A Radiant Retreat experience with Danielle and Jules.
A little Radiant history..
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Not long before covid, our Radiant teacher, Jules Jenkinson, jet-setted over to Sri Lanka to live the life any yoga teacher could dream of, bouncing between Melbourne, Sri Lanka, Bali and everywhere in between to hold yoga retreats and trainings. We were very sad to see her leave her regular classes but excited to have her back in town for parts of the year.
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Covid happened, Jules, for lack of a better word, was stuck in Sri Lanka. But instead of panicking, she leaned into the Sri Lankan life.
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She now calls Sri Lanka home, and on top of her retreats and training, she's the co-owner of One Bhakti School of Yoga and Wellness in Kathaluwa.
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Earlier in 2024, when Jules finally returned to Melbourne and held some special immersions at Radiant, it became apparent that Radiant should hold a retreat in Sri Lanka with Jules.
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A month later, Danielle jumped on the 10-hour direct flight to Colombo and toured around Sri Lanka, scouting locations and getting a Radiant feel for this special land.
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And here we are. The long-awaited Radiant Sri Lanka Retreat with Jules and Danielle.
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What's the plan? ​​
Sri Lanka is a special place, and is a unique travel experience.
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Over the 8 days, we'll eat well, move the body, explore the lands and lean into a slow-paced island life.​
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Whilst there is a lot to experience on this retreat, there's also a lot of space set aside to rest, soften and just let be.
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You can do as little or as much as you like.
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Simply Radiant.​​​​​
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Where are we staying? ​​
For the 7 nights accommodation, we are staying at the remarkable boutique hotel, Kurulu Bay, in Ahangama, the south of Sri Lanka.​​
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This private sanctuary is located right on one of Sri Lanka's most scenic lakes, Koggala Kake, and combines the property's history, Sri Lanka culture, architectural design and tranquil greenery.
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With a focus on health and wellness, these stunning grounds have been purposely designed to hold space for Sri Lanka's visitors.
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It is a privilege to host our Radiant Retreat here.
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Scattered across the lush and spacious Kurulu Bay landscape are 14 private suites and cottages where we'll be staying, 2 pools, a restaurant, a spa, a yoga shala overlooking the Koggala Lake, deck lookout on the lake, and more. A quiet wander around this property is a stimulating and mindful experience.
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All the buildings on this property were built around the existing landscape. No trees were removed, no ground evened out. It's these touches that make Kurulu Bay an elevated Sri Lankan experience.
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Eat​
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Sri Lankan food is delicious.
And we'll be indulging in cuisine.
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Our menu over the 8 days will be all that Sri Lakan food offers.
From the staples and variations of rice and curry, the roti, hoppers and dahl, to the gourmet sea-to-table delights, we'll experience it all. We'll even have a crack at cooking Sri Lankan food ourselves, so you can take a little Sri Lanka home with you.
What are we doing?​​​​
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A typ​ical island life day on retreat will look like:​
Morning yoga and meditation in the shala overlooking the lake
Breakfast
Free time
An activity
Light lunch and snacks
Free time
Afternoon yoga, meditation or sound experiences
Dinner
Free time, optional activity and bed
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On top of the daily yoga, meditation and sound experiences, over the 8 days, we'll
Boat ride around Koggala Lake
Galle Fort tour with dinner at Fort Printers
Beach visits with the option to go surfing
One Bhakti visit for temple, ice bath, sauna, breathing practice and local dinner
Local street wanders​
Cooking lesson
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In and around our group activities, you might like to
Hang poolside, with a choice of 2 pools
Read a book on the deck overlooking the Koggala Lake
Wander around the property and the local streets
Walk to the beach
Book in for Ayurvedic Spa treatments at Kururlu Bay
Book in for a one-on-one yoga lesson
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Woven throughout our lazy days will be a Radiant connection with our new Sri Lankan Retreat buddies, embracing the local culture and engaging with the beautiful and kind Sri Lankan people. ​
So, tell me more...
