Yoga Retreats at Ulpotha
Each yoga retreat at Ulpotha runs for one to two weeks and brings together yoga, ayurveda and community in a natural jungle setting
All meals included
A yoga-friendly breakfast and two sumptuous organic vegetarian meals, plus snacks, juices & teas
Yoga classes twice daily
In the morning and in the evening, when the light is soft and the air is calm.
Massages & Ayurveda
Indulge in a free massage per week from one of our visiting therapists.
Cultural excursions
Transport for ad hoc excursions to nearby cultural heritage sites.
Accommodation
Hand built adobe huts either in the jungle or looking onto the paddy fields.
• $2,975.00 $3,500.00
Vinyasa Flow and Yin with Melissa Smith
Melissa returns to Ulpotha with her signature therapeutic style of yoga, inviting you to reconnect with yourself and with nature. Over two weeks you will be guided through a balance of morning slow-flow sessions that gently build strength and awareness, and evening practices that ease into restorative yoga and Yoga Nidra.
Her approach blends traditional postures with somatic movement, mantra, meditation and breathwork, always with variations so you can practise at your own pace. Melissa’s teaching is both playful and deeply supportive, encouraging curiosity while creating space for profound rest and renewal.
What's included:
Accommodation on a twin-sharing basis in comfortable beautifully designed adobe huts open to the surrounding nature
Yoga classes twice daily (No yoga on Thursday afternoons and Sunday mornings)
A yoga-friendly breakfast and two sumptuous vegetarian meals, plus snacks, juices, and teas
Indulge in a free massage/week from one of our visiting therapists
Transport for 1 excursion (half or full day) per week to nearby cultural heritage sites (entrance fees not included)
A Typical day at Ulpotha:
07:00 - 07:30: Tea and fruit
07:30 - 09:00: Yoga
09:00-09:30: Breakfast
09:45-12:30: Massages/Ayurveda/ swimming/relaxing
12:30-13:30: Lunch
14:00-16:00: Massages/Ayurveda/swimming/relaxing
16:00 - 17:00: Tea and snacks
17:00 - 18:30 Yoga/Meditation/Sunset walks
19:00 - 20:00: Dinner
Transport to and from Ulpotha and travel insurance is not included.
Ayurveda treatments are not included in the price, please see prices on our booking page.
• $2,975.00 $3,500.00
Iyengar Yoga with Georgia Marnham
In Georgia’s classes, you will be guided by a Level 3 Iyengar Yoga teacher with more than 25 years of experience. Her teaching is precise, thoughtful and caring, shaped by years of working with students of all ages, backgrounds and levels of practice.
Each day follows a natural rhythm. Morning sessions are active and energising, while evenings focus on pranayama and the restorative side of yoga. Her classes build progressively, with each one flowing from the last to create a complete and connected experience.
Georgia teaches with warmth and compassion, creating an atmosphere where you feel both supported and encouraged. Her ability to guide mixed-level groups means everyone is challenged at the right level, often discovering new strength and space. You'll leave her classes feeling renewed, balanced and deeply energised.
What's included:
Accommodation on a twin-sharing basis in comfortable beautifully designed adobe huts open to the surrounding nature
Yoga classes twice daily (No yoga on Thursday afternoons and Sunday mornings)
A yoga-friendly breakfast and two sumptuous vegetarian meals, plus snacks, juices, and teas
Indulge in a free massage/week from one of our visiting therapists
Transport for 1 excursion (half or full day) per week to nearby cultural heritage sites (entrance fees not included)
A Typical day at Ulpotha:
07:00 - 07:30: Tea and fruit
07:30 - 09:00: Yoga
09:00-09:30: Breakfast
09:45-12:30: Massages/Ayurveda/ swimming/relaxing
12:30-13:30: Lunch
14:00-16:00: Massages/Ayurveda/swimming/relaxing
16:00 - 17:00: Tea and snacks
17:00 - 18:30 Yoga/Meditation/Sunset walks
19:00 - 20:00: Dinner
Transport to and from Ulpotha and travel insurance is not included.
Ayurveda treatments are not included in the price, please see prices on our booking page.
