Navigate major life transitions with clarity, support, and expert guidance in this deeply personalized journey designed for those at crossroads. This retreat focuses on healing, emotional clarity, life direction, identity shifts, and transformational guidance for career changes, relationship transitions, or feeling lost. Experience intensive breakthrough coaching, mind-body clarity assessments, past-present-future life mapping, and Ayurvedic consultations tailored to your unique situation. The journey includes chakra rebalancing, sound healing, trauma release work, personalized wellness plans, and purpose discovery—all complemented by whale watching, sunset meditation, and temple blessings. Gain the insight and confidence to move forward with purpose.
Embrace Change with Grace and Confidence
Life has a way of taking turns we didn’t see coming. A job changes. A relationship ends or begins. Someone you love is gone. The house grows quiet. Or maybe nothing specific happened, but you can feel it anyway—that sense that something inside you is shifting, and you can’t keep moving the same way. Moments like these ask for more than pushing through. They ask for space. For support. For a pause where you can actually listen to yourself.
This 6-day retreat at Ayurvie Weligama is created for times like that. It’s a calm, comfortable place where you don’t have to hold everything together. Ancient Ayurvedic practices are blended with thoughtful guidance, the ocean sets a slower rhythm, and you’re supported without being rushed. It’s not about fixing your life. It’s about giving yourself the room to see more clearly who you are now, and where you want to go next.
Why Life Transitions Require More Than Time
We’re often told that time fixes everything. But when you’re in the middle of a big change, that idea can feel empty. Transitions don’t just pass through you. They unsettle who you thought you were. The old version doesn’t quite fit anymore, and the next one hasn’t fully formed. You’re left somewhere in between.
That in-between place can be confusing and tiring. You might wake up in the middle of the night, mind racing about what comes next. You might feel worn out without knowing exactly why. Days keep moving, but you feel oddly detached from your own life. You want clarity, but the more you think, the murkier it gets. And sometimes you wonder if you’ll ever feel like yourself again.
Talking things through and small self-care habits can help, up to a point. But there are times when what’s needed is something deeper. A real pause from daily demands. Guidance from people who know how to hold this kind of space. And an environment that supports you while you slow down, take stock, and begin to understand who you’re becoming.
Why Choose Ayurvie Weligama for Your Transformation Journey?
Authentic Ayurvedic Healing in a Modern Setting
Ayurvie Weligama brings together traditional Ayurvedic care and modern comfort in a way that feels grounded and real. The doctors and therapists here take time to understand you. Your health history, what you’re dealing with now, how your body responds to stress. From there, your program is shaped around you, using Panchakarma principles to help bring your system back into balance.
This isn’t a spa experience meant to distract or pamper. It’s real healing work, based on practices that have been used for generations to support both physical health and emotional steadiness.
Expert-Led Emotional and Life Coaching
Alongside Ayurveda, the retreat is supported by experienced life coaches and mindfulness guides who work with people going through change. Career shifts, loss, uncertainty, moments where life feels unsteady. This work isn’t about fixing you. It’s about helping you understand what’s happening underneath and giving you support while you find your footing again.
Because when things feel uncertain, having steady guidance makes a difference. Not just to cope, but to move forward with more clarity and trust in yourself.
Location That Heals
Ayurvie sits right on Weligama Bay, along Sri Lanka’s southern coast. The beach here is wide and golden, with gentle waves and a calm, unhurried feel. Weligama literally means “sandy village,” and it still carries that softness.
Being here naturally slows you down. The sound of the ocean, the feel of sand under your feet, the open horizon. It all creates space to reflect without forcing anything. The tides come and go, steady and patient. Being near that rhythm makes it easier to remember that change is part of life, and that it doesn’t have to be rushed.
Small Group, Profound Connection
The group is kept intentionally small, no more than 12 people. That way, no one gets lost in the background. You’re seen. You’re heard. There’s time and space for real attention, not rushed or generic support.
Because of this, connections form naturally. Not forced, not surface-level. People open up, listen, and recognize parts of themselves in each other. And those connections often don’t end when the retreat does. They turn into quiet check-ins, shared understanding, and support that continues as life unfolds back home.
What Makes This Retreat Different?
