Fire + Nectar
Yoga Retreat
Ulpotha, Sri Lanka
11 – 18 december 2022
19 – 25 december 2022
Book by 15 december 20% off
From £1040 per week!
Escape the winter for this magic one week of two weeks and rejuvenate your spirit at an immersive yoga retreat in Sri Lanka, the Pearl of the Indian Ocean. Fire + Nectar is an immersive experience open to all levels, yoga students from beginners to teachers, who are interested in deepening their practice.
With workshops and study opportunities alongside open-air practice in the delightful peace and luxurious serenity of the Ulpotha yoga resort, the retreat is a supportive and nurturing environment where you can travel further along the path at your own pace.
About
We’ll begin each day with meditation, pranayama and a deep two-hour practice with Margherita, dynamic, creative playful and explorative, followed by a delicious organic breakfast.
During the day there will be plenty of time to explore the area, rest, get Ayurvedic treatments
Evenings are for the nectar practices, slow flow, yin restorative practice, followed by long savasana.
Free time will be spent in relaxing in Ulpotha remarkable atmosphere of peace and calm while indulging in feasts of exquisite organic cuisine.
Each day you’ll have free time to hang out and relax by the lake, enjoy a soothing treatment in the onsite spa or explore this natural sanctuary.
the retreat
Mornings: We begin with morning meditation, pranayama and dynamic yoga, to cultivate a sense of presence and help us gently tune into our beautiful natural surroundings.
Evenings: Nectar and restorative yoga, with bolsters and blankets provided, to soothe our bodies and bring us to stillness followed by long savasana .
TIME FOR ADVENTURES
Each week either a half-day or full day excursion is organised for guests. Transport is included but not extra costs.
dive deeper… let the magic happen
Accomodation
At the centre of the village is the Walauwwa, the traditional main house now restored around a central stone courtyard with an ancient well. The adjoining Ambalama, an open sided pavilion, provides a covered sitting area with mats, cushions, and beautiful views towards the surrounding hills and which is where meals are served. Accommodation is provided in exquisitely but simply detailed wattle and daub huts. These are built using traditional methods and materials, and consist of open sleeping/living areas covered with a pitched roof of thatched palm fronds. Each accommodates two people.
Much use has been made of clay, stone, wood, pottery and fabrics which reflect traditional village aesthetics. By design there is no electricity and life is lived by the rhythm of the day.
Though the loos [toilets] are modern and clean and the showers are open-air, they are not en-suite in keeping with traditional village practice.
food
“let thy food be thy medicine”
Food at Ulpotha
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, no specific ‘Master Chef’ has had a hand in the cuisine. Instead the dishes served at Ulpotha have evolved over its 20 plus year existance by a simple process of elimination.
Ulpotha has been written about in culinary articles and is in the esteemed position of having a celebrated cookbook dedicated in its honour! A visit to Ulpotha is a good opportunity to detoxify your system without fuss.
Special diets cannot be catered for but it is fairly easy to pick and choose, depending on your taste, from the many dishes served at each meal.
As we have no electricity, all food is freshly picked, un-refrigerated, and cooked in terracotta pots on open fire
ayurveda experience
Ayurvedic Treatments
magic Ulpotha
things to do in Ulpotha
There always seems something to do if you want to, yet many people discover that the magic of Ulpotha is about finding enjoyment in simply being. Often guests take loads of books and only read a few pages! Your day can be filled with twice-daily Yoga classes, treatments, excursions or walks to special sites surrounding Ulpotha. There are always many interesting people to chat to. However, if you want to be alone – it’s easy to find a peaceful spot, like a hammock or a tree house.
Excursions
Ulpotha is situated in the oldest inhabited region of Sri Lanka, an area rich in archaeological attractions and natural beauty.
Each week either a half-day or full day excursion is organised for guests. Participation is optional and external costs are not included, though transportation is.
Guests are given a variety of options and one or two are chosen according to majority guest preference.
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Book by 15 december 2022 get 20% discount
where is it?
It’s very much off the beaten track in the heart of Sri Lanka by a lakeside at the foot of the Galgiriyawa mountains. Geographically, it’s literally in the middle of country on a North-South axis and slightly to the West on an East-West one. In travel time it’s about 1 hour’s drive North from Kurunegala, or 2 hours Northwest from Kandy, and 3 hours Northeast from the airport.
whats included
Nearly everything is included!
It includes accommodation on a shared basis (sharing with someone of the same gender if coming alone), all meals, snacks, drinks, two Yoga classes a day (except on full day excursion and departure days when there is no yoga, there is morning yoga only on half day excursion day and evening yoga only on arrival days), transport for one excursion per week’s stay (half day in week one and full day in week two), a 1-hour massage from one of our visiting therapists per 8-night stay, laundry service and the use of bicycles, hot water bathing area and taxes.
Since gracious and priceless hospitality is what Ulpotha offers, tipping is not accepted and there are no additional service charges.
How do I get there?
You fly into Sri Lanka’s primary international airport, Colombo Bandaranaike International airport, also known as the Kutuyanake airport, which is an hour North of the main city of Colombo and three hours to the Southwest of Ulpotha. Direct flights with Sri Lankan Airlines take about 10 hours from Europe. Please be aware that from Europe your departure tends to be the day before your arrival and start of the holiday due to time difference and journey time.
VISA
All Foreign nationals arriving in Sri Lanka for holiday or business will need a visa on arrival. This can be obtained through your travel agent when booking your ticket or online at www.eta.gov.lk
Please make sure that your passport is valid for at least 180 days before your date of entry into Sri Lanka otherwise you will be refused entry into the country.
HOW TO GET TO ULPOTHA FROM THE AIRPORT
We will meet you at the airport and return you to the airport after your holiday. The cost of a taxi to Ulpotha from the Airport is $90. If not prepaid, the transfer cost should be paid on arrival to Nirosha in Ulpotha. Please enquire should you wish to be collected or dropped off at a location in Sri Lanka other than the airport.
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