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Yoga for body, Mind and soul Chanaka Rukshan is chief yoga and meditation instructor at Rukshan yoga studio. He started his yoga journey in the year 1997.

He is a one of most famous yoga Teacher in Sri Lanka. He is conducting Unique and Authentic yoga style with his experiences. He met his first yoga guru in year 1998. Then he has completed his first one year yoga teacher training diploma course at Sethsada yoga Vedanta Academy, Colombo Srilanka. Then he worked as an Assistant yoga Instructor at Sethsada yoga center in Colombo- 4 years. In year 2005 he has come to tourism field as a yoga teacher. He worked at Barberyn Beach Ayurveda Resort more than 5 years as Chief yoga instructor. He worked at Lotus villa Ayurveda hotel- Ahungalla and many Hotels and Villas as a Visiting yoga teacher. In the year 2009 to 2010 he completed diploma in psychological counseling course at Sri Lanka foundation institute in the year 2010. He initiated to Babajis Kriya yoga from yogi Badridas. Then he met World famous Kriya yoga Master Acharya Marshel Govindan and Acharya Satyananda for his next Kriya yoga Initiations. In year 2011, he got special Ashtanga and Vinyasa yoga training from Samhita Yoga Retreat in Thailand.

14th of October in year 2012 Chanaka Rukshan successfully completed his yoga Therapy teachers training course at Paramanand Institute of Yoga Science and Research Center India. There he is specially learned yoga healing through Chakra concept. He had initiated to special Kundalini Technic from Dr.Omanand Guruji Call Chid Shakthi Prakriya.

04th of February in year 2014 Chanaka Rukshan had his first Usui Rei- key Degree at World Gold line healing center. Then he met Angel Rei - Key Master Anisis and she had Initiate for different stages of Angel Rei Key. In Year 2015 July he had finished his Second yoga teacher training Diploma course at Yoga Vidya Gurukul(yoga point), Nashik, India. In the year 2020 he attended to Kundalini yoga teachers training conducted by Sanasuma and Kundalini Asia Institutes. With that he has recognized as a Level one Kundalini yoga instructor under the international yoga Alliance. During this long yoga journey instructor Chanaka Rukshan trained Thousands yoga students both foreign and local. By now, many students around the world have received his 200 hours of yoga teacher training. They are spreading light of yoga wisdom got from Unique and Authentic Rukshan yoga style. Some special services and achievements from Yoga instructor Chanaka Rukshan
* Yoga television programs
* Famous Writer and Author of yoga books and Magazines in Sri Lanka
* Famous Lecture Yoga & Meditation teacher in different Communities
* Founder of Rukshan yoga studio, Mirissa, Sri Lanka since year 2015.
* Holl of fame on Trip Advisor 2015-2016-2017-2018

14/10/2026

🙏🕉️ My Journey to Becoming a Yoga Teacher
My yoga journey began in Colombo in 1998, during a challenging period of my life. Through dedication, trust, and the guidance of my beloved teacher, I gradually discovered my path.
One unexpected day, I was given the opportunity to lead a yoga class. My teacher recognized my natural ability and encouraged me to become a yoga teacher. That moment became a turning point in my life.
Looking back, I feel endless gratitude for my teacher, his family, and the invaluable foundation they gave me.
Today, I am bringing together the wisdom of those early years with the knowledge and experience I have gained through my recent studies in Rishikesh, India.
🌿 Coming Soon: Traditional Hatha Yoga – 3-Month Weekend Course in Sri Lanka!
A few places are still available for those who wish to deepen their understanding of authentic traditional Hatha Yoga.
📱 WhatsApp: 077 517 36 12
With love, gratitude, and the blessings of yoga. 🙏❤️🕉️
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09/09/2026

🦴 From a childhood dream to a lifelong journey…
When I was studying Bioscience at school, we had a real skeleton in our classroom. My friends and I used to greet him every day, shake his hand, and put our arms around his shoulder like an old friend! 😂🦴
Back then, I dreamed of becoming a Western doctor, but life had another beautiful plan for me.
Today, as a yoga teacher, I’m grateful to explore anatomy, physiology, yoga, meditation, and spirituality more deeply—and to share what I learn with my students.
Life is a never-ending journey of learning. 🙏✨
And yes… after all these years, I’m still making friends with skeletons! 😂🦴❤️

