Ayubhowan!
I’m Sala—founder of Salas Bananas Yoga & Art Studio. I am a queer yogi, parent and artist—devoted to the practice of tuning ourselves to the highest vibrational frequency of love. Here at Salasbananas, we practice the art of love in all its forms. This is a temple dedicated to love—where yoga, sound, dance, art, sacred ceremony and ancient wisdom flow together to dissolve barriers and awaken our truest nature. This sacred sanctuary invites you to rediscover that we are already free and whole, blessed with love as our birthright and privilege on Earth. Scroll down to explore weekly offerings, special day retreats, special collaborations & all my offerings that combine the magic of yoga & Art. The space is open for you to enjoy release & aid the re-birth of who you are meant to be as we enter the golden age of human existence on this timeline. Join me in co-creating this new world emerging from our very being, the world which is our birthright to inherit and one we are proud to pass on, a world infused & overflowing with love’s infinite grace.
Sacred Ceremonies
Private ceremonies for individuals, couples or small groups
Transformative Art Experiences
Heal Through art: Onground & Online experiences
Salasbananas Retreats
Align, Rejuvenate, Thrive at Salasbananas.
Testimonials
What my client's say
Sensational. Sala is truly unique and inspiring human being who soaked the senses in a feeling of immense calm and guided us masterfully through the yoga and sound healing experience. I felt replenished from the inside out, it was rejuvenation on a spiritual level!. This experience allowed us to disconnect from our busy lifestyles at least for a good couple of hours and to find ourselves and to reconnect with us. Absolutely recommend it. If you want to reconnect to nature, the flow of powerful energy within you and replenish your spirit and senses.
Roma Wells – UK
A GONG BATH with Sala from Salabananas is an experience unlike any other. Whether you’re new to sound healing or have been to a few gong baths before, this session will leave you feeling deeply refreshed, relaxed, and more connected to your inner self. I can’t recommend it enough if you’re looking to release stress, heal emotional wounds, or simply reconnect with your body and mind. It’s an experience that’s both deeply spiritual and incredibly nurturing—a true gift for anyone who attends.
Ira Schaeffner – Austria
Mystic place with great experiences! Sala runs a wonderful, cosy yoga place with one bedroom accommodation in Thalpe( 5 minutes from Unawatuna).He is an inspirational, excellent teacher.His classes and different workshops are energising and vibrant.I loved his different focus and new techniques.I really recommend his place to anyone who is interested to go further on his spiritual path.
Brigitte Meier – Austria
I’ve had the pleasure of attending Sala’s yoga sessions and they have been an incredibly enriching experience. Sala’s teaching style is a beautiful blend of English and Sinhala, which makes the sessions accessible and engaging for everyone. His ability to seamlessly integrate these languages enhances the connection within the local community and fosters a welcoming atmosphere for tourists and foreigners.
Krisztina Czika – Hungary
In his beginner-friendly Mandala workshops, we learned how to create a mandala design using geometry, with the traditional tools of a compass, ruler and pencils. I thoroughly enjoyed this meditative and purposeful art experience expertly led by Sala and highly recommend his Mandala workshops.
Sharmila
Salla is now a friend of mine. I love this man’s energy and wisdom. His guided meditation session really changed me and helped me personally. Thank you Salla.
Aljawharah – Saudhi Arabia
I had an amazing time with Sala he is such a beautiful soul. The journey was peaceful and it really tied my trip up since it was my last day! Highly recommend this experience!
Lamia – Saudhi Arabia
Sala is a genuinely beautiful and insightful person who created a relaxing and spiritual experience for my family and myself. I can’t thank him enough for his hospitality and knowledge he provided us all. We had this experience at the start of our holiday and it really set us on the perfect path for the rest of our trip. I hope we cross paths again very soon, thanks again Sala ❤️
Alexander – UK
Thanks Sala for taking me on this magical tour! I love it a lot and felt really charged after the morning walk, meditation, sun salutation yoga he led. I enjoyed this precious peace and highly recommended this experience if you are also looking for something similar.