• $2,646.00 $2,940.00
Hatha Yoga and Sound Healing with Samanta Duggal
Samanta’s two-week yoga retreat is a journey through classical Hatha Yoga enriched with somatic movement and sound healing. Mornings centre on asana, pranayama and meditation, while afternoons bring chakra exploration, mudras and mantras. Gentle somatic practices help ease tension and clear the mind, while sound baths with bowls, chimes and voice settle the nervous system and invite deep rest. This yoga retreat is especially supportive if you feel drained from too much time online, offering focus, clarity and a renewed connection with yourself.
What's included:
Accommodation on a twin-sharing basis in comfortable beautifully designed adobe huts open to the surrounding nature
Yoga classes twice daily (No yoga on Thursday afternoons and Sunday mornings)
A yoga-friendly breakfast and two sumptuous vegetarian meals, plus snacks, juices, and teas
Indulge in a free massage/week from one of our visiting therapists
Transport for 1 excursion (half or full day) per week to nearby cultural heritage sites (entrance fees not included)
A Typical day at Ulpotha:
07:00 - 07:30: Tea and fruit
07:30 - 09:00: Yoga
09:00-09:30: Breakfast
09:45-12:30: Massages/Ayurveda/ swimming/relaxing
12:30-13:30: Lunch
14:00-16:00: Massages/Ayurveda/swimming/relaxing
16:00 - 17:00: Tea and snacks
17:00 - 18:30 Yoga/Meditation/Sunset walks
19:00 - 20:00: Dinner
Transport to and from Ulpotha and travel insurance is not included.
Ayurveda treatments are not included in the price, please see prices on our booking page.
• $2,646.00 $2,940.00
Ishti Yoga and Dance with Malaika Maveena Darville
Malaika offers Elemental ISHTA Yoga, a flowing practice that draws from Hatha, Tantra, and Ayurveda. The first week explores yoga through the five elements, while the second focuses on chakras.
Every other afternoon, you will join her 5Elements Dance Activation, free, ecstatic dance sessions that embody yoga philosophy in movement. Classes also include pranayama, meditation, and visualisation, creating a balance between strength, alignment, and spiritual connection. This retreat is joyful, grounding, and suitable for all levels.
What's included:
Accommodation on a twin-sharing basis in comfortable beautifully designed adobe huts open to the surrounding nature
Yoga classes twice daily (No yoga on Thursday afternoons and Sunday mornings)
A yoga-friendly breakfast and two sumptuous vegetarian meals, plus snacks, juices, and teas
Indulge in a free massage/week from one of our visiting therapists
Transport for 1 excursion (half or full day) per week to nearby cultural heritage sites (entrance fees not included)
A Typical day at Ulpotha:
07:00 - 07:30: Tea and fruit
07:30 - 09:00: Yoga
09:00-09:30: Breakfast
09:45-12:30: Massages/Ayurveda/ swimming/relaxing
12:30-13:30: Lunch
14:00-16:00: Massages/Ayurveda/swimming/relaxing
16:00 - 17:00: Tea and snacks
17:00 - 18:30 Yoga/Meditation/Sunset walks
19:00 - 20:00: Dinner
Transport to and from Ulpotha and travel insurance is not included.
Ayurveda treatments are not included in the price, please see prices on our booking page.
• $2,646.00 $2,940.00
Hatha and Bhakti Yoga with Masi Fraysse
This two-week yoga retreat with Masi is an exploration of embodiment through yoga, pranayama and meditation. Open to all ages and guided with a trauma-informed approach, Masi combines traditional and somatic practices to create a complete experience of what it means to be at home in your body.
Mornings begin with Hatha Flow, while afternoons turn to Yin Yoga and Somatic Enquiry. Expect pranayama, mantra and mudra woven into dynamic sequences, alongside gentle Yin sessions using myofascial release techniques. Masi’s teaching creates a safe and supportive space where you can feel connected and empowered, expanding as far as you wish while being fully held.
In the healing sanctuary of Ulpotha, this yoga retreat becomes an invitation to return to yourself.
