PRANA & PRESENCE
OCTober 24-31, 2026
A Retreat into the Essence of You
By Marie-Louise Stroyberg & Isa Raim
Prana is the lifeforce that moves through everything – the subtle current that animates our breath, our bodies, and the world around us. In this retreat, guided by Marie & Isa, we journey into that current, exploring how to root ourselves more fully in presence and stand steady through life’s ever-changing tides.
Held at the serene Nirbana Retreat, a riverside sanctuary surrounded by lush jungle and open sky in Sri Lanka’s southern hills, this retreat offers the ideal environment to reconnect with your essence. Between the gentle flow of the river and the expansive stillness of nature, you’ll find both grounding and space to expand.
Through daily yoga, pranayama, and breathwork, we awaken energy and refine awareness. Rituals and celestial ceremonies create sacred space for renewal, while moments of stillness invite you into deeper listening. This retreat is not about achieving or performing, but about softening into presence – embodying prana as the quiet clarity and resilience that already lives within you.
You’ll leave with a sense of inner alignment that extends beyond the mat – lighter in body, clearer in mind, and more rooted in spirit. The practices, the place, and the shared presence become a quiet imprint you carry back into daily life.
This is your invitation to pause. To breathe. To return to the essence of you.
We can’t wait to welcome you.
Love, Marie & Isa
Single Occupancy : EUR 2500
Shared Double Occupancy : EUR 2,000 (per person)
Daily Rhythm
6:30–7:00 am: Sunrise tea & quiet contemplation
7:00–8:00 am: Morning yoga (slow or dynamic) integrating pranayama to awaken energy and cultivate presence
10:00 am: Nourishing brunch
11:00 am–4:00 pm: Midday free time / rest / treatments / surf / ocean swims
4:00–6:00 pm: Afternoon workshops & ceremonies (Breathwork – Essence Breath, Pranayama & Bandha Workshops, Deep Pranic Rest, Sound Journeys, Full Moon or Celestial Ceremony)
6:30–7:30 pm: Dinner under the stars
8:00–8:30 pm: Evening meditation
The Retreat Space & Neighborhood
Nirbana Retreat is a a Sanctuary of luxury and transformation. Nestled on a serene inland island surrounded by protected mangroves, Nirbana Retreat is a unique haven on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast. Just minutes from Ahangama’s golden beaches and vibrant surf culture, it offers the perfect blend of seclusion and connection.
Here, luxury meets nature: tranquil yoga shalas, lush tropical gardens, elegant pools, and attentive service create an atmosphere designed for rest and renewal. Step outside and discover Ahangama’s creative cafés, artisan scene, and world-class waves, or simply sink into the peaceful rhythm of island life.
At Nirbana, every moment invites you to slow down, reconnect, and awaken.
Accomodation
Nirbana, suites are designed to blend comfort with nature, offering spacious interiors, soft bedding, and tropical bathrooms that flow between indoors and out. Choose from poolside, garden, shala, or riverside suites - each with private verandas, balconies, or gardens overlooking lush greenery or the river.
All rooms include air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, and modern comforts, while the surrounding jungle provides a natural sanctuary. Options range from twin or double rooms to interconnecting suites, making it easy for friends, couples, or solo travelers to share - whether you’re two, four, or more staying together.
What’s included:
What’s included:
❖ 7 days of Introspection at a stunning retreat spot
❖ 8 Immersive Yoga Practices + Pranayama
❖ 6 Meditations sessions
❖ 3 x Breathwork Ceremonies
❖ 1 x Bandha Workshop
❖ 1 x Pranayama Workshop
❖ 1 x Full Moon Ceremony with Yoga, Ritual & Sound Bath
❖ Deep Pranic Rest w/Sound bath
❖ Relaxation & Pool time
❖ Vegetarian & Vegan Meals: Brunch and Evening
❖ Snacks between bigger meals
❖ Water and herbal teas available 24 hours
❖ Ahangama town and beach 7 min. away.
What’s not included:
❖ Flights to Sri Lanka
❖ Airport transfers (70 EUR ) - 2 hour drive.
❖ Ayurvedic & Massage Treatments
❖ Breakfast & lunch on arrival day
❖ Lunch and dinner on leaving day
❖ Excursions outside of the retreat schedule
❖ Surf lessons
❖ Tourist visa: 45 EUR. Book online. It takes 5 minutes.
❖Travel insurance
Practical info
Arrival: Saturday Oct. 24 Check-in: 2 pm
Departure Saturday Oct. 31 Check-out: 12 pm
Food
Food is a definitely a highlight of the retreat. We serve nourishing brunch and dinner each day, with wholesome snacks in between to keep you energized and satisfied.
Menus combine vibrant Sri Lankan flavors with international cuisine, always prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Whether vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or other needs, every meal is crafted with care to suit you. Dining takes place in open-air pavilions overlooking the river and jungle, making each meal a sensory experience.
PRICES
Single Occupancy : EUR 2500
Shared Double Occupancy : EUR 2,000 (per person)
CANCELLATION POLICY:
100% deposit refund ex. deposit: six months before the retreat start date
50% deposit refund ex deposit: three months before the retreat start date
0% deposit refund: 60 days before the retreat start date
ISA RAIM
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MARIE-LOUISE STRØYBERG
Marie-Louise is a certified E-RYT 500 yoga & meditation teacher with more than 13+ years of teaching experience and 20+ of practicing. Marie-Louise teaches everything from creative vinyasa flows to floaty slow flows and meditative yin to nourishing restorative yoga. She is mostly known for teaching her signature class - the Awakened Flow Class - an alignment based, creative and intelligent sequenced flow style class, sending students into deep states of flow. She is a prenatal and postpartum yoga teacher and a trained BabyOm teacher (yoga with baby). Besides teaching yoga she offers Thai Yoga Massage and 1:1 yoga sessions. She is also the owner of Mind-Your Business - a corporate moving mindfulness concept that brings yoga and breath techniques, meditation and mindfulness to companies in Europe.
She teaches internationally and holds yoga trainings, retreats, workshops and events around the world. Originally from Denmark, she now lives and works in Sri Lanka where she teaches through her online yoga platform - The Awakened Flow Club and at studios on the south coast.
Marie-Louise sees yoga as a deep spiritual practice and is through her teachings dedicated to creating profound eye-opening, mind-body experiences to her students whilst sharing and conveying yogic knowledge and concepts in a concrete and tangible way for people to live authentic and meaningful lives.
IG: @mariestroybergyoga & awaken__retreats
FB: @awakenflowclub
Online: Awakened Flow Club