The Wellness Guide to Unakuruwa: Yoga, Massage & Slow Living at Into the Blue
Unakuruwa isn’t just a tropical beach village — it’s a place where travellers come to unwind, reset, and reconnect with themselves. With quiet coves, lush jungle, and a calm, grounding atmosphere, the south coast of Sri Lanka offers the perfect backdrop for a wellness getaway.
At Into the Blue, we’ve created a space where yoga, massage, nature, and mindful living blend seamlessly into your stay. Whether you’re looking for a gentle retreat or a full week of healing practices, Unakuruwa offers everything you need to restore body and mind.
🧘♀️ Daily Yoga in Our Jungle Shala
Every morning from 8–9am, we open the day in our open-air jungle shala, surrounded by birdsong and greenery. Our classes combine breath, movement, and grounding to help you arrive fully in your day.
Depending on the month, our guest teachers guide:
Gentle Vinyasa
Energising Flow
YangYin
Sunrise slow flow
Accessible to all levels, our yoga is designed to support both beginners and experienced practitioners.
💆 Healing Massages at Into the Blue
A core part of our wellness experience is our on-site massage therapist, offering relaxing treatments that melt away tension and stress. Whether you need deep rest, post-surf recovery, or simple indulgence, our massages help you drop fully into slow island living.
Popular treatments include:
Indonesian Pijat
Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Massage
Post-surf recovery
Head, neck + shoulder release
All sessions take place in a tranquil garden setting, just steps from your room.
🌊 The Therapeutic Power of the Ocean
Unakuruwa’s calm bay and soft waves make it a naturally soothing environment. Many guests pair their yoga and massage sessions with:
morning swims
barefoot beach walks
sunset ocean dips
The sound of the waves alone feels like healing.
🥥 Nourishing Breakfasts (Dec–March)
During high season, every stay includes a wholesome homemade breakfast featuring:
fresh fruit
Sri Lankan curd
homemade jams
our signature granola
It’s the ideal way to refuel after yoga or a morning swim.
Outside high season, guests can prepare light meals in our shared kitchen, giving you freedom and flexibility.
🐦 Nature, Silence & Space to Slow Down
What truly makes Unakuruwa special is its atmosphere: peaceful, authentic, unspoilt. From monkeys in the trees to turquoise-blue kingfishers and quiet starlit nights, it’s a place where time slows down naturally.
Many guests say they sleep deeper, breathe easier, and feel calmer within a day of arriving.
🌺 Create Your Own Wellness RetreaT
Whether you’re here for a few days or a full week, you can combine:
yoga
massage
surf lessons
wildlife safaris
nature walks
nourishing food
to build your own personalised wellness retreat without the structure of a group program.
✨ Final line
Unakuruwa is a sanctuary for the soul — and Into the Blue is your peaceful home to rest, heal, and reconnect.