What's included:
Accommodation on a twin-sharing basis in comfortable beautifully designed adobe huts open to the surrounding nature
Yoga classes twice daily (No yoga on Thursday afternoons and Sunday mornings)
A yoga-friendly breakfast and two sumptuous vegetarian meals, plus snacks, juices, and teas
Indulge in a free massage/week from one of our visiting therapists
Transport for 1 excursion (half or full day) per week to nearby cultural heritage sites (entrance fees not included)
A Typical day at Ulpotha:
07:00 - 07:30: Tea and fruit
07:30 - 09:00: Yoga
09:00-09:30: Breakfast
09:45-12:30: Massages/Ayurveda/ swimming/relaxing
12:30-13:30: Lunch
14:00-16:00: Massages/Ayurveda/swimming/relaxing
16:00 - 17:00: Tea and snacks
17:00 - 18:30 Yoga/Meditation/Sunset walks
19:00 - 20:00: Dinner
Transport to and from Ulpotha and travel insurance is not included.
Ayurveda treatments are not included in the price, please see prices on our booking page.
• $2,646.00 $2,940.00
Yin & Yang Yoga with Olivia Clarke
Morning yoga sessions begin slowly and mindfully, attuning to body, heart and mind while resting in the natural surroundings of Ulpotha and in the shared community of practice. Olivia draws on the Triple Gem of Buddha, Dharma and Sangha as inspiration, weaving them into a blend of Yin and Yang Yoga. Long-held floor postures support the meridians and organ health, while Yang sequences bring energy and strength. You will be invited to ground yourself, to work from the earth up, and to let Yin lead the Yang through mindfulness and compassion.
Afternoons turn to Yin Yoga and Meditation. Together you'll explore meditation in its four postures: sitting, lying down, standing and walking. Olivia shares Buddha Dharma in a way that is earthy, clear and accessible, encouraging mindfulness to move beyond the mat and into everyday life.
This yoga retreat is suited to those who value a slower, quieter rhythm of practice. It is less about the gymnastics of yoga and more about creating a supportive space for life, path and practice that feels sustainable and nourishing. The focus is on conserving energy, cultivating chi and building a practice that can support you with steadiness and resilience in the midst of modern life.
What's included:
Accommodation on a twin-sharing basis in comfortable beautifully designed adobe huts open to the surrounding nature
Yoga classes twice daily (No yoga on Thursday afternoons and Sunday mornings)
A yoga-friendly breakfast and two sumptuous vegetarian meals, plus snacks, juices, and teas
Indulge in a free massage/week from one of our visiting therapists
Transport for 1 excursion (half or full day) per week to nearby cultural heritage sites (entrance fees not included)
A Typical day at Ulpotha:
07:00 - 07:30: Tea and fruit
07:30 - 09:00: Yoga
09:00-09:30: Breakfast
09:45-12:30: Massages/Ayurveda/ swimming/relaxing
12:30-13:30: Lunch
14:00-16:00: Massages/Ayurveda/swimming/relaxing
16:00 - 17:00: Tea and snacks
17:00 - 18:30 Yoga/Meditation/Sunset walks
19:00 - 20:00: Dinner
Transport to and from Ulpotha and travel insurance is not included.
Ayurveda treatments are not included in the price, please see prices on our booking page.
• $2,646.00 $2,940.00
Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga with Shirin Akbar
Shirin Akbar’s Unwind & Align yoga retreat brings together Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga with mindful movement, breathwork, and relaxation. Mornings build energy through flowing sequences, while evenings restore balance with meditation and restorative poses. Her approach is supportive and inclusive, designed to help you release stress, reconnect with your natural rhythm, and leave Ulpotha feeling centred and renewed.
This is your time to pause, breathe, and reconnect. Under the guidance of Shirin, the practices of yoga, pranayama, chanting, and meditation come together in a rhythm that balances rest with renewal. Gentle Hatha and Yin-inspired sessions soften the nervous system and bring you back to your natural pace, while more dynamic Hatha and Vinyasa practices spark energy, creativity, and confidence. Each day is an invitation to release tension, rediscover ease, and align body, mind, and spirit. You’ll leave feeling grounded yet energised, with simple tools to carry into daily life, meeting the world with clarity and calm.
