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How the Journey of Mindful Retreats started…

In 2022, amidst breathtaking sunsets, Sri Lanka was in turmoil, with protests erupting to overthrow a corrupt regime. It was a challenging time, known as "aragalaya" or the struggle. The country was grappling with an economic crisis, facing shortages of fuel, cooking gas, and electricity. Power outages lasted for hours, and people queued endlessly for basic necessities, all against the backdrop of a global pandemic.

Before this chaos unfolded, Jude was deeply involved in sustainable tourism, yoga, and hosting retreats in both the U.S. and Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, Rahel was immersed in yoga and retreat photography/hosting, having worked in Mexico, Canada, and Sri Lanka. Then, fate intervened. We crossed paths during this tumultuous period, and amidst the shared struggle, we found common ground to discuss our work and its purpose (sunsets and warm weather helped immensely). 

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Our mission is simple: we believe in wellness as a way of life, deeply rooted in Sri Lanka's rich cultural heritage. Through Mindful Retreats, we're here to honor that tradition and help others discover the hidden gems of Sri Lanka, all while creating retreats that truly matter.

The wellness industry is growing fast—maybe too fast?

As a developing country, this rapid growth can sometimes clash with local realities. It may not be immediately visible to visitors, but it affects the locals. An island nation like ours thrives on a slower-paced lifestyle, and as retreat planners, we aim to promote a way that uplifts the land and the people of Sri Lanka through amazing retreats.

Why with us?

With our combined expertise and passion, Mindful Retreats is the only Retreat Planing Platform in Sri Lanka.

We set out to create retreat programs in dedicated spaces across Sri Lanka—from the mountains to the rainforests to coastal villages. What set us apart was our commitment to involving the local community every step of the way, making a real impact on both the land and its people. It didn't take long for others to take notice. Retreat hosts from all over wanted to join forces, recognizing the power of bringing communities together through retreats.

We realized the amount of stress and work that comes with planning a retreat. After hosting retreats for the past few years, we stepped into retreat planning to make hosting easier for retreat leaders.

When you work with us, you can focus more on your dreams and the tasks you want to share, letting go of all the on the ground work, such as finding the perfect venue at a fair price in the ideal location, overcoming language barriers, sourcing authentic vendors who also practice wellness, creating on-point food menus, and much more.

Rahel

"As a devoted retreat and wellness photographer, I cherish capturing emotions through my lens. Harmonizing my journey as a Reiki and Yin Yoga practitioner has granted me profound insights into conscious living. My commitment? To sow seeds of growth and wholeheartedly support each person on their well-being journey."

Jude Malindra

“I am a yoga practitioner and wellness travel specialist, driven by a passion to use wellness tourism to create positive social impact. I believe in the transformative power of wellness retreats—not only for participants but also for the communities that surround these wellness spaces. With this mission in mind, I strive to help others craft community-centric wellness experiences that foster connection and growth for all involved.”

  • "After spending most of my life in corporate Switzerland a, a Graphic designer & Project Manager, I reached a point where I felt compelled to explore the roots of my trauma. Upon being diagnosed with HSP (highly sensitive person), I realized that the pressure and fast-paced nature of corporate life were no longer conducive to my well-being.

    In 2019, I made the decision to leave Switzerland in search of a deeper truth in healing, turning to photography and yoga as my guiding lights. As a passionate professional photographer, I found that I craved more than just pictures—I wanted to capture the stories behind them. My journey into yoga provided me with a natural avenue to cultivate a deeper connection with my purpose.

    This realization inspired me to integrate my six years of yoga practice into co-creating wellness events, teaching, and capturing the essence of the human experience through photography. I've been walking this path ever since.

    Today, I invest my time as the co-founder of Mindful Reset and Mindful Photo & Design. My vision in wellness is to co-create beautiful pieces of art, forge lifelong connections, foster collaborations, and build support networks that enable us to create, be inspired, and stay inspired together."

  • Jude was born and raised in Sri Lanka. His curiosity in wellness began at a young age through mixed martial arts while living in Australia & U.S. He has been practicing breathwork and meditation under various teachers throughout his travels.

    He started offering yoga & breathwork tools at retreats and dedicated spaces for wellness in Sri Lanka in 2021.

Enough about Us… Let’s talk about your Dream Retreat in Sri Lanka

mindfulresetretreats@gmail.com
+94 71 691 27 05

Mindful Retreats
Talpe, Sri Lanka