Yoga
"Ulpotha is an oasis of harmonious coexistence between nature and human beings" - Yoga & Health.
Here, at Ulpotha, people and place move in harmony. Yoga at Ulpotha is part of everyday life, not an add-on. Twice a day, respected teachers from around the world share their practice in a way that feels grounded and real. Styles vary from enlivening, flowing sequences to gentle, restorative sessions, so each season has its own character.
Classes unfold in the open-air yoga shala to birdsong and the rustle of leaves. Mornings tend to be more energising. Evenings settle into quieter work with restorative shapes, breathwork and meditation. There is time to pause, notice and simply be.
Whether you’re new to yoga or have practised for years, you’ll be met with warmth and clear guidance. At Ulpotha, yoga isn’t performance. It’s presence, connection and quiet discovery where you tune in, switch off, and let the land and the surroundings do some of the teaching.
Ulpotha feels made for yoga. Though it was never planned as a yoga centre, a few happy turns put practice at the heart of life here. Now it is hard to imagine a place better suited to this timeless discipline.
“One of the world’s most scenic yoga retreats”
- Telegraph
Group Yoga
Yoga in nature
Yoga is mainly practised in the Yoga Shala, which is essentially an open-sided hall with a teak wood floor that lets in nature's charms, from gentle breezes to bird song.
Occasionally, your teacher will lead you to other beautiful outdoor spots, enabling a deeper communion with nature and a profound healing experience.
Retreats
A variety of Yoga styles are on offer to suit a wide range of preferences, including:
- Ashtanga Yoga
- Vinyasa Yoga
- Hatha Yoga
- Iyengar Yoga
- Prana Flow Yoga
Each of our highly experienced and world-renowned teachers is proficient in providing just the right mix of encouragement and challenge to every individual, regardless of their level of yoga practice.
You will leave with clearer understanding and fresh motivation to keep practising. What you learn here travels with you, on the mat and in daily life.
Ayurveda alongside yoga
Wellbeing at Ulpotha includes thoughtful Ayurveda care. You can meet with our resident physicians and receive therapies that complement your yoga, supporting whole-person balance.
Or simply be
You do not have to do anything. You can rest, watch the light on the lake and let the quiet do its work. Sometimes the most powerful practice is to be here and feel the place. Tune in, switch off.
