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20 Day 200-Hour Best Certified International Yoga Teacher Training in the Land of Himalaya, Nepal
Mandala Yoga Retreat, Chandragiri, Kathmandu District 44619, Nepal
Best Certified International Yoga Teacher Training in Nepal
Independent reviews confirm that Mandala Studio Yoga & Spa's efforts to deliver the best yoga teacher training pay off. Today, they are well-known for bringing the best quality Yoga teacher training and preparing the students for professional yogi. This 200-hour course is designed for beginners to intermediate practitioners. Anyone interested in studying yoga as a career or just for health reasons can enroll and receive lifetime benefits from Nepal's top yoga school.
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Highlights
- Daily yoga, pranayama, chanting and meditation practice
- One day sight-seeing in famous place of Nepal, one day hiking for hikers
- Safely pick up from the airport at the right time
- Few sound healing sessions for stress management
- Enjoy three delicious vegetarian meals a day
- Learn multi-style of yoga techniques from the expert
- 19 night accommodation(1 night before the course start is included)
- Worldwide valid international certificate from USA Yoga Alliance upon completion
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Yoga styles
19 days with instruction
Airport transfer included:
Tribhuvan International Airport
Accommodation
The venue sits cozily between two hills at 2200 meters above sea level where you feel very peace and silence, get fresh mountain air, stunning views of Kathmandu valley as well as the Himalayan ranges of Annapurna and other mountains.
What is quite incredible is that after the 3-4 hours of hiking you can see Mount Everest clearly when the weather is in your favors! Especially in the winter and monsoon season, when the Kathmandu valley is fully covered with clouds, you gaze down from the yoga home feeling like you share the skies with Gods.
We provide dorm 6 bed rooms, 2 bed shared rooms, and single bed private rooms, with prices varying according to room category. The room size and all of the amenities are the same. Every room has an ac cold and warm air cooler, an attached bathroom, a hot and cold shower, a comfortable relax bed wardrobe with mirror, bed sheets and towels are changed twice a week, and the room is cleaned every day. You will enjoy your day seeing beautiful mountain from balcony, relax in the garden between two hills and lovely staff with a caring family yoga team.
Program
Classes are conducted by experts from Nepal and India, the teachers come from a traditional yoga background. This ensures that the knowledge delivered to you is wide-ranging from theoretical to practical applications, and you understand the correlation of yogic science and the human body. The aim is to provide authenticity, traditions as well as modern, scientific approach to yoga. Suitable for beginners to advanced, Mandala Studio Yoga & Spa follows the teaching method of ancient yoga school.
If you want to save time and money by finishing a yoga course from the same school quickly, Mandala Yoga Retreat also provides 30-day and 500-hour yoga teacher training courses.
Learn yoga in specific classes and training to contribute your wisdom and understanding of thousands of years of traditions! You can learn various forms of yoga, meditation, the science of breathing, prayers, chakras, mudras, yogic sattvic food, yoga anatomy, yoga therapy, and much more in the quiet, gorgeous environment of the Chandragiri hills. Yoga and meditation practice can help people of all ability levels, from absolute beginners to specialists. Every instructor will thoroughly prepare you for both your future job as a yoga teacher and your life-changing yoga practice not just for your profession but also for your healthy lifestyle and self-practice.
This course is a great way to unwind after a long day at work, as well as a great option for serious study on a tight timetable. You won't just learn and study for five or six hours here. Every Saturday is a holiday, so you can take it easy or spend your brief visit exploring Nepal. In free time, people can go on nature walks, sightseeing, visit historical sites in Nepal, and go shopping in the nearby city, which is thirty minutes away from the school.
The program
This yoga school is a sacred, spiritual place in Chandragiri where yogis practice sadhana and where even the lost can experience a loving, welcoming home in a serene setting surrounded by stunning scenery! Great traditional yogis live here as your friends, guiding you to a new spiritual path. It's a home for happiness and tranquility.
They think that learning yoga is a lifelong interest and that you should never stop. Your growth extends well beyond your physical capabilities, and the yoga poses encompass higher realms of consciousness, mindfulness, and spiritual awakening.
Mandala Yoga Retreat's goal is to provide you with the best 200-hour yoga teacher training program that meets USA Yoga Alliance International standards. You can expect to improve your knowledge by enrolling in the 200-hour yoga teacher training.
