LIVE YOUR S.E.L.F. - FLOW. Psychological retreat featuring coaching, breathwork, and yoga

Talalla, Sri Lanka
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Summary

LIVE YOUR S.E.L.F. - Retreats are all about connecting deeply with yourself—for a life full of meaning, energy, love, and joy.
Our special FLOW Retreat in Sri Lanka is all about getting your life flowing again—toward a sense of ease that arises from inner clarity and deep connection.

Our retreat location, with direct beach access, is situated on a quiet, pristine bay in southern Sri Lanka. The constant sound of the ocean, the vastness of the horizon, and the natural movement of the elements create a space that invites you to let go and immerse yourself in the flow of life.

Here, you are free to move. To unfold. To rediscover yourself.

Our scientifically grounded psychological work meets inspiring energy full of authenticity and expansiveness here, to accompany you deeply—toward yourself.
Who are you? How do you find a life in flow? What wants to come into the world through you?

For us, it’s not about self-optimization but about experiencing yourself as freer, more alive, and more connected.

Like all OPEN YOUR WORLD RETREATS, this retreat is far more than a vacation—and far more than coaching or therapy. It is a personal journey. Deep, loving, transformative—and always new.

What awaits you this week

- Individual psychological sessions with Dipl. Psych. Eva Senges and Verena Peipe, Mc.Psych.
- Innovative psychological seminar sessions and insights that strengthen your S.E.L.F. – connecting you to your innermost self with profound impact and ease, with meaning. Energy. Love. Joy.
- 9D Breathwork for deep transformation
- Daily yoga and daily meditation for your daily balance/flow practice
- Unconventional spaces for joy, stillness, and authentic being
- A stay in a place that combines nature, energy, and beauty
- Single occupancy of the bungalows for maximum privacy and retreat

Our Approach

OpenYourWorld Retreats are projects close to our hearts. Exclusive – Psychological – Innovative.
As experienced psychological coaches and psychotherapists (cognitive-behavioral and systemic) based in Heidelberg, we have developed a format that combines scientific foundations, personal connection, creative vitality, and unconventional methods in extraordinary locations.
Every retreat is tailor-made—for you, your issues, and your current life situation.
After an in-depth preliminary consultation, we design YOUR individual retreat.

Discretion and mindfulness are a given for us: We are bound by confidentiality and also have the other participants sign a confidentiality agreement.
To give you the greatest possible privacy and space for yourself, single occupancy of the bungalows is standard.

The Leadership Team

- Dipl. Psych. Eva Senges – Founder of OpenYourWorld Retreats, licensed psychologist, psychological psychotherapist, systemic consultant, and business coach. Author of the book “I Want to Change, But How? Step by Step into a New Life with the Inner Map” (Kösel, 2016). Founder of the Center for Potential Development in Heidelberg. Recognized by Discover Germany (11/2023) as one of Germany’s most innovative coaches.
- Verena Peipe – M.Sc. in Psychology, psychologist, coach, psychotherapist

Is one week not enough for you?

Immediately prior to this, from November 1–8, 2026, our retreat week “LIVE YOUR S.E.L.F. – RECONNECTION” will take place at a quiet retreat in the interior of Sri Lanka. The two weeks are coordinated and complement each other perfectly. We’re offering the 2-week retreat at a special price with a €800 discount!

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories
Body & Mind, Personal Development, Breathwork, Self-discovery, Meditation, Yoga Retreats, Resilience training, Detox Retreats
Date
2026-11-08 - 2026-11-15
Language(s)
English, German
Level
Expert, Advanced, Beginner
Group Size
8
Place
Talalla, Sri Lanka
Accommodation
Overnight stay included
Catering
Half board
Types of food
Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian
Services
  • An in-depth preliminary consultation to clarify your goals, wishes, and needs

  • 3 individual sessions of psychological coaching or psychotherapy

  • 12 psychology seminars/workshops

  • daily yoga and meditation practice

  • 9D Breathwork

  • 24/7 psychological support

  • Welcome-Massage

  • Detox for the body, mind, and nervous system

  • Excursions in Sri Lanka organized by OYW

  • 7 nights' accommodation in a single room at the Talalla Retreat in Sri Lanka

  • A healthy, varied breakfast and dinner buffet

  • Optional: Pilates, Reiki, sauna, steam room, massages, surfing

  • Option to extend / 2-week retreat with a transition day, including transportation

Accommodation

Die Zimmer und Villen im Talalla Retreat sind hell, großzügig und mit viel Liebe zum Detail gestaltet. Natürliche Materialien, warme Farben und dezente, moderne Akzente schaffen eine entspannte und zugleich stilvolle Atmosphäre.

