Yoga retreat · December 20, 2026 - January 3, 2027
Christmas/New Year Prana Yoga Flow
Yoga guided by Rob Hess
January 2027 celebrates the beginning of our 30th year, giving us plenty of reasons to celebrate at Ulpotha!
Christmas and New Year is a wonderful time of year to be at Ulpotha; the Founders/Owners, Giles and Viren, are in residence with friends and family, and the vibe is more celebratory than a quiet, chilled retreat.
Immerse yourself in a rejuvenating retreat that blends gentle yoga, breathwork, and healing sound therapy. Guided by Rob, this experience harmonises movement and vibration to restore balance, reduce stress, and deepen relaxation in the tranquil setting of Ulpotha.
Enjoy a fun, playful journey into your inner self over Christmas and New Year at Ulpotha. Rob's teachings are open to all levels. Come to Ulpotha to relax or challenge your practice; Rob offers yoga for everyone.
Rob is one of California’s most experienced and joy-filled teachers of Prana Flow. His classes move in gentle, rhythmic waves with deep, satisfying asana and plenty of time for restorative, therapeutic and meditative practice. Everything is centred around the heart.
Rob’s path began with the physical side of yoga. Years of steady study shifted that focus inward, and it’s the spiritual nourishment of practice that now guides his teaching. He found his home in the Prana Flow community with his teacher, Shiva Rea, and has assisted her in workshops and trainings across the U.S.
Rooted in Prana Flow, Rob’s approach draws from classical yoga, Bhakti, Tantra and Ayurveda to reveal yoga as a living, breathing flow of awareness. Expect warmth, playfulness and clear guidance. He invites you to enjoy the journey rather than rush the destination.
Through his own daily sadhana, Rob knows how practice can free the body and mind from the limits we place on ourselves. His aim is simple and personal: to help you connect with your own truth, and to live from it with confidence.
Rob has taught from Cleveland to Washington, D.C., and now calls Ventura home, where he co-owns Jai Rhythm with his business partner, Colin Brightfield. Wherever he teaches, he’s most inspired by the same thing: the way yoga builds real community and opens the heart.
What you’ll experience with Rob:
- Fluid sequences that build quietly and land deeply
- Restorative and therapeutic elements are woven into every session
- Breath, meditation and heart-centred intention
- An inclusive space where you can practise at your own pace, whether you’re new to yoga or well along the path.
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Visiting therapist
Florentina Lam Clark
Flo has over 30 years of experience in holistic health and healing. Her journey began with Reiki and Aromatherapy, and she is passionate about using essential and Ayurvedic oils in her treatments. She is also a yoga and Reiki teacher and sound healer and offers consultations in Clinical Ayurveda.
Flo draws on extensive knowledge of the mind-body connection to combine functional expertise with energy healing, providing a personalised, intuitive approach for every individual.
With three decades of experience, Flo supports clients in both injury recovery and deep relaxation with a healing touch, holding space where clients feel nourished, nurtured and restored.
Visiting therapist
Elke Scior
Elke was born in Germany and has been living in Ibiza since 2012, where she offers Massage Therapy, Clarity Breathwork Sessions, and Detox Programs all year around. She has had 15 years of experience in Bodywork and Holistic Healing.
Her journey began in Germany by practicing Yoga, which led her to travel to India, where she spent several years studying Iyengar Yoga and Ayurveda. During this time, she learned many different massage techniques including Meridian and Marma point massage, deep tissue, and foot reflexology. On this path, she also trained in breathwork and Shamanic healing, which is weaved into her sessions.
She continues to study new therapies, Nutrition, and different ways of detoxifying the system as today stress and emotions can manifest as pain and discomfort in our body.
Elke's massages are a unique combination of different styles to bring back flexibility and harmony to body, mind, and spirit. She works very individually, as every person has different needs.
Through massaging the whole body with gentle, deep strokes, she helps you tap into what's underneath the surface, feel your emotions, and experience a release, which brings a deep relaxation at the end of the session, where you feel energized and rejuvenated.
Who is here
Who you’ll practise with
Practicalities
What a stay includes
- Two weeks, Sunday to Sunday.
- One week is possible: pick your dates on the booking page.
- Your hut, daily yoga (usually two classes) and all meals are covered.
- Ayurveda and transfers are the only extras.