We focus on traditional or sanatan yoga based on philosophy of patanjali yoga sutra (8 limbs of Ashtanga yoga), hatha pradipika, gheranda samiti. Apart from that we take session for other forms like vinyasa flow, ashtanga flow etc.
The course includes Hatha and Raja styles of yoga. Occasionally, we will include Vinyasa and Ashtanga styles of yoga. our curriculum of yoga teachers training,we provide hand book of Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha, written by Swami Satyananda Saraswati of the Bihar School of Yoga. This book will be your main reference during training.
The retreat centre is 20 km away from thamel and airport. We have a pick arrangement from airport if guest need and cost for taxi is around 20 USD(INR2000). If you get taxi by your own , you can direct him to address Yoga Academy is by Panachamahalaxmi Temple near Telkot on the Nagarkot Road, a few kilometres past Bhaktapur. If there is any other query about anything please contact us [Dr. Chintamani] at +977985109635.
We have wonderful farm fresh food, vegan food also if you need and if you have any food intolerance and any specific diet you can inform before so that we can best possible for you.
Yes ! We have adequate wifi and power supplies. You can connect your device and they can be useful tool for study. However we will not appreciate phone or gadgets at class.
This decision is entirely up to you! We find that there is a wide range in vaccination preference. Some people will not receive vaccinations, others will rely on their current up to date vaccinations, while some people may receive a smaller or larger quantity. Currently, we have not had any guests diagnosed with a major illness during their stay. Please keep in mind we can only provide fitness, clean water, food, and a healthy environment and do not take responsibility beyond these conditions. Yoga is traditionally related to naturopathy which does not promote vaccination, however, we support any decision made in the matter.
We would recommend all teacher training students to have travel insurance covering their trip to Nepal. Apart from checking for quotes online, you may also wish to check with your travel agents Whatever option you take please make sure to obtain travel insurance before you leave your home country and please provide us with a print out of your details upon arrival. And while the course there is no such insurance required as yoga practise not such a danger practise, if any student wants to get it done he/she is free to do so.
There are no extra or hidden charges for retreat and Training course apart from stated in website or communicated to you, it includes both food and accommodation but you need to pay charges / entrance fees while visiting world heritage sites.
We would appreciate your act and welcome to gather some gift / money for our hardworking team, if you feel happy with our service, we recommend tipping a minimum of USD 10.
In case you get sick, we have first aid for common illness and we can also take you to closest pharmacy. If there is any medical emergency we can visit nearest hospital and doctor.
Yes, you will have access to purified water at all times.
Yes, we have solar power and showers will be hot majority of the day.
Generally we start our day at 6:30 am with neti cleansing every morning followed by tea and breathing (pranayam) session at 7:00 . So, it’s depending on you when to wake up.
We accept cash, bank transfer, wired money, Western Union, Visa or Mastercard credit cards (there is a 4% charge for any transactions).
The nearest ATM’s are in Sanksu, half an hour walking, and Bhaktapur, two hours walking and half an hour driving. During your off days if you visit Kathmandu you will have access to many ATM’s.
We recommend the following:
It is very simple you just fill the form given in site, initiate payment of 200$ as an advance to the given account no. and get confirmed your booking and rest of the payment has to be done after arrival.
If in case of any query you can reach us through email. nepalyogaretreat@gmail.com
Or can contact Dr Chintamani: +977985109635
We have plenty of mats, blankets, cushions and other supports, but we recommend you have your own mat for the duration of the training for hygiene reasons. If you want to reduce the weight of your luggage you can also purchase varieties of yoga mats from our retreat centre.
Generally in a Month you will have every Sunday holiday, during the weekdays there is free time after breakfast, lunch and dinner sometime we plan some outdoor activities. And in the fourth week there is enough time to self practice and prepare for the exam.
If you are here for teachers training course we will accommodate two students in one room, but if you are here for retreat we cannot accommodate as generally guest want separate room.
Absolutely, it’s a perfect place to experience yoga regardless of age, physical ability or prior yoga experience. Though we have specially designed sessions for beginners as well as yoga is about comparison.
There is no such experience required for YTT course, but if you have basic knowledge about yoga its good, we encourage students from all background you can learn more and grow more here.
At fourth week during the course generally we have self practise time where you can learn more about the teaching and take session prepare yourself for evaluation.
We have batch of 14 students at most in teacher training course, our courses are in high demand we never take more than these numbers to ensure the highest quality training for our students.
Generally we have students of age group from 18 to 65 and come from all over the world.
This course in not just about the flexibility, but regular practise here you can increase and improve our flexibility.
There is no such issue if you can travel, its depends on the severity of the injury, we can deal with the lots of modification of the posture taking care of the affected part and there is lot many things you can learn apart from asana (yoga posture) like yoga philosophy, yoga anatomy and various breathing techniques (pranayam).
The altitude of Kathmandu from sea level is around 1400 meter, Bhaktapur is around 1350 meter, Telkot place of resort varies between 2000 meter while Nagarkot the sunrise point is at 2175 meters from the sea level, so these are the mostly visited places during the course, if you feel any altitude sickness then you can carry some medicine along with you but it is very normal height for any new person as well.
Weather throughout the year is pleasant generally you can feel cold breeze in morning and evening. From October mid to February mid its cold so, you can carry some warm clothes along with you, from the month of march to May its quiet sunny at noon and you can experience rain from June to mid of August.
There is no such provision for group discount for the yoga teachers training, but we can provide good discount if you come for retreat.
There is not any scholarship in teachers training course. But if any students want to do volunteering than there may be some discount but that is solely at the discretion of the academy.
Dr. Chintamani Gautam represents the peak of yogic knowledge and teaching in the Himalayan region. He has been involved with yoga and it’s teachings for over 18 years in Nepal and India. He has a depth of knowledge unsurpassed in the region.
Dr. Subodh simkhada is a dynamic individual with over 18 years of experience in teaching nature cure, yoga and other spiritual healing with different techniques. He will be teaching the anatomy of yoga and elements of the yoga philosophy during the course.
Mr. Krinisha Dhakal is a 500 hour certified yoga teacher and is dedicated on sharing his insight into the authentic practice of yoga and empowering the students along the way. He has been teaching at the retreat for one year and takes great care in making the guests feel at home.
This package is designed with flexibility and openness in mind. We are offering an entirely customizable package that perfectly fits your schedule needs and desires. You can spend each day at the retreat center in various breathing, yoga, and meditation
No matter where you are at in life, there is always time and need for a well-deserved pampering. Let us take care of you for four days with Ayurvedic treatments, a steam bath or sauna, and daily breathing, yoga, and meditation sessions. Our environment will keep your mind at peace with unlimited herbal teas, freshly cooked meals, and breathtaking views from each spot at our centre.
Nepal Yoga welcomes you to a peaceful retreat where you can escape the daily responsibilities left behind at home. Our centre has plenty of ways to rejuvenate before returning home such as yoga sessions, Ayurvedic treatment, steam bath or sauna, and a serene garden looking upon the Himalayan valley.
