The Utility of Yoga and Buddhist Practices in Sri Lanka’s Wellness and Spiritual Tourism

The Yoga and Buddhist meditation practices utilized in the Sri Lankan wellness and meditation retreats majorly affect the destination preference. Consequently, utilization of the new and demanding wellness practices is essential for the sustainability of wellness and spiritual tourism in Sri Lanka. Therefore, this study has explored the spectrum of the Yoga and Buddhist practices utilized in Sri Lanka’s wellness and spiritual tourism. Sri Lanka wellness retreats utilize Yoga and Buddhist meditation practices as alternative interventions. Meditation retreats exposure to the Buddhist practices in narrow. However, a vast variety of yoga practices are offered by foreign yoga teachers. Therefore, developing the capabilities of local yoga teachers and promoting a variety of Buddhist meditation practices is essential for the sustainability of Sri Lanka's wellness spiritual and meditation tourism industry.