What's included:
Accommodation on a twin-sharing basis in comfortable beautifully designed adobe huts open to the surrounding nature
Yoga classes twice daily (No yoga on Thursday afternoons and Sunday mornings)
A yoga-friendly breakfast and two sumptuous vegetarian meals, plus snacks, juices, and teas
Indulge in a free massage/week from one of our visiting therapists
Transport for 1 excursion (half or full day) per week to nearby cultural heritage sites (entrance fees not included)
A Typical day at Ulpotha:
07:00 - 07:30: Tea and fruit
07:30 - 09:00: Yoga
09:00-09:30: Breakfast
09:45-12:30: Massages/Ayurveda/ swimming/relaxing
12:30-13:30: Lunch
14:00-16:00: Massages/Ayurveda/swimming/relaxing
16:00 - 17:00: Tea and snacks
17:00 - 18:30 Yoga/Meditation/Sunset walks
19:00 - 20:00: Dinner
Transport to and from Ulpotha and travel insurance is not included.
Ayurveda treatments are not included in the price, please see prices on our booking page.
• $535.50 $595.00
Inner transformation does not look the same for everyone.But when it happens, its impact ripples through every part of your life.
This retreat is an invitation to pause, soften, and turn inward.. to listen deeply to what is ready to be seen, felt, released, and reborn.
Set within the lush jungle sanctuary of Ulpotha, this women’s healing retreat offers a sacred container to reconnect with your authentic essence. In a supportive circle of women, we gather to gently unravel old beliefs, fears, and inner narratives that no longer serve us. And together we rewrite our inner story from a place of embodied power, presence, and wholeness.
Together, we return home to ourselves.
And while this is deep inner work, it is also infused with pleasure, rest, and magic — swimming in the lake, nourishing food, starlit ceremonies, laughter, connection, and a few surprises along the way.
✨ This is not an escape from life — it is a return to yourself.
Spaces are limited, bookings now open. Come as you are. Leave more deeply connected to your body, your breath, and your becoming.
*Transportation to be provided at an additional discounted rate.
Rates
LKR 195,000 / USD 595 per person on a sharing basis
LKR 295,000 / $995 Single Huts
What's included
• Shared accommodation (with someone of the same gender if travelling alone) in elegantly styled huts open to nature
• A yoga-friendly breakfast and two sumptuous vegetarian meals, plus
• Snacks, juices, and teas
• Morning and evening movement classes (6 sessions)
• Use of bicycles, library, hot water bathing area and taxes.
What's not included
• Ayurveda treatments (see below)
• Insurance
• Travel costs to and from Ulpotha
Traditional Ayurveda treatments (to be booked in advance due to limited space)
1 day treatment (2 hours) USD 100/LKR 22,500
3 days package USD 250/LKR 55,000
The Retreat Flow (Sample Daily Rhythm)
(Each day carries a unique theme and may shift intuitively)
07:00 – 09:00 Active meditations, nature walks, herbal tea
09:00 – 10:00 Breakfast
10:30 – 12:30 Inner exploration workshops
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
14:00 – 16:00 Personal reflection, rest, swimming, integration
16:00 – 16:30 Tea break
16:30 – 18:30 Sharing circles, somatic movement, embodied practices
19:00 – 20:00 Dinner
20:30 – 22:00 Evening ceremonies, chakra dance journeys, or ritual gatherings
Arrival: Day 1 by 12:00 PM (in time for lunch)
Departure: Final day after lunch
Journey Themes
Day 1 – I open up old layers to be held, accepted & healed.
Day 2 – I bring awareness to outdated patterns that no longer serve me.
Day 3 – I free my inner child and flower in my wild feminine essence.
Day 4 – I embrace the Goddess within!
Retreat Highlights
Mastering Our Inner Game through Self-Awareness
Cultivating Self-Awareness is an important aspect of our work. Each decision we make, whether as an employer, a parent, or a friend, shapes our existence. Through self-awareness we become more aware of how we show up in the world, enabling us to reclaim our power and ignite our lives from within. Through self awareness practices you will build inner strength by understanding your emotional landscape. Learn to navigate intense emotions like anger, shame and fear, with compassion and resilience.
Transformative Inner Child Work
Engage in deep, introspective practices to uncover the roots of emotional triggers and unconscious patterns. By meeting and healing the inner child, you release self-limiting beliefs and create space for lasting change, authenticity, and joy.
