Expand in Sri Lanka – a week you'll never forget

Expand is a week-long wellness retreat at Soul House in Ahangama, on the south coast of Sri Lanka, led by Inna Schaubert. It is built for people who want to step away from the digital noise and make room for what is actually happening around them: the sea, the people beside them, the conversation at the table. The invitation is simple. Slow down, put the phone aside when it matters, and spend a week with less scrolling and more living.

What to Expect

The week brings together movement, ocean adventures, meaningful conversations and shared moments. The emphasis is on being present with the other people in the group and with the place itself, rather than on a fixed programme of intensive practice. Phones are not banned outright. The idea is to put them down when it matters, so that attention can settle on the here and now.

This is a retreat for reconnecting, with yourself, with others and with the coast around Ahangama. Expect time in the water, time in motion and time simply talking, with the rhythm of the days left open enough for those moments to happen.

About Inna Schaubert

Inna Schaubert leads Expand and is the host who shapes the week around the theme of slowing down and coming back to real, unhurried connection. She is the named teacher for this retreat at Soul House.

The Setting

Soul House is a retreat house in Ahangama, in the Galle district on Sri Lanka's south coast. It describes itself as a place where every detail is designed to support guests, from a fully equipped yoga shala to nourishing, Ayurvedic-inspired meals. Ahangama is known for its beaches and its tropical surroundings, which makes it a natural base for a retreat built around the ocean and time outdoors.

Before You Go

Expand runs for a week, so plan to be there for the full seven days to take part in the whole shared experience. The retreat is set up as an invitation to disconnect from screens, so it suits anyone who would like a break from constant notifications and is happy to share the days with a group. Questions about what to pack, travel to Ahangama or levels of experience are best put to the organizers before you arrive.