11.18.2016

OUR NEW RETREAT - LUXURY WELLNESS IN SRI LANKA


Retreats I Love and Egoist Body Studios designed this retreat to indulge in exclusive experiences, personalized to your wishes, which pamper your senses and soul. 

Nestled deep in the mountains of Sri Lanka it is a place where you can breathe in the fresh scent of nature. It is not a traditional Sri Lankan experience, it is something beyond that. A true touch of 5* luxury wellness. A place where time stands still, and you can hear the silence which is followed by the sounds of nature, where view inspires as a priceless masterpiece and you have all the time to stare at the horizon… Here each and every detail is carefully chosen, to help you relax your body and mind.

Holistic design and dwelling spaces draw inspiration from 16th century, non-secular Tampita Vihara-style architecture. These rustic buildings with open spaces allow you to have greater connection to the Earth, you will feel it as you walk to the window to admire the view. Houses mounted on monolithic pillars to achieve a balanced inside-outside feel. Timber-floor platforms and whitewashed wattle-and-daub walls provide the perfect backdrop to feelings of spiritual uplift, as you meditate or simply take in the scenery, the cool Kandy winds brushing over you from all directions. Minimalist luxury allows you to indulge into wellness philosophy where life happens at your own pace.

Sri Lanka is a resplendent island that will tingle your senses to their very tips. It is a land in which wellness resides in the heart of all things. Here the concept of wellness goes beyond the body experience, during this retreat you’ll have a chance to enjoy latest wellness innovations together with the deep-rooted Ayurvedic culture. 

Your wellness journey begins with a Wellness Concierge who will guide you and assist you through your experience. Besides that, a wide variety of activities that include yoga, detoxing and cleansing therapies, fitness programs, meditation, mountain hiking, swimming in natural pools and much more are available during your stay. 

If you desire to treat yourself with beauty and wellness rituals, you are in the perfect place. Property offers Sri Lanka’s largest spa with over 6000 square feet and full hydrotherapy facilities including thermal salt baths, steam room, sauna, special treatment rooms. 

Inspired by the surrounding environment food during the retreat is prepared with a mindful touch. Executive Chef has created specially designed detox, vegetarian or SPA Menus that will detoxify your body, uplift your spirit and support you on your journey. 

During 7 days of the retreat you will enjoy unique space designed for your absolute relaxation. Surrounded by nature you will be able to rest and recharge taking care of your body and mind. Just imagine sunrise and / or sunset yoga with a scenic mountain view. After a morning yoga class you will be able to enjoy SPA facilities (Thermals Salt bath, Steam room & Sauna) or a swim in the natural infinity pool. To explore Sri Lanka’s culture and history you will visit Kandy city and ancient local temple.  




PRICE INCLUDES: 
- Accommodation in standalone chalets that are purpose built for wellness and yoga travellers.  
- 3 personalised fine dining Wellness meals per day – Options available for raw food diets, Vegetarian diets and Non-vegetarian diets. 
- Unlimited non-alcoholic beverages including herbal tea & fresh juices 
- Airport pick up and departure drop off 
- Free laundry       
- Free use of spa facilities (Thermals Salt bath, Steam room & Sauna)  
- Daily Pilates Workshop
- Daily Sunrise and sunset yoga
- Dhamma talk on Buddhist approach to mindfulness (or on a selected topic of your preference) 
- Excursion  (to Kandy or an ancient local temple) 
- Participation in all scheduled classes and workshops including meditation, healthy living, traditional Sri Lankan cooking and raw food cooking.

NOT INCLUDED: 
- Flights
- Customised packages
- Detox therapies
- Massages and / or beauty procedures 
- Insurance 

Dates: 14th - 19th of April, 2017 (Easter bank holiday)
Price: Double room (sharing) 2999 GBP / person. Single room - 4100 GBP 

Join us for this splendour hideaway an ode to relaxation and serenity.  

More details & booking by the link

11.11.2016

Pilates and Yoga Retreat in the Middle of Nature




Like some of you already know, Lake House is just a magical place so perfect for a little retreat. The peaceful setting offers a perfect escape to nature, inviting to swim with the swans in the calm and pure waters after enjoying the relaxing effects of a eco hot tub bath and detoxifying with a traditional sauna. Whilst practising yoga and pilates on a wooden terrace one can also feed their eyes and soul with the beauty of the lake, align to pine trees and inhale & exhale the balsamic fresh air of the pine forest.