Somatic Movement & Osho Active Meditations
We begin the day with Movement, Meditation and Breath. These Active Meditations have been scientifically designed by Osho, over a long period of experimentation. They enable us to consciously express, experience, and release repressed feelings and emotions and to bring the body back to a relaxed harmony – and then the journey inwards can begin.
Sharing Circles & Conscious Relating
Sharing circles are like cocoons for the soul. They provide a safe and nurturing space for you to shed old patterns and emerge transformed. Just as a caterpillar undergoes a profound metamorphosis within its cocoon, sharing circles offer a container for deep inner exploration and personal growth.
Fire Ceremony
Sharing circles are like cocoons for the soul. They provide a safe and nurturing space for you to shed old patterns and emerge transformed. Just as a caterpillar undergoes a profound metamorphosis within its cocoon, sharing circles offer a container for deep inner exploration and personal growth.
Blissful Immersion in Nature
Ulpotha is a traditional agricultural community in the jungle heartland of Sri Lanka, offering you in an incomparably beautiful setting as close to nature as is humanly possible.
• $3,150.00 $3,500.00
Awake Nature with Molly McLaughlin
8-22 November 2026
In this retreat, you are invited into a lived experience of yoga as the embodied doorway, meditation as the inward journey of self-discovery, and Tantra as the holistic framework that unites movement, meditation, and life itself. We approach Tantra in its ancient, authentic, non-sensational sense - as a yogic path that honours the body as sacred, awareness as ever-present, and life experience as the field of awakening. Within this view, the principles of nature remind us that enlightenment is not separate from our human experience. Rather than something to attain, awakening is explored as something already here - revealed through joyful practice, immersion in the living intelligence of the natural world, and remembrance of our true nature.
Morning sessions are an energising blend of alignment-based Hatha yoga and therapeutic Vinyasa flow to cultivate stability, suppleness, and longevity. Integrated with meditation and prāṇāyāma, these morning practices are designed not only to support the physical body, but also to clear and balance the mind, ignite the inner flame, and expand vital life-force energy. Evening sessions are a peaceful rotation of mantra meditation, visualisation, subtle body awareness, chakra balancing, restorative yoga, and yoga nidrā. These rejuvenating practices create space for stillness, integration, and healing, inviting us to reconnect with our natural state of balance and bliss. All sessions begin with a short introduction to the ancient philosophy or mythological story relevant to the practices, offering context and inspiration for embodied awakening.
What's included:
Accommodation on a twin-sharing basis in comfortable beautifully designed adobe huts open to the surrounding nature
Yoga classes twice daily (No yoga on Thursday afternoons and Sunday mornings)
A yoga-friendly breakfast and two sumptuous vegetarian meals, plus snacks, juices, and teas
Indulge in a free massage/week from one of our visiting therapists
Transport for 1 excursion (half or full day) per week to nearby cultural heritage sites (entrance fees not included)
A Typical day at Ulpotha:
07:00 - 07:30: Tea and fruit
07:30 - 09:00: Yoga
09:00-09:30: Breakfast
09:45-12:30: Massages/Ayurveda/ swimming/relaxing
12:30-13:30: Lunch
14:00-16:00: Massages/Ayurveda/swimming/relaxing
16:00 - 17:00: Tea and snacks
17:00 - 18:30 Yoga/Meditation/Sunset walks
19:00 - 20:00: Dinner
Transport to and from Ulpotha and travel insurance is not included.
Ayurveda treatments are not included in the price, please see prices on our booking page.
• $3,150.00 $3,500.00
Return to Rhythm with Keira Limania
Keira’s morning Vinyasa classes at Ulpotha take place as the day begins, working with the land's natural rhythm and the quieter energy of early morning.
Each class starts with grounding breathwork and slow, methodical warm ups to release the shoulders, hips and spine after sleep. The practice then builds into steady, flowing sequences which develop strength, mobility and warmth without force. Movement remains continuous and measured, with clear guidance through transitions.
You finish the session feeling awake and settled, with a sense of physical ease and mental clarity. Over the course of the stay, the practice supports a more sustainable relationship with movement and a stronger awareness of personal rhythm.
Afternoon sessions are slower and more restorative. Gentle movement leads into longer held, passive shapes, allowing the body time to soften and release. Attention stays with breath and sensation, supporting deeper layers of connective tissue and encouraging rest and nervous system settling.
