3 Day Himalayan Mountain View Yoga and Meditation Retreat near Pokhara, Nepal
Yoga Retreat in Nepal
Expert tip: This is one of the most popular yoga retreats offered in Nepal.
This 3-day retreat is for you if you want to practice yoga and meditation daily, gain knowledge on breathing practices, experience the beauty of the Annapurna Himalayas, and immerse yourself into the yogic lifestyle and local culture.
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Highlights
- Daily yoga and meditation classes
- Sound bowl healing session
- Local village and farm & Ayurveda tour
- Optional Ayurvedic cooking class
- Round transportation Pokhara-Astam
- Complete vegetarian/vegan diet
- 2 nights accommodation in beautiful spacious rooms overlooking the Himalayas
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Pokhara Airport (US$ 10 per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Garden
- Yoga studio
Annapurna Eco Village resort in Astam offers spacious and bright private rooms (Queen sized beds) with an attached bathroom. There is a huge garden as well as a big, newly built, and inspiring yoga hall where we can practice. From all rooms, you will have views of the Himalayan mountains. Yoga mats are provided.
Program
On this yoga retreat, you will get a chance to:
- Practice yoga, including breathing techniques (pranayama), on a daily basis. Beginners will get the chance to get a taste of yoga and build a good foundation for their yogic journey. More experienced yogis will deepen their practice and gain further inspiration for their ongoing yoga journey.
- Practice silent walking meditation, guided meditation, and experience a unique sound bowl healing session
- Learn about the local farmer life, the local herbs, and Ayurveda
- Taste organic healthy foods and specialties
- Wake up to stunning sunrise views on the Annapurna Himalayan range
Day 1
- 11:00 Morning gathering at Pokhara, Lakeside-6
- You will then take the jeep from Pokhara to Astam
- Lunch in Astam
- Afternoon yoga and meditation session
- Dinner
Day 2
- Morning yoga and pranayama with sunrise views on the Himalayas
- Breakfast
- Farm tour and village hike
- Lunch
- Afternoon yoga and sound bowl healing session
- Dinner
Day 3
- Morning yoga and pranayama with sunrise views on the Himalayas
- Breakfast
- Jungle walk or yoga philosophy class (as per your choice)
- Lunch
- Depart back to Pokhara
Included excursions
Local farm/village/jungle tour with Himalayan views is included as an excursion.
Instructors
Madan Aum
Madan was born near Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, in the South of Nepal. At the age of 12, he was introduced to yoga by a yogi master from the Himalayas, with whom he has been practicing yoga for some time. From that moment, yoga became a fundamental part of his life. He completed several yoga teacher training courses and studied yoga philosophy and yoga therapy in various places in India and the Himalayas of Nepal. For many years Madan has taught yoga in groups and private classes as well as organized yoga retreats in Nepal and India.
Retreat location
Nestled in the foothills of the Annapurna Himalayan Range, Astam is the perfect place to rewind and relax, practice yoga and meditation, and breathe. Astam is approximately at a 45 min drive away from Pokhara and offers serenity and peace away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
This village is an ideal spot to immerse yourself in your yoga practice. From here, you will have an amazing view of the Annapurna Himalayan Range as well as surrounding hills and towns.
The serene peaceful village offers ideal surroundings for your learning experience, with minimal distractions. The villagers here live a minimalistic lifestyle aligned with the seasons, harvesting organic vegetables and grains. Such a pure environment will allow you to dive deeper into the practice, re-connect with yourself and observe stillness and tranquility within.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
You will enjoy freshly prepared healthy meals (vegan or vegetarian) for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Vegetables are sourced from organic farms in the local village (Astam). Please let Madan Yoga Retreat know if you have any special dietary requirements.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Organic
- Lactose Free
- Yogic
- Other dietary requirements on request
- Ayurvedic
Spa treatments
- Optional: Thai yoga massage or oil massage (40 USD)
What's included
- 2 nights accommodation in beautiful spacious rooms with views on the Himalayas
- Daily yoga and meditation sessions
- Complete vegetarian/vegan diet
- Sound bowl healing session
- Local village and Ayurveda tour
- Ayurvedic cooking class (optional)
- Transportation from Pokhara to Astam and back to Pokhara
What's not included
- Flights
- Visa for Nepal
- Transport to/from the airport
- Personal expenses
- Additional activities/services
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Pokhara Airport
12 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Pokhara Airport (PKR). Domestic flights from Kathmandu to Pokhara are available daily from mornings to evenings and can be easily booked online. Transfer from and to the airport is not included. On the first day of the retreat, you will meet us in the morning at Lakeside-6 in Pokhara. From there, we will take the jeep together to the retreat center. If you need to be picked up from the Airport in Pokhara that morning, pick-up for an additional cost of 10 USD can be arranged.
Arrival by bus:
From Kathmandu, you can take the tourist bus to Pokhara, leaving daily at 6:30 AM from the tourist area near Thamel in Kathmandu. On the first day of the retreat, you will meet us in the morning at Lakeside-6 in Pokhara (meeting point: The Juicery Cafe, Bangladi, Lakeside). From there, we will take the jeep together to the retreat center.
Cancellation Policy
- 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 on arrival.
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