We Meet You Where You Are
There's no pressure to "have it all figured out" by day six. Some guests arrive knowing exactly what transition they're facing; others come feeling only that something needs to change. Both are welcome. Our facilitators are trained in holding space for uncertainty while gently guiding you toward clarity.
Integration, Not Just Inspiration
Many retreats leave you feeling temporarily inspired, only to return home and slip back into old patterns. We focus heavily on integration—practical tools, sustainable practices, and actionable plans you can implement in your everyday life. The goal isn't a temporary high; it's lasting transformation.
Holistic Approach to Healing
We understand that emotional healing isn't separate from physical wellbeing. At Ayurvie, treatments, yoga, pranayama breathing sessions, and nutritional vegetarian meals are all personalized to suit individual personality and body type. When your nervous system calms, your mind clears. When your body feels nourished, emotional resilience returns.
Your Journey: 6 Days of Transformation
Day 1: Arrival & Sacred Beginnings
Afternoon
Welcome and check-in to your ocean-view accommodation
Initial Ayurvedic consultation to determine your dosha and create your personalized wellness plan
Welcome circle: Meet fellow participants and facilitators in a safe, judgment-free space
Intention-setting ceremony to clarify your personal goals for the week
Evening
Gentle restorative yoga overlooking the ocean
Ayurvedic dinner tailored to support your dosha balance
Free time to settle in and explore the property
Today is about arriving—not just physically, but emotionally. We begin creating the container for transformation
Day 2: Releasing & Opening
Morning
Sunrise meditation and breathwork on the beach
Nourishing breakfast with fresh tropical fruits and Ayurvedic herbal teas
Life clarity coaching session: "Where am I now, and where do I want to be?"
Afternoon
Personalized Ayurvedic massage treatment (Abhyanga or Shirodhara)
Lunch and rest period
Guided journaling workshop: Processing emotions and identifying patterns
Evening
Gentle Hatha yoga practice
Group reflection circle
Dinner and sunset watching from the terrace
Day two begins the deep work—we start examining what we're carrying and what we're ready to release.
Day 3: Healing Emotional Wounds
Morning
Morning yoga and pranayama practice
Breakfast
Emotional healing workshop: Understanding and processing grief, loss, anger, and fear
Afternoon
Energy balancing yoga session
Ayurvedic herbal bath treatment
Nutrition and wellness session: How food affects mood and clarity
Evening
Free time (optional: book additional spa treatment or explore Weligama)
Mindfulness meditation session
Dinner
This is often the most emotional day—and the most healing. We hold space for what's been buried.
Day 4: Discovering Your Purpose
Morning
Beach walk meditation at sunrise
Purpose discovery coaching: "What lights me up? What matters to me?"
Afternoon
Advanced breathwork session for releasing stuck emotions and gaining clarity
Light vegetarian lunch
Nature reflection walk to nearby Coconut Tree Hill or the historic Kushtarajagala statue
Evening
Restorative yin yoga
Sacred fire ceremony: Releasing the old, welcoming the new
Dinner and personal reflection time
Mid-week, transformation accelerates. Clarity begins emerging as mental clutter dissolves.
Day 5: Building Resilience
Morning
Empowering yoga flow practice
Resilience-building group coaching: Developing tools for navigating future challenges
Afternoon
Premium spa therapy (choose from Ayurvedic facial, foot reflexology, or herbal compress massage)
Creating your personal wellness and action plan
One-on-one coaching session with facilitator
Evening
Gratitude meditation
Group dinner with sharing circle
Optional: Live music or cultural evening
Now we build—practical tools, sustainable habits, and confidence in your ability to create the life you want.
Day 6: Integration & New Beginnings
Morning
Final sunrise yoga practice
Closing integration session: "How do I carry this forward?"
Creating your 30/60/90-day action plan
Late Morning
Final Ayurvedic doctor consultation and personalized recommendations for home
Closing gratitude ceremony
Farewell brunch
Afternoon
Departure with support resources and retreat community connection details
You leave not with all the answers, but with clarity on next steps, tools for the journey, and a community cheering you on.
