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Retreat Overview

Stop & Breathe

  • 10.12. - 14. 12. 2026

  • Relaxing
  • English
Bhawna Chhabra meditating outdoors in white with singing bowls and a handpan in front of her.
Bhawna Chhabra breathing with eyes closed and hands folded over her heart in a misty landscape.
Bhawna Chhabra with a retreat group seated on yoga mats in front of a wooden mountain house at dusk.
Bhawna Chhabra seated on a wooden platform under prayer flags in a forest, with a brass lamp and flowers in front.
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Bhawna Chhabra seated cross-legged on a stone porch of a traditional wooden house, teaching meditation.
Two silhouetted figures sit in a serene room, gazing out large windows at a sunrise over a cloud-covered Sri Lankan mountain
Serene wellness studio with polished wood floor, vaulted ceiling, Buddha art, and panoramic windows overlooking Sri Lankan cl

Five days to stop, breathe and return to your natural balance — yoga, breathwork and naturopathy in the hills above Kandy.

Sometimes the most transformative thing you can do is simply stop. Stop & Breathe is a five-day nature retreat at Yasmin Hill Longevity Oasis, a four-star sanctuary in the jungle hills above Kandy, Sri Lanka, guided by naturopathic physician and yoga teacher Bhawna Chhabra of Lumbini Yogshala.

Through yoga for physical wellness, breathwork and meditation, naturopathy sessions and mind-body healing practices, the retreat works on both the physical and the subtle body. Designed as a peaceful immersion in nature, it offers a calm, unhurried rhythm in which to release accumulated tension, restore your energy and return home with tools to keep breathing freely.

Meet the instructor

Woman meditating in lotus pose with hands in prayer mudra, surrounded by flowers in a serene garden at sunset.
Bhawna ChhabraView profile

Highlights

  • Yoga for Physical Wellness: Daily practice that restores strength, mobility and ease in the body.
  • Breathwork & Meditation: Pranayama and guided meditation to calm the nervous system and clear the mind.
  • Naturopathy Sessions: Natural healing guidance from a naturopathic physician with 20 years of experience teaching yoga and meditation.
  • Mind-Body Healing Practices: Techniques that reconnect thought, emotion and body into one coherent whole.
  • Physical & Subtle Body: Work on both levels of your being — the visible body and the energy that moves it.
  • Breath Meets Ayurveda: Bhawna’s own method linking breathing techniques with Ayurvedic principles for maximum therapeutic effect.
  • A Peaceful Nature Retreat: Five days in the mist and birdsong of the Sri Lankan hills, in a four-star jungle sanctuary near Kandy.

Dive deep into the experience. We have crafted a schedule that maximizes your time with the instructor while respecting your body’s need for rest. Browse the daily agenda to see how we will combine workshops, movement, and leisure into a seamless experience.

Morning — Breath & Movement:Yoga for physical wellness and pranayama to open the day.
Late Morning — Naturopathy:Naturopathy sessions and individual guidance with Bhawna.
Afternoon — Mind & Body:Mind-body healing practices and time in the resort gardens, pool and forest.
Evening — Stillness:Meditation and quiet integration as the mist settles over the hills.

Note: This schedule is subject to flow and may adjust slightly to match the group’s energy and weather conditions.

  • 4 nights of accommodation at Yasmin Hill Longevity Oasis (four-star jungle sanctuary near Kandy).
  • The complete five-day programme with Bhawna Chhabra: yoga, breathwork, meditation, naturopathy and mind-body practices.
  • Access to the resort gardens, pool and Sati Hall.
  • International flights.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Ayurvedic treatments at the longevity centre (optional).

Your retreat heals the mind; let Ayurveda repair the body. While the group program focuses on mental and spiritual alignment, we highly recommend supporting your physical vessel with targeted therapies. Whether you need deep muscle recovery after practice or a lymphatic flush to accelerate detox, our full menu is available to enhance your retreat experience.

