Sen Wellness Sanctuary
Välkommen till Sen Wellness Sanctuary, en fridfull tillflyktsort för dem som söker att fördjupa sig i naturens läkande krafter och uppleva den gamla läkekonsten av Ayurveda, Yoga, Meditation och andra helande metoder. Beläget mellan en idyllisk sträcka av sandstrand längs den södra Sri Lankas kust och en lugn lagun inom Rekawa Nature Reserve, är vi ett ekologiskt medvetet, autentiskt retreatcenter som erbjuder ett helande och omvårdande utrymme för dig att vila djupt och bli omhändertagen av vårt varma och dedikerade team
Sam Kankanamge
Grundare av Sen Wellness
The therapists were all highly skilled. The male therapists were great for a stronger, more structural approach, while the female therapists offered a gentle, nurturing touch that felt deeply supportive.
The schedule was thoughtfully curated — from daily yoga and meditation to private sessions with the resident Monk, cacao and breathwork ceremonies, special meals, cooking demos, and Ayurveda classes. That said, there was absolutely no pressure to attend everything, which allowed for plenty of spaciousness to rest and move at your own pace.
The setting itself is pure magic: wild jungle on one side, pristine ocean on the other, and monkeys swinging through the trees in between.
Sen is the kind of place that’s perfect for anyone moving through a transition. For me, it reset my nervous system after a particularly stressful six months, and helped me anchor into new habits for the next chapter. I also left looking (and feeling) ten years younger.
Would — and will — absolutely return!
The food was sensational, the massages and treatments were world class (request face/head massage from rasanga) and the nature is surreal - you are in a jungle surrounded by monkeys and steps from the most pristine beautiful beach, to yourself.
My recommendation for the panchakarma would be to come prepared with things you want to work on - it was more flexible than I thought, and the team/doctors looking after you are incredibly accomodating, so you can really mould your experience if you wish (ie silent days, juice fast, day trips, special treatments).
They’ve also created a really nice community vibe - so you’re meeting/dining always with a great/interesting crew of humans.
We were even lucky enough to catch a session with the founder Sam (magician) and a cacao ceremony
Thanks especially madu, yasmin, dr chamodi and the whole staff crew for always being so friendly/helpful.
The staff in all areas of the business were fantastic.
Lovely food, 3 meals a day with with morning and evening yoga sessions, daily treatments, massages and organised day trips completed a really comprehensive package. The shared environment is tastefully decorated enabling a very relaxed space to relax, snooze or chat with other guests.
My stay here has been delightful and I would highly recommend Sen Wellness Sancturay to anyone wishing to take a healthy break in Sri Lanka.
Andrew.😀
The location is just perfect - right next to a quiet beach.
The staff helped us arrange safaris and day trips to mirisa beach, and tangelle town.
The staff of the hotel is wonderful, they make you feel welcomed from the moment you put your foot on the ground when they ask to leave your shoes at the entrance of the Sanctuary and you do not need it anymore for the rest of the stay inside the hotel.
The women doing the massages are without any doubt the best part of the staff in this place, the doctors are very nice also but they might be slightly unexperienced at times.
Antonio the manager is friendly although sometimes a bit inefficient.
The rooms are cozy and comfortable and the food is very good.
Sam the owner of the place knows a lot about his work and practices although I find he runs the place with a focus on making business, which in a way makes sense but sometimes made me feel uncomfortable. For example if you want an appointment with him, or even a short talk, you will be charged extra even though you have already paid a lot of money to stay there.
Still I would go back as the place is wonderful.
The traditional treatments were excellent, offering a deep sense of rejuvenation. But what truly made my stay unforgettable was the people. From Tharu, the kind and reliable driver, to the wonderful wellness managers, Candice and Tania, and the inspiring yoga teacher, Kamila—every member of the team contributed to a warm and welcoming experience. Their care and dedication made all the difference.
Just a few constructive comments—it would be great to have new lily pads and bolster cushions, as the current ones were not in the best condition. Also, more yoga blocks would be helpful, as there weren’t always enough for everyone.
Overall, I had an amazing time, and if you’re looking for a place to unwind, heal, and be surrounded by positive energy, I highly recommend Sen Wellness Sanctuary!
Ayurveda-retreater
Våra skräddarsydda Ayurveda-retreater, tillgängliga året runt, är unikt anpassade efter din personliga konstitution och wellnessmål. Vi erbjuder flexibla perioder från 3 dagar till 3 veckor eller mer, och vi anpassar oss efter ditt schema.
Varje program börjar med en djupgående konsultation med vår residenta Ayurvediska läkare, som kommer att förskriva en skräddarsydd behandlingsplan som inkluderar dagliga Ayurvediska behandlingar och örtmediciner, yoga- och meditationsövningar, immersiva naturupplevelser och närande måltider, samt kraftfulla gruppceremonier och ritualer.
Signature Retreats
Ett 10-dagars heligt gruppupplevelse tillgänglig säsongsvis, ledd av Sen Wellness Grundare och Medicinsk Direktör Sam Kankanamge. Signature Retreats inkluderar en personlig behandlingssession med Sam, samt gruppceremonier och ritualer.
Vi tror att ingen grupp kommer samman av en slump, det finns alltid ett djupare syfte och avsikt. Någon av den djupaste läkning kan ske när vi tillåter andra att vara en spegel av oss själva. Gruppen utvecklas naturligt under retreten, starka kopplingar skapas och långvariga vänskapsband formas.
Hållbarhet
Vi är ett ekologiskt medvetet retreatcenter som är beläget i ett skyddat område, hem för ett tropiskt mangrove-ekosystem, en lugn lagun, mångfaldig djurliv och en orörd sandstrand där gigantiska havssköldpaddor kommer för att lägga sina ägg. Som väktare av detta extraordinära habitat, är vi engagerade i att skydda dess flora och fauna och göra positiva bidrag till vår miljö och lokala samhällen genom hållbarhetsinitiativ.
Boende
Blending harmoniskt med det omgivande ekosystemet, är Sanctuary ett boutique-retreatcenter med 14 rum som erbjuder skräddarsydda program och expertvård för varje gäst. Välj mellan våra Galleri-rum, Eco-Conscious Cabanas eller Luxury Cabanas, alla konstfullt möblerade med hållbara material och lokalt handgjorda föremål för att återspegla naturens vilda skönhet och läkande egenskaper.