Sri Lanka Escape with Sean Robinson & Vicky Yang
Ahangama, Sri Lanka
12 - 19 April 2025
ABOUT
Join us for a special yoga retreat in Ahangama, Sri Lanka – a serene escape designed to help you unwind, reconnect with yourself, and soak
the tranquil beauty of this tropical paradise.
Why This Retreat?
This retreat is a reprieve from the busyness of daily life. The schedule is intentionally flexible, with everything being optional. Most days include two yoga classes (8:30am & 4:30pm), with additional workshops on select days. Midweek, you’ll enjoy a completely free day to explore, relax, or indulge in activities of your choice.
If you want more, optional asana workshops will be available on headstands, forearm stands, and handstands. Whether you choose to join in
or take it slow, you’ll leave rejuvenated and feeling balanced.
Flowground is a minimalistic villa, nestled amongst paddy fields, just a short ride away from the vibrant beach town Ahangama, on the South Coast of Sri Lanka. Designed for various occasions: the house can be exclusively rented, perfect for larger groups of friends, families, or retreat hosts. Moreover, the ground level can be rented as a separate apartment, or individual rooms.
Flowground Home
Nestled amongst paddy fields, just a stretch away from the vibrant beach town, Ahangama. The house features 5 bedrooms, an expansive 80m2 yoga shala, cozy living areas, a spacious outdoor dining spot, and an inviting infinity pool. Our home is nestled in lush greens and paddy fields. Designed for various occasions: the house can be exclusively rented, perfect for larger groups of friends, families, or retreat hosts. Moreover, the ground level can be rented as a separate apartment or individual rooms.
Visit Flowground https://flowground.com/
- You will receive an email with detailed payment instructions for the training event upon successful registration.
12 – 19 April
Tentative Itinerary: 7nights/ 7days
Day 1: Saturday, 12 April
• 23:55pm: Arrival
• 02:00am: Check – in
Day 2: Sunday, 13 April
• 07:30am: Coffee/Tea/Juice
• 08:30am: Yoga Practice (Optional)
• 11:00am: Brunch
• 2:30pm: Yoga Practice
• 6:30pm – 8:00pm: Dinner
Day 3: Monday, 14 April
• 07:30am: Coffee/Tea/Juice
• 08:30am: Yoga Practice
• 11:00am: Brunch
• 2:30pm: Snack
• 4:30pm: Yoga Practice
• 1830: Dinner
Day 4: Tuesday, 15 April
• 07:30am: Coffee/Tea/Juice
• 08:30am: Yoga Practice
• 11:00am: Brunch
• 12:30pm: Workshop – Actionable Anatomy of Hip
• 2:30pm: Snack
• 4:30pm: Yoga Practice
• 6:30pm: Dinner
Day 5: Wednesday, 16 April
• Day off ** Midway through the retreat, you have an entire day free to do as you like. With just a day’s notice, we can arrange exciting experiences like surfing, safaris, city tours, or massages. Prefer to stay onsite? **
Day 6: Thursday, 17 April
• 07:30am: Coffee/Tea/Juice
• 08:30am: Yoga Practice
• 11:00am: Brunch
• 12:30pm: Workshop – Mechanics of Balance
• 2:30pm: Snack
• 4:30pm: Yoga Practice
• 6:30pm: Dinner
Day 7: Friday, 18 April
• 07:30am: Coffee/Tea/Juice
• 08:30am: Yoga Practice
• 11:00am: Brunch
• 2:30pm: Snack
• 4:30pm: Yoga Practice
• 6:30: Dinner
Day 8: Saturday, 19 April
• 07:30am: Coffee/Tea/Juice
• 08:30am: Yoga Practice
• 11:00am: Brunch
• 1:00pm: Check-out
• Departure
PACKAGE PRICES ARE WITHOUT AIRFARE
All prices below are per person for 12 April to 19 April 2025.
| Room Category – Grand Deluxe Room | Early-Bird Price | Regular Price | |
| (ends 15 Feb 2025) | (start from 16 Feb 2025) | ||
| Single Occupancy | HK$22,955 | HK$25,505 | |
| Double / Twin Occupancy | HK$19,465 | HK$21,628 | |
| Triple Occupancy | HK$16,870 | HK$18,745 | |
** If there is any discrepancy between the printed and web versions, the web version shall prevail. **
Terms & Conditions
Events Agreement
Photos and videos may be taken, solely for PURE marketing purposes.
Event Language
English
Required Minimum Capacity
- This programme requires a minimum of 12 students.
Applications
- Early Bird Price: Applications to be sent in on or before 15 February2025.
- Regular Price: Applications to be sent in starting 16 February 2025.