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Rooms
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On the property, there are the Treehouses, Garden Suites and Cottages where we'll each retreat in, and each offers something different to experience:
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The Treehouses are integrated into the property's gentle rolling hills.
The Cottages blend modern design with functionality.
The Garden Suites are surrounded by the lush greenery.
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All offer views of the lake and are a unique and impressive stay.
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Bunking up
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There are a few options you have to bunk up at our Radiant Sri Lanka Retreat.​
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Lux – a room for just you
This is the ultimate way to experience any retreat, but especially a Radiant Retreat.
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Twin-share – with a buddy
If you and your bestie want to join the retreat together, this is a great way to save and create amazing memories.
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Twin-share – with your new Radiant BFF
Not bothered by bunking up with a Radiant rando? We'll appropriately pair you up with another solo-twin-share Retreater – and who knows, it might be the start of a long friendship!​
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Lovers – double room together
You and your beau retreating together? Cute.
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Who is this retreat for?
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The Radiant soul who is looking for a unique retreat experience.
Who is seeking some intentional time out.
Who loves the thrill of travel whilst not having to make any plans.
Who wants to wake up to the birds and walk barefoot across the grass.
Who loves anything Radiant.
One who adores our Jules and wants to see her in her island life element.
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How much yoga and meditation do I have to do?
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Everything is optional. If you wake up and realise you'd prefer to sleep in, do it.
The yoga and meditations will cater to those in attendance, so whether you're a 'lil or a lot experienced, we'll look after you.​
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This goes for all our activities, too. It's your Retreat, you do you.
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Dietary requirements and food
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We will experience all that Sri Lankan​ cuisine offers.
At Kurulu Bay, it's a little gourmet.
On the streets, it'll be traditional street style.
At One Bhakti, it'll be a big home-cooked meal.
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Sri Lankan food is predominately rice and curry, but there is an abundance of curries from meal to meal, even within each meal. Colour, flavour, spice, if you can hack it, it's all there and it's delicious.​​
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Any dietary requirements will be catered to.
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Meals and snacks at Kurulu Bay, Fort Printers and One Bhakti are included.
Alcoholic drinks are additional.
Your Radiant hosts​
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Danielle Joan Pollock
Radiant Sol Yoga's owner, Danielle Joan is your host for this retreat. After spending a bit of time at Kurulu Bay with her husband earlier in 2024, she knew this was Radiant's Sri Lankan spot.​
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Danielle has been practicing yoga for 15 years, teaching for 8, and owner Radiant for the last 6 years.
Radiant is an extension of Danielle's personality, character and heart.
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Radiant is home to us all. Whoever you are, and however you rock up that day.
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In her personal practice, a slow flow or a yin is her jam. Those long gooey holds feelings that can only be expressed as time goes by. A deep breath and a day dream away.
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In Sri Lanka, Danielle's classes will involve slow flow styles, through to something a little punchier if the feeling calls for it, yin and sound baths, breathing practices, intentional meditations and kriyas to drop the shoulders, soften the jaw and ease into the day ahead.
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Jules Jenkinson​​
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Jules grew up in the outback of Australia, grew up in the cultural hub of Melbourne, travelling the world from a young age, gaining curiosity into the world spending a childhood in wonderment of the earth, the sky, and all the mysterious beings that lived between. Jules lives and breathes the teachings of yoga throughout every aspect of her life and has been practicing yoga for more than 20 years. The magic of yoga unveiled to her with such grace and her ability to conjure up her own powers to display for her students a connection to the ancient traditions and practice of yoga.