So excited to share that next spring we are returning to this beautiful woodland of Lithuania and inviting you to join us for Pilates & Yoga Retreat on 25-29th May, 2017 (2nd bank holiday).

All we are looking for is absolute relaxation, having a good time, recharge our batteries and enjoy the beauty and luxury of nature. The luxury of silence, the smell of fresh air, the song of the birds, whispering of the grass or wholesome homemade food with love. The gentle touch of people who care and do things from the heart. We're also excited to share that this time we will have 3 teachers for Pilates and Yoga. Lina & Becky will be teaching pilates and Joana will be here to make you flow and relax with yoga.

This retreat is perfect weekend getaway for couples too. If your beloved one is not into yoga or pilates he/she can enjoy walks in the forest, swimming in the lake, enjoying water bike or a boat on the lake, indulging into pleasures of traditional sauna and eco hot tub bath or just relaxing with the book while listening to the sounds of nature.


WEEKEND SCHEDULE

Thursday:
Late evening arrival

Friday:
Sleep long, inhaling fresh pine forest air
11:00 | Petit breakfast
Rest, sauna, swim in the lake
12:00-14:00 | 2 hrs Dynamic Yoga
14:15 | Healthy Yummy Lunch
Relaxation time: Sleep, read, swim, or walk in the forest
17:30 – 19:30| 2 hrs Pilates
20:00 | Candle-lit Dinner
Sauna + late night swim in the lake

Saturday:
10:00 | Breakfast
11:00 – 13:00 | 2 hrs Core Pilates
13:30 | Lunch
Relaxation time: Sunbathe, nap, etc.
17:30 | 2 hrs Dynamic Yoga (focusing on Heart 
Openings to balance that morning’s core work)
20:00 | Dinner
Sauna/movie/relaxation

Sunday:
10:00 | Breakfast
11:00 – 13:00 | 2 hrs Pilates (to lift your bottom)
13:30 | Lunch
Relaxation time: Swim, water bike or take a boat 
on the lake
17:30 | 2 hrs Dynamic Yoga (focusing on Hip 
Openings to balance that morning’s core work)
20:00 | Dinner
Sauna + late night swim in the lake

Monday:
11:00 | Breakfast
12:00 – 14:00 | 2 hrs Dynamic Yoga with relaxation
14:00 | Lunch
Relaxation time, swim, sauna make the most of the last day
Afternoon | Departure

ABOUT THE TEACHERS 
Lina Petraityte
Founder of Egoist Body studios & Retreats I Love 

In a hectic city like London it is so easy to forget yourself and your body and one can easily feel lonely. So we created a concept that is new and simple – a gym that feels like a second home so one feels part of a community. Egoist Body Studios, its concept and décor, aim to provide you with this exact experience.

Retreats I Love was born with intention to take this beautiful community to retreats organised by me worldwide. I turn my passion for travel into unwinding experience for you.

Becky Uden
I have been practicing Pilates for the last 6 years and it has become a daily addiction. It’s a great form of movement and has so many benefits… Physically it has completely transformed my body, keeping me lean and healthy. Mentally, it has given me the patience and focus to tackle my often-frenetic life.
My love and appreciation for Pilates has led me to teaching, after studying and qualifying with the J Pilates team. 

Joana
Joana teaches slow flow yoga and focuses her attention on correct movement with hands on adjustments to excel your yoga practise. She has been fortunate enough to train with Shiva Rea and Simon Park and this has influenced hugely her teaching style and is very evident in her classes. She loves white, good food and travel. 

Date: 25th - 29th May, 2017 (2nd May bank holiday)
Price: Double room (sharing) 650 GBP / person. Single room - 799 GBP 

/ A flight for which we arranging transport:
We have found great flights from London to Vilnius (Lithuania). Departure from London (STN) | Thu 25 May | 19:00 h and coming back on Mon 29 May | 17:50 h. Price from 103 £. The easiest way to book your flight via www.skyscanner.com

Enjoy several days in a private estate overflowing with lakeside charm and lovingly looked after by the owners.

More details about the retreat and booking by the link