26/08/2026

The Me I Never Became…
As a child, my greatest passion was drawing. With the encouragement of my father and some wonderful teachers, I even won 3rd place in an All-Island School Art Competition.
For a while, I dreamed of becoming an artist.
Then life took me in another direction. I chose science for my A/Ls, dreaming of becoming a doctor. That dream didn't come true.
During the difficult years that followed, I tried many different things. I worked as a mason's helper, assisted a mural artist, worked in gem mining, helped at a printing press, sold curry leaves at a market, and eventually worked in computer graphics.
At one point, I even dreamed of becoming a television actor and attended drama training.
Looking back, I realise something:
I wasn't simply searching for a career. I was searching for myself.
And through all those changes, there was one thing I never gave up—yoga.
I didn't learn yoga because I wanted to become a teacher. I learned because I loved it. Somehow, life eventually led me from being a student of yoga to becoming a teacher.
Today, I look back at all those dreams and “failures” differently.
Perhaps they were not failures at all.
Perhaps every road I walked was quietly leading me to where I was meant to be.
Sometimes, the life we plan is not the life we are meant to live.
And sometimes, losing one dream is how we discover our true path. 🪷
The story of how I became a yoga teacher is another chapter… I will share it soon.

15/08/2026

A Journey That Changed Yoga on Sri Lankan Television 🇱🇰🧘‍♂️
This photo was taken while filming the very first episode of “Sith Diy Dahara”, a yoga program broadcast on Sirasa TV, around 10 years ago.
At that time, yoga programs were mostly filmed inside television studios. We wanted to bring yoga into Sri Lanka’s beautiful natural landscapes—waterfalls, forests, beaches, and other breathtaking locations. 🌿💧
Sirasa TV initially planned only 15 episodes, but because of the incredible response from viewers, Sith Diy Dahara continued for more than 70 episodes! 🙏
I’m deeply grateful to everyone who walked this journey with me, especially our wonderful team, Sri Lankan students, and the many international students from Rukshan Yoga Studio, Mirissa, who helped make these programs truly special.
A beautiful chapter of my yoga journey—and memories I will always cherish. ❤️

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[14/08, 22:23] Rukshan Yoga: https://youtu.be/MLG2-CJCHWQ?si=O8UpqfurOjz-ijAN

[15/08, 08:17] Rukshan Yoga: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1H9izVg75J/

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11/08/2026

A few days ago, an old business friend of mine — someone who is not a yoga practitioner — called me and spoke to me very harshly because of a misunderstanding he had about me.
Unfortunately, he also made some serious threats against me over the phone, so I had to make a complaint to the police.
These are some of the everyday situations we sometimes have to face while living in society. This is certainly not the first time I have experienced insults or criticism from someone.
The Buddha also taught that, no matter how we choose to live our lives, it is almost impossible to live without ever being criticized or insulted by someone. I don't believe there is a single person in this world who has never experienced an insult or harsh words from another person.
According to both Buddhist teachings and the philosophy of yoga, when someone unfairly insults or harms an innocent and righteous person, that person's past negative karma may come to an end. At the same time, the person who causes the harm creates new negative karma for themselves.
So, what can we do? We simply continue walking our own path with awareness, patience, and a peaceful heart.
There is an old saying: “The farmer who has washed the mud from his body is worthy even of becoming a king.”
And according to a traditional belief among some yoga practitioners, a yogi who takes a mud-bath treatment can become nine years younger! 😄
These photographs were taken in 2024, somewhere in the Himalayan region of India, beside the sacred Ganges River, when I was enjoying a good old mud bath myself. 😊🙏🌿
Sometimes life throws mud at us.
Sometimes we simply wash it off, smile, and keep walking. 🙏✨
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08/08/2026

A Story from Today…
After quite a long time, one of my beloved Sri Lankan students and also a dear friend came to visit me. Since we had not met for such a long time, we spent several hours talking about our lives, our businesses, our country, the world, and so many other things.

In between our conversations, as always, my mother welcomed and treated us with her usual warmth and affection, serving us food and drinks in the traditional way we do at home.
This has always been a natural part of our daily life at our yoga sanctuary. In fact, this routine has become such a meaningful part of our lives that having a meal without a beloved Sri Lankan or foreign friend, or a few friends, feels strangely empty and boring to both me and my family.
That is how beautiful these simple moments have become for us. ❤️

I have invested all the money I earned throughout my lifetime of teaching yoga into building Rukshan Yoga in Mirissa. Every brick and every structure here is a quiet witness to the sacrifices, sweat, tears, love, and precious relationships that have shaped this place.

Inside these walls, I have experienced a powerful life lesson over nearly twelve years, as far as I can remember.

One of the deepest lessons is this: according to my belief, everyone I have unexpectedly met in this life—whether Sri Lankan or from another country—who has smiled with me, talked with me, and gradually become as close as family, may have been my brother, sister, or relative from a previous life.

