Authentic yoga and wellness homestays in Kandy
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Look away from the noisy Kandy city center. Head up into the hills towards Hanthana or Ampitiya. Many family-run homestays there practice Ayurvedic lifestyles. While they might not have a formal "Yoga Shala", the hosts will gladly prepare wellness meals like Kola Kenda (herbal porridge) and provide a quiet garden overlooking the mountains for your morning practice. Places like Polwatte House offer this serene vibe.
It is quite cold up there in the mornings, so bring a sweater for your sunrise stretches.
Also, visit the Nilambe Meditation Centre if you want a hardcore silent retreat nearby.
Make sure to explicitly ask the host for Ayurvedic vegetarian food when booking, otherwise they will make standard spicy curries.
I stayed at a place in Hanthana and did yoga on the roof while the monkeys watched. Best experience ever.
Yes, it is about a 20-minute drive straight up the mountain from Kandy railway station.
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