Practical Considerations
Special Offer
Early Booking Benefits
Book 60+ days in advance: 10% discount
Book 90+ days in advance: 15% discount
Investment
€ 7000
per couple Includes:
Private villa accommodation
All healing and therapy sessions
Daily yoga and meditation,
Energy healing, meals,
Basic spa services
Private couple
€ 13000
per couple Includes:
Private villa accommodation
All healing and therapy sessions
Daily yoga and meditation,
Energy healing, meals,
Basic spa services
What to Bring
Pack comfortable clothes for yoga and meditation, swimwear for beach and pool access, journal and pen for processing, any specific comfort items that help you feel at home. Leave work behind—truly. This week is about being fully present to your relationship.
Most importantly, bring your whole self—your hurts and hopes, your fears and longings, your commitment to growth and your willingness to be changed by this process.
What's Included
Intensive Therapy & Coaching Sessions:
✅ Private 1:1 breakthrough coaching (60 minutes daily) for career transitions, relationship decisions, emotional clarity, identity rebuilding, and life direction
✅ Past-present-future life mapping session: understanding patterns and creating your roadmap
✅ Full Ayurvedic doctor consultation with personalized wellness recommendations
✅ Chakra rebalancing and energy alignment sessions
✅ Sound healing therapy for mental clarity
✅ Trauma-informed somatic release work
✅ Daily mindfulness and meditation practice
Healing Treatments:
✅ 60-minute Ayurvedic Abhyanga massage with steam therapy
✅ Multiple energy healing sessions
✅ Breathwork for emotional release
Accommodation & Wellness:
✅ 5 nights in luxury Ayurvie oceanfront accommodation
✅ Daily Ayurvedic meals tailored to your needs
✅ Unlimited wellness teas and fresh juices
✅ Private beach access
Luxury Welcome Gifts:
✅ "Path Forward" affirmation and intention card deck for letting go and new beginnings
✅ Custom essential oil blend: "Clarity" (lavender, sandalwood, frankincense)
✅ Personalized handwritten welcome letter: "Welcome to your new chapter"
✅ Ayurvedic detox wellness plan
✅ Organic herbal tea set: white tea, calming blend, anti-stress blend
Free tea plantation visit
✅ Personal clarity consultation: combining intuitive reading, emotional assessment, and energy body mapping
✅ Mind-body clarity assessment: holistic Ayurvedic Dosha analysis with stress index and chakra scanning
✅ Whale watching excursion (seasonal) - symbolic journey of life's magnitude
✅ Tea plantation or wildlife sanctuary excursion
✅ Private sunset meditation ceremonies
✅ Sacred temple visit for spiritual blessing
What's Not Included
Travel Costs:
✅ International flights to/from Sri Lanka
✅ Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
✅ Visa fees (if applicable to your nationality)
✅ Return airport transfer (available for €150)
Personal Expenses:
✅ Additional spa treatments beyond included massage
✅ Private yoga or meditation sessions
✅ Dinner
✅ Any alcoholic beverages (though resort is alcohol-free per wellness philosophy)
✅ Shopping or purchases at retail boutiques
✅ Telephone calls or premium WiFi services
✅ Laundry and dry cleaning services
✅ Gratuities for staff (appreciated but not required)
Cancellation Policy
✅ More than 90 days before start: Full refund minus €500 administrative fee
✅ 60-90 days before start: 50% refund
✅ 30-60 days before start: 25% refund
✅ Less than 30 days before start: No refund
✅ We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance covering cancellations
Postponement: If you need to reschedule, one date change is permitted without penalty if requested more than 60 days before original start date (subject to availability).
Upcoming Dates
Why Sri Lanka? Why Weligama?
A Land of Ancient Healing Wisdom
Sri Lanka's rich Ayurvedic heritage, combined with its tranquil coastal beauty and welcoming culture, makes it a premier destination for luxury holistic wellness. For over 3,000 years, this island has been a center for healing traditions that address body, mind, and spirit as interconnected.
Weligama: The Perfect Retreat Setting
Located on Sri Lanka's southern coast, Weligama offers pristine beaches, gentle waves, and a laid-back atmosphere. Unlike more touristy areas, Weligama maintains an authentic charm while providing modern amenities.
Nearby Attractions You Can Explore:
Historic Galle Fort (45 minutes away) - a UNESCO World Heritage Site with Dutch colonial architecture
Coconut Tree Hill in nearby Mirissa - stunning photo spot and meditation area
Kushtarajagala statue - an ancient 8th-century rock carving believed to have healing powers
Udawalawe National Park for wildlife safaris
Local pottery workshops and cinnamon plantations
Whale watching excursions (seasonal)
Who Is This Retreat For?
