Which Retreat at Yoga Bee Fits You? A Simple Guide

Yoga Bee is a small retreat near Bentota on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast. There are five rooms. That is the entire retreat.

But within that small space, there are different ways to be here — depending on what you are looking for and when you want to come.

Here is a simple guide to help you find the right fit.

Option 1: The Ongoing Retreat — for most guests

This is the core of what Yoga Bee is. There are no fixed start dates. You arrive any day, the retreat begins that day. You choose how long you stay — 3 nights, 5 nights, 10 nights.

Every morning and every evening, Danushka teaches yoga in the open-air shala. Kanchana cooks breakfast and dinner from scratch. There is a tuk-tuk to Bentota Beach every morning. Activities — a temple visit, the turtle project, a cooking class — happen in the rhythm of the week.

This is right for you if:

• You want a real yoga practice, not a wellness holiday
• You travel alone and want a personal, safe atmosphere
• You want to slow down and feel genuinely looked after
• You want flexibility — arrive when you want, stay as long as you need

Stays start from USD 299 for 3 days. Most guests stay 5–7 nights.

Option 2: Christmas & New Year Retreats — fixed dates, special atmosphere

Once a year, Yoga Bee runs two fixed-date retreats over the festive season. Christmas (20–26 December) and New Year (27 December – 2 January). Both are fully inclusive and limited to 8 guests.

The atmosphere is different from the ongoing retreat. A small group, gathered intentionally, in a warm place at the end of the year. Most guests who come for Christmas are not looking for a party. They are looking for something meaningful, calm, and genuinely restorative.

This is right for you if:

• You want to spend the festive season differently this year
• You prefer warmth and calm over crowds and obligations
• You want a complete experience — yoga, food, beach, and community — without planning anything yourself

From USD 960 · 6 nights · fully inclusive. These dates sell out early.

Option 3: Deepen Your Practice — for serious practitioners

The 7-day Deepen Your Practice programme is not a holiday. It is a structured intensive for practitioners who have been practicing for two or more years and want to go further — in their understanding, their technique, and their relationship with yoga.

Taught entirely by Danushka. Maximum 6 guests. The format is more focused than the ongoing retreat, with deeper sessions and more time in practice.

This is right for you if:

• You have a regular yoga practice and want to deepen it seriously
• You are preparing for a YTT or looking to strengthen your foundation
• You want personal guidance rather than a group class experience

From USD 1,198 · 7 days · next dates: 31 October – 7 November 2026.

Option 4: Student to Teacher — for trained teachers building confidence

You completed your yoga teacher training. But standing in front of a class still feels like a different world. This 5-day programme bridges that gap — with daily teaching practice, structured feedback from Danushka, and a setting small enough for real mentoring.

This is right for you if:

• You are a trained yoga teacher who has not yet started teaching regularly
• You want feedback on your actual teaching, not just theory
• You want to build confidence in a safe, personal environment

From USD 698 · 5 days.

Still not sure?

Write to us. Elena or Danushka will reply personally — usually the same day — and help you figure out what makes most sense for your situation, your schedule, and what you want from the time.

There is no booking commitment when you reach out. Just a conversation.