ROUND MIRROR
Practice as reflection, seeing light, reflecting light.
February 28th - March 5th, 2026
with Conor Byrnes
KURULU BAY, AHANGAMA, SRI LANKA
The eyes through which I see the world sees me. If we wish to change what we see — we must change who we are. The study of Yoga reveals directly that when we work with our mind and energy, rather than waiting for external conditions to be perfect, we begin to perfect external conditions. This world and our eyes are round mirrors. How we feel is what we manifest in the form of this Life.
We invite you to journey with Conor Byrnes to practice the polishing of these mirrors in pristine and vital Ahangama, Sri Lanka. Here we will be applying the ancient and alive practices of breath, bandha, kriya and asana to reveal the sparkling wonder of these round mirrors, when they are given the space to reflect clear.
Come Together,
Retreat Yourself.
KURULU BAY
Kurulu Bay (Sinhalese for “bird island”) is a private sanctuary built around the existing nature. Overlooking Sri Lanka’s 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 taught the 75-hour Jivamukti Spiritual Warrior teacher training in Paris, Hamburg and Bali.
THE ITINERARY
So we return,
to the knowing that we are not alone.
We encounter a personal moment for each one of us and a precious life circle shared between all of us —balancing between togetherness and solitude, liveliness and stillness, vulnerability
and joy.
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Discover the daily Itinerary.
THE OFFERINGS & ADDITIONS
We believe we all deserve a life of joy, healing and connection, akin to the moments we share on our retreats.
We offer additional traditional Ayurvedic healing modalities. From Abhyanga, Hot Bundle, Marma Point therapy and more, we invite you to discover this collection of additions.
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Surf Lessons, cooking workshop, boat tour on the lake will also be available on request.
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 $400 USD non-refundable deposit is required to confirm your spot.
Remaining amount is due by January 10th, 2026.
The Early Bird offer is only valid until October 1st, 2025.
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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.