One of the things we like most about Sri Lanka's south coast is that good people tend to find each other.
10th July 2026
Thinking about taking your yoga practice a little further? If you're looking for a thoughtful yoga teacher training in Sri Lanka, here's one we'd happily point you towards.
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Over the years, we’ve met surfers, chefs, photographers, artists and yoga teachers who care deeply about what they do. They’re part of what makes this little stretch of coastline feel special. Senses is one of those places.
You don’t have to be a yoga teacher to come to Soul & Surf.
In fact, most people who stay with us aren’t.
Some have never stepped onto a yoga mat before. Others have a regular practice back home. For some, it’s simply a chance to stretch after surfing. For others, it’s the thing they end up looking forward to most each day.
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Every now and then, someone asks us the same question: "If I wanted to do a yoga teacher training while I'm in Sri Lanka, where would you recommend?" Our answer is usually the same. Senses. They're based about twenty minutes down the coast from us in Midigama, and they've built something that feels thoughtful, grounded and refreshingly unhurried. It's the kind of place we'd be happy to send a friend. What we like most is that the training isn't just about learning poses or collecting a certificate. Alongside Vinyasa and Yin, they spend time on philosophy, anatomy, pranayama, meditation and, perhaps most importantly, how to actually teach. Because knowing your practice and sharing it with other people are two very different things. The program is led by four experienced teachers from different backgrounds, so you aren't learning a single way of thinking about yoga. You leave with a broader understanding of the practice, and the confidence to find your own voice within it.
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The setting helps too.
Senses is tucked away at the Midigama Fruit Farm, surrounded by fruit trees rather than traffic. It's quiet without feeling isolated, and close enough to the coast that you can still dip in the ocean after class. It feels like the sort of environment where it's easier to slow down and pay attention.
Another reason we'd recommend them is what happens after the course finishes.
A lot of teacher trainings end the day you receive your certificate. Senses takes a different approach, offering ongoing mentorship and opportunities to assist classes before stepping into teaching on your own. That kind of support can make all the difference when you're starting out.
We also like that every training includes a full scholarship for a Sri Lankan student. It's not something they make a big song and dance about, but it tells you something about the values behind the school.
If you're staying with us and thinking about spending a little longer in Sri Lanka, or you've been looking for the right place to begin teaching, we think Senses is well worth a look.
Their next Yoga Alliance-certified 200-hour trainings begin in November 2026 and March 2027, and if you're not sure whether it's the right step, they're happy to have a conversation before you decide.
Because while we might know a thing or two about surf retreats, we're also big believers in pointing people towards good people doing good work.
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