Sri Lanka, Ulpotha
Ulpotha is considered one of the world’s best yoga retreat centres; it is simply beautiful. I’m delighted to be returning again and this will be my seventh retreat in Ulpotha. I cannot recommend the experience highly enough, to be in Ulpotha is an experience of a lifetime, and many keep coming back, year after year.
January 19 – February 2, 2025
You will be immersed deep in nature in the lush Sri Lankan hills, cared for by members of the local Buddhist community while feasting on delicious traditionally cooked vegetarian food, doing yoga twice a day and receiving massages and optional Ayurvedic treatments.
“The best destination spa in the world”
SAM LEWIS – NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINE
“Just being in Ulpotha is therapeutic”
THE GUARDIAN
“Ulpotha offers the ultimate blend of relaxation and ecological commitment.”
CONDE NAST TRAVELLER
“It is luxuriously posh, this lantern-lit retreat in the woods, and peaceful beyond expectation”
HUFF POST
Be Nurtured
Yoga
Georgia teaches two classes a day: an extended and active morning class during the fresh early part of the day and a restorative evening class. The yoga shala is immersed in nature in true Ulpotha style.
Accommodation
There charming guest huts, all of which are built using clay, stone, wood, pottery and fabrics that reflect traditional village practices and aesthetics, are serviced daily by the local villagers and very comfortable.
Food
The food in Ulpotha is almost entirely vegan, naturally gluten-free, with an abundance of fresh vegetables, organic red rice and tropical fruit. Based on traditional rice and curries from the area the meals are cooked in terracotta pots on open fires.
Activities
Swimming in the fresh-water lake, guided forest walks, lazing in the swings, local bike rides and weekly massages and cultural excursions are all included. In addition, a full range of Ayurvedic treatments are also available.
What’s included in the price
The all-inclusive price you pay also includes 2 weeks accommodation, all meals, snacks, drinks, two yoga classes with Georgia a day, a massage each week, guided forest walks, the organisation and transport for a weekly excursion, all taxes as well as the use of bicycles, hot water bathing area and our laundry service.
Ayurveda treatments are optional and not included in the retreat price.
Heartfelt and gracious hospitality from the Ulpotha community. As such, tipping is not accepted – though smiles are appreciated.
Daily Programme
07:00 – 08:00 – Tea and fruit available
08:00 – 09:30 – Yoga
09:30 – 10:00 – Breakfast
10:00 – 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 – Restorative Yoga
19:00 – 20:00 – Dinner
All sessions are optional, you are welcome to relax at any time in the amazing retreat centre and nature.
The price
Full retreat – 2 weeks – US$ 3,500
Including 14 nights accommodation, meals, yoga tuition, 2×60′ massage, 1 half-day plus 1 full-day excursion to cultural heritage sites and much more. One week only – available on request but two weeks recommended to get full benefits of this special place and all it offers.
Why Love Ulpotha
There are very few places left in the world that allows you the infinite pleasures and deep health benefits of reconnecting with nature, while removed from the many stresses and strains of modern life. Located at the foot of the Galgiriyawa mountain, on the edge of a lotus ringed lake on one side and surrounded by emerald green paddy fields on the other, in Ulpotha you encounter indescribable natural beauty and serenity. Ulpotha has the atmosphere and feel of a welcoming home, while its roots stretch far back in time and history and boast a rich tapestry of facts and myths, legend and lore.
No carbon footprint
100% detox
Health and nature
Supporting a village