At the Nepal Yoga Academy, we work to provide you with a stress-free environment, where you can immerse yourself in an authentic yogic lifestyle. Here, students stay in comfortable accommodations, eat healthy vegetarian/vegan food, and practice asanas, pranayamas, and meditation for 3.5+ hours each day. This routine allows you to dive deeper into your personal yoga practice, which is not easily attainable in the stress and commotion of normal daily life. In addition to time spent on your personal practice, each day includes 4 hours of workshop and philosophy classes. In workshop classes, you will learn how to instruct and give adjustments for individual asanas. In philosophy classes, you will learn how asanas, pranayamas, and meditation fit into a holistic system of ethics and lifestyle.
Dr. Chintamani has been practicing and teaching yoga for over 22 years. He founded the Nepal Yoga Academy 7 years ago and has devoted his life on teaching yoga. His credentials include a Ph.D. in yoga and two Master’s degrees: one in Human Consciousness and Yogic Science and another one in Sanskrit Literature. To read more about Dr. Chintamani, click here. [link: http://yogawithchintamani.com/about-me/]
All students will stay in same-sex shared rooms with ensuite bathrooms. All rooms overlook the gardens with sweeping views of the valley below. Awaken each day to the sounds of birds and far away local musical instruments. The beds are warm and comfortable. Both the dining and yoga rooms are on site. Friends and couples may request to stay together by emailing us ahead of time.
We serve simple and delicious freshly-cooked vegetarian/vegan Nepali food. Meals are always all you can eat. We use dairy products (can opt out), but do not cook with eggs. If you are vegan or have any other dietary requests/requirements, then please let us know ahead of time and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Nepal is serviced by Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. International flights fly directly from Bangkok to Kathmandu (Thai Airways), Singapore (Silk Air), and Malaysia (Air Asia). Most flights from Europe and the Americas transit in Doha, Dubai, or Delhi. From the Kathmandu airport, we will help you arrange a taxi. It is only 45 minutes to an hour’s drive to the retreat center. Nepal Yoga Retreat center is situated between Kathmandu and Nagarkot – 22 KMs from the Airport, 10 KMs from Bhaktapur, 25 Kms from Thamel and just 1 KM from Telkot towards Sankhu.
Passport / visa
Visitors from most countries can purchase visas on arrival at the Kathmandu airport. Please see HERE [link: http://www.nepalimmigration.gov.np/page/tourist-visa] for details.
What to bring?
What to expect at the center?
Upon confirmation of your retreat package, we kindly ask that you send a 15% deposit of the total price. Please send the deposit through a bank transfer or Western Union Money transfer.
| Bank Name | Nepal Investment Bank |
| Account Holder’s Name | Chintamani Gautam |
| Account Number | 03805080277167 |
| Swift Code | NIBLNPKT |
| Bank Address | Maharajganj, Kathmandu, Nepal |
Please send to the name: Chintamani Gautam
Note: All rates are subjected to 10% service charge.
The rate mentioned here is in USD for you to understand easily. We will charge The equivalent amount in Nepali rupee, applying the currency rate of the day on your arrival..
Please note:
The one day Yoga, Meditation, & Relaxation Retreat is ready for booking.
When there is free time aside from sightseeing, each guest can choose when they will have each relaxation session (i.e. Ayurvedic massages, Shirodhara, cleansing techniques and therapies, and one steam bath or sauna session). Each retreat package provides different sessions; please review the specific included/excluded section of your desired retreat for details.
Please keep in mind that the schedule is subject to change on a daily basis. We try our best to accommodate our guest’s interests throughout the retreat and are willing to change the timing of various excursions. The environment can affect the timing of trips; if there is rain, fog, or cold weather it may be more suitable to change an excursion for a different day. Lastly, Nepal has many festivals throughout the year and we are willing to accommodate guests’ desires to visit or not visit various sites during these times.
If you are interested in adding extra days at the centre or at any of the towns visited during your retreat, we are willing to accommodate your desires to ensure you have the best possible experience.
Any retreat package based at Nepal Yoga Academy can be booked for any desired date. However, any retreat package that includes travel outside our main location will require a specified date and a minimum of four people. A retreat package with less than four people can still be organized, please contact us to further discuss details. If you want to do any retreat package any other time than the provided specified date, we are also flexible to our guests desires. We can organize any time upon request.
Please contact nepalyogaretreat@gmail.com to discuss any further details or ask questions.
Electricity: there may be seasonal power cuts due to storms so be mindful of what electronics to bring in case of power cuts (we have back up power for limited lighting in the rooms and bathroom) The outlets here may not be suitable for your devices so bring a current converter and an adapter for your plugs
Alcohol/Smoking: We operate a strict policy of no smoking alcohol or drugs. Abiding by Patanjali’s 8 limbs of yoga, no violence, no swearing, no meat consumption. Respect, honesty, and truthfulness are expected by all for the staff, guest, and students, the property and its surrounding wildlife.
Electrical Devices: During class time we don’t allow the use of mobile phone or any other electrical gadgets. If there is a specific purpose to use the device, then we may allow upon request. We expect punctuality throughout the course; if you need free time during a session for any reason please ask beforehand.
Electrical Devices: During class time we don’t allow the use of mobile phone or any other electrical gadgets. If there is a specific purpose to use the device, then we may allow upon request. We will require you to be punctual throughout the course, if you need free time during a session for any reason please ask beforehand.
For more queries see the FAQs section.