You're in the Right Place If You're:
Facing Life Transitions:
- Navigating divorce or relationship endings
- Experiencing empty nest syndrome or major family changes
- Shifting careers or retiring
- Moving through significant life stage transitions in your 40s, 50s, or beyond
- Processing loss or grief
- Recovering from burnout
Seeking Clarity and Purpose:
- Feeling stuck or directionless
- Questioning your life's meaning or next chapter
- Wanting to reconnect with your authentic self
- Ready to make changes but unsure where to start
Prioritizing Your Healing:
- Finally ready to focus entirely on yourself after years of caring for others
- Experiencing chronic stress or emotional overwhelm
- Needing intensive support beyond weekly therapy
- Open to holistic healing approaches
Looking for Community:
- Desiring to be surrounded by like-minded people who understand your experience
- Wanting to create meaningful connections
- Appreciating small group intimacy over large retreat atmospheres
What You'll Gain: Transformational Outcomes
Immediate Benefits:
- Mental Clarity: Quiet the mental noise and see your situation with fresh perspective
- Emotional Release: Process stuck emotions in a safe, supported environment
- Physical Vitality: Detoxify the body, invigorate the spirit, and sharpen the mind through holistic therapies
- Stress Relief: Learn nervous system regulation techniques you can use anywhere
- Better Sleep: Most guests report significantly improved sleep by day 3
Lasting Transformation:
- Purpose and Direction: Clear understanding of your values and next steps forward
- Resilience Tools: Practical strategies for navigating future challenges
- Mindfulness Skills: Daily practices for maintaining presence and peace
- Healthy Boundaries: Understanding what to say yes and no to
- Sustainable Habits: Wellness tools and routines that support long-term wellbeing
- Supportive Community: Connections with fellow travelers and ongoing support network
- Self-Compassion: Gentle relationship with yourself during difficult times
The Ripple Effect:
When you do this work, it doesn't just change you—it changes how you show up in all your relationships. Participants often report:
- Improved relationships with family and friends
- More authentic communication
- Better decision-making capacity
- Increased confidence and self-trust
- Greater capacity for joy and presence
- Ability to handle future transitions with grace
Getting Here
By Air — Fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Your journey begins at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo (CMB), Sri Lanka’s main international gateway.
Daily flights operate from:
India, Thailand, Dubai & Abu Dhabi, Singapore, Malaysia, Europe & the UK, Australia
Once you land, our team can arrange a private luxury airport transfer directly to the resort.
By Road — Airport to Ayurvie Weligama
The scenic coastal drive from Colombo airport to Weligama is:
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2.5 to 3 hours by private car
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2 hours via Southern Expressway
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Comfortable highway ride with ocean views
We recommend pre-booking our air-conditioned private transfer for a smooth arrival.
By Train — A Scenic Seaside Journey
If you prefer something unique, experience Sri Lanka’s iconic railway route:
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Train from Colombo Fort → Weligama Station
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Gorgeous ocean views throughout the ride
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Approx. 2.5–3 hours
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Tuk-tuks available at the station for the short ride to the resort
A lovely option for sunrise or daytime travel
Getting to the Resort
Ayurvie Weligama is located along the pristine southern coastline.
We will share:
✔ Google Maps location
✔ Contact number
✔ Pick-up arrangements
Once you register, our experience manager will assist with flights, transfers, and travel coordination to ensure a comfortable, stress-free arrival.
Need Travel Assistance
We offer:
✨ Flight route suggestions
✨ Visa guidance for your country
✨ Airport pick-up & drop-off
✨ Early check-in arrangements
✨ Pre-retreat hotel recommendations
Your wellness journey begins the moment you leave home.
Testimonials: Voices of Transformation
"I arrived at Ayurvie feeling completely lost after my divorce. Everything I thought I knew about myself was wrapped up in being a wife and mother. The retreat gave me permission to grieve, space to breathe, and most importantly, help rediscovering who I am separate from those roles. The coaching sessions were profound—my facilitator asked questions I'd never considered. The Ayurvedic treatments helped me feel at home in my body again after months of stress. I left with an action plan and, more importantly, hope. Three months later, I've started the business I always dreamed about. This retreat didn't just help me survive my transition—it helped me thrive in it."
