Transformative Journey to Sri Lanka
A Tranformative Journey you will never forget
Taking time out to go on a tropical yoga retreat is such a special and beautiful gift that you can give yourself. It’s an opportunity to reconnect to yourself, to deepen your yoga practice, to cleanse with nature ranging from mountains to beaches, to connect with like-minded people and to nourish, restore and reset the body, mind, and soul. Travel halfway around the world to experience the ancient culture of Sri Lanka, experience the historic tea plantations at Amba estate, the beautiful wildlife at the national park and wind down at a Sri Lankan south coast tropical beach paradise 🙂
Daily Yoga Practice
Daren and guest teachers will lead a daily morning 2 hour full-scope yoga practice with a focus on Vinyasa and Astanga teaching principles. The practice includes tools and techniques for all 5 layers of one’s being: asana for the physical, bandhas and breath for the energetic, mantras and visualizations for the mental, meditation for the deeper layer, and ritual and samadhi for the innermost being. Practice is designed in a multi-level format so that its accessible to all skill and practice levels. Yoga practice is followed by a traditional Sri Lankan breakfast. Following breakfast is a 1 hour yoga talk covering various aspects of yoga including koshas, gunas, bhutas, doshas, dharma, karma, tantra, sutras, sages and the third eye. The evening satsang includes the deeper practice of pranayama, mantra and meditation – you’ll sleep like a baby after. This retreat will take you deeper into your outer and inner layers of your body and spirit, whilst you explore the depths of the beautiful island of Sri Lanka.
Experienced Leadership
Travel with Daren and guest teachers whose years of yoga practice, teaching, and international travel create a supportive environment for personal growth, self-discovery, and meaningful connection throughout the journey.
Authentic Yoga & Spiritual Practice
Deepen your practice through daily yoga, prāṇāyāma, meditation, philosophy discussions, and satsang. Each experience is designed to cultivate presence, inner clarity, and a deeper connection to the heart of the yogic tradition.
Sacred Landscapes & Cultural Discovery
Explore Sri Lanka’s breathtaking coastline, ancient temples, sacred sites, tea-covered highlands, and rich cultural heritage. From spiritual landmarks to local traditions, each destination offers an opportunity to experience the beauty, wisdom, and warmth of this remarkable island.
Retreat Details PDF here…
Meet Your Hosts
Daren Friesen is the founder and director of Moksha Yoga Center in Chicago, where he has dedicated over two decades to sharing the depth of classical yoga with modern practitioners. A lifelong student, Daren has made more than 20 trips to India, immersing himself in traditional study with master teachers to refine his understanding of Āsana, Prāṇāyāma, Bandha, Mudrā, and Kriyā.
Blending the disciplined structure of Astanga Yoga with the fluid intelligence of Vinyāsa, Daren’s teaching emphasizes breath, energetic alignment, and the integration of movement with mindfulness. His approach is deeply rooted in the philosophical traditions of Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtras, Hatha Yoga, and Tantric practices, bridging ancient wisdom with contemporary life.
Daren is passionate about making yoga practical, accessible, and transformative. Whether leading teacher trainings, workshops, or immersive retreats, he guides students beyond the physical postures into the subtler dimensions of practice—encouraging self-inquiry, personal evolution, and a direct experience of yoga’s profound potential.
Some of the practices he will offer and wave into the retreat are:
- Astanga & Vinyasa Yoga practices including Tri-Sthana
- Bandha, Mudra & Kriya techniques and tools
- Tantrika & Vijnana Bhairava Tantra meditations
- Patanjali & Classical Yoga themes
- Ayurveda & Sattvic lifestyle
Alexander Conconi is a DePaul university student, dedicated meditator and spiritual practitioner who after bouncing around the teachings of many spiritual teachers and traditions as a means to solve his personal issues and imbalances came across the teachings of Osho, which forever changed his life! For the last year and a half he has been diligently studying and practicing Osho’s teachings and meditations and is excited to share his knowledge and experiences with the group. He carries a bubbly eccentric energy in his meditations and a grounded and thoughtful rhetoric in his verbal teachings which are primarily influenced by his personal experiences with Osho’s teachings.
Payment Options
You can book your spot with a $200 deposit or with:
- Early Bird Full Payment ($1899)
Due: October 30, 2026 (90 days before retreat start) - Regular Full Payment ($2099)
Due: November 30, 2026 (60 days before retreat start)
For those requiring financial flexibility, we are open to tailored payment plans, with the total price remaining unchanged. Contact us regarding payment schedules and options.
Refund Deadlines
- Full Refund Minus $200 Fee (Cancellation before this date):
October 30, 2026 (More than 90 days before retreat). - 50% Refund (Cancellation before this date):
November 30, 2026 (60-89 days before retreat). - No Refunds after November 30, 2026
(Less than 30 days before retreat).
Additional Information
- No refunds for late arrivals, early departures, or no-shows.
- We strongly recommend travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances (illness, flight cancellations, emergencies).
- There is a 2% credit card transaction fee – cash/check/credit card/venmo/zelle.
- Moksha teachers, trainees and staff receive 10% off.
- If you are traveling with your partner, the 2nd registration receives 50% off.
The Retreat includes…
- 10 days of retreat classes and programs and 9 nights of accommodations.
- All retreat programs include…morning yoga practice, yoga talk, and evening satsang.
- Excursions at cost.
- Airport pick-up/drop-off.
- Rate is double occupancy.
- Budget accommodations (2-3 star hotel).
- Sri Lankan vegetarian breakfast. Please request non-veg prior.
The Retreat does not include…
- Airfare.
- Sri Lanka Visa online.
- Lunch or dinner meals.
- Accommodation upgrades or single surcharge.
- Tips, incidentals and spending money.
Info Meetings…
- Sundays 5:30-6:15pm at Moksha Yoga. Please RSVP.
More info…