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Join us for our 32nd Retreat
in 25 years !

The Exotic Island Gem of Sri Lanka
Inner Fire Yoga and Adventure Retreat

March 17th to 29th 2026
Scroll down to see links to our resorts, adventures and all the pictures !

Savor 12 days and nights of deep relaxation and renewal admist Sri Lanka
in the vast tea lands, lush jungle, ancient Buddhist temples and city,
sparkling blue ocean and witnessing wild elephants, leopards, birds, monkeys,
bears, deer, whales, dolphins
and
more in their natural splendor !
Join us for a Sacred Journey in a safe and pristine environment with our small group of 14 max future best friends opening and exploring together. 

This is a trip of a lifetime and specially curated retreat that will sell out very quickly
Call or Text Amber Ricci now for a discovery call at 808-255-9839 .

*Rejuvenate at the thoughtfully picked 4 star Luxury and Comfort Level bespoke lodgings. 
* A private extra large tour bus and english speaking driver driving us in a circle
through the country side of 
Sri Lanka !
* Healthy fresh meals and Sri Lankan food is absolutely delicious ! Vegan, Vegetarian or Meat eater - you will have plenty to enjoy ! Also western and not spicy at all options will be available at most all meals ! Our package includes 12 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners
plus healthy snacks and exotic fruit samples.
The other meals are usually very reasonably priced and we act as a concierge booking the best restaurants and tables with views, atmosphere and varied food ( on your own dime ).
* All optional but encouraged cultural activities and adventures included to awaken you to your divine nature including 2 days of guided private jeep safaris, mindful hikes, a scenic but short train ride through the mountains past rushing waterfalls, engaging heart opening games and practices, a zipline through the trees, biking or walking through an ancient city, a Kandyan Traditional Dance Performance Show, a Sri Lankan Cooking Class,
visits to several astounding revered
Buddhist Temples,
a TEA farm private tour with healthy farm lunch/ tea sampling plus easy hike to a secret waterfall and swimmable natural pool, healing Ayurvedic massages and treatments,
a private Catamaran whale watch and snorkel cruise, a Goddess Bellydance class for the ladies and much more ! Each day is up to you and exactly what you need ! You can let us know if you decide you want to stay and relax at the hotel instead
of going on a sightseeing adventure !

* Discover deep release and recalibration from the daily gentle yet enlivening
  Inner Fire Yoga ​for every body ( all levels - even newbies! ) a playful flowing fusion of Kundalini, Hatha, and Pilates. Each class has new intentions and is dedicated to a different Chakra along with meditative sound healings. We often have non yoga people who come and find they really love this gentle movement and stretching class and can do it easily ! Benefits include better sleep and digestion, pure joy felt in the heart,
releasing the past and feeling so good in your body
( perhaps for the first time in a long time ! ) 

Also including an interactive partner yoga class and at least one or more Aqua Yoga classes and floating meditation in our pools! 
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March in Sri Lanka means the best weather of the year with the least rain
in the places we will go!  

Temperatures will average 72 - 84 degrees with warm ocean !

All designed for you to create abundant health, joy and boundlessness, ​
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in alignment with your highest purpose and the calling of loving yourself unconditionally !
​This is your dream come to life !
 


Open to non-smoking, kind hearted and reasonably fit participants !
Many of the pictures below were taken by me !
Our 1st Hotel is a Ayurvedic Spa with included healthy food and a 2 1/2 hour customized Spa treatments per person after consulting with their Doctor   !
Our 2nd hotel Amaya Lake is a luxury resort and close to visit all of the attractions we will experience like our Safari at Minneriya, Sigirya Rock, Dambulla Buddhist caves and biking / walking / or Tuk tuk if you don't want to walk or bike at the Polonnaruwa Ancient City !
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Then we have two days at the Yasmin Longevity Resort and Spa in the mountain above Kandy Town and Lake where we will enjoy use of the pool, jacuzzi, sauna and have a fab sit down dinner! Enjoying the Temple of the Tooth, walking around the lake, a Sri Lankan Cooking Class and a Cultural Show ending with a firewalk ! On the next day we will check out, drive past tea fields and waterfalls and stop for a traditional English Tea lunch in Nuwara Eliya followed by a 2 hour and 20 minute train ride to Ella !
Once we arrive by train to Ella we will check into Misty Hills Hotel with incredible views and pool ! The next day includes a zipline and an Amba Farm Tour, lunch, tea tastings and easy hike to swim in a secret pool !
Next we will be staying very close to the entrance to Yala National Park at GAGA Bees Resort where we have rented all 8 cottages !
Yala has the highest density of Leopards in the world and we will look for them along with bears, deer, crocodiles, elephants, many bird species, giant monitor lizards and more !   
We have two days at the Ganesha Gardens Beach Cabanas with sparkling pool, Yoga room, Spa, restaurant and bar, and the sound of waves to relax you ! Swim, snorkel, get a massage, and breathe in the salt air ! The next day we will climb up steps up a rock formation to visit a stunning Buddhist temple and then enjoy a 3 hour catamaran to see Blue whales, possibly sperm whales, dolphins, dance, chill, eat a provided buffet, SUP and swim !
Ending with dinner and DJ on the beach in Mirassa !! 
Our last day and night will be in the Unesco World Heritage site of Galle, a former Portuguese town. We will have time to stroll and shop in the charming town then have our final night dinner and ceremony ! We are staying at The Fort Hotel in the center with a 5 minute walk to a famous beach if you need more time in the ocean !  
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ITINERARY:

