7-Day Yoga Retreat in Nepal

About this retreat

This seven-day, six-night retreat is run by Yoga Ayurveda School In Nepal in Pokhara, among Himalayan scenery. It suits beginners and experienced practitioners, and brings together yoga, guided meditation, pranayama, mindful living, vegetarian food and a few cultural experiences. Yoga may be Hatha, Vinyasa or traditional, and the programme adds yogic cleansing kriyas, yoga philosophy and mindfulness sessions. Guests have a wellness consultation on arrival, one Ayurvedic massage or wellness session, nature walks, guided excursions, cultural sightseeing and guidance before departure. A typical day starts with herbal tea, pranayama and morning yoga, and ends with dinner and a guided meditation or quiet reflection.

Benefits

• Daily yoga that may help with flexibility, posture and strength
• Meditation and breathing practice that may help you feel calm and focused
• An introduction to yogic lifestyle practices
• Time among the Himalayan landscapes for rest and reflection
• Habits you can carry into everyday life

Itinerary

1. Daily schedule (7 days)

   Herbal tea at 6:30 AM, pranayama and meditation at 7:00, morning yoga at 8:00 and breakfast at 9:30. Yoga philosophy or a mindfulness workshop at 11:00, vegetarian lunch at 1:00 PM. Mid-afternoon is for Ayurvedic therapy, a nature walk or free time. Evening yoga and relaxation at 5:00, dinner at 7:00 and a guided meditation or silent reflection at 8:00 PM.

Inclusions

• 6 nights of comfortable accommodation
• Daily yoga sessions (Hatha, Vinyasa or traditional)
• Daily guided meditation and pranayama
• Yogic cleansing (Kriya) practice
• Yoga philosophy and mindfulness sessions
• Vegetarian breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Herbal tea and refreshments
• One Ayurvedic wellness session or massage
• Nature walks and guided excursions
• Cultural sightseeing experience
• Wellness consultation on arrival
• Guidance on departure
• Wi-Fi in common areas

Exclusions

• International or domestic airfare
• Nepal visa fees and travel insurance
• Airport transfers, unless specified
• Personal costs like laundry, shopping and phone bills
• Additional spa therapies and wellness sessions
• Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
• Optional excursions and adventure activities
• Personal medication
• Tips
• Arriving early or leaving late, where rooms allow
• Any service not listed under inclusions

Accommodation

• Standard Room

Who can join

Suits beginners and experienced practitioners, and anyone who wants to rest from daily stress. Guests with health conditions should speak with their doctor first.