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A Pricey Lesson in “Mindfulness” at Sri Yoga Shala
Sri Yoga Shala的点评
点评：While staying in Unawatuna, we came across a poster for Sri Yoga Shala and, intrigued, decided to visit. We hiked nearly 2km uphill, naively thinking we were about to explore a welcoming local yoga retreat that promotes the practice to the community.
Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by Eva, one of the hosts, who enthusiastically showed us around the yoga center and its accommodations.
After the tour, we planned to leave and return the next day for a class, but Eva kindly invited us to sit down and have some water before heading back. We accepted and sat down to drink some water, then she handed us a menu and asked if we’d like to order coffee. Since she had taken the time to show us around, we felt it was only polite to order two iced coffees, without checking the prices—after all, even at high-end seaside restaurants, a pot of coffee typically costs around LKR 700-800. Imagine our shock when the bill arrived—LKR 3,300 for two iced coffees. We were so taken aback that later, in Colombo, we even checked the prices at a five-star hotel, where the most expensive coffee on the menu was LKR 1,400.
Regardless of how a place brands itself—with words like “spirituality,” “mindfulness,” or “holistic wellness”—basic integrity and fair pricing should always come first. If someone believes they can overcharge just because a visitor “looks wealthy,” what does that say about their values? And can such people truly teach you about harmony and inner peace?
If you plan to visit Sri Yoga Shala, be sure to confirm all prices upfront. This place felt more like a marketing gimmick than a genuine yoga retreat, and based on our experience, we would not recommend it.
Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by Eva, one of the hosts, who enthusiastically showed us around the yoga center and its accommodations.
After the tour, we planned to leave and return the next day for a class, but Eva kindly invited us to sit down and have some water before heading back. We accepted and sat down to drink some water, then she handed us a menu and asked if we’d like to order coffee. Since she had taken the time to show us around, we felt it was only polite to order two iced coffees, without checking the prices—after all, even at high-end seaside restaurants, a pot of coffee typically costs around LKR 700-800. Imagine our shock when the bill arrived—LKR 3,300 for two iced coffees. We were so taken aback that later, in Colombo, we even checked the prices at a five-star hotel, where the most expensive coffee on the menu was LKR 1,400.
Regardless of how a place brands itself—with words like “spirituality,” “mindfulness,” or “holistic wellness”—basic integrity and fair pricing should always come first. If someone believes they can overcharge just because a visitor “looks wealthy,” what does that say about their values? And can such people truly teach you about harmony and inner peace?
If you plan to visit Sri Yoga Shala, be sure to confirm all prices upfront. This place felt more like a marketing gimmick than a genuine yoga retreat, and based on our experience, we would not recommend it.
翻译：在乌纳瓦图纳逗留期间，我们偶然看到了 Sri Yoga Shala 的海报，对此很感兴趣，决定去参观。我们徒步上山近 2 公里，天真地以为我们即将探索一个欢迎当地瑜伽的静修所，向社区推广瑜伽练习。
抵达后，主人之一 Eva 热情地迎接了我们，她热情地带我们参观了瑜伽中心及其住宿设施。
参观结束后，我们打算离开，第二天再回来上课，但 Eva 好心地邀请我们坐下来喝点水再回去。我们接受了邀请，坐下来喝了点水，然后她递给我们一份菜单，问我们是否想点咖啡。既然她花时间带我们参观了，我们觉得点两杯冰咖啡是礼貌的做法，而不去查看价格——毕竟，即使在高档的海滨餐厅，一壶咖啡的价格通常也在 700-800 斯里兰卡卢比左右。想象一下，当账单送来时我们有多震惊——两杯冰咖啡要 3,300 卢比。我们大吃一惊，以至于后来在科伦坡，我们甚至在一家五星级酒店查看了价格，那里菜单上最贵的咖啡要 1,400 卢比。
无论一个地方如何标榜自己——用“灵性”、“正念”或“整体健康”等词——基本的诚信和公平定价应该永远放在首位。如果有人认为他们可以仅仅因为游客“看起来很有钱”就多收钱，这说明他们的价值观是什么？这样的人真的能教你和谐与内心的平静吗？
如果你打算去 Sri Yoga Shala，一定要提前确认所有价格。这个地方更像是一个营销噱头，而不是真正的瑜伽静修所，根据我们的经验，我们不推荐它。
抵达后，主人之一 Eva 热情地迎接了我们，她热情地带我们参观了瑜伽中心及其住宿设施。
参观结束后，我们打算离开，第二天再回来上课，但 Eva 好心地邀请我们坐下来喝点水再回去。我们接受了邀请，坐下来喝了点水，然后她递给我们一份菜单，问我们是否想点咖啡。既然她花时间带我们参观了，我们觉得点两杯冰咖啡是礼貌的做法，而不去查看价格——毕竟，即使在高档的海滨餐厅，一壶咖啡的价格通常也在 700-800 斯里兰卡卢比左右。想象一下，当账单送来时我们有多震惊——两杯冰咖啡要 3,300 卢比。我们大吃一惊，以至于后来在科伦坡，我们甚至在一家五星级酒店查看了价格，那里菜单上最贵的咖啡要 1,400 卢比。
无论一个地方如何标榜自己——用“灵性”、“正念”或“整体健康”等词——基本的诚信和公平定价应该永远放在首位。如果有人认为他们可以仅仅因为游客“看起来很有钱”就多收钱，这说明他们的价值观是什么？这样的人真的能教你和谐与内心的平静吗？
如果你打算去 Sri Yoga Shala，一定要提前确认所有价格。这个地方更像是一个营销噱头，而不是真正的瑜伽静修所，根据我们的经验，我们不推荐它。
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