An organization believes in teamwork rather than just giving a course by a teacher. Their purpose is to promote mutual understanding and connections among those who come to them for yoga instruction. Their instructors come from both traditional and technical yoga backgrounds. Their goal is to provide both authenticity and tradition, as well as modern yoga science.
200hr Course Syllabus Content
The course topics that will be discussed during 200-hour session are listed below. Each topic and subject have a clear description of what it covers and how it is taught. Any misunderstanding? any inquiries? Get in touch and Mandala Studio Yoga & Spa will provide you with all the information you need about this course.
Four Types of yoga style
- Beginner yoga
- Hatha yoga
- Vinyasa yoga
Beginner yoga:
The offer introductory yoga to both new and experienced practitioners. Beginning with basic poses, basic yoga moves on to more energetic poses like the sun salutation. After completing this level, Yoga is taught to you based on your weight, age, and physical condition. You will be learning how to teach yoga to beginners at the same time.
Hatha Yoga:
Hatha yoga is the foundation of yoga and is suitable for all skill levels and body types. Hatha yoga is also known as the physical practice of yoga. "The slow pace and simple breathing exercises make it an excellent place to learn basic, intermediate poses and become comfortable on the mat.
" Hatha yoga is more likely to be used, Chanting, meditation, breathing, and mild to rigorous yoga practice were all part of spiritual yoga. The students will first practice hatha yoga, and then they will learn how to teach hatha yoga for different body type, in pregnancy, during menstruation, during excessive stress, and exhaustion of body, breath, and mind.
Hatha yoga is essential in the 200-hour program since it is the foundation of yoga. It is impossible to grasp other styles of yoga without first understanding hatha, because many styles of yoga Sana evolved from hatha yoga. The learner will have a thorough understanding of hatha asana sequence practice and its secret ancient philosophy.
Vinyasa Yoga:
Yoga vinyasa originated with ashtanga vinyasa, which they teach in 200 and 500-hour YTT. It's important to prepare your body for hard advanced ashtanga poses by practicing vinyasa yoga, commonly referred to as flow yoga. Vinyasa yoga is a body-dancing style that emphasizes power postures, proper breathing, as well as some stretching and relaxation. Due to the continuous flow sequence, vinyasa flow promotes flexibility without any strain, increases strength, and helps to burn excess body fat. Vinyasa yoga is best suited to loosen up the weight and for people with high levels of vigor. Learn from our school how to create a vinyasa sequence quickly since once you comprehend hatha, it is extremely simple to do Vinyasa flow.
Yoga philosophy
In yoga philosophy, you will study the secrets of ancient yoga from an expert in depth. Yoga philosophy is an interesting topic for fully understanding the term yoga. The instructor will discuss traditional yoga philosophy as well as current scientific research in yoga, as well as the practice and knowledge of spirituality. Here at the school, they make sure you thoroughly understand the yoga philosophy and educate you how to teach or explain others like a professional teacher. Yoga philosophy is like an ocean, and they've chosen the most intriguing and useful topic. In yoga philosophy, you will study all the below topics:
- The main object of yoga
- Different definition of yoga
- Yogas chitta vritti nirodha
- The 5 types of vrittis?
- Yoga Etymology
- The major schools/ Path of yoga
- Yoga as a Way of Life for Stress Management
- Yogic definition of stress
- Yogic Lifestyle
- The components of yogic way of life
- What we achieve through the practice of Yoga?
- The purpose of yoga
- Yoga origins and its history
- Philosophy of hatha yoga
- Yoga sutra
- Eight limbs of yoga
Seven main chakras
Chakra are Sanskrit words that imply "wheels." It is thought that your body contains several chakras, which are essential to the functioning of your existence. A yogi may gather energy from numerous levels of vibrations, including color, that are used in various sections of the body. The bodies have large energy centers that are linked to key organs or glands that regulate other bodily components. Each of these major energy centers is known as a chakra. Here you will discover about the seven major chakras, as well as its details such as chakra Mantra, chakra Petals, chakra Element, chakra Color Association, chakra Location, chakra for Balance, Chakra Stimulants, The Chakras of Matter, The Chakras of Spirit, and The Connection Between Matter and Spirit as well chakra Imbalances for various diseases. The seven major chakras that you will focus on in the course are listed below.