Arrive to Colombo Sri Lanka in the morning or afternoon of March 17th to be whisked away to our 1st hotel just 15 minutes from the Airport - the  Jetwing Pavilions in Negombo, a renowned Ayervedic Spa Hotel.

https://www.jetwinghotels.com/jetwingayurvedapavilions/
Once you have settled in you will be privy to have a consultation with a Doctor for about 20 minutes who will prescribe 2 1/2 hours of customized spa treatments to balance your Dosha ( on this day or the following morning depending on your arrival), enjoy a specially prepared Ayervedic vegetarian dinner for your dosha,
to meet your new best friends and rest, maybe take a swim in the glistening pool. 
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March 18th The next morning enjoy your 1st Inner Fire Yoga class and another delicious prepared breakfast, some may have more spa treatments to complete their spa plan, and then we depart in the early afternoon ( likely 12:30
pm ) to drive 2 hours and a half hours to check into the 4 Star luxury hotel
Amaya Lake Dambulla to enjoy for the next 2 days.

https://www.amayaresorts.com/amayalake/

Dress modestly with shoulders and knees covered, like a long sarong and shall or blouse. Wear good sneakers / sandals. Bring snack but zipped away as monkeys may try to get them !
Today we will enjoy a visit to the The Dambulla Cave Temple and the Golden Temple from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Dambulla is the largest and best-preserved 2000 year old cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m (520 ft) over the surrounding plains. Major attractions are spread over five caves, which contain statues and paintings related to Gautama Buddha and his life. There are a total of 153 Buddha statues,
three statues of Sri Lankan kings and four statues of gods and goddesses.
Dambulla Hotels | Amaya Lake - Dambulla | Official Site
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Eat tonight at Hotel at Samara Restaurant or bites and drinks at the pool bar while swimming !

March 19th Daily Yoga and breakfast, then arrive at 10:15 - 12:30 to the UNESCO World Heritage site Sigiriya

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sigiriya
which combines a natural phenomenon with history and religion, as the site of an ancient rock fortress and royal palace. Sigiriya history Comprised of a vast red rock mound rising over 660 feet, it is thought that Sigiriya (meaning “Lion Rock”) was originally inhabited during the 3rd century BC, when a Buddhist monastery was founded there then became a palace in the 5th Century.  Then we have a quick stop for lunch at La Dolce Vita then onto our first Safari to see elephants and more on a guided jeep safari at the spectacular Hurulu Eco Park !
Eat dinner at Chill and Swing ( close to safari ) or at leisure at hotel !
  
