Living at Sun Siyam Pasikudah, Sri Lanka
Sun Siyam Pasikudah, hosted its debut edition of Island Soul, a curated three-day wellness and cultural retreat that blended soul-nourishing experiences with culinary storytelling and mindful living the soulful beauty of Sri Lanka’s east coast. Designed as a mindful escape for modern travelers, the event offered a series of curated experiences focused on reconnection — with nature, self, and community.
Designed as a mindful escape for modern travelers, the event offered a series of curated experiences focused on reconnection — with nature, self, and community.the event attracted wellness seekers, food lovers, and eco-conscious travelers from across the region.
Rooted in the values of slow living and sustainability, Island Soul invited guests to disconnect from the noise and reconnect with nature, self, and culture — through a rich itinerary designed to soothe, inspire, and delight. This first edition of Island Soul reinforced Sun Siyam Pasikudah’s vision to create immersive, wellness-led experiences that celebrate Sri Lankan culture, conscious living, and personal transformation.
Guests were welcomed by the resort’s general manager Arshed Refai and his team with Sun Siyam Pasikudah’s signature eco-friendly greeting before gathering at sunset for a wellness-infused Sundowner Welcome, hosted by international health coach Shane Seery, accompanied by nourishing drinks and gourmet canapés. Shane is n Irish-born, Dubai-based executive health coach specializing in helping high performers optimize their health through nutrition, performance, and functional health. The evening continued with a sustainable sensory dinner, followed by Fireside Tales & Teas under the stars, a peaceful blend of storytelling and herbal infusions.
The next day, fitness and wellness expert Marina led a rejuvenating sunrise yoga and wellness talk by the ocean, followed by an Ayurvedic-inspired breakfast of kenda, tropical fruits, and herbal smoothies. The day unfolded with a garden-side lunch, optional one-on-one wellness consults, and ended with a soulful night of Moonlight Jazz & Tapas under the stars — a perfect harmony of music, movement, and mindful indulgence.
On the third day, Guests began with a conscious breakfast in the courtyard, with nutrient-rich Ayurvedic food followed, featuring local superfoods such as kenda, string hoppers, herbal smoothies, and tropical fruits. by a functional training session led by Shane Seery focusing on movement and longevity. Later, an interactive cooking class with a local chef offered a hands-on look at heritage recipes with a healthy twist. The event concluded with a farewell Earth-to-Table lunch, where guests shared dishes, they had prepared together, followed by mindful journaling and a curated gift kits featuring artisanal teas, hand-written recipes, and natural wellness items sourced locally.
featuring wellness items, artisanal teas, and handwritten recipe cards. “We wanted to create an escape that doesn’t just pamper but uplifts and transforms. Island Soul was a celebration of all the things that truly nourish us—our bodies, our minds, and our shared humanity,” said Arshed Refai. Over wellness drinks and gourmet canapés ,attendees were introduced to intentional living, nourishment, and presence.
With glowing feedback from guests and collaborators, Island Soul reaffirmed Sun Siyam Pasikudah’s commitment to delivering purposeful, luxury experiences. Set along one of Sri Lanka’s most pristine coastlines, the resort features 34 stylish garden and beach pavilions, indulgent dining under the stars, a serene spa, an infinity pool, and access to coastal adventures. Surrounded by Pasikudah’s unspoiled beaches and cultural richness, guests enjoy curated stays that combine comfort, cuisine, and discovery. Plans are already underway to bring Island Soul back for future editions, continuing to evolve this conscious escape for new and returning guests. Call now on 0652055555 for reservations or visit https://www.sunsiyam.com/sun-siyam-pasikudah/ for more information.