"As a corporate executive, I thought I could push through burnout with willpower. I was wrong. This retreat showed me that healing requires surrender, not strength. The combination of coaching and Ayurvedic medicine addressed issues I didn't even realize I was carrying. The ocean setting was perfect—something about watching the waves helped me understand that life has rhythms, and I'd been fighting mine for years. I left with practical tools for managing stress and a completely new perspective on success. The small group format meant real conversations, not surface-level chitchat. These people became friends who still check in on me."
"When my youngest left for university, I thought I'd feel free. Instead, I felt purposeless. Who was I without being 'mom'? This retreat met me exactly where I was—lost and a bit scared of my own future. Through the purpose discovery work, I uncovered passions I'd shelved 20 years ago. The emotional healing workshop helped me process grief I didn't know I was carrying. What surprised me most was the Ayurvedic treatments—they released tension I'd been holding for years. I returned home with clarity, a vision board, and 90-day action plan. Six months later, I've gone back to school to become an art therapist. My kids say I'm more joyful than they've ever seen me."
requently Asked Questions
Q: I've never been to a retreat before. Will I feel out of place?
A: Not at all! Many participants are first-time retreat-goers. We design the experience to be welcoming and accessible regardless of your background with wellness practices, therapy, or personal development work. Our facilitators are skilled at meeting people where they are.
Q: What if I'm not comfortable sharing in group settings?
A: While we do have group coaching circles, you're never forced to share. Many people find that witnessing others' stories helps them process their own, but you can always choose to listen and participate through your presence rather than words. The one-on-one coaching session provides private space for more personal work.
Q: I've never experienced Ayurveda. What should I expect?
A: Your journey begins with a consultation where an Ayurvedic doctor determines your dosha (body-mind constitution) and creates a personalized treatment plan. Daily treatments typically last 90-120 minutes and may include Abhyanga (warm oil massage), Shirodhara (oil stream therapy on the forehead), herbal steam baths, and other traditional therapies. Everything is explained beforehand, and treatments are deeply relaxing and rejuvenating.
Q: I'm vegan/have food allergies. Can you accommodate me?
A: Yes! All meals are already vegetarian, and vegan options are readily available. Inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions when booking, and the kitchen will adapt your meals accordingly. The Ayurvedic approach to nutrition is inherently flexible and personalized.
Q: What should I pack?
A: Comfortable, breathable clothing (Sri Lanka is warm and humid), swimsuit, yoga clothes, sunscreen, insect repellent, journal and pen, any personal medications, and comfortable walking shoes. We provide yoga mats, treatment robes, and towels. Detailed packing list sent upon booking.
Q: What's the weather like?
A: Weather remains warm and sunny throughout most of the year, with the best time to visit being December to March. June sees the most rainfall. Average temperatures range from 26-30°C (79-86°F).
Q: What if I don't have a "breakthrough"?
A: Breakthroughs look different for everyone. For some, it's a dramatic moment of clarity; for others, it's subtle shifts that compound over time. Many participants report that insights continue unfolding weeks after returning home. Trust your process—wherever you are is exactly where you need to be.
Book your life transition retreat now
Change is hard. Even when it’s something you chose, it can feel unsettling. And when it’s unexpected, it can feel even heavier. You don’t have to carry that on your own. This retreat offers something many of us rarely get anymore: time to slow down, space to breathe, and support that’s actually present. You’re guided by experienced practitioners, held by a small group, and supported by practices that have helped people heal for a very long time.
The work here isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s about giving you steadiness while things feel uncertain. The sessions, the routines, and the quiet moments in between help you process change, move through loss, and slowly regain a sense of balance. Not all at once. Just step by step.
You’re allowed to invest in yourself. You’re allowed to seek clarity when everything feels unclear. You’re allowed to ask for support when things feel heavy instead of pushing through alone. And you’re allowed to move through change with care, not just endurance.
So the real question isn’t whether a retreat makes sense on paper. It’s whether you’re ready to make space for your own healing. If you’ve stayed with this until now, you probably already know the answer.
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