LIVE YOUR S.E.L.F.: RECONNECTION. Psychological retreat featuring coaching, breathwork, yoga, and meditation

Embogama, Sri Lanka
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Summary

Our LIVE YOUR S.E.L.F. retreats are all about forging a deep connection with yourself—for a life full of meaning, energy, love, and joy.
At our special RECONNECTION retreat in Sri Lanka, we invite you to reconnect with what truly matters: your body, your soul, your inner compass, and your deep sense of awareness.

Our retreat location in the interior of Sri Lanka is characterized by pristine tranquility and deep grounding. Ulpotha is one of the world’s most award-winning retreats and supports you with its unique, clear energy in reconnecting with yourself. Nestled in untouched nature, far from sensory overload and the fast pace of the outside world, this creates a space that gently guides you back to your roots and your essence.

Here, you are invited to slow down. To become clearer. To become more authentic.

At this magical place, our scientifically grounded psychological work combines with conscious simplification and a process of “becoming still” both externally and internally—an experience that brings you back into lasting contact with yourself.
Who am I really?
What is truly important to me?
Where do I want to lead my life?

It’s not about more, but about less—about letting go of distractions and rediscovering inner clarity, depth, and alignment.

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 to expect this week

- Individual psychological sessions with Dipl. Psych. Eva Senges and Verena Peipe, Mc.Psych.
- Innovative psychological seminars and exercises that strengthen your S.E.L.F.—connecting you to your innermost self with profound impact and clarity, with meaning. Energy. Love. Joy.
- 9D Breathwork for deep, lasting transformation
- Daily yoga and daily meditation for your grounding and inner balance
- Digital detox
- Spaces for silence, grounding, and conscious self-reflection
- A day excursion to significant cultural sites in Sri Lanka
- Stay in an extraordinary and unspoiled location that leads you back to your roots
- Single occupancy in your own private cottage 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.
Following a detailed 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. Psych., psychologist, coach, psychotherapist

Is one week not enough for you?

Immediately afterward, we’ll travel together to our second retreat week, “LIVE YOUR S.E.L.F.: FLOW,” on a miles-long sandy beach in southern Sri Lanka. The two weeks are coordinated and complement each other perfectly. We’re offering the 2-week retreat at a special price with an €800 discount!

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories
Self-discovery, Breathwork, Resilience training, Personal Development, Digital Detox, Yoga Retreats, Detox Retreats
Date
Available all year round
Language(s)
English, German
Level
Expert, Advanced, Beginner
Group Size
10
Place
Embogama, Sri Lanka
Accommodation
Overnight stay included
Catering
Full 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 seminar sessions/workshops

  • daily yoga

  • daily meditation

  • 9D Breathwork

  • Mindfulness Training

  • 24/7 psychological support

  • Welcome-Massage

  • Detox for the body, mind, and nervous system

  • Digital Detox

  • 7 nights' accommodation / single occupancy at Ulpotha Sri Lanka

  • Healthy Ayurvedic meals with ingredients from our own organic farm

  • Full-day excursion / A glimpse into authentic Sri Lanka / Cultural excursions

  • Availability of Ayurvedic treatments/massages

  • Option to extend / 1-week follow-up retreat on the south coast, including transportation

Accommodation

Eingebettet in die üppige Landschaft aus Reisfeldern, Palmen und einem ruhigen See verteilen sich wenige, liebevoll gestaltete Lehmhütten über das weitläufige Gelände und schaffen eine Atmosphäre von Exklusivität und absoluter Ruhe.

Jede Hütte ist offen und luftig gestaltet, gebaut aus natürlichen Materialien und mit viel Gespür für Ästhetik und Einfachheit. Sanfte Stoffe, handgefertigte Details und großzügige Moskitonetze verleihen den Schlafbereichen eine fast schwebende Leichtigkeit, während Kerzen und Öllampen am Abend ein warmes, goldenes Licht erzeugen, das die Stille der Umgebung noch intensiver spürbar macht.

Statt klassischem Komfort erwartet dich hier ein bewusst reduzierter Lebensstil, der dennoch nichts an Qualität vermissen lässt. Offene Badezimmer unter freiem Himmel, das Rascheln der Blätter im Wind und das Gefühl, eins mit der Natur zu sein, machen jeden Moment zu einem besonderen Erlebnis.

Environmentally friendly
Free bicycle
Library
Lounge
Garden
Meditation garden
Outdoor shower
Terrace
Restaurant
Yoga deck
Yoga shala
Sauna
Spa
Steam room
Bicycle rental

Rooms

  • Hütte zur Einzelnutzung
  • Hütte zur Einzelnutzung
  • Hütte zur Einzelnutzung
  • Hütte zur Einzelnutzung
  • Hütte zur Einzelnutzung
  • Hütte zur Einzelnutzung

Hütte zur Einzelnutzung

$3,397 / person

offene, naturverbundene Hütte im traditionellen Stil, reine Naturmaterialien, Outdoorbad; Informationen siehe Website...

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Catering

The dining experience at Ulpotha is a central part of the stay and naturally complements the atmosphere of mindfulness. We serve fresh cuisine inspired by Ayurvedic principles and prepared with local ingredients from the surrounding area. Full board includes three freshly prepared vegetarian meals daily, cooked with ingredients from our own gardens. The menu is complemented by fresh juices, herbal teas, and light afternoon snacks.

The dishes are light, nourishing, and full of flavor, characterized by aromatic spices, coconut, fresh vegetables, and traditional Sri Lankan recipes. Meals are usually enjoyed together in a quiet, relaxed atmosphere, often outdoors.

Ayurvedic healing cuisine that strengthens both body and mind!

sequence

Your retreat is something truly special. It is limited to a very small group of no more than 10 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 maximum benefit from your experience.

We usually start our day with yoga. This session is led by an experienced Zalonese yoga teacher.

After breakfast, we gather at specially selected, beautiful locations for integrative teachings, practices, and explorations. You’ll learn everything you need to help you become 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.

We embark on cultural excursions, consciously drawing on the powerful connection between culture and nature in this special country. A highlight is a day trip to significant cultural sites in Sri Lanka.
In addition, we explore the roots of Ayurvedic healing, which is deeply rooted in Sri Lanka and remains an important part of its culture to this day.

In between, you’ll always find plenty of time for yourself and whatever feels good to you in the moment. Gazing out at the calm lake from a lounge chair, reading, enjoying a massage, taking a long swim... You’ll find what works for you.

Arrival

We’re happy to assist with any questions you may have about getting here.
The nearest airport is Colombo; we can arrange transportation to and from the airport.
When you book the 2-week retreat (Nov. 1–15, 2026), transportation to our retreat location on the south coast is included.

80 , 60718 Embogama, , 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 schedule a phone or Zoom appointment.

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