Viola – Hong Kong
It was a wonderful experience. I was able to learn a lot and it was very good for me. This event inspired me to integrate meditation more into my everyday life. Highly recommend for the people who need an inspiration to complete something and be more open to new things. I feel very happy and would always book this tour again.
Anne – Germany
Sala was a very friendly , helpful host. Always responded fast. The place was lovely. Clean and tidy and I felt right at home. The Shala in the premises along with the beautifully manicured garden was peaceful. The location was very peaceful. Highly recommended stay.
Radhieka Radha
Nice vibe; the villa is very safe and inclusive. Sala is a great Yoga teacher and super awesome guy.
Jonathon Frank
Highly recommended from a solo female traveler. One of my favorite places in Sri Lanka. I had a wonderful experience getting to know Sala who crafted a wonderful journey for me during my time in Unawatuna including a morning walk, meditation and yoga at the Japanese pagoda and a private ceremony at his beautiful shala surrounded by amazingly beautiful nature. As a solo woman traveling, Sala truly made me feel safe and in good hands and I felt I could trust him and it was a wonderful experience getting to know him and becoming his friend. He is a special human being who is really passionate about creating a safe space for women and members of the LGBTQ+ community. His story and motivation are truly inspiring and I feel so lucky to have met him and shared all these wonderful practices with him.
Sara Al Sadi
When I was invited to collaborate on a retreat in Unawatuna Sri Lanka in Jan 2021, I was a bit nervous at first as I did not know my way around the south. As it turned out, all I had to do was plan out the retreat virtually with my retreat partners (Sala and Jude) and simply arrive at an utterly gorgeous destination and share the gift of Yoga with a community of like minded people. I was able to concentrate on what I did best because every other detail was expertly handled by Sala and Jude who had extensive experience in hosting wellness projects in the South. From securing a serene location to partnering with people who served the best vegan food that the participants have ever experienced to curating and executing flawless workshop style sessions, the Sacred Space Retreat was a brilliant success. Working with Sala on this project was an amazing experience. It was also the first time I experienced a Mandala drawing workshop conducted by Sala which was part of the retreat curriculum.
Sharmila
I have had the absolute pleasure of practicing yoga and sound meditation with Sala every Tuesday evening over the past few months and it has become something of a weekly ritual that I look forward to very much. His warmth and ease are absolutely disarming and I always feel welcome no matter how I arrive on the mat. He is truly amazing at holding space for me and my physical and mental state on any given day and I love that he always handpicks the flowers and lights the incense to add to the amazing views from his balcony before we begin. I always feel refreshed and rejuvenated at the end of our practice and I can’t recommend him enough as a truly gifted healer and yoga teacher.
Vindyah
I have followed Sala’s mandala meditation which was part of a three day Yoga and Meditation retreat. I found it therapeutic and relaxing . It has helped me focus more and helped to regulate my sleep. I was motivated to buy myself a book to practice at home as well . Much blessings to Sala and wishing him all the best.
Farzana j Kahn
When I read what Sala was offering with soul portraits I was really curious to explore this experience. Sala explained how it would work and we met online to have a chat and he found out more about me/guided me on a journey and from there he went away and created these visual feasts related to what I’d shared. It was a fun experience but also with depth and I really enjoyed working with Sala and what he created. He listened and took what I said and alchemised it into artwork that I love. Thank you again Sala.
Kirsty
Cannot recommend enough the magic of a session with Salasbananas – so much attention to detail, infusion of intuition and the joy of the unexpected.
‘As a retreat designer and facilitator, co-creating with Sala is a dream. His artistry in yoga, space holding, and unique and powerful experiences is something felt palpably. We need only to share a few core themes and the experience he generates is layered with intuition, intention, and insight offering a rich tapestry for guests to connect with, feel uniquely seen and step off the mat with new learnings and ease. For the past 2 years Sala and I have collaborated on my leadership and wellbeing retreat, Uncharted, on the shared topics of courage and freedom. I look forward to co-creating many more transformative travel offerings with Sala to assist anyone who feels called to step into their courage, and to feel free.’