What's included:
Accommodation on a twin-sharing basis in comfortable beautifully designed adobe huts open to the surrounding nature
Yoga classes twice daily (No yoga on Thursday afternoons and Sunday mornings)
A yoga-friendly breakfast and two sumptuous vegetarian meals, plus snacks, juices, and teas
Indulge in a free massage/week from one of our visiting therapists
Transport for 1 excursion (half or full day) per week to nearby cultural heritage sites (entrance fees not included)
A Typical day at Ulpotha:
07:00 - 07:30: Tea and fruit
07:30 - 09:00: Yoga
09:00-09:30: Breakfast
09:45-12:30: Massages/Ayurveda/ swimming/relaxing
12:30-13:30: Lunch
14:00-16:00: Massages/Ayurveda/swimming/relaxing
16:00 - 17:00: Tea and snacks
17:00 - 18:30 Yoga/Meditation/Sunset walks
19:00 - 20:00: Dinner
Transport to and from Ulpotha and travel insurance is not included.
Ayurveda treatments are not included in the price, please see prices on our booking page.
• $3,150.00 $3,500.00
Vinyasa Flow and Crystal Bowls with Florentina Lam Clark
December 6-20, 2026
Immerse yourself in a rejuvenating retreat that blends gentle yoga, breathwork, and healing sound therapy. Guided by our expert teacher, Flo Lam-Clark, this experience harmonises movement and vibration to restore balance, reduce stress, and deepen relaxation in the tranquil setting of Ulpotha.
Morning yoga offers an energy boost and deep stretches with alignment-based Vinyasa Flow suitable for all levels, emphasising breath to soothe and rejuvenate. Afternoon yoga provides nourishing calm with restorative practices like sound healing, breathwork, meditation, Yin, and Yoga Nidra. During the retreat, Flo integrates yoga philosophy into sessions and as an Ayurvedic practitioner, shares wisdom and practices for health and wellbeing.
Regardless of your experience, you'll feel nourished and revitalised.
What's included:
Accommodation on a twin-sharing basis in comfortable beautifully designed adobe huts open to the surrounding nature
Yoga classes twice daily (No yoga on Thursday afternoons and Sunday mornings)
A yoga-friendly breakfast and two sumptuous vegetarian meals, plus snacks, juices, and teas
Indulge in a free massage/week from one of our visiting therapists
Transport for 1 excursion (half or full day) per week to nearby cultural heritage sites (entrance fees not included)
A Typical day at Ulpotha:
07:00 - 07:30: Tea and fruit
07:30 - 09:00: Yoga
09:00-09:30: Breakfast
09:45-12:30: Massages/Ayurveda/ swimming/relaxing
12:30-13:30: Lunch
14:00-16:00: Massages/Ayurveda/swimming/relaxing
16:00 - 17:00: Tea and snacks
17:00 - 18:30 Yoga/Meditation/Sunset walks
19:00 - 20:00: Dinner
Transport to and from Ulpotha and travel insurance is not included.
Ayurveda treatments are not included in the price, please see prices on our booking page.
• $3,150.00 $3,500.00
Xmas/New Year Prana Yoga Flow with Rob Hess
Immerse yourself in a rejuvenating retreat that blends gentle yoga, breathwork, and healing sound therapy. Guided by expert instructors, this experience harmonises movement and vibration to restore balance, reduce stress, and deepen relaxation in the tranquil setting of Ulpotha.
You will experience a fun and playful journey to your inner self. Rob's teachings are open to all levels. Whether you come to Ulpotha to relax or you come to challenge your practice, Rob will be offering something for everyone.
What's included:
Accommodation on a twin-sharing basis in comfortable beautifully designed adobe huts open to the surrounding nature
Yoga classes twice daily (No yoga on Thursday afternoons and Sunday mornings)
A yoga-friendly breakfast and two sumptuous vegetarian meals, plus snacks, juices, and teas
Indulge in a free massage/week from one of our visiting therapists
Transport for 1 excursion (half or full day) per week to nearby cultural heritage sites (entrance fees not included)
A Typical day at Ulpotha:
07:00 - 07:30: Tea and fruit
07:30 - 09:00: Yoga
09:00-09:30: Breakfast
09:45-12:30: Massages/Ayurveda/ swimming/relaxing
12:30-13:30: Lunch
14:00-16:00: Massages/Ayurveda/swimming/relaxing
16:00 - 17:00: Tea and snacks
17:00 - 18:30 Yoga/Meditation/Sunset walks
19:00 - 20:00: Dinner
Transport to and from Ulpotha and travel insurance is not included.
