YOGA AT TALALLA
Over 20 years of yoga teaching on Sri Lanka's south coast.
Drop-in classes, aerial yoga, and all-inclusive retreats for all levels, all year round.
Five yoga shalas (open-air & AC) · Daily classes · Beachfront property
20+
Years Teaching
5
Yoga Shalas
16
Classes a Week
2026
Retreat Dates Open
CHOOSE YOUR PATH
How would you like to practice?
Two ways to experience yoga at Talalla. Pick the one that suits you.
PATH 1 - IMMERSE
Yoga Retreats
8-day all-inclusive retreats designed to balance practice, rest, and reconnection. Three formats to choose from.
Yoga Immersion
8-day all-inclusive
Renew
Pilates & yoga blend
Wellness
Yoga, Pilates, treatments & more
$350
$0 TUITION
100% off through 31 May 2027
Just book a room. Yoga, meals, and meditation included.
PATH 2 - DROP IN
One-Off Classes
Visiting the area or staying with us? Drop in for a single 90-minute class. All levels, all welcome.
Daily Yoga
Vinyasa, Iyengar, Yin, Restorative
Aerial Yoga
Tue & Fri, 11.00
From $50
Free for in-house guests through 31 May 2027
PATH 1 - Yoga Retreats
All-Inclusive 8-Day Retreats
21st Anniversary Offer
Retreat tuition is on us through 31 May 2027
Daily yoga, meditation, plant-based meals, and shala access are all included — just book your room.
Our 8-day all-inclusive Yoga Immersion Retreat runs roughly every two weeks year-round. Not sure if it’s right for you? Read our guide on how to choose a yoga retreat in Sri Lanka.
All rates +18% VAT
What's Included
7
Nights Accommodation
2X
Daily Yoga & Meditation
3X
Plant-Based Meals Daily
∞
Unlimited Beachfront Access
5
Yoga Shalas to Explore
SUB-TYPE · YOGA
Yoga Immersion Retreat
100% OFF TUITION
An 8-day all-inclusive yoga retreat designed to balance daily practice with rest, nourishment, and time to reconnect. Suitable for first-time retreat-goers and regular practitioners alike, with a schedule that adapts to where you are in your practice.
$350
$0 TUITION
through 31 May 2027 · just book your room, the rest is included
2026 Dates
Want something different?
Try our Renew (Pilates & Yoga) or Wellness Retreat.
Or just dropping in?
Single classes, no commitment.
Staying nearby or visiting for the day? Come and join us on the mat for
90 minutes.
PATH 2 - ONE-OFF CLASSES
Drop-In Classes
Each class is 90 minutes and honours traditional practice – Vinyasa Flow, Iyengar, Yin, Restorative, Pranayama, and Meditation. Style rotates across the week; follow @talallaretreatsrilanka on Instagram or message us for the weekly schedule.
All levels welcome. Mats and props provided. Please arrive 10 minutes early.
New to yoga? Read the FAQ further down – you don’t need any experience to join us.
Daily Schedule
Mon–Sun
07.30–09.00
Yoga · All levels
Mon–Sun
16.30–18.00
Yoga · All levels
Tue & Fri
11.00–12.00
Aerial Yoga · All levels
Class Packs & Pricing
$15
1 CLASS
$65
5 CLASS PACK
$120
10 CLASS PACK
Staying with us?
All daily yoga classes are complimentary for in-house guests until 31 May 2027.
All rates +18% VAT · Book via WhatsApp +94 70 323 1292 or email in**@************at.com
Sub-type · Specialty Class
Aerial Yoga in Sri Lanka
Talalla Retreat now offers aerial yoga on the south coast – one of the very few places on the island where you can practise it in a
beachfront setting.
Also known as anti-gravity yoga, aerial yoga uses a suspended fabric hammock to support the body through inversions, deep stretches,
and postures.
Led by Melanie – 700+ hours certified, aerial specialist. All levels welcome, no experience needed.
