Ulpotha is a self-sustaining agricultural community spanning 25 acres in the jungle heartland of Sri Lanka. When you arrive you can leave the digital world behind.
Why should one cleanse and reset physically, emotionally & spiritually? We are living in a very busy and fast world where we sometimes forget to stand still and just breathe. Many of us are having several body issues and the western world tells us to take pills for anything and everything. Most of us are living with fear in our minds, limiting beliefs and not knowing how to break away. Not being able to handle the pressure, this can result in depression and anxiety.
At Ulpotha, we will be looking to change into a more mindful lifestyle to teach our body and mind to stay still; to learn about how life works and to learn to trust and surrender. A deep cleanse and detox with powerful resources will support you in clarifying what you are doing with your time on this planet. What is it you are dreaming of and how can you transform shadow into light? This retreat will help you make an impact for the souls around you and start anew by cleansing your aura.
Pi Jem is one of Thailand’s ‘amazing gems’ – a very skilled traditional Thai massage therapist who trained with many of the great Thai masters and now teaches worldwide.
Wade found yoga in the late 90's during his travels and since then has made it his passion to discover alternative techniques for furthering growth of mind and spirit and for healing the body. He's taught in Asia, Greece, South America and the U.S. and is always excited about sharing new discoveries.
Boris 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 specializing in Ayurvedic massage and for additional Yoga training.
A yoga-friendly breakfast and two sumptuous vegetarian meals, plus snacks, juices & teas
In the morning and the evening
Indulge in a free massage/week from one of our visiting therapists or book an Ayurveda treatment. (Further massages and our Ayurveda treatments are available for a supplementary fee)
Transport for a half-day excursion every week to nearby cultural heritage sites (entrance fees not included)
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
Book a traditional Ayurveda detox package in our Ayurveda treatment center (supplementary fee)
Cycle around to the local villages and nearby lakes, and take guided walks to the hilltop temple or Uncle Willie's rock
Swim in the silky smooth waters of the Ulpotha lake, or take our raft or canoe through the backwaters for the best birdwatching spots
Relax in a swing bed with a book from our well-stocked library
Visit our kitchen and kitchen garden and learn some recipes from our delicious Sri Lankan cuisine
Stroll round Ulpotha's large grounds with your camera or binoculars to catch surprising wildlife
Chat with one of our lovely villagers and learn more about their relaxed and unhurried lifestyle
Order a custom-made cool cotton shirt or pants from our tailor, or design your own outfits