The 7 main Chakras and its Location
- Mooladhara (Root chakra)
- Swadhishthana (Sacral Chakra)
- Manipura (Solar plexus)
- Anahata (Heart chakra)
- Vishuddhi (Throat chakra)
- Ajna (Third eyes chakra)
- Sahasrara (crown chakra)
Mudras
Mudra are sometimes referred to as hand postures. Each component of the hand triggers a reflex reaction in a different section of the brain. Mudra is a kind of self-expression that involves the use of hands, the head (eyes, ears, tongue, lips, etc.), posture, lock, and perineal mudras. Thousands of mudras are utilized in tantric rituals. In ancient times, mudra was performed for classis dance, yoga mudra, and many more. Here with us, you will learn about hand mudra and five components mudra, importance of mudra and its science. You will learn how to apply mudra during meditation, pranayama, bandha, asana, and other practices.
Yoga hand mudra
- What is the difference between asana and mudra?
- How many types of mudra are there?
- Mudra methods, benefits and its precaution.
Yoga hand mudra
- Anjali Mudra (prayer mudra)
- Gyan/Jnana Mudra (The mudra of knowledge)
- Chin Mudra (The mudra of consciousness)
- Bhairava Mudra (The mudra of fierce or terrifying attitude)
- Hridhay Mudra (The mudra of heart gesture)
- Yoni Mudra (The mudra of the womb or source)
- Ling Mudra or the Mudra of Heat
Five elements (Pancha Mahabhuta) mudra
- Vayu Mudra (The Mudra of Air)
- Shoonya Mudra (The Mudra of Emptiness)
- Prithvi Mudra (The Mudra of Earth)
- Prana Mudra (The Mudra of Life)
- Apana Mudra (The Mudra of Digestion)
- Surya Mudra (The mudra of the Sun)
- Varun Mudra (The mudra of Water)
Bandha
The Sanskrit word bandha means to hold, constrict, tighten, or lock, and it precisely defines the physical motion required to accomplish these activities. A bandha is a yoga lock or bind that is used to guide and regulate the flow of prana (life force energy) to certain portions of the body. There are three primary bandhas in the body, as well as a fourth that connects them all: 1. jalandhara bandha, 2. uddiyana bandha, 3. moola bandha, and 4. maha bandha (maha bandha is the advanced practice and you'll do it in 300hr course). They cleanse, eliminate impurities, harmonize and balance the self. Bandhas momentarily stop the flow of blood, thus when they are removed, there is an increase in the flow of new blood. You will be learning 3 bandha in details.
- Jalandhara Bandha (throat lock)
- Uddiyana Bandha (abdominal contraction)
- Moola Bandha
Mantra-Prayers:
Mantra, sometimes referred to as devotion, is not a religion in the same way as water, air, fire, sun, and earth are not religious. Prayers and yoga are not religious. Since yoga and bhakti are closely related, you sill chant to benefit yourself, others, and the environment. You chant every morning to begin the day in serenity, positive thinking, and with a heart full of love. With a detailed translation of the mantra, the teacher also teaches how to chant in Sanskrit. The Sanskrit term mantra literally translates to "(to set free from the mind)" or "to control the mind." Mantras are sound-based physical vibrations that have stimulating impacts on both the physical and subtle bodies. Here, you'll discover different mantra (chanting) and how to perform them more effectively.
There are two different kinds of mantras in the world which are as follows:
- Vedic Mantra
- Non-Vedic mantras
- Gayatri Mantra:
- Guru Mantra:
- Mahamrityunjay Mantra:
- Asatoma Mantra:
Meditation & its practice
Meditation is a self-practice that is done with a teacher's instruction. Here, you will discover the philosophy of meditation, as well as how to teach it to others for a variety of ailments, issues, or stress management. The greatest journey a person can do is meditation. It is an expedition into the unknown. Meditation therefore does not exclude action. You don't have to run away from life. It only imparts a new way of living to you. The body and mind must be cleansed by the practice of yoga, including sat-karma, bandha, asana, mudra, chakra, pranayama, and many more, in order to meditate. Deeper relaxation is the result. Meditation brings down blood pressure and heart rate. It slows down breathing reawaken your spirituality helps in awakening and bodily healing.