Refunds/Cancellations
- No refund or credit will be given for cancellations starting 16 February 2025.
- A 15% package price administration fee applies to all refunds or cancellations.
Visa Entry & Requirements:
- Ensure compliance with all visa and health requirements for Sri Lanka.
- We recommend booking flights only after confirming the minimum participant number is met to avoid unnecessary costs.
- PURE Yoga is not responsible for any illnesses, delays, or expenses due to non-compliance with these requirements.
- Verify that your passport is valid for at least six months from your date of arrival in Sri Lanka.
- Travel visas are required for Hong Kong nationals. For other nationalities and additional information, please visit https://eta.gov.lk/slvisa/
- PURE Yoga will not cover any fees related to flight rebooking or cancellations if the retreat is cancelled due to insufficient enrolment.
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance is not included in the package, therefore we highly urge you to arrange your own travel insurance.
Contact & Enquiries
For enquiries, please email retreats@pure-yoga.com
*If there is any discrepancy between the printed and web versions, the web version shall prevail.
TO CONFIRM YOUR REGISTRATION:
1. You will receive a Confirmation Email from the Events Department at PURE within 3 business days after the successful submission of your registration.
2. Payment must be received in full by In Travel Limited within 7 days of sending the Confirmation Email.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
1. Any injuries? If so, please specify:
2. How long have you been practising yoga?
Terms & Conditions:
< The organiser of this retreat is Excella (HK) Ltd. >
< The co-organiser is Pure (Travel) Ltd. >
< The resort is flow-ground House & Retreat Home >
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By registering for this programme and signing below, you voluntarily understand and accept the following terms and conditions as set out below.
I am aware that I am responsible for my own travel insurance and have been advised by Pure (Travel) Ltd. that this should be purchased.
I, a participant of this programme, am aware that participating in the retreat requires a certain level of fitness and general physical health. I acknowledge and voluntarily assume my responsibility to assess my level of fitness and general health (including where appropriate consulting my physician or doctor) and the risks of serious injury that are associated with physical activity of any kind including any variety of yoga, meditation and breath work practice and participation in yoga-related activities or activities related to this Programme (the “Activities”). I confirm that I shall retain all control and direction over my Activities at all times. I voluntarily assume full liability and accept the risk of harm, including physical injury and discomfort as a result of my participation in the various activities in this programme.
I also agree to inform the instructor of any movements which I cannot safely perform, and I will not perform any activity or movement, which I feel is likely to cause me to injure myself. I will inform the teachers and/or assistants of any limitations or medical conditions that may affect my practice.
I, or anyone who could claim in my name or on my behalf, my heirs and legal representatives, do hereby voluntarily waive, release and forever discharge the organisers, co-organisers and Resort and its officers, employees, representatives and agents from any and all liabilities for injuries, damages or death resulting from my participation in the activities during the course of this programme as outlined in the programme schedule or any activities outside of the programme and resort facility, and hold them harmless from all claims which may be brought against them for any such injuries or claims as aforesaid and all costs and expenses incidental thereto.
I agree that organisers & co-organisers reserve the right to accept or kindly decline the application of a participant at any time, to make changes in the itinerary whenever reputed necessary for the comfort, convenience, and safety to all participants, and to cancel a trip at any time. In the case that the event is cancelled or postponed, organisers & co-organisers shall have no responsibility beyond the refund of money or expenses paid by the participant if the event cannot be re-scheduled.
I agree that organisers & co-organisers shall not be liable for any cost or expenses for any delay, change in schedule including – but not limited to – delays, missed flights, failure to comply with visa or health requirements of the city, re-scheduling, and/or cancellations or overbooking of flights, loss, damage, or injury to property or persons including death, or expenses occasioned by any act of omission by any supplier providing services to any programme participant.
I agree that Excella (HK) Ltd. & Pure (Travel) Ltd. shall not be liable for any loss, injury, or damage to personal property, or otherwise due to any force majeure event Excella (HK) Ltd. & Pure (Travel) Ltd. has the sole and absolute discretion to cancel or shorten the duration of the programme in the event of acts, events, omissions or accidents that are beyond the reasonable control of Excella (HK) Ltd. & Pure (Travel) Ltd. such as (without limitation) any abnormal, inclement weather, fire, explosion, earthquake, subsidence, structural damage, epidemic or other natural physical disaster, failure or shortage of power supplies, military operations, public disorder, industrial action, act or threatened act of terrorism and/or any legislation, regulation, ruling, decision or omission (including failure to grant any necessary permissions) of any relevant authority, including any court, government agency or governing body. If by reason of any of the events specified above Excella (HK) Ltd. & Pure (Travel) Ltd. and/or the Resort are prevented from performing any obligations hereunder such delay or non-performance shall not be deemed to be a breach of any such obligations and no loss or damage may be claimed by you Excella (HK) Ltd. & Pure (Travel) Ltd. and/or the Resort.
