Begin Again  Yoga Retreat 
in Sri Lanka

Begin Again retreat in Sri Lanka

Celebrating Diwali — The Festival of Light & New Beginnings

There are moments in life when we feel the quiet whisper: start again.

Begin Again is a sacred invitation to pause, reflect, and consciously step into a new chapter of your life. Held in the lush, healing landscapes of Sri Lanka, this retreat is aligned with the powerful energy of the New Moon — a time of intention setting, renewal, and planting seeds for what you wish to call in.

What makes this journey truly special is its alignment with Diwali, the festival that symbolizes the victory of light over darkness. As lamps are lit across homes and hearts, we gather to light the inner flame — releasing what no longer serves and welcoming clarity, abundance, and fresh beginnings.

8th-14th November 2026

Why “Begin Again”?

The New Moon represents emptiness full of potential — the fertile darkness where creation begins. Diwali mirrors this beautifully: before the lights are lit, there is darkness; before the new year in many Indian traditions, there is reflection.

Together, they create a potent portal for:

  • Letting go of past stories
  • Resetting your nervous system
  • Reconnecting with your purpose
  • Calling in aligned abundance
  • Reigniting your inner light

What to Expect

Over our days together in Sri Lanka, you will experience:

  • Deep, nourishing Yin & restorative practices
  • Intention-setting New Moon ceremony
  • Sacred Diwali-inspired fire ritual
  • Mantra, meditation & breathwork
  • Journaling & inner clarity workshops
  • Beach grounding & ocean healing
  • Community circles & conscious connection
  • Space to rest, soften, and realign

This retreat is designed as a gentle yet powerful reset — emotionally, energetically, and spiritually.

The Unique Essence (USP)

Begin Again is uniquely positioned at the intersection of New Moon energy and Diwali celebration.

While many retreats focus on “transformation,” this retreat honors something even more powerful: conscious renewal.

  • The New Moon gives you the cosmic reset.
  • Diwali gives you the cultural and spiritual symbolism of light, prosperity, and fresh starts.
  • Sri Lanka offers the serene natural container to embody it all.

It becomes a living ritual — not just a getaway.

Why Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is where wild nature meets ancient wisdom.

Surrounded by the Indian Ocean, lined with swaying palms and golden beaches, this island holds a gentle yet powerful energy — perfect for slowing down and turning inward. The rhythm here is softer. The sun rises slowly over the sea. The air feels warm and grounding. Life moves with intention.

Rooted in Buddhist and Ayurvedic traditions, Sri Lanka carries a quiet spiritual depth that beautifully supports yoga, meditation, and inner reflection. It’s a place where you naturally exhale.

With easy access to surf breaks and beaches, traditional fisher villages, and the UNESCO Heritage site of Galle, our retreat venue offers the ideal location for an unforgettable escape. During the retreat, in addition to deepening your yoga practice and spending a lot of time connecting inwards, you will have an unmissable opportunity to take part in once in a lifetime experiences. Depending on what you would like to do there will be a chance for you to participate in Sri Lankan cooking class, take a safariboat trip on the nearby Koggala lake, visit Turle Rescue Centre or take a day trip to famous Yala National Park.

Who This Is For

This retreat is for you if:

  • You feel ready to close a chapter.
  • You crave clarity and direction.
  • You want to step into the next season of your life intentionally.
  • You long to celebrate Diwali in a deeper, more meaningful way.
  • You desire community, ritual, and soulful rest.

Through daily yoga, meditation, nourishing food, and intentional community, you will release what no longer serves you and realign with clarity, peace, and purpose. Surrounded by nature’s healing energy, you’ll rediscover the quiet strength and light that already lives within you. Come as you are. Leave awakened, grounded, and renewed.

YOUR DAILY SCHEDULE:

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

  • Small, intimate group environment
  • 6 nights accommodation in your chosen room at our retreat centre in Ahagama
  • Daily morning vinyasa flow classes
  • Daily evening restorative practices
  • Daily meditation and chanting sessions
  • Inversions and Arm Balances Workshop
    ​- Partner Yoga Workshop
  • One session of Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep)
  • Plant based meals brunches prepared by our private chef
  • 3 dinners at our retreat and centre and 3 dinners out to explore traditional Sri Lanka cuisine
  • Luxury goodie bag for all the participants with little gifts from our sponsors

ROOMS, PRICING AND BOOKINGS 

Our retreat space offers three room options—something for everyone. Accommodation options are single occupancy room, twin sharing or quadruple sharing, depending on your preference. All rooms feature a minimalistic interior design that beautifully showcases the timeless elegance of local craftsmanship. Our venue offers cozy hangout spots and nooks, including the outside deck, lounges in the open space shala, garden, and infinity pool. Whether you’re coming solo or with friends, you’ll be in a space that feels nourishing, comfortable, and deeply restful.