March 20th After Yoga and Breakfast pack up and load bags as we are checking out and we will 
Visit the Ancient City of Polonnaruwa: From 10:30 to 2:30 pm
With non electric bikes or a included tuk tuk if you don't bike -we will discover the ancient wonders of Sri Lanka’s medieval capital, where history comes alive through huge towering ruins and intricate stone carvings.
3 different kind of monkeys inhabit the ruins here.
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You'll find the archaeological park a delight to explore, with hundreds of ancient structures – tombs and temples, statues and stupas. Explore iconic sites like the majestic Gal Vihara rock sculptures and the remains of the Royal Palace, all set against a backdrop of lush greenery. Wander through centuries-old temples and serene ruins, experiencing one of Sri Lanka’s most impressive UNESCO World Heritage sites without crowds. The most important places to see in Polonnaruwa are Royal Palace, Audience Hall, Swimming Pool, Sacred Quadrangle, Shiva Temple, Pabalu Vehera, Rankot Vihara, Kiri Vihara Dageba, Lankatilaka Buddha statue and Gal Vihara Buddha Statutes
Grab a light lunch and drive to Kandy, Sri Lankas Cultural Capital in scenic hill country with colonial charm !
We will check into the stunning mountain retreat of Yasmin Hills Longevity Resort by 6pm
Yasmin Hill with a stunning pool, herb and flower gardens, and enjoy the included use of spa with jacuzzi and sauna and if you want to treat yourself - more Ayervedic massages at thier spa !
At 7:30 pm have an included 4 course dinner tonight at our resort ! 

March 21 After Yoga in the temple hall and Breakfast depart to visit The Temple of the Tooth for a Puja Ritual at 9:30 am.  Sri Dalada Maligawa known as the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, is a Buddhist temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the Royal Palace Complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. After the complex you can choose how you want to enjoy your free time at the Kandy Lake, you can stroll or take a little boat on the lake, shop for souvenirs, sample some yummy safe street food or
get a foot massage at one of the many spas along the lake ! We will be encouraging you to get as many massages as you have time for as they are so reasonable and quality !
Then at 1pm we will have a private Sri Lankan Cooking class making ( and eating ! ) 7 different items from Curry to dessert! Vegetarian, Vegan or chicken or fish, organic, healthy and so yummy!!! 
Afterwards we will enjoy the Dance performances at 5 pm ending with a firewalk at the
 Kandy Lake Club-Cultural Dance Show ! 
They also will have food and drink to purchase available

March 22 After breakfast and Yoga we will drive 2 1/2 hours to Nuwara Eliya ( known as little England ) and enjoy a included Proper English High Tea lunch at the classic Hotel Grand on the Veranda with views of the tea lands and with varied sandwiches, savory finger foods, pastries, scones and teas ! Then leave our bags with our tour bus and board one of the worlds top most scenic train rides at 2:30 for a 2 hour 20 minute ride through mountains ! We will have 2nd class seats so we can open the doors to witness stunning views go by and take pics !
Arrive to Ella a famous mountain top town ​Misty Hills Hotel for 2 nights !
Click here: Facebook to see resort with pool, views from our balcony and fab breakfasts !

March 23 After Yoga and breakfast we will relax a bit at the pool then have an optional workshop.
Then at 1 pm a visit to AMBA estate click here: Mysite
with a healthy organic lunch, tour, tea samples and a hike with a 1-hour loop; the best way to see tea-fields and the views over the Ella Gap, Mini Adam’s Peak, Ella Rock, the top of the Ravana Ella waterfalls, and the 100-year-old tea factory on top of the falls; and you can enjoy a refreshing swim in the celan cool water. Next at 4 pm we we will enjoy a thrilling Zipline over the ravine and Ravana Falls ! Dinner in town at Kitchen Garden or Matey Hut  ! 

March 24 After Yoga and Breakfast we will depart to check into our own Safari Style Eco Boutique Hotel
GAGA Bees  Gaga Bees Yala – Gaga Bees Yala 
We are renting the entire hotel and it features a lovely pool, cottages that open to the vast fields that look like the Serengeti, a classic wood safari themed dining hall and bar. After checking in we will enjoy a included tuk tuk ride into the village to see how pottery and other local crafts are made and then to visit a secret cave.
Have dinner in town at Smoky Kitchen then tonight we will have a Goddess Bellydance class for the women with coin belts and veils provided while the men learn about the Empowered Divine masculine then gather back together for a dance party!  

March 25 Wake up early, eat breakfast and enjoy a day long safari in specially outfitted high jeeps for a safe view with drinks, snacks , fruits and lunch to see up to 44 different mammals in Yala National Park as well as over 200 species of birds. Many people come hoping to see a leopard or a sloth bear, but there are also lots of elephants, jackals, water buffalo, deer, boar, monkeys, and crocodiles too ! 
Eat at hotel around pool or Yala Peace Cottage restaurant

March 26th After yoga and a lovely breakfast we will depart to stay on the ocean in deluxe cabins at
Ganesh Garden Beach Cabanas and Spa for two nights !
www.ganeshgarden.com
We will take some time to Snorkel as the reef is great and swim, or take a swim in the huge pool, or get massages at the spa, read, journal. We will go into the classic Old Town Tangalle, walk around and window shop and have dinner there tonight at Let's Sea Tangalle. 