Photo Release
I hereby understand that photos and videos may be taken of this programme and may be used for the production of related promotional materials for PURE Yoga and give consent to this.
Where there is conflict between the English and the Chinese versions, the English version shall prevail.
By submitting your application, you agree to the above Terms and Conditions
Enquiries:
• For enquiries, please contact PURE Yoga Events at Tel: (852)3691-3842 or Email events@pure-yoga.com
Travel agency: Excella Travel (HK) Limited (Agent License No. 351074)
In this Agreement:
| When we say | We mean: |
| Activity | Any activity undertaken by you during an Event including any yoga training activity |
| Agreement | This agreement (including the PURE online application and personal data form) between you and Pure International (HK) Limited for the provision of activities by PURE. |
| Cardholder | A person who has entered into a separate cardholder agreement with PURE and has been issued with a physical PURE Card or who holds a virtual PURE Card. |
| Event | Agreed yoga training activities in the form of a workshop delivered to you by PURE teachers or guest teachers, either in person or through an online platform. |
| Existing Condition | A physical, mental, fitness, health, illness or medical condition/disability/injury (including asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, heart conditions, pregnancy, the taking of medication, skin condition, or existing injury) that you possess and that could be aggravated or increase your Risk of Injury by participating in the Event or any Activity. |
| Equipment | Any equipment used during the Event. |
| Fees | Any fees that you pay in respect of the Event |
| Loss | Liabilities, costs, expenses, damages and losses (including direct, indirect or consequential losses, loss of profit, loss of reputation and all interest, penalties and legal costs (calculated on a full indemnity basis) and all other professional or investigation costs and expenses). |
| Physical Activity | Any physical exercise or other physical activity whole participating in a Event including warm-up, strength training, running, agility drills, aerobic exercise, jumping, cardiovascular activities and flexibility training. |
| Protected Persons | Our directors, officers, Representatives, volunteers, sponsors, service providers and independent contractors. |
| PURE | Pure International (HK) Limited and any other company in the PURE Group (including but not limited to Pure Yoga Online Limited) that provides you with services and/or products relating to this Agreement. |
| PURE Card | The physical PURE Card or virtual PURE Card issued by PURE (if applicable). |
| Related Agreements | Any agreements that you enter into with PURE. |
| Representatives | Our employees and agents (including PURE Trainers but excluding other providers of services or products even if these are provided/supplied). |
| Risk of Injury | The risk of any type of injury (including minor injuries such as cuts, scrapes, muscle strains and torn ligaments and more serious injuries such as snapped ligaments, dislocated joints, broken bones, heart attack and concussion) disability (including permanent disability such as paralysis) and death. |
| Rules | The rules, regulations, guidelines and etiquette for taking part in all types of training services provided by PURE (including the Event). |
| Website | Our websites currently at www.pure-yoga.com and www.pure-fitness.com |
| We, our and us | PURE |
| You or you | You as a party to this Agreement and participant |
Clauses
- Fees
- You are only entitled to attend the Event when you have paid the fees in full.
- Please refer to the description of the refund and cancellation policy of your selected Event on the website
- Your Physical Condition and Safety
- You understand, agree and undertake that:
- participating in the agreed Event imposes various types/levels of physical and mental demands and Risk of Injury and you must disclose to us any Existing Condition that you are aware of.;
- PURE representatives are not trained and qualified medical professionals and you shall not rely on any physical assessment by PURE as professional medical advice, or to use such assessment by PURE as the basis of any injury or health claim against PURE arising from the Event;
- it is your ultimate responsibility to assess, and satisfy yourself, that you possess the fitness, skill and health levels adequate to safely undertake the Activities (including seeking professional medical assessment and advice yourself) and to use any Equipment;
- you shall not perform any Activity if, in so far as you are aware, you possess an Existing Condition that could be aggravated or that could increase your Risk of Injury by your participation in the Activity;
- You agree that our Representatives may refuse or discontinue your participation in the Event or Activity if they consider that an Existing Condition may be detrimental to your health or safety.
- You understand, agree and undertake that:
- Effectiveness and/or Results of Training
- You acknowledge and agree that:
- the effectiveness and/or results of the training provided in the Event cannot be guaranteed;
- individual results of training provided in the Event may vary depending on your own efforts and cooperation in and outside of the Event; and
- no representations, assurances or guarantees of any kind have been made or will be made to you by PURE or any Representative concerning any specific results and/or outcomes of the Event.
