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Country & Town House – Spa Trek
15th January 2021
It took Mike Dickson 71 years to find his inner yogi, but now he’s a convert thanks to Sen Wellness I don’t ‘do’ yoga. I’m a man who, let’s say, would be in a Covid concern group and downward dog has never been part of my daily ritual. That...
Travel + Leisure – These Are the Best Yoga Retreats, According to a Yoga Teacher
11th January 2020
If you’re struggling to fit self-care into your busy calendar, why not demand more from your next vacation? Sure, beach getaway a will help you unwind, but it doesn’t leave you with strategies to manage the problems that inevitably return once you’re back home. Thanks to yoga’s skyrocketing popularity...
Women’s Health – Ready for a Wellness Retreat? The Best in the UK, Europe and Beyond
30th December 2019
If 2019 was the year to get fit on holiday, 2020 is about taking care of both your physical and mental wellbeing – and what better way to practice this important art than at a top wellness retreat? Whether in the UK or a sun-soaked destination somewhere far away,...
Red Magazine – Is this the best place in the world to learn the art of self-care?
11th December 2019
Christmas party season is in full swing and while we’re all for attending every festive get-together in the run-up to the big day, weeks of shopping, eating and celebrating the season can leave us feeling exhausted and yearning for a trip to a spa retreat. Enter a place that...
Qantas Insider Travel – Make 2020 Your Healthiest Year Yet
10th December 2019
The global wellness industry is booming and Australians are well and truly on board. Though almost two-thirds of us work out at least three times a week, according to a recent Sport Australia report, staying active is just the tip of the iceberg. Here are 20 further ways to...
South China Morning Post – Meghan Markle is a big fan of gong bathing, but what is this next big wellness holiday trend?
30th August 2019
Duchess of Sussex has revealed her interest in the form of sound healing, where you relax while being ‘bathed’ in sound waves from gongs. How does it help and where can you try it out in luxury? First of all, gong bathing has nothing to do with water, bubbles...
Queen of Retreats – Rejuvenation with a heart by Sen Wellness
19th July 2018
´There is a voice that does not use words. Listen´ – Rumi At Sen Wellness Sanctuary we are always delighted and grateful when we receive glowing endorsements from renowned and respected blogs such as Queen of Retreats. Sen Wellness Sanctuary is a stylish and friendly holistic wellness retreat open...
Condé Nast Traveller – Sen Wellness Sanctuary, Sri Lanka
24th September 2017
The lowdown Highly sought-after London-based osteopath Sam Kankanamge has brought the success of his practice home to Sri Lanka. The result is a one-of-a-kind Ayurvedic immersion on the south coast of the island. Guests come here, to the mangrove forest of the Rekawa Reserve sandwiched between a pristine beach...
The Sunday Times – Sri Lanka’s Star Spas
23rd August 2017
We are feeling incredibly grateful to be featured in the Times Travel Section as one of Sri Lanka’s star spas… Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this continuing journey… Read More
Selectspecs.com – Ultimate Fitness and Well-being Getaways
23rd August 2017
If you love getting active, but also love traveling and going on holiday, then have you thought about combining the two? Fitness getaways are becoming more and more popular in recent years, due to people’s love of being healthy but also seeing the world. What could be better than...
Live Travel Blog – The top 7 best wellness centres in the world
2nd August 2017
A big thank you to Lynda for listing us as one of the top 7 best wellness centres in the world. We are feeling grateful to our community for the continued support. Read More
Condé Nast Traveller – Supreme holistic care from a Harley Street hero
7th March 2017
Founded by London’s favourite spine expert, Sri Lankan osteopath Dr Sam Kankanamge, this retreat on the south coast of the island is about transformation of mind, body and spirit in one fell swoop. His big thing is the healing power of nature – and the sanctuary is surrounded by...
The Telegraph – 12 holidays to make you healthier and happier in 2017
26th January 2017
Revive your energy at this beachside haven in the Indian Ocean, on one of only four retreats this year led by the London-based osteopath and acupuncturist Sam Kankanamge – founder of the Sen Wellness Clinic on Wimpole Street, W1. Whether your goal is to lose weight or to ease...
The Guardian – 25 of the best yoga holidays and retreats
26th January 2017
At the soulful Sen Wellness Sanctuary, in a nature reserve, there are yoga classes on breathtaking Rekawa beach as the sun rises, followed by breakfast of fruits and a fresh coconut, and ayurvedic treatments or sessions with a resident osteopath before sunset yoga in the shala overlooking mangroves. Excellent...