Learn different types of meditation
- Witnessing, the Spirit of Meditation
- Guidelines for the Practice of Meditation
- How to meditate and its Benefits
- Different types of Meditation techniques:
- Ajapa japa Meditation (Chanting meditation)
- Soham means
- Benefits of Ajapa and Japa
- Ajapa japa meditation step by step
- Nada yoga meditation (Sound meditation)
- Benefits of Nada Yoga
- Nada yoga meditation
- Nada yoga step by step methods
- Antar mouna meditation (Silence meditation)
- Benefits of Antar Mouna
- Antar mouna meditation methods
- Yoga Nidra Meditation
- Benefits of Yoga Nidra
- Yoga Nidra step by step
The science of ancient cleansing
Satkarma kriyas:
The six cleaning acts, or satkarma kriyas, are an essential part of yoga. Additionally, it is claimed that being a yogi requires achieving success in satkarma. After the success of the fundamental practice, they offer advance practice in the 300- and 500-hour courses. The 200-hour course teaches the basic yogic cleaning process.
Since the words "sat" and "karma" both imply "action," the phrase "sat karma" refers to six actions that are part of the cleaning process used to purify the body. This process not only involves physical purification but also inner purification. Yoga involves both physical practice and internal purification. This ancient yogic practice balances the kappa, pitta, vatta, and other energies. Always study and practice these methods under the guidance of a qualified instructor.
- Neti: nasal cleansing and purify process
- Dhauti: stomach cleansing process
- Nauli: massaging and strengthening the abdominal organs
- Basti: washing and toning large intestine
- Kapalbhati: breathing exercise for frontal brain purifying
- Trataka: eye exercise gazing at one point for third eye
The science of breathing- pranayama
The most crucial aspect of yoga is pranayama because without breath, the body cannot survive. Understanding and managing the pranic process in the body are achieved through the practice of pranayama. Pranayama is typically understood to be the regulated inhaling, exhalation, and retention practice. Pranayama raises consciousness by suppressing or regulating mental distractions. Clears the mind and makes space for consciousness to flow freely. If done properly, eradicate all illnesses. Eliminate all obstructions that might prevent the prana from circulating properly. By clearing obstructions from the pranamaya kosha and allowing for enhanced prana absorption and retention, pranayama- breathing exercises help to create a healthy body. Here you will experience pranayama practice and you will be learning how to teach pranayama safely. Below are the pranayama topic which you'll cover in 200hr course:
- Yogic (Conscious) breathing techniques-control of breath
- Importance of pranayama
- Pranayama for Awakening Kundalini
- Discussion on bad breathing habits and correction technique
- Common benefits of pranayama
- Natural yogic breath in details
- Breathing techniques and its Awareness
- Four aspects of pranayama(pooraka, Rechaka, Kumbhaka, Antar kumbhaka, Bahir kumbhaka)
Learn the pranic body (the kosha)
- Annamaya kosha, the food or material body
- Manomaya kosha, (the mental body)
- Pranamaya kosha, (vital energy body)
- Vijnanamaya kosha, (higher mental body)
- Anandamaya kosha, (the transcendental or bliss body)
Types of pranayama and its practice
- Anulom Vilom Pranayama
- Hand position
- Nadi Shodhana Pranayama (Alternative breath)
- Pranic currents and the breath:
- Altering the flow of nadis and breath
- Sheetali pranayama (cooling breath)
- Sheetkari pranayama (hissing breath)
- Bharmari pranayama
- Bhastrika pranayama (‘bellows’ breath)
Importance of yogic balance diets
Everything you consume is spiritual food. Food, according to yogis, is the source of prana (life energy), which supports your body and gives us vitality and health. As a result, the foods they select to eat represent your level of conscious growth. Yoga advocates a clean (ethical) vegetarian diet, which promotes the development of sattva. As a result, you will learn about shattvic food, ayurvedic food, yogic food, the effects of bad eating habits, and the advantages of healthy eating habits. Foods to Eat When Following a Yogic Diet, Foods to Avoid or Reduce When Following a Yogic Diet, ideal diet for yogic sadhana, Nutrients and their purpose in the body. Here with us you will not only learn you will be living yogic life-style by having a yogic food, fasting and doing silent meditation.