March 27th After Yoga and breakfast we will visit the Mulkirigala Rock Temple. The temple is embedded into a 673-foot-tall rock and requires you to climb to the summit to admire its beautiful stupa and surrounding views. The rock is affectionately referred to as ‘Little Sigiriya’ due to its stunning architectural style. Recognized as an important archaeological site, visit the temple and admire the various paintings, sculptures and architectural structures, which comprises of five key areas; namely, the Siyambalamaluwa, Bomaluwa, the Royal Temple Compound, the Upper Temple Compound and the Lower Temple Compound.  The temple and its caves also hold a large collection of sculptures and murals that originated during the Kandyan Era, most depicting episodes from the life of the Buddha; known as ‘Jataka stories’. 
Then we will enjoy a 3 hour private catamaran boat charter with lunch to snorkel and SUP in the calm waters of off Mirissa ending with a dinner and live music and DJ's at the LAVA beach restaurant

March 28th  - Sleep in today ! Then after yoga and breakfast we will pack up, drive to the famous Unesco Heritage site and formerly Portuguese town of Galle for some sightseeing and shopping time, with a early dinner at 4 pm at Chambers Middle Eastern food and our gift giving circle - then after check in at 6 or so at our apartments at Oceanfront Galle by ICC 
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March 29th after breakfast and Yoga check out of Hotel and depart Colombo Sri Lanka or extend your trip
​or join us on an island in the Maldives !

We have an optional Maldives 3 night excursion, price TBD, let us know if you are interested and we are likely renting a private Villa or boutique hotel on one of the islands. The Maldives is only 1 1/2 hours from Colombo Sri Lanka and RT flights are $230 to $500  
 Call us or text 808 255-9839 anytime to discuss you joining us on the trip of a lifetime !!
We have just 4 places left for down to earth, health conscious, open hearted couples, or single ( or married ) men and women. 


The SUPER Early Bird ( Tier 1 ) is $2950 total per person with a easy payment plan of 50% due by Jan 15th and the second payment due by Feb 15th. 
Tier 2 price is $3100 total after Jan 15th with a easy payment plan of 50% paid by Jan 30th with second half due by Feb 30th  
​Tier 3 is
$3200 ( if there are any places left ) after Feb 15th
Bring a partner/ spouse/ friend / family member that's new to us and get $50 off on each !
Pay in full now and receive $50 off the total.

Inner Fire Alumni get $100 a person off ! 

We can take payments via PayPal, Venmo, cash app, check , cash or or bank transfer

This retreat is non-refundable but transferable to an approved replacement.
If you'd like complete peace of mind -we recommend you purchase cancel for any reason insurance and www.Squaremouth.com is a reputable website to compare plans.


Singles will be paired with an appropriate same sex roommate and those rooms will have two beds. We may be able to accommodate 2 singles in their own room for 7 of the days for $700 additional,
​so please let us know if you would prefer this option.  
We always have a lovely mix of Men and Women, Singles, Couples, Mothers with Daughters, people bringing a best friend or family member, etc. and new people need to have a alignment call or meeting with us. Typically 50 - 60% of the group are repeaters, for some this will be their 8th or 9th retreat with us ! 


Call us or text 808 255-9839 anytime to discuss you joining us on the trip of a lifetime!

We the facilitators,  will buy our tickets around mid January then let you know so you can book or we can help you to book - the same flights or flights from anywhere coming in around the same times for the bus transfer.
If you arrive at a different time than us, we will arrange a bus or private transfer to bring you to our first resort !
Once we fill up we will be offering a 3 day/night package to a nearby Maldives island
so let us know if you are interested in the add on !


Not included in this package is : Round trip flights to Colombo Airport - we are happy to help you to find the best flights and our group from Hawaii usually fly together. Additional meals or groceries, alcohol, gifts, laundry, phone, extra baggage fees, more massages, tips for guides / stays/ meals.
We require everyone to pre-purchase Medical insurance - it is always bundled with some travel coverage as well. Typically $40 to $100 per person is sufficient coverage depending on your age. You must provide proof by emailing us your policy before the trip. Cancel for any reason insurance will give you the most protection if you ever have to cancel as we do not offer refunds. We recommend www.Squaremouth.com for free Medical/ Travel insurance estimates.

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