Wellness Offerings at Teardrop Hotels

A TRANQUIL SETTING FOR A WELLNESS JOURNEY

Just 20 minutes from Colombo’s international airport, Wallawwa is a beautifully restored manor house, celebrated for its lush 200-year-old tropical gardens, rich history, and tranquil setting. Long a favourite for travellers seeking a peaceful retreat at the start or end of their Sri Lankan adventure, the partnership with Vikasa enhances Wallawwa’s wellness offerings, creating more opportunities for relaxation and self-care. Founded by Kosta Miachin in Koh Samui, Thailand, Vikasa is renowned for its holistic approach to wellness, drawing on yoga, mindfulness, and nutrition, to cultivate inner peace and wellbeing.

INTRODUCING ‘BEGIN’, ‘RECHARGE’, ‘VITOX’, & ‘DEEPEN’

Wallawwa will host Vikasa’s four signature wellness programs, ‘Begin’, ‘Recharge’, ‘Vitox’ and ‘Deepen’. ‘Begin’ is ideal for those new to yoga or looking to expand their practice. The program includes yoga, meditation, Reiki, sound bowl healing, and signature massage treatments. ‘Recharge’ focuses on optimising wellbeing through practical tools and practices that guests can incorporate into daily life. ‘Vitox’ is a gentle yet effective cleanse to help guests reset and establish healthy routines for life. It includes yoga, Reiki and spa treatments with a focus on gourmet raw meals and fresh juices while ‘Deepen’ is for anyone with existing yoga experience looking to deepen their practice and yoga journey. All programs will be held in dedicated wellness spaces like the serene courtyard or spa, and include post-stay follow-ups and detailed workbooks, unlimited access to group yoga and meditation classes, empowering participants to make informed decisions around their diet and lifestyle, even once they return home.

WELLNESS DINING MENU AT WALLAWWA

At Wallawwa, the wellness menu masterfully combines the island’s rich bounty of homegrown ingredients, offering guests both nourishment and culinary satisfaction. Created in consultation with Boris Lauser, Creative Chef at Vikasa, the menu reflects his expertise in plant-based cuisine, honed at the world’s leading raw food academies, including Tree of Life and the Matthew Kenney Academy in the United States. In partnership with Teardrop Hotels, the wellness menu showcases key local superfoods like jackfruit, coconut, moringa, and turmeric—celebrated for their health benefits and unique flavours. Menu highlights include the Wallawwa Power Bowl, featuring homemade granola, tropical fruits, kithul syrup (a traditional Sri Lankan sweetener made from palm sugar), peanut butter, fresh mint, and coconut yogurt. The Curried Young Jackfruit Wrap is another favourite, featuring tender pulled jackfruit, coconut shavings, a spicy onion chutney, and house-made cassava chips. To complete the experience, guests can enjoy Vikasa’s signature juices, crafted with tropical fruits and herbs, alongside a range of naturally sweetened desserts.

DAILY CLASSES & GROUP SESSIONS

As part of this partnership, Wallawwa now offers a series of signature Vikasa wellness experiences that can be enjoyed daily, even during shorter stays. Guests can participate in private or group sessions of ‘Vikasa Chill’ and ‘Vikasa Complete’ yoga, as well as Reiki, guided meditation, sound healing and gong baths led by Vikasa’s expert Wellness Practitioner, Evangeline Kehing. Wallawwa’s tranquil setting provides the perfect backdrop for guests to slow down and embrace wellness practices. Whether they’re exploring yoga for the first time, practising mindfulness, or simply taking a break from modern life, these offerings are designed to weave wellness into a traditional holiday, without the intensity of a full retreat. By combining Vikasa’s wellness expertise with Wallawwa’s tranquil environment, this partnership promises a transformative experience that rejuvenates body, mind, and spirit.