5 Day Beautiful Rejuvenating Yoga, Ayurveda and Nature Retreat in Nepal's sacred Namobuddha Region

Facilities

Depending on the day:

• 06:00 Wake up and morning energizing herbal tea
• 06:30 Morning yoga session, sun salutation
• 07:30 Meditation session
• 09:00 Healthy breakfast (or brunch)
• Free time or shower and get ready for a meaningful day
• 11:00 Life/outdoor session, gardening & cooking workshop or short hike, or visit to Namo Buddha Monastery, depending on the day
• 12:30 Lunch and tea
• 14:00 Social engagement, village or monastery or free time for self-reflection
• 17:00 Afternoon yoga and meditation sessions or conference session, depending on the day
• 19:00 Dinner
• 21:00 Open space for social bonding

Visit Namo Buddha (Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery)

During your retreat, you'll be visiting Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery (commonly known as Namo Buddha Monastery) one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Nepal and one of the holiest in the world. It is known as the place where the Buddha, in a previous life as a prince, gave his body to a starving tigress and her cubs.

• The hike from our venue takes around 40 minutes
• Hike level: easy to medium
• Amazing views of the Himalaya Mountain Chain

You will also do a short hike around the retreat local area to enjoy nature and live the Nepalese surroundings

A workshop at a nearby Permaculture Farm with organic gardening and tips & tricks is included in the retreat price.

The beautiful green retreat resort is located near Namobuddha Monastery in a region called Phulbari (Flower Garden), about 42 kilometers east of Kathmandu. Its serene, natural environment promotes tranquility and total relaxation

• Beautiful view of the Himalaya Mountain Range
• Off south the B.P. Highway east of Kathmandu, close to Mathurapati, Phulbari

Distances

• Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) - 1 hour 30 minutes
• Thamel (Kathmandu) - approximately 1 hour
• Patan - approximately 50 minutes to 1 hour

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• Organic and local food
• Depending on the day, breakfast, lunch and dinner or brunch, snack and dinner will be served
• Delicious local vegetarian menu (Nepalese)

A Meaningful Life and Vishuddhi Alaya strongly believe that being in touch with the earth and eating food that comes from the area they are living in enhances the healthfulness of body and mind. The delicious local meals at Vishuddhi Alaya are prepared with love and passion based on the sattvic principle of food, being pure, essential, natural, vital, and clean. A Meaningful Life use predominantly products and ingredients, organically grown in their own vegetable and herbs garden

Nepalese cuisine workshop included

• With a donation, you can help A Meaningful Life sponsor more kids at the Maya Universe Academy (sustainable school model in Nepal)
• Tourism packages before or after the retreat. These will be carried out by the trusted tourism expert partner
• Buy local handcraft and souvenirs to help the locals
• Stay one or several nights longer at the retreat venue, for a quiet and relaxing rest

Spa and wellness center: Ayurvedic massage packages and various therapy sessions at additional costs:

• Ayurvedic massage 90 minutes: 29 EUR
• Himalayan Trekkers Massage (blends of essential oils ) 90 minutes: 30 EUR
• Aromatherapy Massage 90 minutes: 32 EUR
• Head, neck & shoulder Massage 60 minutes: 22 EUR
• Wellness Signature Facial 90 minutes: 27 EUR
• Shirodhara 60 minutes: 33 EUR

• 4 night accommodation in single, double/twin standard rooms, or in one of the 2 beautiful suites (double or triple occupancy)
• Depending on the day 2 or 3 meals per day (brunch, snack and dinner or breakfast, lunch and dinner), herbal infusions or fruits
• All sessions & lessons: yoga & meditation, life balance, Nepalese cooking & gardening (permaculture) workshops, session at Namo Buddha Monastery
• Short hikes, visits to monasteries, and visits to the region and surroundings
• A free 60 minutes Ayurvedic massage per participant
• Transfers from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) or from Kathmandu/Patan to the venue will be offered at pre-defined times
• If the required participant's number is achieved, with your help, A Meaningful Life will sponsor children at the Maya Universe Academy (sustainable school Model in Nepal)

• Flights to and from Nepal
• Additional tourism packages offered by our local and trusted partner, ask us!
• Additional beverages (sodas, etc.) or snacks not included in the menu
• Additional massages or spa therapies (apart from the included Ayurvedic massage)

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.