What to expect
- Supported inversions & spinal decompression
- Traditional postures adapted with the hammock
All levels welcome · beginners included
How to prepare
- Wear fitted clothing · loose layers can get caught in the hammock
Avoid a heavy meal at least 1 hour before class. you’ll be upside down
- Arrive 10 minutes early to get comfortable with the equipment
$20
Tue & Fri · 11.00–12.00 · All equipment provided
Yoga is for any body, any shape, any age.
Release yourself from the idea you need to be a certain way to
step on the mat.
ABOUT OUR PRACTICE
Our Ethos
At Talalla we believe yoga is for every body. No matter where you come from, your physical ability, or your experience on the mat — yoga is not a one-size-fits-all practice (despite how the yoga industry in the west can sometimes seem).
It’s not about what anyone else is up to on their mat. There is no room for comparison or competition in a yoga class, whether that is with someone else sharing the space or with yourself.
Our shalas are a space to shed any self-limiting beliefs holding you back from truly connecting to your self. Every time you step on your mat is different, and so your expectations should stay open and unbiased.
This is the essence of yoga — cultivating awareness. The art of noticing. Noticing your thoughts, your limitations, the moment.
Our Practice
At Talalla we share yoga that is grounded in tradition, cultivated through mindfulness, and expressed with intelligence. We share yoga with the why.
In a Talalla yoga class you can expect a well-rounded practice that includes meditation, breathwork, and movement — as it is traditionally done. We do incorporate modern touches like music and dynamic movement, but any modern addition is there to enhance your experience on the mat, not distract from the practice.
Every class is sequenced with intention — we always prepare the body before moving into more intense postures, for your safety and longevity on the mat.
Most importantly, we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We take yoga seriously so you don’t have to.
Our Five Shalas
Talalla is a quietly perfect setting to practise yoga. Our property has five different yoga shalas for you to explore during your stay, each with its own character — jungle or ocean view, sunrise or sunset, open-air or AC.
MEET THE TEAM
Melanie
Melanie discovered yoga while travelling India in 2009. She continued to deepen her practice after returning home to California, gradually expanding her asana-focused work to explore pranayama, meditation, mantra and bhakti chanting, kundalini kriya, and Usui Reiki healing.
She has completed 700+ hours of teacher training across restorative, yoga therapeutics, prenatal, and aerial, and continues to study with Kia Miller’s Radiant Body Yoga program. She also holds a Bachelor’s 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 layers of our human experience. Students describe her teaching style as nurturing, inspiring, and accessible to practitioners of all levels. She first taught at Talalla from 2016 to 2018 and is back to share yoga as a journey to wholeness.
COMMON QUESTIONS
FAQ
Do I have to be good at yoga?
Come exactly as you are. Yoga has nothing to do with how flexible or fit you are – those are handy byproducts of a consistent practice but totally besides the point. Yoga is for any body, any shape, any age.
How do I get there?
You can find us on Google Maps. From Hiriketiya, the journey takes around 20 minutes by tuktuk.
What do I bring?
We supply all equipment, so no need to bring a mat (unless you prefer your own). Bring a water bottle.
What do I wear?
Yogi’s choice. Anything you can move freely in and get a bit sweaty.
Do you offer aerial yoga for beginners? (NEW)
Yes – all aerial yoga classes are open to beginners. No prior aerial or yoga experience needed.
EXTERNAL PARTNERS
Featured Yoga Events
Upcoming retreats and trainings hosted at Talalla by visiting teachers.
Uplifting & Nourishing Reformer and Yoga Holiday
CYoga · 24–31 Oct 2026
Hosted at Talalla by Catie Sylvia. A blend of reformer Pilates and yoga in our beachfront setting.
For Yoga Teachers
Host Your Retreat With Us
A yoga teacher looking for somewhere to run your next retreat or training? Talalla is
on the south coast of Sri Lanka, with beachfront grounds, five open-air shalas, and
the kind of quiet that lets a programme run itself.
DROP-IN CLASSES
Each class is 90 minutes and honours traditional practice — Vinyasa Flow, Iyengar, Yin, Restorative, Pranayama, and Meditation.
Style rotates across the week; follow our Instagram for the weekly schedule @talallaretreatsrilanka or drop us a message.
All levels welcome. Mats and props provided — please arrive 10 minutes early.
