Reconnect with yourself in the lush tropical setting of Sri Lanka’s southern coast. Spend eight nights immersed in a retreat shaped by reflection, movement, nature, culture, connection, and intentional therapeutic work.
At the heart of the retreat is clinician-led EMDR therapy, psychoeducation, mindfulness, and guided reflection, complemented by surfing, yoga, Pilates, and other somatic experiences designed to support mind-body connection.
Two individual pre-retreat clinical sessions •
Group EMDR therapy • Psychoeducation •
Mindfulness & reflection • Post-retreat integration
Your experience begins before you arrive and continues after you return home, creating space to prepare, engage intentionally in the work, and integrate what you take from the week.
Surfing • Pilates • Yoga • Breathwork • Meditation • Therapeutic movement
Movement and mindfulness are offered as complementary somatic experiences alongside the EMDR process, giving you opportunities to connect with your body, practice presence and regulation, challenge yourself, play, and experience something new.
Sri Lanka’s southern coast offers a beautiful setting to experience surfing as part of the retreat. With experienced local instructors, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, build confidence, challenge yourself, and experience the Indian Ocean in an entirely new way.
Beyond the adventure, surfing offers a uniquely embodied experience, bringing together movement, breath, balance, attention, resilience, and presence in real time. It’s one of the ways we take the mind-body work of the retreat beyond the therapy room and into lived experience.
Instruction is appropriate for complete beginners through experienced surfers and is adapted to each participant’s comfort, ability, and experience level.
Mind Body Align PDX will be partnering with Alignment Collective to provide clinical expertise and EMDR therapy in Morocco.

Set along Sri Lanka’s lush southern coast, Unawatuna brings together tropical beaches, warm water, vibrant local culture, and a slower island rhythm. Between retreat programming, spend time by the ocean, explore nearby cafés and shops, or venture out to experience the history and natural beauty of southern Sri Lanka.
Getting Here: Round-trip airport transfers are included with your retreat, and our team will provide arrival and transportation details before your trip.
For eight nights, our private tropical villa Oura Spirit becomes home for the retreat; reserved exclusively for our group and surrounded by the lush landscape of southern Sri Lanka.
It’s a place designed for the full rhythm of the week: clinical sessions and EMDR, Pilates and yoga, shared meals and connection, along with plenty of space to rest, reflect, cool off by the pool, or simply spend time on your own.
Experience Sri Lanka through local flavors, traditions, nature, and everyday island life. Shared meals feature Sri Lankan cuisine, while cultural experiences throughout the week offer opportunities to connect more deeply with the place you’ve traveled to. The retreat also leaves room to explore nearby Unawatuna and historic Galle or add experiences such as a cooking class or wildlife safari.
Restoration is part of the experience, too. Your retreat includes an Ayurvedic wellness experience and two restorative massages, alongside dedicated time to slow down, reflect, and recharge between therapy, movement, surfing, and exploration.
2:00 PM onward — Airport transfers and villa check-in
3:30 PM — Welcome tea and time to settle in
7:00 PM — Retreat orientation and introductions
7:30 PM — Sri Lankan welcome dinner & Retreat orientation and introductions
8:30–9:30 AM — Community Breakfast
9:45–10:45 AM — Psychoeducation Workshop: Understanding the Mind-Body Connection
11:00 AM–1:00 PM — Guided Surf Experience
1:30–2:30 PM — Lunch at the Villa
4:00–6:00 PM — Group EMDR Therapy: Resourcing & Stabilization
6:15–7:15 PM — Restorative Yoga & Meditation
7:30 PM — Community Dinner
7:30–8:30 AM — Sunrise Pilates
8:30–9:30 AM — Breakfast
9:45–10:45 AM — Psychoeducation Workshop: Beliefs & Protective Patterns
11:00 AM–1:00 PM — Guided Surf Experience
1:30–2:30 PM — Lunch at the Villa
4:00–6:00 PM — Group EMDR Therapy: Identifying Memories, Beliefs & Patterns
7:30 PM — Community Dinner
8:30 PM — Bonfire Gathering
8:30–9:30 AM — Breakfast
Spend the day at your own pace.
Choose from:
Some activities and excursions are available at an additional cost.
7:30–8:30 AM — Sunrise Pilates
8:30–9:30 AM — Breakfast
9:45–10:45 AM — Psychoeducation Workshop: EMDR & Bilateral Stimulation
11:00 AM–1:00 PM — Guided Surf Experience
1:30–2:30 PM — Lunch at the Villa
4:00–6:00 PM — Group EMDR Therapy: Processing with Bilateral Stimulation
6:15–7:15 PM — Sound Healing
7:30 PM — Community Dinner
7:30–8:30 AM — Sunrise Pilates
8:30–9:30 AM — Breakfast
9:45–10:45 AM — Psychoeducation Workshop: From Negative Beliefs to Adaptive Beliefs
11:00 AM–1:00 PM — Guided Surf Experience
1:30–2:30 PM — Lunch at the Villa
4:00–6:00 PM — Group EMDR Therapy: Reprocessing & Strengthening New Perspectives
7:30 PM — Community Dinner
7:30–8:30 AM — Sunrise Pilates
8:30–9:30 AM — Breakfast
9:45–10:45 AM — Psychoeducation Workshop: Triggers, Regulation & Responding Differently
11:00 AM–1:00 PM — Guided Surf Experience
1:30–2:30 PM — Lunch at the Villa
4:00–6:00 PM — Group EMDR Therapy: Integration & Strengthening Adaptive Responses
6:15–7:15 PM — Restorative Yoga & Breath work
7:30 PM — Community Dinner
7:30–8:30 AM — Sunrise Pilates
8:30–9:30 AM — Breakfast
9:45–10:45 AM — Psychoeducation Workshop: Taking Your Tools Home
11:00 AM–1:00 PM — Final Guided Surf Experience
1:30–2:30 PM — Lunch at the Villa
4:00–6:00 PM — Final Group EMDR Therapy: Integration & Future Template
6:15–7:15 PM — Closing Ceremony & Meditation
7:30 PM — Farewell Dinner
8:30 AM — Breakfast
10:00 AM — Final goodbyes and check-out preparation
12:00 PM onward — Airport transfers and departures
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$5,995 USD / person
Your own comfortable space to retreat to throughout the week, included as part of the complete Sri Lanka therapeutic retreat experience.
Private bedroom • Private bathroom
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The Sri Lanka Retreat is hosted by Mind Body Align and The Wave in You, with community partnership support from The Alignment Collective.
Your reservation is confirmed once your registration forms are complete and your $995 non-refundable deposit has been received.
Because we make significant financial commitments in advance for accommodations, transportation, retreat programming, instructors, and operational expenses, the following cancellation policy applies:
Cancellation Timeline
More than 60 days before the retreat
31–60 days before the retreat
30 days or fewer before the retreat
Waitlist Policy
If we are able to fill your space from our waitlist after your cancellation, we may, at our sole discretion, issue an additional refund beyond the non-refundable deposit, less any unrecoverable expenses and administrative fees.
If We Cancel the Retreat
If the retreat is canceled by the hosts, you will receive a full refund of all payments made, including your deposit.
Please note that we are not responsible for airfare, travel insurance, passport fees, or any other travel-related expenses booked separately from the retreat.
Travel Insurance
We strongly encourage all guests to purchase comprehensive travel insurance that includes coverage for:
Transfer of Registration
If you are unable to attend, you may request to transfer your reservation to another eligible participant up to 30 days before the retreat, subject to:
An administrative transfer fee may apply.
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