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The yoga shala lit at night, surrounded by forest
An instructor kneeling on her mat during a group class on the shala
An instructor leading a sunrise class on the shala
The yoga shala among the trees

Guided by Experience, Grounded in Nature.

At The Forestry, our team is dedicated to creating unforgettable travel and wellness experiences. We are passionate about connecting people with nature, promoting well-being, and showcasing the beauty of Sri Lanka.

Meet our instructors

People, Practice, Place

Inspiring Journeys Within.

With our expert instructors and skilled professionals, we ensure every journey with us is meaningful and rejuvenating.

Experienced and certified
Diverse practices
Personalised guidance
Week-long retreats

Meet Our Instructors

A Team That Inspires.

From yoga and meditation to physiotherapy and holistic healing, our instructors offer practices that restore balance and deepen your connection with nature.

Holly

Yoga, wellness & nutrition

Holly

Instructor

Holly is a certified yoga instructor, health coach, and massage therapist specialising in stress resilience and nervous system regulation.

Specialties

YogaHealth coachingNutritionMassage therapy
Book with Holly
Omaya Senarathna

Yoga & healing arts

Omaya Senarathna

Instructor

I'm a yoga teacher, facilitator and practitioner of healing that takes place in myriad of forms.

Specialties

YogaFacilitationHealing
Book with Omaya
Semal Bodh Mastani

Mindfulness & conscious living

Semal Bodh Mastani

Instructor

Semal Bodh Mastani is an entrepreneur and Conscious Business Coach dedicated to integrating mindfulness into the way we work.

Specialties

MindfulnessMental fitnessConscious business coachingSpirituality
Book with Semal
Kami Sinan

Yoga, healing & spiritual traditions

Kami Sinan

Instructor

Founder and teacher of Spanda Yoga School, Istanbul. Kami has been walking the Yogic path for the last 2 decades and holds 900 hours of teacher training programs with the Spanda team.

Specialties

Hatha YogaKundalini YogaThai massageWhirlingTantra philosophy
Book with Kami
Ruwan Chaminda

Yoga, fitness & wellness

Ruwan Chaminda

Instructor

Yoga Teacher and Fitness & Wellness coordinator with more than 06 years of experience in the fitness and wellness industry.

Specialties

YogaFitnessWellness programmes
Book with Ruwan
Riley Dickson

Myotherapy & mind-body healing

Riley Dickson

Instructor

Riley blends Eastern and Western modalities with psychotherapy and clinical hypnotherapy to treat the whole person: mind, body and spirit.

Specialties

MyotherapyMyofascial releaseCuppingPsychotherapyHypnotherapy
Book with Riley
Anna

Holistic physiotherapy

Anna

Instructor

Anna is a Spanish-born physiotherapist with over seven years of experience integrating physical, emotional, and energetic healing.

Specialties

Holistic physiotherapyThai massageYogaReiki
Book with Anna
Rahel & Jude

Yoga, mindfulness & retreats

Rahel & Jude

Instructors

Founders of Mindful Retreats Sri Lanka. Jude has led over ten retreats; Rahel is a photographer, yoga practitioner and wellness advocate.

Specialties

YogaMeditationPranayamaSharing circles
Book with Rahel

A Shared Purpose

Nature Brings Out Our Best.

Our instructors are here to guide, support and inspire you on your journey, whether you are new to practice or deepening your experience.

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