MEET THE TEAM

Our team is made up of different nationalities from many walks of life, making the camp vibe all the more interesting.

PRIYAL

Founder

The enthusiastic Founder and CEO of Surf & Yoga Retreats is an adventurous surfer. He started following is dream and passion of creating a community for surfers & yogis at a very early age. His lifelong love affair with surfing kicked off in the south of Sri Lanka. He has always felt at home in the deep blue. Priyal launched his first surf school in 2012 and his Surf & Yoga camp in 2016 with passion and love. 

Catch up with him for a talk at one of our retreats!

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Lalaka

Co-founder 

Lala fell in love with Surfing and Arugambay five years ago when first came to Arugambay and tried out surfing for the first time. Ever since Lala and surfing has been inseparable. So just ask him anything about surfing we will tell you.

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SASSY

Mnagaer

Sassy joined our team as the manager for 2025 season. She will make sure you’re feeling at home during your time with us and she’s always happy to help with a smile. 

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Lasindu "podi"

Dinner Chef

Lasindu joined our team is 2023 and immediately fell in with our retreat culture and making great food. He has a natural flair to making good food and really understand the food culture at our retreats/

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thinesh

Filmer

Probably the most smiling being at the camp, Thinesh is an original from the east coast. He’s always happy to help you whatever you need.

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chenu

Breakfast Chef

This has been his first job per say, but there is none better than him to make your morning breakfast after surfing or yoga. He’s been a star in our team since joining the team, making delicious breakfast always with a smile. Don’t believe us, go and read the reviews.

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danushka "bale"

All-rounder

Danush is ex-army and joined our team after retirement. He’s the handy man at the camp. He loves experimenting with new things.

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NUNUSHAN "nunu"

House Keeping

Lahiru will prepare your rooms smelling fresh and nice 😉

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nivethan

House Keeping

Very shy yet helpful human being we are blessed to have as part of our team.

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kavindu

Barista

Doing his first job tidy  and neat just after graduation from barista school, if you want a nice latter or a cappuccino , you’re in safe hands at our coffee shop Loose Keys.

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danushka "bale"

All-rounder

Danush is ex-army and joined our team after retirement. He’s the handy man at the camp. He loves experimenting with new things.

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NUNUSHAN "nunu"

House Keeping

Lahiru will prepare your rooms smelling fresh and nice 😉

"AS wide as the ocean - as wide is our passion in what we do. Together we create the best time of your life!!"

Ready for the trip of a lifetime with us?

Free Ice Bath for all our guests 2 times a week! Unlimited yoga pass for Surf & Yoga package guests :)

10% off for stays until 05th of September. Use the code 'seasonishere'

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