Große Betten, offene Badezimmer und private Terrassen oder Balkone laden dazu ein, das tropische Umfeld in vollen Zügen zu erleben. Unsere klimatisierten Bungalows bieten einen direkten Blick auf das offene Meer, Ventilatoren und die offene Bauweise sorgen für eine angenehme Frische sorgen.

Hier trifft Komfort auf Leichtigkeit, ein Ort, an dem man sich sofort wohlfühlt und gleichzeitig das Gefühl von Weite und Freiheit genießt.

Air-conditioned rooms
Free Wi-Fi
Garden
Meditation garden
Outdoor shower
Terrace
Restaurant
Swimming pool (outdoor)
Yoga shala
Sauna
Spa
Steam room
Laundry

Rooms

  • Doppelzimmer mit Einzelbelegung
  • Doppelzimmer mit Einzelbelegung
  • Doppelzimmer mit Einzelbelegung
  • Doppelzimmer mit Einzelbelegung
  • Doppelzimmer mit Einzelbelegung
  • Doppelzimmer mit Einzelbelegung
  • Doppelzimmer mit Einzelbelegung

Doppelzimmer mit Einzelbelegung

$3,397 / person

Unterkünfte zur Einzelnutzung mit Meerblick und Klimaanlage

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Catering

The cuisine at Talalla Retreat is healthy and diverse. In the open-concept restaurant, a buffet featuring both Ceylonese and internationally inspired dishes is available for brunch and dinner, catering to all tastes. Everything is freshly prepared—using plenty of vegetables and tropical fruits from our own garden, fish and seafood from local fishermen, and meat from nearby farmers.

Whether it’s a relaxed breakfast overlooking the ocean or a shared dinner after sunset, the meals are thoughtfully designed and blend harmoniously into your retreat experience.

sequence

Your retreat is something truly special. It is limited to a very small group of up to 8 people to ensure that it can be tailored to your personal goals. All activities are tailored to your needs and goals.

For this reason, we reserve the right to adapt the program to your individual circumstances and needs. In any case, you can be sure that we will do everything possible to ensure you get the most out of your experience.

We usually start our day with yoga. This session is led by an experienced yoga teacher from the Talalla Yoga Center.

After breakfast, we meet at specially selected, wonderful locations for integrative teachings, practices, and explorations. You’ll learn everything that helps you unfold your best self. Psychological insights, deep reflections, and easy-to-learn techniques are waiting just for you. We integrate approaches from various types of psychotherapy, coaching, breathing exercises, energy work, meditation, and yoga.

During excursions and outings, we harness the power of Sri Lanka’s culture and nature.

In between, you’ll always find plenty of time for yourself and whatever feels good to you in the moment. Gazing out at the vast ocean, taking long walks on the beach, swimming in the sea or the pool, reading, enjoying a massage... You’ll find what’s right for you.

Arrival

The nearest airport is Colombo. We’d be happy to arrange an airport transfer for you upon request. The drive takes about 3 hours; the price depends on the number of passengers (private transfer for up to 6 guests, approx. €94).
If you book the retreat as a 2-week retreat with "LIVE YOUR S.E.L.F.: RECONNECTION," the transfer from our first retreat location, Ulpotha, is included. On a specially designed transition day, we will travel together with a private driver to Talalla.

Sampaya House , 81170 Talalla, , Sri Lanka

Cancellation policy

If you cancel up to 90 days before arrival, you will receive a 90% refund of the booking price.
If you cancel up to 30 days before arrival, you will receive a 50% refund of the booking price.
If you cancel up to 14 days before arrival, you will receive a 25% refund of the booking price.
After this, the booking is non-refundable.

To tailor the retreat specifically to your needs and ensure that it’s the right fit for you, we conduct a detailed preliminary consultation with each prospective participant. Please visit our website to schedule a phone or Zoom appointment.

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