It’s a regular week at Kelani — same family, same kitchen, same shala — with one difference: Mia leads. Build resilience that lasts long after the retreat.
featured week · once a year
feat. Mia
Roots & Resilience.
Grow like a tree. Root to rise.
A week for your nervous system to exhale. Slow yoga in the mornings, soft psychology workshops in the afternoons, and the kind of slowness that actually changes something — led by Mia.
7
nights · Sun to Sun
16
guests max
usually 8–12 in the house
15–22 Nov
2026 · once a year
from €1390
per person
what it is
Mia’s week, all in.
all included · nothing required
- 7×nights
- 6×brunch
- 4×dinner
- 7×yoga with Mia
- 3×psychology workshops
- 1×candlelight yoga
- 1×guided journaling
- 1×cacao & sound journey
- 1×opening & closing circle
- 1×tea plantation & Galle day
- 1×Sambol cooking class
Add-ons on request — massage, surf lessons, a private hour with Mia.
Who it’s for
This week is for people who give a lot and rarely hit pause. Who keep functioning no matter what — and feel they need more rest, more boundaries, more softness and more inner strength.
it’s all in there
More than you’d expect.
Open a card for the details. It’s all included — and everyone’s welcome at everything.
stay
Where you sleep
Your own room in the family house — calm, comfortable, with your own bath and AC.
what’s included- 7 nights · double, twin or dorm
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Handmade furniture
- Small welcome gift & fresh linen
- Housekeeping on request
- Quiet by 8pm — it’s a village
eat
What you eat
6× brunch and 4× dinner. Colourful, fresh, properly homemade.
what’s included- Mostly vegetarian, fish on request
- Fresh fruit, water, coffee, tea
- Long table in the garden with live cooking
practice
How Mia works
Flow & Slow Yoga in the mornings, soft afternoon workshops on stress, the nervous system and resilience.
what’s included- 7× yoga & movement with Mia (500h RYT)
- 3× psychology workshops (resilience · stress · nervous system)
- Guided journaling sessions
- 1× candlelight yoga evening
- Cacao ceremony & sound journey (optional)
- Opening & closing ceremonies
how it flows
A week that holds you.
The rhythm is reliable, not rigid. Yoga most mornings, a workshop or excursion on the bigger days, and unscheduled hours in between. Sample week — subject to change.
Sun · arrivalArrival day
settle in
- 16:00Check-in & welcome drinks
- 17:00Sunset together on the beach
- 18:30Introductions & dinner
- 19:30Welcome ceremony
Mon · cookingYoga & cooking class
candlelight yoga
- 08:00Yoga & meditation
- 09:30Brunch (till 11:30)
- freeFree afternoon
- 15:00Curry cooking class, then dinner
- 20:00Candlelight yoga
Tue · day outTea plantation & Galle Fort
full day out
- 08:00Movement with Daniel at Meraki
- 09:30Brunch
- 11:00Drive out to the tea plantation
- 13:00On to historic Galle Fort
- 14:00Lunch in Galle (not included)
- 19:00Dinner in Galle (not included)
Wed · workshopStress-management workshop
with Mia
- 08:00Yoga with Mia
- 09:30Brunch
- 11:30Stress-management workshop with Mia
- freeFree afternoon
- 19:00Dinner, then optional dancing at the “Doctors House”
Thu · soundSound journey & breathwork
free till afternoon
- 08:30Movement with Daniel
- 10:00Brunch (till 11:30)
- 15:30Journaling with Mia & sound journey
- 19:00Dinner out (not included)
Fri · freeFree day
your time
- freeTime by the pool
- freeOptional safari
- freeOptional surf lesson
- freeOptional trip to Hiriketiya
- 20:00Ecstatic dance & candlelight yoga
Sat · farewellResilience workshop & farewell
closing ceremony
- 08:00Yoga
- 09:30Brunch
- 12:00Resilience workshop with Mia
- 17:00Sunset on the beach
- 19:00Farewell dinner & closing ceremony
Sun · departureDeparture
safe travels
- 08:00Morning yoga
- 09:00One last brunch together
- 10:00Check-out & goodbye
join the highlights
All included. Join everything. Or don’t.
Five highlights you get to experience with Mia.
every morning
Yoga with Mia.
Strong, slow, restorative — depending on the day and the room.
included
afternoons
The workshops.
Stress, the nervous system, resilience. Psychology without the corporate sound.
included
some nights
Cacao & candlelight.
A cacao ceremony and a candlelight yoga evening, for the people who want them.
included
thursday
Tea & Galle.
UNESCO fort, colonial cafés, a tea plantation on the way.
included
every monday
Sambol cooking class.
An afternoon with the women of the Sambol Foundation. Curry, dahl, the works.
included
Everything here is included in your week. Join all of it, or none of it — both are right. We never up-sell at the dinner table.
who leads
Meet Mia.
leads the weekMia
Mia brings together deep expertise and genuine warmth in a way that's all her own.
Mia guides you through strong yet gentle yoga sessions, meditations, workshops and moments that help you feel more grounded, calmer and more resilient — not just during the retreat, but long after. She gives you practical tools that support you in everyday life, even when things get hectic.
On the mat
Yoga teacher (500h RYT), trained in Vinyasa, Yin, Slow Flow, Restorative Yoga, meditation and breathwork.
In the workshops
Psychologist (M.Sc.), licensed coach and facilitator of psychological workshops, focused on:
Focus areas
- Self-efficacy
- Mindfulness
- Stress management
- Resilience
- Nervous-system regulation
- Motivation
prices & dates
One week. One date. Once a year.
10 spots left
15 — 22 Nov 2026
from €1390 per person
Book this week→ 50% secures your spot — the balance is due just 30 days before arrival.
Secure checkout via Bookinglayer
real reviews · Roots & Resilience 2025
Voices from the last Roots retreat.
“
The Roots & Resilience retreat in Kelani was simply wonderful. The organization was top-notch, and the welcoming, family-like atmosphere was especially lovely. The location is fantastic — next door is the wonderful Meraki, which serves excellent coffee and snacks and has a beautiful yoga shala. The beach is within walking distance. I felt completely at home. They gave us valuable tips about everything nearby — bike and scooter rentals, laundry, restaurants, the way to the beach, snorkeling trips. We would love to come back.
Katarina BöttcherRoots & Resilience 2025“
I had an amazing week at Kelani Retreats. The house is beautiful, and the outdoor yoga shala is absolutely stunning. The Roots & Resilience retreat with Mia was exactly what I needed. The yoga sessions and workshops were inspiring, and everything was thoughtfully organised. Madiha is a lovely spot in Sri Lanka, with great coffee bars and the beach just a short walk away. I highly recommend this place!
questions?
The honest answers.
Do I need yoga experience?
No. Mia adjusts to the room. Beginners and experienced practitioners share the same mat space, and nobody is behind.
Is this therapy?
No. The workshops are psychology and practical tools, not treatment. For deeper work there are professionals — Mia will say so herself.
Are the cacao ceremony and workshops mandatory?
Nothing is mandatory. Show up where it serves you. The hammock is always an option.
Can I come alone?
Most of our guests do. By Tuesday the table feels like dinner with friends. Single rooms are limited, but we have a fair single-supplement policy — ask us.
What about food allergies?
Tell us when you book. The kitchen is mostly veggie by default, fish on request, and Manjula adjusts for whatever you need.
What if I need to cancel?
50% deposit within 14 days of booking secures your spot, the balance is due 30 days before arrival. After that, no refunds — we recommend travel insurance.