Ayurveda treatments are not included in the price, please see prices on our booking page.
• $3,150.00 $3,500.00
Vinyasa Flow and Hatha Yoga with James DeMaria
James’ classes invite you to new places both physically and mentally. With a background as a dance choreographer and performer, he weaves together different styles of yoga into a fluid flow of postures, breath and movement. Drawing on elements of dance, Pilates and Release Technique, his teaching creates a balanced and accessible practice for all levels.
Pranayama, mudras and bandhas are also given focus, adding depth and awareness. Despite the strength of his work, James brings a lightness and gentleness that encourages you to carry these qualities into daily life and to release old patterns and tensions. James’ retreats would suit anyone who enjoys movement and flow, from beginners to experienced practitioners. His background in dance makes his teaching especially appealing if you are curious about exploring the fluidity between postures, breath and body awareness. This retreat is also well-suited if you are looking to build strength while maintaining softness, or if you want to release old patterns and carry a sense of lightness into daily life.
What's included:
Accommodation on a twin-sharing basis in comfortable beautifully designed adobe huts open to the surrounding nature
Yoga classes twice daily (No yoga on Thursday afternoons and Sunday mornings)
A yoga-friendly breakfast and two sumptuous vegetarian meals, plus snacks, juices, and teas
Indulge in a free massage/week from one of our visiting therapists
Transport for 1 excursion (half or full day) per week to nearby cultural heritage sites (entrance fees not included)
A Typical day at Ulpotha:
07:00 - 07:30: Tea and fruit
07:30 - 09:00: Yoga
09:00-09:30: Breakfast
09:45-12:30: Massages/Ayurveda/ swimming/relaxing
12:30-13:30: Lunch
14:00-16:00: Massages/Ayurveda/swimming/relaxing
16:00 - 17:00: Tea and snacks
17:00 - 18:30 Yoga/Meditation/Sunset walks
19:00 - 20:00: Dinner
Transport to and from Ulpotha and travel insurance is not included.
Ayurveda treatments are not included in the price, please see prices on our booking page.
• $3,150.00 $3,500.00
Hatha Yoga with Mick Barnes
Mick Barnes brings decades of steady, no-nonsense practice to his teaching, offering a style that is grounded, inclusive and refreshingly honest. At Ulpotha he leads two daily classes that weave together asana, pranayama and meditation, always meeting students where they are. His approach is traditional yet accessible, shared with clarity, humour and care.
You can expect to be gently challenged, to learn a great deal and to laugh along the way. Mick does not promise quick fixes, but if you are willing to commit to the practice, he will guide you towards something both transformative and sustainable. All of this unfolds within the natural rhythm and beauty of Ulpotha.
What's included:
Accommodation on a twin-sharing basis in comfortable beautifully designed adobe huts open to the surrounding nature
Yoga classes twice daily (No yoga on Thursday afternoons and Sunday mornings)
A yoga-friendly breakfast and two sumptuous vegetarian meals, plus snacks, juices, and teas
Indulge in a free massage/week from one of our visiting therapists
Transport for 1 excursion (half or full day) per week to nearby cultural heritage sites (entrance fees not included)
A Typical day at Ulpotha:
07:00 - 07:30: Tea and fruit
07:30 - 09:00: Yoga
09:00-09:30: Breakfast
09:45-12:30: Massages/Ayurveda/ swimming/relaxing
12:30-13:30: Lunch
14:00-16:00: Massages/Ayurveda/swimming/relaxing
16:00 - 17:00: Tea and snacks
17:00 - 18:30 Yoga/Meditation/Sunset walks
19:00 - 20:00: Dinner
Transport to and from Ulpotha and travel insurance is not included.
Ayurveda treatments are not included in the price, please see prices on our booking page.