- You acknowledge and agree that:
- Nutritional, Dietary or Pharmaceutical Products, Advice and/or Recommendations
- You acknowledge and agree that, except for Trainers providing Nutrition training and/or consulting, our Trainers are not qualified to advise you on the suitability of any nutritional, dietary and/or pharmaceutical product (whether sold by PURE or not) and you alone are responsible for the selection of any product you choose to use or ingest;
- Assumption of Risk
- You acknowledge and agree that you, being fully aware of the Risk of Injury, you still intend to participate in the Event on an entirely voluntary basis and agree to assume full responsibility for all Risk of Injury arising out of or in connection with the Event.
- Waiver and Release of Liability
- You waive and release all claims against us and all claims against each Protected Person, whether in contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise, for any and all Loss you might incur arising out of or in connection with you participating in the Event;
- We do not exclude or limit in any way our liability to you where it would be unlawful for us to do so. This includes our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence or the negligence of our employees or agents or for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.
- We will not be liable to you for any indirect or consequential loss including loss of profit, loss of business, business interruption or loss of business opportunity.
- Indemnity
- You agree to indemnify us and each Protected Person and hold us and each Protected Person harmless against all Loss we or they may suffer or incur, whether in contract, tort, negligence or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with any breach by you of this Agreement or your participation in the Event.
- Recording of Event & Data Collection,
- You agree the Event can be recorded and stored by us in order to: (i) assess and improve your training or practice; (ii) evaluate and improve the Event; and (ii) for security reasons.
- All online Events provided by PURE are strictly intended for your individual use only and you must not record the Event for public or commercial use. You must obtain PURE’s prior consent if you wish to broadcast the recordings in a public forum or intend to use the recordings for a commercial purpose, and we may charge you a fee in respect of such use.
- We will collect and store the personal data you provide for the Event including the information in your application registration form, attendance and payments records, fitness and health records, and other relevant information provided by you during or outside of the Event. This information is used for the purpose of managing your registration and payments, managing the provision of the Activities, our internal evaluation of the Event.
- The persona data we collect from you shall be kept confidential and will only be shared by third parties involved in the provision of the Event (such as contractors who provide administrative, technology, payment and/or other support services). Our recording of Event and collection of data from you will comply with applicable data protection laws and regulations.
- Providing personal data is optional but failure to provide the personal data requested we request may mean we are unable to process your application or fully personalize your training Activities. You may seek access to and request correction of any personal data we hold about you by contacting our Privacy Officer at privacy@pure-international.com
- Intellectual Property Rights
- All intellectual property used for the provision of the online Events belongs to PURE (including copyright, choreography, trademarks, logos, concept, and branding rights). This includes the intellectual property contained in training materials provided to you outside of the Event such as videos or other training materials. You agree that any intellectual property that is newly created during the online Event shall fully belong to PURE.
- General Terms
- If you are not yet 18 years old but over 14 years of age, your parent or guardian must co-sign this Agreement agreeing to be responsible for you until you turn 18 including responsibility for the payment of your Fees.
- This Agreement is governed by the laws of Hong Kong.
- This Agreement is personal to you. You may not transfer your rights and/or obligations under this Agreement to anyone else.
- You agree that we may terminate this Agreement and your participation in the Event if you breach any Rules or if you engage in any behavior that prevents us from properly delivering the Event.
- This Agreement replaces and extinguishes all previous agreements between you and PURE, whether written or oral, relating to the Event. Where you have an existing Cardholder Agreement and/or other agreements with PURE these agreements shall still operate and in the event of any inconsistency relating to the Event this Agreement shall prevail).
- By signing this Agreement, you confirm that you have read, understood and agreed to all of its terms.
Package Inclusive
- 7 nights’ half-board accommodation, taxes and service charges
- All yoga fees
- Daily 2 meals, snack and coffee or tea (Except Day 5)
- Round-trip airport transfer
Sean Robinson
Originally advised to try yoga in 2014 to manage stress and heal from BMX-related injuries, Sean found a sense of stillness and challenge that resonated with him. He's been teaching in India, Sri Lanka, and Hong Kong, with a focus on Ashtanga and Rocket Yoga. Drawing on his background as a Speech and Language Pathologist, Sean emphasises effective communication in his classes, deconstructing complex poses and empowering students to advance their practice through understanding the rationale behind techniques and poses.
Vicky Yang
Vicky, a former competitive swimmer and finance professional, discovered yoga's power in enhancing athletic performance and overall well-being during her marathon training in 2014. Guided by many teachers, she adopted an intuitive, holistic approach to teaching. Vicky's inclusive, dynamic, and fun classes cater to individual needs and encourage students to explore their limits, aiming to increase mobility, strength, and inner peace.