"The best destination spa in the world"
Ulpotha
“Authentic, and beyond cool” – Kirkland Shave
Ulpotha is a traditional agricultural community in the jungle heartland of Sri Lanka, offering guests world class yoga in an incomparably beautiful setting as close to nature as is humanly possible.
“Ulpotha is talked about in revered tones as one of the most extraordinary yoga destinations in the world” – The Guardian
Our Story
"One of my favourite places on earth"
Ulpotha - A Kitchen in Paradise
"Ulpotha is the ultimate yoga holiday"
"Ulpotha changed my life"
"Luxurious without the normal trappings of luxury"
"an environment where nature and man live in productive harmony"
"Ulpotha is the product of an unusual recipe of serendipity, synchronicity, trust and fun"
"The food is glorious"
"Primitive agriculture... offers the best hope for the future"
"Sanctuary in a jungle paradise"
"Quintessential bliss!"
"As soon as I arrive at Ulpotha ... life feels different. Slower. Calmer. Spacious."
Vinyasa Krama Yoga
duration
16 Feb 25 - 02 Mar 25
2 weeks
2 weeks
COST
US$3150
1 person, 14 nights / 15 days
Each yoga retreat is two weeks long
Stays are minimum one week, Sunday to Sunday
If you would like to stay longer than two weeks, or have alternative dates covering a stay of greater than a week, please contact us
Stays are minimum one week, Sunday to Sunday
If you would like to stay longer than two weeks, or have alternative dates covering a stay of greater than a week, please contact us
10% Early Bird Discount. Until July 1, 2024
Meet Your Team
Therapist
Ever since Eva was a young girl, growing up in Germany, she was always passionate about movement and dancing. Not just with her body but her whole spirit. Through her love of helping people to heal themselves she completed all 7 levels of Ka Huna massage and bodywork training at High Spirits Institute in Australia.
Yoga Instructor
Paris-based Mika de Brito has been teaching yoga for over 20 years and is internationally recognized for his highly atypical approach to yoga. Traditionally trained, ie in following a master yogi, he was first initiated by Baptiste Marceau (son of the famous French mime artist) to the art of Ashtanga (a dynamic form of yoga originally called Korunta).
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
Things To Do
Ayurveda Treatments
Book a traditional Ayurveda detox package in our Ayurveda treatment center (supplementary fee)
Walking & Cycling
Cycle around to the local villages and nearby lakes, and take guided walks to the hilltop temple or Uncle Willie's rock
Swimming & Rafting
Swim in the silky smooth waters of the Ulpotha lake, or take our raft or canoe through the backwaters for the best birdwatching spots
Reading
Relax in a swing bed with a book from our well-stocked library
Cooking
Visit our kitchen and kitchen garden and learn some recipes from our delicious Sri Lankan cuisine
Wildlife
Stroll round Ulpotha's large grounds with your camera or binoculars to catch surprising wildlife
Meet the Villagers
Chat with one of our lovely villagers and learn more about their relaxed and unhurried lifestyle
Visit the tailor
Order a custom-made cool cotton shirt or pants from our tailor, or design your own outfits