New to yoga? See our FAQ below — you don’t need any experience to join us.
DAILY SCHEDULE
MONDAY – SUNDAY
07.30 - 9.00
Yoga class · All levels
MONDAY – SUNDAY
16.30 - 18.00
Yoga class · All levels
TUESDAY & FRIDAY
11.00 - 12.00
Aerial Yoga class · All levels
class packs & pricing
$15*
1 Class Pack
$65*
5 Class Pack
$120*
10 Class Pack
Staying with us? All drop-in yoga classes are included in your stay.
Book a class by sending us a WhatsApp or an Email
+94 70 323 1292 | in**@************at.com
(*Plus 18% VAT)
Aerial Yoga Classes in Sri Lanka
Talalla Retreat now offers aerial yoga classes on the south coast of Sri Lanka – one of the very few places on the island where you can experience this practice in a beachfront setting.
Also known as anti-gravity yoga, aerial yoga uses a suspended fabric hammock to support the body through inversions, deep stretches, and postures. The hammock decompresses the spine and makes poses accessible that can feel out of reach on the mat.
Led by Melanie – 700+ hours certified, aerial specialist. All levels welcome.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Supported inversions & spinal decompression
- Traditional postures adapted with the hammock
- All levels welcome – beginners included
HOW TO PREPARE
- Wear fitted clothing – loose or baggy clothes can get caught in the hammock and make inversions uncomfortable.
- Avoid a heavy meal for at least 1 hour before class – you will be spending time upside down.
- Arrive 10 minutes early so you have time to get comfortable with the equipment before the class begins.
$20
+18% VAT
All equipment provided · No experience necessary
Book your spot:
WhatsApp: +94 70 323 1292 · in**@************at.com
TUESDAY
11.00 - 12.00
Aerial Yoga class · All levels
FRIDAY
11.00 - 12.00
Aerial Yoga class · All levels
yoga retreats
Join us for a transformative all-inclusive yoga experience with one of our 8-day retreats at Talalla!
Not sure which retreat suits you best? Read our guide on how to choose a yoga retreat in Sri Lanka.
wellness RETREAT
A beachfront escape combining yoga, Pilates, and contrast therapy to deeply restore your mind and body.
– 2026 –
June 2026
06/06/26 – 13/06/26 – BOOK
20/06/26 – 27/06/26 – BOOK
July 2026
04/07/26 – 11/07/26 – BOOK
18/07/26 – 25/07/26 – BOOK
August 2026
01/08/26 – 08/08/26 – BOOK
15/08/26 – 22/08/26 – BOOK
29/08/26 – 05/09/26 – BOOK
September 2026
12/09/26 – 19/09/26 – BOOK
26/09/26 – 03/10/26 – BOOK
October 2026
10/10/26 – 17/10/26 – BOOK
24/10/26 – 31/10/26 – BOOK
November 2026
07/11/26 – 14/11/26 – BOOK
21/11/26 – 28/11/26 – BOOK
December 2026
05/12/26 – 12/12/26 – BOOK
19/12/26 – 26/12/26 – BOOK
yoga immersion RETREAT
A focused and immersive retreat for those wishing to deepen their yoga practice and understanding.
The $350 Retreat Fee: Waived.
To celebrate our 21st anniversary, we’ve reimagined the Talalla experience.
Book through May 31, 2027, and pay only for your accommodation and meals – the full 8-day Yoga or Wellness Retreat is our gift to you.
From our completely revamped guest rooms to our brand-new, 4-story Pilates & Yoga sanctuary, every inch of the retreat has been evolved. Join our international team for an immersion into our signature yoga program.
DO I HAVE TO BE GOOD AT YOGA?
Come exactly as you are. What does “being good at yoga” mean anyway?
Contrary to the way it may seem, yoga has nothing to do with how flexible or fit you are – these are handy byproducts of a consistent practice, but totally besides the point.
Yoga is for anybody, all shapes, sizes, gender and ages. Release yourself from the shackles of feeling you need to be a certain way to attend a yoga class.
Which applies to our naturally flexible yogis too – if you’re in it for the ego, you’re missing out on such a beautiful and meaningful part of the practice.
