Conscious Yoga Flow
with James De Maria
RetreatsVinyasa 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.
James De Maria at 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.
Your Teachers & Therapists
James De Maria
Yoga TeacherOne of Ibiza’s most respected teachers, James has been guiding adults and children for more than 20 years. His classes feel fluid and grounded, with a quiet confidence that comes from long experience.
James trained as a professional dancer at the Central School of Ballet and completed his diploma at London Contemporary Dance School. He deepened his understanding of Release Technique with the Siobhan Davies Dance Company under Larron Potter, Gill Clarke and Paul Douglas, and studied Pilates with Alan Herdman. That movement lineage sits at the heart of how he teaches today.
Drawing on dance, Pilates and Release Technique, James breaks down the space between posture, breath and movement so practice becomes a continuous, easeful flow. Sessions include pranayama, mudra, relaxation and simple meditation. You’ll be guided to work to your ability, build strength and mobility, and leave feeling clear and steady.
What you’ll experience with James:
- Breath-led sequences with smooth, intelligent transitions
- Gentle alignment cues from a dancer’s eye
- Pilates-informed core work for stability
- Pranayama, mudra and restorative rest to close.
Florentina Lam Clark
Visiting TherapistFlo has over 30 years of experience in holistic health and healing. Her journey began with Reiki and Aromatherapy, and she is passionate about using essential and Ayurvedic oils in her treatments. She is also a yoga and Reiki teacher and sound healer and offers consultations in Clinical Ayurveda.
Flo draws on extensive knowledge of the mind-body connection to combine functional expertise with energy healing, providing a personalised, intuitive approach for every individual.
With three decades of experience, Flo supports clients in both injury recovery and deep relaxation with a healing touch, holding space where clients feel nourished, nurtured and restored.
Boris Gonzalez
Visiting TherapistBoris is from Santiago, Chile, and first started practising Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga in 2000. In 2002 he began training in different massage therapies, studying Ayurvedic massage in Mysore (India). He returned to India many more times to continue specialising in Ayurvedic massage and for additional yoga training.