• $3,150.00 $3,500.00
Vinyasa Krama Yoga with Mika de Brito
Mika de Brito brings creativity and depth to his yoga teaching, drawing on music, philosophy and a vast knowledge of yoga to create a retreat that feels both uplifting and grounding. Each day follows a natural progression: mornings begin with flowing yoga sequences that build strength, energy, and awareness, while afternoons offer gentler yoga practices that incorporate breathwork, meditation, and relaxation. Over the course of two weeks, the practices grow, giving you space to deepen your understanding and feel more at home in your body.
This yoga retreat would suit anyone who enjoys a dynamic yet thoughtful approach to yoga, whether you are new and curious or already well-established in your practice. Mika’s blend of movement, mindfulness and music makes his teaching especially appealing if you are looking for a joyful practice that also connects you to the quieter, more reflective side of yoga.
What's included:
Accommodation on a twin-sharing basis in comfortable beautifully designed adobe huts open to the surrounding nature
Yoga classes twice daily (No yoga on Thursday afternoons and Sunday mornings)
A yoga-friendly breakfast and two sumptuous vegetarian meals, plus snacks, juices, and teas
Indulge in a free massage/week from one of our visiting therapists
Transport for 1 excursion (half or full day) per week to nearby cultural heritage sites (entrance fees not included)
A Typical day at Ulpotha:
07:00 - 07:30: Tea and fruit
07:30 - 09:00: Yoga
09:00-09:30: Breakfast
09:45-12:30: Massages/Ayurveda/ swimming/relaxing
12:30-13:30: Lunch
14:00-16:00: Massages/Ayurveda/swimming/relaxing
16:00 - 17:00: Tea and snacks
17:00 - 18:30 Yoga/Meditation/Sunset walks
19:00 - 20:00: Dinner
Transport to and from Ulpotha and travel insurance is not included.
Ayurveda treatments are not included in the price, please see prices on our booking page.
• $3,150.00 $3,500.00
Held within the incredibly sensory-rich natural environment of Ulpotha, this retreat centres on practices that restore our relationship to the body, breath, nature, and the quieter layers of experience. Across the week, you will explore how embodied movement, breath, meditation, and stillness can support a return to full presence. These practices are rooted in the understanding that the body is not something to fix, but something to listen to and learn from – and with this comes a profound settling of the nervous system.
Days will be shaped by rhythm rather than demand, allowing layers of stress to unwind, the intelligence of the body to re-emerge, and a felt sense of ease, clarity, and grounded being to return. We will find our flow state, slow down, pause, and re-establish connection with sensation, breath, and presence. Held in the rhythm of the Sri Lankan jungle, the sessions are designed to support both vitality and restoration.
Each day moves from embodied movement into deep stillness — supporting not only flexibility and strength, but resilience, clarity, and a renewed sense of connection to yourself, the group, and the natural world around you.
Afternoons turn inward. These sessions are slower, softer, and more subtle, placing less emphasis on physical postures and more on the inner dimensions of practice. You will be guided through deeply restorative and meditative experiences, which may include gentle breathwork, mantra and chanting, guided meditation, Qigong, and reflections drawn from yogic philosophy.
This retreat is especially suited to those who feel exhausted, overwhelmed, creatively depleted, or disconnected from their body, and who are longing for an experience that is grounded, spacious, nourishing, and real.
What's included:
Accommodation on a twin-sharing basis in comfortable beautifully designed adobe huts open to the surrounding nature
Yoga classes twice daily (No yoga on Thursday afternoons and Sunday mornings)
A yoga-friendly breakfast and two sumptuous vegetarian meals, plus snacks, juices, and teas
Indulge in a free massage/week from one of our visiting therapists
Transport for 1 excursion (half or full day) per week to nearby cultural heritage sites (entrance fees not included)
A Typical day at Ulpotha:
07:00 - 07:30: Tea and fruit
07:30 - 09:00: Yoga
09:00-09:30: Breakfast
09:45-12:30: Massages/Ayurveda/ swimming/relaxing
12:30-13:30: Lunch
14:00-16:00: Massages/Ayurveda/swimming/relaxing
16:00 - 17:00: Tea and snacks
17:00 - 18:30 Yoga/Meditation/Sunset walks
19:00 - 20:00: Dinner
Transport to and from Ulpotha and travel insurance is not included.
Ayurveda treatments are not included in the price, please see prices on our booking page.