Ashley
I had the pleasure of working with Sala Watura on the design of my affirmation deck, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Sala’s creativity and attention to detail truly brought my vision to life. From our initial concept discussions to the final designs, Sala was not only professional but also incredibly supportive and insightful. His ability to translate abstract ideas into visually stunning and cohesive designs is remarkable. The affirmation deck has received countless compliments, and it’s all thanks to Sala’s expertise and dedication. I highly recommend Sala for anyone looking for a talented and reliable graphic designer who can turn your ideas into beautiful, impactful designs.
Thank you once again for your amazing work. It has been a pleasure collaborating with you!
Keisean
Had a great morning yoga session. Helped me to align my breathing instantly felt more grounded. Excited to continue ❤
Nathasha
The online Yoga session with Sala was a delightful experience. Sala put together a routine that I could easily follow as a beginner that suited my body and the needs. His way of explaining the logic and story behind each move was very helpful to understand yoga as a meditation than a mere routine for exercise. I look forward to developing a regular practice with his guidance.
Pathum
Sala has a remarkable ability to tune in to the frequency of the environment he is in and lead a practice that seems so fluid and yet so personalised at the same time. Our private practice was both grounding and uplifting. Cleansing and invigorating. Exactly what I needed! His ability to bring strangers together in a harmonious and intimate way is so refreshing and inspiring. Highly recommended. Thank you Sala!
Tori – South Africa
One of the highlights of each session is the sound bath that Sala performs at the end. These sound baths are profoundly powerful and touching, offering a deep sense of relaxation and healing. Personally, the sound healing is my favorite part of the practice. It’s a truly unique and transformative experience that leaves me feeling rejuvenated and uplifted. Sala’s dedication and skill in both yoga and sound healing make his sessions a treasured part of our community. I wholeheartedly recommend his classes to anyone looking to enhance their well-being and enjoy a truly special yoga experience.
Krisztina Czika – Hungary
“His classes are tailored to students’ individual needs, and he offers such patience and warmth, along with his own true embodiment of enlightenment and understanding.
He is a true inspiration, and I found his yoga classes transformational to my own practice, encouraging me towards my own inner wisdom and peace.”
Nellie Ford – UK
“During my short stay in Unawatuna, Sri Lanka, I had the pleasure of experiencing a yoga session with Sala, and it quickly became one of the highlights of my trip. I enjoyed the session so much that I ended up booking with him every day for the rest of my holiday. What truly stood out to me was how Sala customised each session to suit my individual needs, making every practice feel tailored and effective. His approach is both intuitive and professional, creating a perfect balance between challenge and relaxation. I highly recommend booking a session with Sala if you’re ever in Sri Lanka !! you won’t regret it!”
Naser Bin Sanad
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Queer wellness
Yoga, to me, is not just a practice—it is a movement of liberation, a freedom song for the soul. As a gay man and a co-parenting single father, I have come to see this as my soul’s purpose: to hold space for a new form of love, one that transcends duality and embraces the beautiful spectrum of human experience.
Soul Consultation
Where Planet-Conscious Evolution Meets Thriving Success
In an age where our world demands more mindful and sustainable practices, our spirit becomes our anchor. I offer a unique service that bridges the gap between meaningful growth and holistic well-being.
Salasbananas Home stay
An Queer owned LGBTIQ+ friendly inclusive space to heal and rejuvenate.
Nestled in the heart of South of Sri Lanka, our cozy homestay offers you the perfect blend of comfort, local charm, and authentic experiences. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful getaway or a base to explore the surrounding area, Salasbananas provides a warm and inviting atmosphere that feels just like home plqus you can join my daily yoga classes, workshops & more!!
