into yourself, and sometimes that journey is a path you need to embark on solo.
Lots of people that attend our retreats come on their own, so we can almost guarantee you will meet likeminded individuals in the same position as you.
We’re also more than happy to host friends and family groups too – the more the merrier! Our retreats are open & inclusive to anyone interested in taking a break from everyday life to look after themselves.
CAN I BRING A FRIEND?
Yes! A retreat is the perfect getaway to make some new memories with your favourite people. If you’d like to share a room with your friend(s), you can choose our double/triple options under the room selection.
DO I HAVE TO BE GOOD AT YOGA TO COME?
There is no requirement to have attended a yoga class before – let alone being a pro!
Sometimes an immersive experience like this is just what you need to acquire a new skill & the confidence to continue the habit when you return home.
We all start somewhere, no matter your age, fitness or physical ability, our team are here to cater to you and adapt classes to your specific needs.
WHAT TIME OF YEAR IS THE BEST TO COME?
Sri Lanka has a tropical climate that circulates through wetter and drier seasons, though because of climate change, the weather is increasingly becoming less predictable. In recent years our driest months have seen the highest rainfall!
We encourage you to choose your retreat dates to suit your schedule as globally weather is not always going to show up in the same ways they used to.
‘Rainy season’ really just means that it’s going to rain for a short while at some point in the day, but the rest of the time it’s sunny & tropical. Your weather app will show you rain everyday, but the portion of the day that it rains is not typically going to impact your time on the island.
So when’s the best time of year to come? The time of year that suits you & your schedule best! We’ll be here to host you at Talalla.
WILL I HAVE ANY FREE TIME?
Of course!
Additionally, everything offered in our retreat schedules is optional. So if you decide you need some more ‘me time’, there are many places on our property (and the beach) that you can relax and unwind at your own pace.
Our schedules are designed so that you make the most out of your time with us, both physically and emotionally. But we know that every person is different. We all march to our own rhythms and have our own unique needs, so our staff members are always here to help you to feel comfortable at all times during your stay.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
We have laundry facilities on site, so there is no need to overpack (easier said than done!)
Some bits we do encourage you to bring are…
- Lightweight and breathable clothes to practice in (it can get sweaty in a tropical climate)
- Something to swim in
- Something that covers your legs & shoulders when exploring temples to respect local culture
- Mosquito repellent (we also sell this in our shop)
- Suncream – the Sri Lankan sun can be very strong (you can find this in our shop too)
- A water bottle – we have refill stations on the property and encourage our guests to refrain from relying on single-use plastic
- (Optional) A retreat can be the perfect time for self-reflection as you embark on a journey of personal growth. Bringing a journal and a pen to document your time with us can help to enrich your time.
We provide towels/shower gel and yoga mats/equipment.
UPCOMING DATES FOR restore RETREAT
– 2026 –
February 2026
07/02/25 – 14/02/26 – BOOK
March 2026
07/03/26 – 14/03/26 – BOOK
April 2026
04/04/26 – 11/04/26 – BOOK
May 2026
02/05/26 – 09/05/26 – BOOK
30/05/26 – 06/06/26 – BOOK
June 2026
27/06/26 – 04/07/26 –BOOK
July 2026
25/07/26 – 01/08/26 – BOOK
August 2026
22/08/25 – 29/08/26– BOOK
September 2026
19/09/26 – 26/09/26 – BOOK
October 2026
17/10/26 – 24/10/26 – BOOK
November 2026
14/11/26 – 21/11/26 – BOOK
December 2026
12/12/26 – 19/12/26 – BOOK
Retreat Experience
$350*
*Price excludes accommodation and meals. Please select your preferred stay option below. An additional 18% VAT applies.
ROOM OPTIONS & YOUR ALL INCLUSIVE PRICE

bungalow
(ac)
Single $645*
Double $995*

DELUXE
first floor
Single $825*
Double $1175*

deluxe
ground floor
Single $825*
Double $1175*
Triple $1525*

Sea view
ground floor (ac)
Single $1080*
Double $1430*
Triple $1780*

sea view
first floor
Single $1080*
Double $1430*
Sold out on-site?
Non-residential Option (limited)
meet your hosts
MELANIE
Melanie discovered the transformational power of yoga while traveling in India in 2009. Inspired by this life-changing experience, she continued to deepen her practice after returning home to California.
Over time, she expanded her asana-focused practice to explore subtler modalities of pranayama, meditation, mantra and bhakti chanting, kundalini kriya, and Usui Reiki healing.
With the encouragement of her teachers, she pursued the path of teaching yoga. Since then, she has completed over 700 hours of teacher training in multiple styles including restorative, yoga therapeutics, prenatal, and aerial. Forever a student, she continues to study with Kia Miller’s Radiant Body Yoga program.
To complement her yoga training, Melanie has also earned 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 multi-layered human experience. Students describe her teaching style as nurturing, inspiring, and accessible to practitioners of all levels. Her classes guide you through an embodied experience of self-discovery, empowerment, and reconnection toward a more integrated state of being.
Having previously taught at Talalla Retreat from 2016–2018, Melanie is grateful to return and share yoga as a journey to our innate wholeness.
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