Yoga classes will be offered in the morning and evening! The time in between is all yours: relax in a swing bed, have a massage, swim in the lake, bird-watch, explore the surrounding villages on a bike ride, take a jungle walk up to the temple, have Ayurveda treatments, order outfits from the local tailor, check out the well-stocked library for books on Yoga/Ayurveda/Sri Lankan sites and enjoy yummy veggie Sri Lankan meals!

Bo will teach the Hatha Yoga sessions, and his wife, Shirley, will support each session, helping everyone to find their safest and most beautiful expression of each posture. Anusara yoga is a style of hatha yoga that reminds students of their true essence, heals the body with powerful and sound biomechanical principles and unifies outer strength with inner joy. Bo's classes reflect the eternal dance of opposite forces: shiva-shakti, yin-yang, concealment-revelation. His classes are challenging, yet fun and light. While teaching precise principles of alignment, Bo constantly encourages students to access their wisdom center, letting the practice reveal each student's joyful nature.

We welcome all levels to join us in this supportive, inspiring and playful practice.

We will pulsate between stronger morning sessions, culminating in backbends; and introspective evening sessions consisting of more forward bends and hip openers. Each session will include breath-work and guided meditation.

Ulpotha sustainable eco-village
Ulpotha is a retreat in every sense of the word… A time and place to enjoy life and health, and live by the natural rhythms and ancient rituals of the land. There is no strict regime here, it’s all about what you feel like doing. On arrival you will be given a sarong & and your holiday begins.

Rates:
March 13th 2011 - March 27th 2011
USD 1,250 per person per week - one or two weeks available (Sunday to Sunday)

Book by 1 October 2010 to enjoy 10% off the rate (5% for those who place a 20% deposit)

Includes:
• Full board on twin sharing basis (single supplement please add USD500 per week)
• 3 tasty organic veggie meals per day & snacks
• All Yoga and meditation classes
• One free consultation with our resident doctor in the Ayurveda Center
• One herbal steambath in the Ayurveda Centre
• One free massage per week with visiting international therapists
• Excursion to one of the surrounding cultural heritage sites or Alankuda Beach
• Guided walks within Ulpotha and to the hill top Temple
• Use of all amenities (including boat, bicycles, treehouse, lakehut, lake Ambalama)
• Free clinic

Excludes:
• Airfares and Airport transfers (can be arranged)
• Excursion entrance fees & meals
• Ayurveda treatments & additional massages
• Insurance

What to bring:
• A good torch & spare batteries (a head torch is very handy)
• Your camera or iPod charger (charges off a solar panel)
• Mosquito repellent & if you are sensitive to bites, insect bite cream/antiseptic, & sunscreen
• Swimsuit & simple light cotton clothing (please dress appropriately when outside of Ulpotha & cover
shoulders down to knees), a white or light coloured outfit is best for visiting temples
• Rubber flip flops for walking around Ulpotha, sneakers or walking shoes for hikes
You won’t need much clothing, there’s a free laundry service for everything except for underwear, please don’t bring expensive clothing or jewellery.

Need more information?
• Visit www.ulpotha.com to read more about Ulpotha
• Email shirley@spandananda.com if you have any questions

“The entire experience is a spiritual high!” – Best Spas and Retreats of the World, Vogue Magazine