A 7-DAY IMMERSION INTO THE BODYJune 20-26 | Expressions of InterestTHE BODY IS THE FIRST TEMPLE YOU BUILD
BODY TEMPLE:
Sri Lanka
DESCEND • DISRUPT • DEVOTE
Through every relationship.
Every loss.
Every decision.
Every version of yourself.
Every survival response.
Every ordinary Tuesday.
You don't get another one.
So let's get to know the one you're in.
Your emotions.
Your relationships.
The stories you live by.
The ways you protect yourself.
The ways you leave yourself.
Not with the promise that a week in Sri Lanka will fix your life.
It won't.
But getting out of your normal environment long enough to see yourself clearly?
That can change what you choose to do next.
And that's why we're leaving home.
For seven days, we step outside the routines, responsibilities and roles that usually demand your attention and into an environment built to give some of that attention back to you.
BODY TEMPLE is an immersion.
Days shaped around movement, somatic work, conversation, reflection, ritual and experience, with plenty of room to rest, swim, eat, explore and simply be in Sri Lanka.
We'll gather over beautiful, nourishing meals. Move together. Learn together. Sit around tables and have conversations that probably won't stay on the surface. There will be structured work, and there will be space where absolutely nothing is required of you.
LANKA, Sri Lanka
On the shores of Koggala Lake, this is where we'll live together for the week. Our rooms, meals, practice spaces and retreat experiences are held in one place, giving us somewhere to properly land.
Because BODY TEMPLE isn't about filling every hour with more things to do.
It's about creating enough space to notice how you're already living.
And from there, we move into something I keep coming back to:
DEVOTION ISN'T SOMETHING YOU FEEL.
IT'S SOMETHING YOU PRACTISE.
How you treat your body.
How you speak to yourself.
What you allow.
What you return to.
What you stop negotiating.
BODY TEMPLE will explore what it looks like to build a devoted practice to yourself — one that still exists when Sri Lanka is over.
AND YES, WE'RE DOING THIS IN SRI LANKA.
Warm air. Jungle. Water. Incredible food. Movement. Rest. Conversation. Space.
Time together.
Time alone.
And seven days where your only job isn't taking care of everyone else.
ARE YOU COMING WITH ME?
BODY TEMPLE is opening for June 20-26 2027.
All inclusive
*flights + insurance + travel not included
And I want to know who wants a seat at the table?
Expressions of Interest are now open.
ROOM OPTIONS
Choose how you want to stay.
BODY TEMPLE will have a several room configurations available, with options for those coming solo and those happy to share.
Your room selection below is an Expression of Interest only — no room is being reserved just yet.
Shared with one other woman
The perfect balance of connection and privacy.
Whether you're travelling with a friend or arriving solo, The Companion offers a peaceful space to retreat, rest and recharge. Thoughtfully designed for two, these beautiful upstairs rooms overlook the tranquil waters of Koggala Lake, creating a sense of calm from the moment you arrive.
Featuring split king beds, a spacious private ensuite and an expansive balcony with uninterrupted lake views, it's the perfect place to enjoy your morning tea, unwind after yoga or simply watch the world slow down around you.
Sharing with just one other woman often becomes one of the unexpected gifts of the retreat—offering moments of quiet conversation, laughter and connection while still giving you plenty of space to yourself.
Room Features
✓ Shared with one other guest
✓ Split king beds
✓ Private ensuite bathroom
✓ Expansive balcony overlooking Koggala Lake
✓ Air conditioning & natural cross ventilation
✓ Located in the main retreat villa
ONLY 2 AVAILABLE
Luxury Shared with 3–4 women
Connection begins here.
Designed for women travelling solo, The Circle offers the perfect balance of community, comfort and space. Wake to breathtaking views across Koggala Lake, share morning coffees on the balcony and discover the quiet magic that unfolds when a small group of women come together with the same intention—to slow down, reconnect and simply be.
These spacious upstairs rooms feature a split king bed and mezzanine bunks, creating a relaxed and welcoming retreat after each day. The generous shared bathroom includes two showers, double vanities and a separate toilet, making mornings easy, while the private balcony invites you to pause, read or watch the light dance across the lake.
Many women arrive not knowing anyone. They leave having found lifelong friends.
Room Features
✓ Shared with 3–4 women
✓ Elevated views overlooking Koggala Lake
✓ Spacious balcony with outdoor seating
✓ Split king bed & mezzanine bunks
✓ Large shared bathroom with two showers, two vanities & separate toilet
✓ Air conditioning & natural cross ventilation
✓ Located in the main retreat villa
The Circle is for the woman who believes some of life's most meaningful conversations happen after the workshop has ended—over a cup of tea, on the balcony, surrounded by women who quickly begin to feel like old friends.
Your own private sanctuary
For those seeking a little more privacy, our Lake Rooms offer a peaceful retreat nestled into the lush gardens with uninterrupted views across Koggala Lake. Thoughtfully designed with natural materials, these rooms provide a quiet place to rest, reflect and recharge between sessions.
Includes:
✓ Private room for one guest
✓ King bed
✓ Private ensuite bathroom
✓ Lake views & outdoor sitting area
✓ Air conditioning & ceiling fan
ONLY 4 AVAILABLE
Not sure which room? Put your hand up anyway.
Room preferences, availability and payment options will be confirmed before bookings open.
A LITTLE NOTE FROM ME.
This retreat has been bubbling beneath the surface, waiting, wondering…..are they ready for an immersion of deep sisterhood, co-regulation, movement, breath and fire?
And after so many requests, the conversations and the number of you asking “when is the next one?” — here we are.
Sri Lanka. June 20-26 2027.
And I’m building something different.
BODY TEMPLE isn't a repeat of what I've done before. It’s the beginning of a new body of work — bringing together so much of what I’ve spent years working with, studying, teaching and living.
The body. Behaviour. Emotion. Relationships. Survival. Ritual. Movement. Rest.
And devotion.
Not devotion to becoming better.
A devoted practice to knowing yourself, caring for yourself and actually living in the body you have.
You’ll walk this path slowly. Deliberately. Over 7 days, but I don't want to give all of it away yet.
But I know enough to tell you:
I want to take you to Sri Lanka.
If something in you is already saying yes, put your hand up below.
We’re getting ready to move.
Chelsey x
PUT YOUR HAND UP.
BODY TEMPLE is ready - bookings are to open by the end of October or earlier.
And when they do, we’re ready to move quickly.
Submitting an EOI does not commit you to booking and does not reserve a room. It means you’ll be amongst the first to receive the full retreat release, final pricing, inclusions and booking details when the doors open.
If BODY TEMPLE is already a yes — or a very serious maybe — put your name down below.