The Ohana Shala · yoga, sound and stillness
Yoga in Dikwella, less than five minutes from Hiriketiya, at the Ohana Shala, the upper floor of our restaurant: open on every side, four or five metres above the sand, with nothing in front of you but the sea. In a class it almost feels like flying. We are setting up the shala's week again, with new days: ask us for this week's classes, and come as you are. The mats are here.
The week
We are setting up the shala's week again, with new days. This is a usual week of the past months: write to us and we send you this week's.
The classes
Movement tied to the breath, one pose flowing into the next. Wakes the body up. Good if you like to move.
Poses held a little longer, with time to find them. A good first class if you are new to yoga.
Long, quiet holds close to the floor that reach the deep tissue. Yin Yang adds a gentle flow first.
Slow movement that follows what the body feels, then stillness with bowls and sound. You leave lighter.
Simple ways of breathing that calm the mind and wake the body. No experience needed. With Kristina.
Thursday, 09:00
Every Thursday is Charity Day. A strong morning practice with the ocean beside you, and all of what you give goes to two street-dog associations, WECare Worldwide and The Dziko Project: vet care, vaccines and sterilisation for the dogs with no beach.
Move, breathe, give back, and let the rest of the day unfold.
Beyond the mat
Shells, pearls and sea glass become a piece of jewellery you made yourself. With Anaïs.
5,000 LKR
EventsAn afternoon with colour and no judgement. Nobody needs to know how to paint. With Anaïs.
5,000 LKR
A circle of women, a warm cup of cacao, and time to speak and to listen. With Kristina.
6,000 LKR
Arriving now: ice water for four to six people at a time, at least three minutes, with the warm ocean a few steps away. Booked for a group of four or more.
3,000 LKR a person
Coming soon.
Coming soon
Make a morning of it
Morning · per person
A class in the shala with the ocean beside you, then breakfast with your feet in the sand.
7,500 LKR per person
Reserve on WhatsAppPrices in Sri Lankan rupees, plus the 10% service charge. Reserve the day before when you can: the passes are few.
Good to know
It helps: the shala is small and classes fill. Tap “Book a place” beside the class and send the message, or write to us on WhatsApp.
Yes. Tell the teacher at the start. Hatha, Slow Flow and Yin are gentle places to begin.
Yes, the mats are here for you.
Anyone who lives in Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan or from abroad, and our regulars: 3,000 LKR instead of 4,000 for a regular class. Just tell us.
The shala has a roof, so a passing shower changes nothing. In heavy rain the class does not run: write to us that morning.
Light clothes, water (ours is filtered and on us), and a swimsuit for after.
At Ohana, before the class, by card or cash.
What guests say
The Shala has a beautiful sea view and they host cultural and creative workshops.From the guide
Yoga and wellness · 5 min
A wellness day by the sea in Dikwella, hour by hour, with a yoga class, a swim, good food, rest and the sunset, and what our Move and Brunch pass holds.
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Ayurveda for travellers in Sri Lanka, with what it is, the doshas in two paragraphs, what a visitor meets, how to choose a reputable place, and our drinks.
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What gotukola, karapincha, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric and ashwagandha are, how they are traditionally used in Sri Lanka, and the drinks that hold them.
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Breathwork for beginners, with three gentle ways to start, what research says, why the fast styles need care, and who should ask a doctor first.
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What a cacao ceremony and a women's circle are, where they come from, what to expect, who should take care, and our Women's Circle and Cacao.
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What a cold plunge is, what the evidence says and does not say, how to do an ice bath carefully, who should not, and the new cold plunge at Ohana.
ReadCome and see
Turtle Beach, New Tangalle Road, Batigama, Dikwella 81200, Sri Lanka
Breakfast 08:00–11:00 · lunch and dinner 11:00–21:00 · every day
Less than five minutes from Hiriketiya by tuk-tuk or scooter.
See you on the mat