A Transformative Escape
Christell Life x ASC Harley Street, London x Aditya Resort, Galle
Aditya Resort, Rathgama, Galle, Sri Lanka | 18 – 22 May 2026
About the Retreat
Christell Life, in collaboration with ASC Harley Street, London and Aditya Resort, Galle, curated an exclusive five-day luxury wellness retreat for a private group of guests bringing together some of the finest minds in Ayurvedic and medical wellness, in one of Sri Lanka’s most serene resort settings.
This was not a standard wellness break. It was a carefully designed experience, shaped around each individual their needs, their goals, and their readiness to truly restore. Guided by Dr. Shanika Arsecularatne, CEO and Medical Director of Christell Life, every moment of the programme carried purpose.
Five Days — A Glimpse
Day 1 Arrival & Welcome
Guests arrived at Aditya Resort and settled into the warmth of Sri Lankan hospitality. Initial Ayurvedic consultations were conducted, treatment plans were established, and the pace was set – unhurried, attentive, and entirely guest-led.
Day 2 Awaken
The day began with morning yoga as the sun rose over the resort grounds. Ayurvedic treatments followed- Abhyanga, Shiro Abhyanga, and Shirodhara alongside advanced medical wellness sessions. By evening, the body had begun to settle into a different rhythm entirely.
Day 3 Deepen
Padha Abhyanga and Photobiomodulation formed the core of the day’s therapies, supported by IV Nutrition and sauna.The afternoon brought mask painting, a creative and meditative close to an exhilarating day.
As night fell, guests were guided into Candlelight Restorative Yoga – a session that became one of the most talked-about moments of the retreat.
Day 4 Explore
A full-day safari to Yala National Park -wildlife, wilderness, and the extraordinary natural world of Sri Lanka.
Day 5 Integrate & Depart
Sound Bowl Therapy brought the retreat to its final, resonant close – a session designed to consolidate the restoration of the past five days, and send guests home carrying the calm they had cultivated.
Restored. Rejuvenated. Ready to return.
What Guests Experienced and Carried Home
A wellness retreat is only as powerful as what it gives you beyond the treatment room. At Christell Life, we design each retreat to deliver genuine, lasting change not simply relaxation, but restoration at every level.
By the end of five days, guests experienced:
- A deeply rested nervous system- calmed through Shirodhara, sound healing, and restorative yoga
- Reduced physical tension and improved circulation through layered Ayurvedic massage therapies
- Cellular renewal and enhanced energy supported by Whole-Body Photobiomodulation and IV Nutrition Therapy
- Improved skin radiance and scalp health through targeted Medifacial and Shiro Abhyanga treatments
- A profound sense of mental clarity and emotional stillness felt from day one
- A reconnection with nature and the self through safari, creative experience, and unhurried time
Every guest left feeling rejuvenated not just physically, but in spirit. The feedback was unanimous: this experience exceeded every expectation, and the effects of the programme were felt long after departure.
RETREAT PROGRAMME
Ayurveda Treatments
Abhyanga
A traditional full-body warm oil massage using herb-infused oils selected for each individual’s constitution releasing deep muscular tension, stimulating lymphatic flow, and leaving the body feeling profoundly settled.
Shiro Abhyanga
A therapeutic head and neck massage that relieves tension held in the scalp, neck, and shoulders one of the most immediately calming experiences in the Ayurvedic tradition.
Padha Abhyanga
An Ayurvedic foot and lower leg massage that works the marma points, energy centres along the feet grounding the body and quieting an overactive mind.
Shirodhara
A continuous, rhythmic flow of warm oil poured across the forehead one of Ayurveda’s most powerful therapies for deep nervous system calm, mental stillness, and restorative sleep.
Modern Medical Wellness
Facial Treatments
A clinical Medi-Facial tailored to each guest’s skin delivering visible radiance, deep skin renewal, and a refined complexion through advanced skincare techniques.
Whole-Body Photobiomodulation Therapy
A clinically backed light-based therapy that penetrates deep into tissue -stimulating cellular repair, reducing inflammation, boosting energy at a mitochondrial level, and accelerating recovery from within.
IV Nutrition Therapy
A personalized infusion of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants delivered directly into the bloodstream bypasses digestion for immediate absorption and a noticeable lift in energy, clarity, and immunity.
Wellness Oxygen Jacuzzi Therapy
A warm water hydrotherapy session infused with oxygen bubbles- soothing muscle tension, improving circulation, and leaving the body in a state of deep physical relaxation.
Sauna Sessions
Gentle heat therapy to support detoxification, ease the body, and prepare the system for deeper restoration.
Experiences & Excursions
A retreat at Christell Life extends beyond the treatment room. Sri Lanka itself is part of the experience.
Movement & Restoration
Woven into the rhythm of the retreat were moments of stillness, breath, and gentle movement -each one an invitation to arrive more fully in the body.
Morning Yoga
A gentle, grounding practice at sunrise breathwork, mindful movement, and stretching set against the lush tropical surroundings of Aditya Resort. An unhurried start before the day’s programme unfolded.
Sound Bowl Therapy
A deeply immersive experience in which the resonance of Himalayan singing bowls washes over the body slowing brainwave activity, dissolving tension held in the tissues, and guiding the mind into a state of profound inner quiet.
Candlelight Restorative Yoga
By candlelight, guests were guided through a slow, gentle restorative session long-held poses, supported by breath, that allow the body to release what it no longer needs. One of the most quietly powerful experiences of the retreat.
Cooking Demo
A warm, hands-on experience where guests stepped into the heart of Sri Lankan cuisine – learning to prepare traditional dishes, engaging with the flavours and techniques of the island, and sitting down together to taste everything they created. A truly memorable way to connect with the culture of Sri Lanka.
Yala National Park Safari
A private excursion through one of Sri Lanka’s most celebrated wildlife sanctuaries-leopards, elephants, and the vast, untamed beauty of the national park. A vivid, joyful contrast to the stillness of the wellness space.
Mask Painting
A hands-on journey into one of Sri Lanka’s oldest living art forms- the creation of ceremonial masks, hand-painted in the traditional style. A creative, meditative, and deeply memorable afternoon.
Plan Your Retreat with Us
A Christell Life retreat is a bespoke experience designed around you, delivered with care, and remembered long after you return home.
We welcome enquiries from private groups, corporate wellness teams, and international partners who would like to create something meaningful with us. Whether you are seeking a deeply restorative Ayurvedic immersion, a medical wellness programme, or a seamless combination of both.
We are here to design it with you.
Get in touch
Telephone : +94 779 276 446
Email : info@christelllife.com
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