Who is this retreat best suited to, and who might prefer something else?

It suits people who want deep rest, gentle movement and hands-on bodywork, for example to recover from stress, tension or physical fatigue. If you want an active week with surfing, snorkelling and workouts, another Soul House retreat will fit better. If you have an injury or medical condition, ask the organizer how the osteopathy and yoga can be adapted.

Will meals be provided, and can dietary needs be met?

The page doesn't give the meal plan for this retreat. Other Soul House retreats mention Ayurvedic meals or local-chef dinners, so nourishing food is clearly part of the Soul House approach. Confirm what's included and tell the team about any allergies or dietary requirements when you book.

How do I book a place?

You can reserve through the BrightStar listing or through the Find Retreats section on Soul House's own website. Before paying, ask what the price covers, including accommodation, meals, osteopathy sessions and airport transfers, as the page doesn't spell these out.

Yoga Retreat

Immersive Restorative Retreat

Name: Immersive Restorative Retreat
Start: 2027-03-07T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2027-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Soul House

Date

Mar 7 – Mar 14, 2027

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Location

Soul House

Ahangama, Galle, Sri Lanka

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At a Glance

Duration

8 days

Description

This restorative yoga and osteopathy retreat at Soul House in Ahangama, on the south coast of Sri Lanka, is a week-long immersion for people who want to slow down and give the body room to recalibrate. It is offered by Rosie & Issy and led by Rosie Markwick, and it brings together yoga, osteopathy and deep restoration in one week by the sea in Galle district.

The retreat does not pitch itself as an escape from life. It describes the week as a return to the body, and a chance to slow down enough to listen. If you are drawn to a restorative yoga retreat rather than a strenuous one, and you are curious about how osteopathy sits alongside yoga, this is the kind of week it is built around.

What to Expect

The week is organised around one question: what becomes possible when the body is given the right conditions to recalibrate? Rather than pushing toward goals, the days are shaped around rest, gentle yoga and attentive, hands-on osteopathic care, with time to notice what your body is telling you.

The retreat runs for a full week. The organizers do not publish a fixed daily timetable, so the focus here is on the spirit of the programme: unhurried, body-led and restorative.

About Rosie Markwick

Rosie Markwick leads this retreat, which is presented under the names Rosie & Issy. Her week combines yoga and osteopathy, and it is framed around listening to the body and allowing real rest.

The Setting

Soul House sits in Ahangama on Sri Lanka's south coast, in the Galle district. The house has a fully equipped yoga shala, and its kitchen is known for nourishing, Ayurvedic-inspired meals. The surroundings are described as the natural beauty of the south coast, a quiet backdrop for a week of rest.

Before You Go

The retreat is a good fit if you want a gentle, restorative pace and are interested in how yoga and osteopathy can support the body together. The organizers do not state any prerequisites or experience level. Come with an open attitude and a willingness to slow down, and let the week set its own rhythm.

Venue

Soul House

Ahangama, Galle, Sri Lanka

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Common Questions

FAQs

It is held at Soul House in Ahangama, in the Galle district on Sri Lanka's south coast. Soul House's other retreat listings describe beaches and tropical jungle nearby, so expect a coastal, nature-based setting. Ask the organizer for the exact address and transfer options before you book flights.

Soul House lists this retreat as a Restorative Yoga and Osteopathy Retreat, so the focus is slow, supported practice and bodywork rather than a high-energy programme. The organizer's page does not publish a daily schedule, so confirm session times and the number of osteopathy sessions with Soul House before booking.

The listing names osteopathy as part of the retreat, but the page does not say whether treatments are included or booked separately. Check with Soul House whether individual sessions are in the price and whether they need to be reserved in advance.

Many Soul House retreats are themed around specific styles or audiences, such as the women's Return to Self retreat, the Vinyasa and Yin Sol Luna retreat, or the surf-and-ice-bath Coconuts + Barefoot weeks. This one centres on restorative yoga paired with osteopathy, which suits recovery and body care. If you want daily workouts and adventure activities, the Coconuts + Barefoot format is closer to that.

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