We all start somewhere, so if not now then when?
If you’re seeking any additional reassurance, scroll down a bit and take a quick skim of OUR ETHOS.
HOW DO I GET THERE?
You can find us on Google Maps! Our property is accessible by car/tuktuk/bike/by foot if you’re locally based.
If you’re coming from Hiriketiya then your journey will take appoximately 20 minutes by TukTuk (and probably less time by car or bike).
When you arrive, head straight to the front desk and our team will be happy to sign you in and point you in the right direction.
WHAT DO I BRING?
We supply all equipment so no need to bring a mat (unless that is your preference). Our mats are natural ethically sourced rubber from a local Sri Lankan owned business – extra grippy for a sweaty practice, you’re in safe hands.
We advise you bring a water bottle – there are free water refill stations on the property. We also sell water in our restaurant if you forget.
WHAT DO I WEAR?
It’s yogi’s choice! Anything that you can move freely in and get a bit sweaty.
If you don’t have workout gear with you, don’t overthink it. The yogis in India are practicing in the morning in their pjs!
OUR ETHOS
At Talalla we believe yoga is for every body.
We mean it – no matter where you come from, your physical ability or your experience on the mat, yoga is not a one-size-fits-all practice (despite how the yoga industry in the west can sometimes seem).
It’s not about what anyone else is up to on their mat – there is no room for comparison or competition in a yoga class, whether that is with someone else sharing the space or yourself.
Our shalas are a space to shed any self-limiting beliefs that are holding you back from truly connecting to your self.
In the same way that every moment is unique, every time you step on your mat is different, and so your expectations of your practice should always remain open and unbiased. This is the exciting thing about yoga – it is an observation of the consistent evolution of the self.
And this is the essence of yoga – cultivating awareness. The art of noticing. Noticing your thoughts, noticing your limitations and noticing the moment.
It’s about harnessing present time awareness to truly appreciate where you are instead of where you wish you were. No longer spending time in the past or the future, but instead coming back into your body and remembering how it feels to really be here.
It’s that simple. No need to dress it up or overcomplicate it.
OUR PRACTICE
At Talalla we share yoga that is grounded in tradition, cultivated through mindfulness, and expressed with intelligence.
We share yoga with the why. Knowledge is power, whether that is becoming reacquainted with your inner wisdom or receiving the tools to further your practice.
In a Talalla yoga class you can expect a well-rounded practice that includes meditation, breathwork and movement – as it is traditionally done.
We do incorporate modern touches, such as music and dynamic movement. However, any modern addition to a class is there to enhance your experience on the mat and not to distract from the power of the practice.
Everything we share is cultivated with intention. A yoga class at Talalla is sequenced as such. In other words, we’ll always effectively prepare the body for the more intense postures. This ensures your safety and longevity in your yoga journey.
Most importantly – we don’t take ourselves too seriously, which we know could appear to contradict everything we just shared. The definition of yoga is to bind or bring together. This can be interpreted in many ways, in this instance, the duality of our offering is that we take yoga seriously so you don’t have to.
Let go of expectations. Have fun with it. Afterall, it’s just yoga.
OUR SHALAS
Talalla is the perfect setting to practice yoga, our property boasts five different yoga shalas for you to explore during your stay with us, each with their own unique charm.
Whether it’s a jungle or ocean view, there’s nothing quite like experiencing yoga in nature, flowing with the rhythm of the island. Catching the sunrise and the sunset as you enter and exit your day.
MEET THE TEAM
MELANIE
Melanie discovered the transformational power of yoga while traveling India in 2009. Inspired by this life-changing experience, she continued to deepen her practice after returning home to California. She gradually 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, aerial, and—forever a student—continues to study with Kia Miller’s Radiant Body Yoga program. To complement her yoga training, she 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 multilayered 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.
HOST WITH US
Are you a Yoga instructor looking for the perfect place to host your next retreat or training?
Our stunning location in the south of Sri Lanka offers a serene beachfront setting, five open-air yoga shalas to choose from, and a peaceful atmosphere – ideal for creating a memorable Yoga retreat experience for your clients.