The Ādaraya Retreat
The Heart of the Jungle Retreat
March 3rd - March 9th, 2025
with Conor Byrnes & Eva Lucie Daniela
AHANGAMA, SRI LANKA
A return to the heart, the earth, the hearth.
When we wake up to the beauty of our nature it allows us to see that we are one with all of life. This oneness is experienced at the center, the heart. Unlike the brain with its two hemispheres, the heart is one singular organ. And the spiritually heart is the place of non duality or oneness.
When we recognise our oneness with all of life, naturally we allow ourselves the same love and reverence that we offer, the beauty of this existence. In loving ourselves, we learn to take care of ourselves, naturally relieving ourselves of a feeling of separation, shame and self-condemnation.
Healing and choosing the actions that allow for our spirit to flourish. And taking care of ourselves means that we learn to take care of nature, of one another. When there is no more separation, love is the natural outpouring in all directions, what we call inner and outer.
In the heart of the jungle retreat, we will have the chance to recognise this pulse of Life and Love (ādaraya meaning love in singhalese), which surrounds and is found at the depth of our hearts. Journey with Conor Byrnes and Eva Lucie Daniela to explore liberation practices for the heart, in all forms (and formlessnesses).
Come Together,
Retreat Yourself.
Kurulu Bay
Kurulu Bay (Sinhalese for “bird island”) is a private sanctuary built around the existing. Overlooking Sri Lanka’s largest and one of its most scenic lakes, Koggala Lake, and surrounded by lush greenery, every element has been carefully considered to offer space, privacy and tranquility, with an emphasis on health & wellbeing. Garden suites and tree houses are tucked
away on a private jungle estate; each with its own character and architectural style. The Kurulu house, used as the open space for gathering and practicing facing the sunset, gives an incredible feeling of calmness. This is an invitation for us to truly appreciate the gift of being in such surrounding Nature.
Conor Byrnes
Conor, a Jivamukti Advanced Certified teacher based in Paris, was raised in the United States and served two years in Senegal as a member of the United States Peace Corps. Conor’s love for yoga began at the age of 18 and it has been the great joy and guide. His teachers have instilled in him a deep belief in the transformative power of asana, meditation, pranayama and deep wisdom, as well as the expansion of compassion and insight through embodied experience.
Conor recently completed his Master’s studies in neuroscience at Humboldt Universität, Berlin. He aims to synthesize contemporary science and ancient spirituality by integrating them into the light of mindful practice. Conor continues his humanitarian work in Senegal and other developing countries with his non-profit organization Jango Project.
He has had the good fortune to study with many Jivamukti teachers namely Sharon Gannon, David Life, Yogeswari, Lady Ruth and his mentor Anja Kühnel. He has mentored the Jivamukti 300-hour teacher training in India and the 75-hour Jivamukti Spiritual Warrior teacher training at Jivamukti Paris with Ian Szydlowski-Alvarez.
Eva Lucie Daniela
Eva is a Certified Jivamukti Teacher, Reiki practitioner & Founder of Retreats Collective.
She believes whole-heartedly in a community that experiences unique immersive retreats for life changing transformation. She wishes to share these liberation practices for the heart as a pathway to recovery, transmitting the gifted experiences that helped her along the way.
She first became a Yoga Teacher in February 2016 and she has then started her studies at the Jivamukti Yoga School in February 2018. Over the last eight years, Eva has received transmission from many teachers to whom she is endlessly grateful and devoted —among these are Sharon Gannon, David Life, Yogeswari, Rebeca Recatero, Talia Sutra, Meghan Currie and Conor Byrnes with whom she has recently completing her Jivamukti Teacher Apprenticeship Program.
The Daily Itinerary
An invitation to look heartward.
Awaken the heart with daily Jivamukti yoga practices, contemplative movement, yin yoga, yoga nidra, EFT tapping, pranayama —heart realisation breath and meditation.
We come together as a community but we also give plenty of space for you to enjoy time to yourself, balancing between togetherness and solitude.
Offerings & Additions
We have included all practices and one complimentary Ayurvedic treatment.
We offer additional traditional healing modalities & alternative health care support services. From Reiki Energy Healing Sessions to Abhyanga, Hot Bundle, Marma Point therapy, Ayurvedic body scrub & body wrap, we invite you to discover this collection of additions and customise your retreat. For all of you who yearn for an awakening of the heart.
The Food Philosophy
Earthly wholeness. Each serving is a result of considering the whole journey from the roots to the end of the fork. Mindful attention is placed on an unsurpassed quality of ingredients. Sourcing fresh and sustainable harvested produce from the surrounding area, prepared in the open kitchen using organic oils and ingredients, served as simple, elegant vegan dishes with a distinctive touch of the chefs. The culinary experience is framed by spectacular views over Koggala Lake, accompanied by a fine selection of beverages.
You can expect a plant-based, healthy diet that nurtures and that is sourced locally and grown sustainably to support the environment and the local community.
We cater for your dietary requirements, please mention any allergies or sensitivities upon booking.
Bookings
questions & reservations | contact@retreatscollective.com
A $450 USD non-refundable deposit is required to confirm your spot.
Remaining amount is due by January 20th, 2025.
The Early Bird offer is only valid until October 20th, 2024.
For this retreat, we are subject to converting money to different currencies as our guests come from every corner of the world. We will use the American Dollar (USD) as the reference rate.
Before applying, please read our terms and conditions here.