Retreats

Sri Lanka | 16^th - 24^th April 2027

Join Nine Senses in Sri Lanka to connect with the deepest parts of yourself - where ancient wisdom, and psychological science converge. A restorative blend of professional development &/or personal renewal, nature, culture, and deep nervous-system restoration.

This unique retreat is designed for those seeking profound renewal. Through a seamless blend of Ayurvedic medicine and Western somatic therapy, you are invited to return to balance — physically, emotionally, and energetically. To connect with a peaceful place within, whilst creating authentic, invigorating relationships with yourself and valued others.

A Holistic Union of East and West

Ayurveda, one of the world’s oldest medical systems, offers individualised pathways to rejuvenation. Rooted in over 5,000 years of clinical practice, its’ aim is not at relieving symptoms, but at bringing back the balance of physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of self. Its relevance to modern trauma-informed healing has been highlighted by leading psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk in The Body Keeps the Score.

Somatic therapy complements this ancient framework, recognising that experience lives within the body and nervous system. Through guided awareness, movement, and integration, the body becomes a gateway to regulation, insight, and sustainable change.

Awaken the Nine Senses

This immersion is an invitation to ignite and refine all Nine Senses — through touch, movement, stillness, taste, sound, rhythm, and connection.

https://ninesenses.net.au/nine-senses/

The Experience

• Eight nights in a private, villa-style room with ensuite and air-conditioning, positioned between river and sea

• All Ayurvedic vegetarian cuisine, thoughtfully prepared to support individual constitutions

• Daily four-hand body and head massage

• Daily acupuncture treatments

• Daily herbal baths and personalised therapeutic heat therapies

• Two private consultations with a tertiary-qualified Ayurvedic physician

• Individually prescribed Ayurvedic plant medicines

Embodied Practice & Integration

• Four three-hour Somatic Therapy Training Sessions

• Four pandiculation-based, weight-bearing movement sessions

• Four guided somatic morning walks

• Daily Hatha yoga (morning and/or evening)

• Four evening Yoga Nidra practices

• Four Qi Gong sessions

• Cultural experiences including tours and food demonstrations

• Minutes from Bentota, an historic town with a local vibe

All offerings are optional and self-directed — participation is guided by your own rhythm and needs.

Professional Recognition

• 12 CPD points aligned with AHPRA guidelines

• Clearly articulated learning objectives and outcomes

• Tax deductible

Investment

$4,400 — Private accommodation
$3,900 — Shared accommodation

• Deposit: $400

• Airport transfers included

• Estimated economy return flights: ~$1,500

Upon confirmation of your departure city, personalised flight options will be provided by our experienced travel advisor, specialising in this route.

What’s Not Included

• Airfares

• Visa (https://eta.gov.lk)

• Travel insurance

• Some gratuities (most are included)

Payment options