  • Private room 1350 pounds
  • Twin room 1150 pounds
  • Shared quad 995 pounds

PRIVATE ROOM

£ 1350

A spacious light filled room with kind sized bed, private en-suite bathroom and serene view- ideal for those seeking solitude,space and reset.

TWIN ROOM

£ 1150

Perfect for friends,couples or solo travellers,open to connection. Separate beds,shared en-suite bathroom and a calming space for restful stay

SHARED QUARDS

£ 995

A shared, beautifully designed space for four with individual beds and shared en-suite bathroom- ideal for groups or those open to a more communal retreat experience.

YOUR RETREAT FACILITATOR

Prianca Shharma is a teacher of yoga, meditation, and healing — guiding people from around the world back to themselves.Her own journey began with skepticism and a deep sense of disconnection. Yoga became the spark that restored my stability, connection, and joy — and it continues to shape the way she lives and teaches.

For twelve years, Prianca has been sharing this path through teacher training and retreats. Her teaching love languages on the mat are Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Hatha, and Yin — a blend of dynamic movement and deep stillness. Her approach is fluid, creative, and functional — helping students build strength, mobility, and awareness while finding ease within.

Through every breath and posture, Prianca’s intention is to make yoga a joyful, grounding journey — one that reconnects you to what’s real and alive inside.

Yoga isn’t just about the poses — it’s about remembering what’s real, what’s true, and what’s already whole within us.

Prianca Shharma has built her roots in South Goa, India, where she lives and teaches alongside raising two divine children and her husband.

From this grounding base, she travels and shares her dharma through training, retreats, and immersions around the world — creating spaces where yoga is experienced as a way of living, not just a practice.

Jenifer Rayner is the founder of All Flow Yoga retreats. She is originally from Poland but for the last 20 years has lived and is currently based in Bournemouth, UK. Jenny’s yoga journey began back in 2009 as a cure to the back pain caused by scoliosis which she developed while competing as a professional windsurfer.

Jenny was amazed how positively her body responded to yoga and what started with simple stretching quickly turned into a regular practice. After 8 years of regular practice in 2016 Jenny traveled to India and completed a 200h yoga intensive Ashtanga/Vinyasa teacher training at Sampoorna Yoga Institute in India.

Following completing her teachers’ training course she went on and explored Ashtanga Yoga in Mysore where she studied under Ajay Kumar at his Shala Shalam 8 for 3 months. Practice in Mysore has certainly influenced Jenny’s teaching. What initially started purely as a physical practice took Jennifer on spiritual journey and inner exploration. Currently Jennifer teaches predominantly DYNAMIC VINYASA and ASHTANGA classes in Bournemouth, UK. She organises workshops and since 2017 runs yoga retreat company All Flow Yoga.

Early Bird Invitation

Spots are intentionally limited to preserve intimacy and depth.

If you feel the whisper… don’t ignore it.

This Diwali, instead of repeating old cycles —Choose to Begin Again.

A collaboration 

We are excited to collaborate to bring you this experience in beautiful Sri Lanka.With Jennifer from ALL FLOW YOGA and Prianca from YOGA WITH PRIANCA

Deposit and Payment

A non refundable deposit of £300 is required to secure your space. The balance amount will need to be paid by 1st June 2026.

Once you have made the payment we will confirm the receipt and send you a booking confirmation.​

Payment plans are available to spread the cost over the year, with the final balance due 6 weeks before the check in date. Enquire for details. ​

Arrival and Departure

Check in is at 3pm on the 8th November and check out at 10am on the 14th November

Bookings

To reserve your space please email yoginiprianca@gmail.com ​and we will share with you the details for transferring payments.

Cancellation Policy

Please note that the deposit is non-refundable as your place is secured and cancellation may result in us turning away other guests.

The balance payment is refundable until 3 months to the retreat therefore until 8th August.

Getting to Our Retreat Venue

The easiest way to get to our retreat is to fly to Colombo airport. From there we would help you arrange a taxi transfer to our retreat venue which is located in Ahagama village, about 2 hours away from the airport.

Visas & Passports

We strongly encourage you to check Sri Lanka’s visa requirements, depending on your nationality. This is entirely your responsibility. If you have a British passport or are from an EU country you can apply for a ETA online. It will take up to a few days to process and cost around £15.