- The quantity of food in a day
- The food which is good for health
- Sattvic food
- Foods to eat when following a yogic diet
- Foods to avoid or reduce when following a yogic diet
- Food during Yogi Sadhaka(practice)
- Nutrients and their role in the body
The therapeutic yoga
These days, people use yoga not only for physical exercise, but also for breathing exercises and meditation for mindfulness, and you will discuss the value of yoga therapy here. Many common ailments, such as back pain, joint discomfort, and office syndrome, can be controlled via proper yoga practice. According to the Hatha Pradipika, Yoga is not historically intended for treatment. Essentially, treatment is intended for sadhakas who do asanas and pranayama carelessly and obstinately, and who have bad nutrition and an imbalanced lifestyle. Yoga practice is better for prevention than treatment. Yoga is for improved health and illness prevention, but it cannot treat completely some major diseases which are too late. But definitely yoga can help before last stage and after success treatment yoga helps to heal fully physically, mentally and spiritually.
Learn every disease cause, symptom, treatment, asana, pranayama, Shatkarma, alternative medicine, diets, meditation and precautions:
- Irregular and painful menstruation
- Menstruation: (cramps)
- asthma:
- backache:
- blood pressure: (high)
- constipation:
- insomnia:
- migraine:
- fever:
- depression:
- diarrhea:
Yoga anatomy & physiology
Human anatomy and physiology are a vast subject, as is the art of yoga. Nevertheless, combining knowledge from both fields is extremely beneficial for the yoga practitioner. The Study of the Anatomy and Physiology of Yoga can improve incorrect practice or unsafe technique and a basic understanding of their physical body. A practitioner who learns yoga without an understanding of anatomy and physiology cannot understanding their own body and can cause injury. It is not necessary to memorize hundreds of muscles and bones to experience the benefits of applying anatomy of yoga. What is necessary is the functional understanding of a manageable number of key anatomic structures in their settings as they relate to yoga. Knowledge of these structures can be applied immediately to optimize your practice, break through blockages and avoid injury, medical problems or new problems. Below are the list of yoga anatomy what they teach :
- The Body systems
- Muscular system
- Skeletal system
- Digestive system
- Respiratory system
- Endocrine system
- Circulatory system
- Nervous system
- Lymphatic/Immune system
- Urinary system
- Reproductive system
- Vita organs
- Muscular system
- The main functions of the muscular system
Practical asana of hatha, vinyasa, & beginner yoga
For those who are serious about becoming a yoga teacher, teaching methods is a highly intriguing element of the training process. You will gain complete knowledge on how to instruct various body types under various conditions, such as stress, injury, menstruation, pregnancy, anxiety, etc. You will study about Body Adjustment, Yoga Fundamentals, and Body Ailments during the teaching approach discover how to design your own yoga routine, know every important aspect of posture, learn to instruct yoga to students of all levels. Learn how to safely lead yoga for the injured body and how to teach yoga to students at beginner, intermediate, and advanced in the same group.
- Learn the perfect Yoga alignment and its important
- Know the Body Alignments & its adjustment
- Learn the secret formula of yogic Breath during the asana practice.
- Learn the Importance of props:
- Know the Importance of counter pose
- Learn the secret of hatha yoga posture sequence
- Learn Asana definition
- Know the best Asana for meditation
- Know the secret Asana in number
- Learn Benefits of asana
- Know the precaution of asana
Learn the key-point of different types of postures
- Counter Pose
- Posture Chakras
- Posture Gazing
- Posture Alignments
- Posture Variation
- Posture Adjustment
- Final posture
Group of Asana (Standing, Sitting & Lying)
- Backward bending
- Forward bending
- Spinal Twisting
- Inverted asana
- Balancing pose
- Stretching posture
- Power posture
- Relaxation posture
Principals of asana
- Place :
- Cloths:
- Bathing:
- Foods:
- Regularity:
- Awareness:
- No straining:
Warm-up (micro exercise)
The warm-up exercise is the preparatory activity before class. Every practitioner should warm up before performing yoga Sana. It is also important for every instructor to teach exercise before yoga class so that there is no injury, stress, or soreness after the yoga practice. According to yogic texts, workout routines are essential before practicing posture. Without exercise, the muscles lose their value, the bones weaken, the function to absorb oxygen weakens, physical stress may arise, there is no strength and stamina in the body, and there is a greater risk of physical harm. Warm-up exercises work to loosen up tight muscles, boost heart rate, and promote appropriate blood flow. Start your practice from exercise.