  • Traditional Ayurvedic Shastika Shali Pinda Sweda: a cloth pouch drips warm Navara rice and milk mixture into a brass bowl.
    60 Minutes
    Heat & Steam (Swedana)

    Shastika Shali Pinda Sweda (Navara Rice & Milk Therapy)

    The Milk-Rice Muscle & Skin Feed

  • Therapist applies a warm Shiro Pichu cranial oil patch to a person's head, with steam rising and warm Ayurvedic oil dripping.
    45 Minutes
    Oil Pools & Packs (Basti/Pichu)

    Shiro Pichu (Cranial Oil Patch)

    Follicular Saturation & Stress Patch

  • Therapist pours warm Ayurvedic oil from a copper pot into a leather cap on a woman's head during a Shirovasti cranial oil poo
    45 Minutes
    Oil Pools & Packs (Basti/Pichu)

    Shirovasti (Cranial Oil Pool)

    The Crown Soak & Deep CNS Sedation

  • Person undergoing Akshitarpana eye rejuvenation treatment; dough rings filled with medicated ghee cover closed eyes.
    45 Minutes
    Oil Pools & Packs (Basti/Pichu)

    Akshitarpana (Eye Rejuvenation)

    Ocular Lipid Immersion & Vision Restore

  • Therapist applies warm Ayurvedic oil onto a person's back during Sarvangadhara treatment at Yasmin Hill wellness resort.
    75 minutes
    Oil Therapies (Snehana)

    Sarvangadhara (Full Body Oil Flow)

    Liquid Nerve Insulation & Lipid Restore

  • Woman receiving a traditional Ayurvedic synchronized four-hand Abhyanga massage with warm oil, administered by two therapists
    60 Minutes
    Oil Therapies (Snehana)

    Synchronized Abhyanga (Four-Hand Massage)

    Bilateral Neural Synchronization

  • Discover our complete list of treatments here »

    Nestled in the tropical highlands of the ancient Kandyan Kingdom, Yasmin Hill is more than a resort—it is a hidden enclave of silence. Perched on a lush hillside in Moragolla, our sanctuary overlooks a valley of untouched emerald green.

    Here, the air is oxygen-rich, the sounds are purely natural, and the horizon is endless. We are far enough from the city to ensure absolute tranquility, yet rooted deeply in the spiritual heart of Sri Lanka. This is a landscape that invites your nervous system to finally exhale.

    Choose from our Superior, Deluxe, or spacious Suite accommodations, each designed to blur the line between indoor comfort and outdoor serenity. Ground-floor rooms open onto private terraces, while first-floor sanctuaries feature breezy balconies—both furnished with designer seating for your relaxation.

    To support your natural circadian rhythm, our rooms utilize bio-climatic natural ventilation instead of artificial air-conditioning, ensuring fresh, oxygen-rich air and pleasant temperatures for restorative sleep.

    Amenities: High-speed WiFi, personal safe, minibar, and organic Ayurvedic toiletries. Enjoy complimentary herbal tea and coffee stations in every room.

    Note: For a complete digital detox, our Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas rooms are intentionally TV-free.

    Check-in Time14:00
    Check-out Time11:00

    By Air & Private Transfer: The most convenient option. Yasmin Hill is a 3–3.5 hour drive from Colombo International Airport.

    • Concierge Tip: Send us your flight number, and our driver will await your arrival for a seamless door-to-door transfer.

    By Train: An adventurous alternative. Take the scenic train from Colombo to the historic city of Kandy (2.5–3 hours). From there, it is a short 30-minute ride by taxi or tuk-tuk to the resort.

    Location & Arrival: We are hidden in the hills of Thalathuoya (search “Yasmin Hill Longevity Oasis” in your GPS). As you ascend the winding mountain roads, prepare for stunning vistas. A warm welcome and full luggage assistance await you at the top.

    Language: English
    Max. spots available: Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
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    Information & Registration

    Full details of this retreat — including the programme and pricing — are being finalised with the organiser and will be published here shortly.

    To register your interest, ask a question or reserve your place, please write to us at info@yasminhill.com. We will get back to you with all the details as soon as they are confirmed.

    Organiser: Lumbini Yogshala — Instagram @lumbini_yogshala, tel. +91 98975 80441.

    Woman meditating in lotus pose with hands in prayer mudra, surrounded by flowers in a serene garden at sunset.

    Bhawna Chhabra

    Naturopathic Physician, Yoga & Meditation Teacher

    Bhawna Chhabra is a doctor of naturopathy with 20 years of experience teaching yoga and meditation. She specialises in a holistic approach to health that connects traditional healing systems with modern knowledge, and leads international retreats focused on detoxification and regeneration of the body. She has developed her own method of combining breathing techniques with Ayurvedic principles for maximum therapeutic effect. Her clinically grounded approach to wellness brings participants not only immediate relief, but long-term tools for maintaining their health.