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Jules completed her first teacher training in 2012 studying Amrit Yoga-Meditation in Motion-350 hours over 12 months, she was soon given the invitation to teach at the beginning of 2013 and continued to be mentored during her early years of teaching. During this transformative experience, she trained in a unique fusion of Jivamukti, Hatha and Yin Yoga, this eventually led Jules to choosing the path of Prana Flow Yoga. Jules was guided by gloabl teacher Shiva Rea, whom she studied and worked closely with, assisting Shiva’s yoga teacher training and retreats in Nosara, Costa Rica and Sydney, Australia (2019). Continuing on to co-facilitate teacher trainings, workshops in Melbourne, Byron Bay and mentoring teacher trainee graduates. Her love for yoga and life became a curation of retreats in Australia, Indonesia and Sri Lanka. Certified by Yoga Alliance as a E-RYT 500 hour teacher, lead trainer, YA Continuing Education Provider, Yoga Nidra Teacher, Massage therapist, Level 2 Reiki and Tantric mediation practitioner. Further leading retreats, owning and operating a boutique Yoga and Surf retreat hotel in the south of Sri Lanka in 2021 to then co creating School of Yoga and Wellness in the village hub of Kathaluwa, One Bhakthi.
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Together
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Jules and Danielle have been friends and working together since the pre-Radiant days. There is a special bond between these two queens, a union and harmony all in one. This retreat is an extension of that.
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Over the 8 days, you'll experience classes by both Jules and Danielle.
All the details​
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When
Saturday 5th to Saturday 12th July 2025​​​
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Investment​
Earlybird saves $300, paid in full by February 15th 2025.
A non-refundable deposit of $600 is required to secure your spot.
The prices below are at full price.
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Lux – a room for just you
$4,600aud​
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Twin-share – per person
$3,500aud​
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Lovers – double room
$6,400aud​
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What's included​
8 magical days of this curated Sri Lankan experience.
7 nights stay at the stunning Kurulu Bay.​
All breakfasts, dinners and light lunch/afternoon snacks.
Daily yoga, meditation and sound experiences with Jules and Danielle.
Arrival and departure transfers from and to your next destination*.
Lush Radiant goodie bag.
Activities: Galle Fort excursion, boat tour, cooking lesson, One Bhankti experiences, beach tours.
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What's not included​
Flights, visas, travel insurance, spa treatments (guests will receive 10% off treatments at Kururlu Bay), surf lesson, tuktuks/travelling outside of our planned activities, one-on-one yoga lesson, extra food/room service and any alcoholic drinks.
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Booking and payment
$600 non-refundable deposit to secure your spot.
Earlybird investment must be paid in full by February 15th 2025.
Full investment paid in full by June 1st 2025.
Payment plans available.
* See T&Cs below for more on this.
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Terms & conditions
• Deposits are non-refundable.
• If the retreat is cancelled due to covid-related reasons, options will be either, transfer payment to our next retreat or use as a studio credit.
• If you need to cancel due to medical and unforeseen reasons, options will be either a transfer payment to our next retreat or use as a studio credit.
• If you need to cancel within 2 months before the retreat due to any reason: covid or non-covid related reasons, no refunds, transfers or credits apply.
• Payment plans available; discussed once the deposit is paid.
• Full payment required 5 weeks before retreat.
• Transfers included to and from the retreat are only within the range/distance from the airport to Kurulu.
• Minimum numbers must be hit for this retreat to go ahead; if it's not looking like it'll happen, we'll be giving you plenty of warning. This is something we really don't want, but just flagging and covering our butt!
• This retreat is for adults only. Late teens welcome with parent/guardian, but normal prices apply. If you would like to join with a teen, please reach out before booking.
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Questions?
Reach out! We'd love to have you join us! Be sure to shoot us an email if you have any questions!
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Snapshot
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What
7 nights, 8 days, in the south of Sri Lanka.​
A deep immersive into the local culture, cuisine and daily Sri Lankan life, whilst hanging with Danielle and Jules: a true Radiant experience.
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When
Saturday 5th to Saturday 12th July, 2025
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Investment
Early Bird: from $3,200aud