Surf & Yoga Mirissa

The retrat was great espescially if you come with shared interests because the yoga offer is very big with a lot of different styles. On the other hand, if you want to do both, surfing and yoga, you might at some days have to prioritize what you want to do as there are overlapps between the surf and the yoga schedule. In general a very beautiful place very close to nature, nice staff, good food, professional coaches and good coffee right on the spot avalable😊

If you’re debating whether this is the place for you, it definitely is! I stayed for 16 nights as solo female traveller in a private room with the balance package. I instantly felt at home here, I was welcomed by the five beautiful doggos and the wonderful manager Lena who explained how the camp worked. She ensured I was happy throughout my stay and provided such genuine care to every camp mate. My private room was perfect. Comfy bed, spacious, spotless, warm and powerful shower, and watching monkeys swinging in the trees from my balcony- magical. The food? Ooh Lala! The previous reviews don’t overestimate how delicious the meals are. Watching each meal made in the open kitchen was a real treat. And the coffee? 🤤 Shout out to Lucky who makes the perfect cappuccino every time at the on-site cafe Loose Keys, a barista artist. Yoga in the shala as a beginner was again, magical. The expert yoga teachers ensured each pose was adaptable for beginners as well as for the more advanced yogis. I highly recommend the evening yoga classes. It was so surreal to do candlelit yoga amongst the sounds of the jungle and fireflies- just remember your mosquito spray 🤣 Surfing was an absolute joy. The surf instructors are professional, encouraging and great fun to be around. I was so lucky to have Madu as my surf instructor. I always felt safe, that I was learning the best technique, and he ensured that above all I was having fun. His video analysis was always a highlight to attend. And the surf locations truly felt like paradise. Warm water, stunning views and great company. I highly recommend the excursion days organised by camp. I attended the sunrise Udawalawa safari (the wonderful chefs even send you with a packed breakfast!) the Galle and tea plantation exploring day (Jay the tour guide is a true gem, tailored the day to our desires, provided us with interesting local knowledge and took us to absolutely stunning locations) and the paddle boarding (true serenity, abundant nature and you even get to meet a wizard 😍). The on-site massage parlour is excellent and exactly what’s needed for sore surfing muscles. Basically, this was probably the best couple weeks of my life and that’s thanks to the staff who have created a place of magic. I thank you all, and until next time sending love from Ireland ❤️🌞❤️