Perhaps that is why we become comfortable with each other so quickly, become friends so naturally, and develop a bond that feels as close as family.
Another powerful lesson I have learned is that, in a world where even we do not truly belong to ourselves, we cannot hold on to these beautiful relationships forever.

Many of the people who meet us with love and warmth, share beautiful moments with us, and then continue on their own journey may never cross our path again. We cannot even be certain that we will ever see them again.
That too is a truth of life that my family and I experience and witness every day.
P.S.
The photograph attached to this post is not related to today’s event

07/08/2026

Dear Yogis and Friends,

Rukshan Yoga will be taking a temporary break until further notice as we give our space a gentle refresh.

We are taking this time to rejuvenate and create an even more peaceful, inspiring environment for your practice. Thank you so much for being such a wonderful part of our community—your love and support mean the world to us!

We can’t wait to welcome you back refreshed and renewed. Keep an eye on our page for updates! 🧘‍♀️🤍

02/07/2026

Find the Yoga Teacher and Win a Prize! 😅

While looking through one of my old photo albums, I came across this picture and couldn't stop laughing. It brought back a funny memory from more than ten years ago.

The person standing next to me in the photo is Asitha. He used to attend my yoga classes in Matara. One day, he told me about a newly opened yoga and Ayurveda hotel in Hikkaduwa, near his home. He said, "Let's go there. Maybe they're looking for a yoga teacher, and you might get a job."

So, on the day we had planned, we went to the hotel's reception and asked the receptionist if they could call the General Manager. We explained that a yoga teacher had come to discuss a possible opportunity. We received a positive response. Since the manager was busy at the time, we were asked to wait in the reception area.

A little later, we were invited into the manager's office. The moment we walked in, the manager stood up, greeted Asitha very respectfully, and said, "Master, please have a seat."

Immediately, Asitha smiled and said, "Sorry, sir! I'm not the yoga master. He's my yoga teacher," and introduced me.

After that, the three of us had a warm and enjoyable conversation. During our discussion, the manager admitted that he had misunderstood the situation. At that time, Asitha had long hair and a full beard, so the manager naturally assumed he was the yoga teacher.

Then the manager asked me, "Why don't you grow your hair and beard? You don't look like a yoga master."

I gave him an answer that I felt was appropriate, but now I'd like to hear your opinion.

What do you think is more important for a yoga teacher?

Maintaining a particular "yoga master" appearance?

Changing your look to match people's expectations?

Or continuing to deepen your yoga practice, knowledge, and experience?

I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments! 😊

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29/06/2026

Today was a truly joyful and peaceful day.
As usual, I was invited to offer a guided meditation session for the participants of the Sil Program at the Matara Parividuwa Temple.

The program began beautifully with the chanting of the Karaniya Metta Sutta, led by the Venerable Indarathana Thero together with the observing devotees. It created a calm and meaningful beginning for the day.

After that, I wanted to share a practical way for the participants to genuinely cultivate loving-kindness (Metta) within themselves. I guided them through a self-healing practice, teaching them how to use their own life energy to heal themselves. Following the self-healing session, I introduced a series of special visualization techniques that help expand loving-kindness and compassion toward all human beings, animals, and every living beings.

Practicing Metta meditation doesn't cost anything, and it doesn't require a special time. It is not something that should only be practiced on Poya days. We can spread thoughts of loving-kindness on any day, at any time.

When we do this, we are not trying to control the world or change other people. The greatest transformation happens within ourselves. As we radiate loving-kindness, our own hearts become more peaceful, calm, and deeply healed. As we heal, our energy field becomes stronger, naturally attracting people who share similar positive qualities and intentions. Those who are not aligned with our path gradually move away on their own.

Without even realizing it, many karmic debts begin to dissolve. Even if we are not able to visit temples, churches, or other places of worship regularly, our own inner being gradually becomes a sacred place.

I warmly encourage all of you to give this practice a try.
My heartfelt blessings go to everyone who participated in today's program, as well as to all of you reading this message.

May we all join together in sending blessings for peace to the entire world.

Lokāḥ Samastāḥ Sukhino Bhavantu
May all beings everywhere be happy and free.
Om Shanti. 🙏✨

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Rukshanyoga Studio, Bandaramulla
Mirissa
81740

Opening Hours

Monday	07:00 - 19:30
Tuesday	07:00 - 19:30
Wednesday	07:00 - 18:00
Thursday	07:00 - 19:30
Friday	07:00 - 19:30
Saturday	07:00 - 19:30

Telephone

94775173612

Website

http://www.rukshanyoga.lk/

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