Yelobirdnest, Asia Pacific Yoga Life
Focus on inner self in Dambulla,
Sri Lanka.
Welcome and thank you for visiting this web site.
Our proposals stem from a fresh encounter between Anthonyio Bandara, the spirited owner of Hideaway Garage Hotel in Dambulla at the heart of Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle, and Katalin Kolosy, a European lady with a passion for yoga, meditation and taiji practice.
Instruction and studio (‘shala’ in Sanskrit)
Yelobirdnest delivers high level quality class in English and/or in French.
The ‘shala’ is an octagonal shape built along the ‘yurt’ tradition. Ten to twelve persons can have comfortable space to practice together. A palm leaf roof and a wooden balustrade let open air to circulate freely, optimizing energy flows. Yoga mats and meditation cushions are supplied.
The yoga classes deliver initial practice and introductory principles of the Yin and Sivananda yoga traditions, in a relaxed style so that you really feel on holiday. They are made for children, young and adult persons that never tried yoga before and those who would like to know more about yoga as a way of life (not just a gym practice…). Individual or group classes can be organized.
The yoga practice (around 60′) will smoothly be taking you through basic postures, the art of breathing, relaxation and some meditation exercises that you will take away with you as a pathway to your inner self during and after holiday.
The shala is also available for personal practice, just let us know and pop in to enjoy the serene atmosphere of the shala !
Access to the pool is possible with a little contribution of 1000 LKR (approx. 3€).
You can also order fresh fruit juices made on the spot or delicious meals prepared by our chef !
Day tours can be organized as an option: Sigiriya’s ancient sky city, Dambulla’s Cave Temple, Pidurangala Rock, traditional dances, local spice and herbal garden, ayurvedic massage and more !
Accommodation and food
Spacious rooms are available in Hideaway Garage Hotel, each hosting one to three persons. Each room has one large double bed (160 cm) and one single bed (120 cm), an individual entrance, private bathroom, balcony or terrace, tea and coffee kettle, hair dryer and towels. All beds are equipped with pure cotton bedsheets.
Laundry is available from Hideaway Garage staff as an extra cost.
Meals are carefully prepared in our kitchen with local knowhow: prices starting at 1800 LKR (approx. 6€).
Vegan and gluten free meals are also proposed upon request.
Table water is carefully filtered; water bottles are available.
Tours and travels
Anthonyio the hotel owner and manager, is a licensed driver. He will be most happy to organize discovery tours for you. He can give you special quotes and take you in his luxury van, a Toyota KDH, 8 seats, air conditioning, wherever you wish.
Some examples:
– One day national park journey
– One day old heritage city Anuradhapura
– One day archeological site Polonnawura
– One day to Pink mountain and Avukana Buddha statue
Airport transfer
Yelobirdnest offers airport pickup and drop service with English speaking chauffeur. Transfer time from airport to your bedroom is around 3-4 hours, depending on traffic.
Price
Tariff per person: 3000 LKR (approx. 10 €)
No need to sign up, just pay on the spot.
WhatsApp booking with Katalin +33670124291