The main features or components of Sukshma Vyayam Exercise, and its importance’s:
- (1) Breathing
- (2) Concentration point
- (3) Actual exercise
The joint movements are classified as:
- Leg joints movements
- Hand Joints Movements
- Neck and Head movements
- Supine twisting movement
- Eyes exercise
Surya Namaskar -Sun Salutation
The most popular form of yoga for hatha and vinyasa practitioners as a body-preparation exercise is sun salutation. Sun salutation is a practice routine that is done 4, 12, and 24 times gradually. Before doing other posture, sun salutation should be performed —Sun Saluation also known as Surya namaskara in Sanskrit. It helps stretch, massage, and tone all of the body's internal organs, as well as freeing up joints, muscles, and weight. Surya namaskar involves asana, pranayama, mantra, and meditation practices, making it a comprehensive sadhana (spiritual practice). Sun salutation is the gateway to higher levels of practice; it increases flexibility, core strength, arm power, and flexibility, therefore you'll be doing it every day here with us to prepare your body for higher practice.
- Two types of sun salutation
- Sun Salutation benefits:
- Sun salutation Contra-indications:
- Sun salutation step by step
Moon Salutation (Chandra Namaskar)
- Preparation
- Time of practice
- Moon salutation sequence
Yoga teaching methodology
Teaching is the special part of educational process, which is very essential for students to start teaching careers. For teaching methodology every Yoga teacher must know the teaching techniques and art of teaching and presentation. The teachers should be well familiar with the important principles, yogic discipline, with good teaching methods.
In ancient time there was no fixed time and no exam and certificates. Being with the teachers for most of the time was the best way of learning. They are the only one in Nepal who teaches how to teach multi-style of yoga in details for different age group, different body types, different yoga for injury medical problems, yoga during physical and mental stress.
- Learn how to Welcoming your students with positive vibes
- Know why Play relaxing, soothing music in the background.
- Before teaching Know the student’s, body types and teach according to their body level
- Learn Touch of hand during adjustment
- Know why you should never do yoga posture with your students
- Before teaching how to Introduce about you and what you going to teach
- Ask them if they are new to yoga or have any medical problem
- Know the Characteristics of a good yoga teacher
- Learn How to do Lesson planning before teaching
- Principles of demonstration & observation
- Importance of classroom safety
- Assisting, modifications, correcting, instructing
- Eye contact while teaching class
- Why Talk slowly and smoothly while teaching yoga class?
- The teacher will guide to finding your own unique teaching style
Daily yoga schedule
- 07:00 - 09:00 Hatha yoga, pranayama, mantra meditation practice
- 09:00 - 09:30 Light breakfast
- 10:00 - 11:00 Free time, rest or walk around the forest hills
- 11:00 - 13:00 Yoga introduction and yoga teaching methodology
- 13:15 - 13:30 Lunch
- 14:00 - 15:30 Self-study and self-practice for better understanding
- 16:00 - 17:30 Vinyasa yoga, yoga therapy, yoga anatomy
- 18:30 Dinner
Please note: The timetable is subject to change according to weather and other factors. The 200-hour training ended on the 20th at 12 p.m.
You must arrive one day before the course begins at 7 a.m., and lodging before the course is provided). Your leaving date is day 20 of the course, at 12 noon.
Instructors
Kriti Karki
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Kriti Karki is the school's owner and lead yoga instructor. Kriti comes from a yogic family and has been doing yoga since she was a children. She recovered from asthma via yoga practice and now has no asthma. Kriti has a 6-month diploma in yoga, a 3-year BA in yoga and naturopathy, a 2-year MA degree in yogic science from India University, and has finished her USA Yoga Alliance internation courses. She has been teaching yoga for almost 18 years. Note: Kriti will not be teaching yoga for a few months, however the school has a highly experienced professional teacher team.
Yogesh Pokhrel
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Yogesh pokhrel is an academically certified yoga therapist and yoga instructor with advanced training in yoga and specialization in ashtanga principles. Enjoy inspiring others to improve wellness and committed to long-term physical, mental, and spiritual fitness goals. Yogesh pokhrel is an expert in sound healing therapy and yoga therapy in neurological disorders, hypertension, cardiology, psychological disorder, arthritis, back pain, diabetes, and many more. He will handle your physical and mental tension with yoga therapy and sound healing therapy etc.
Shanta Shakya
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Swami Yog Abhinav (Shanta Shakya) is a rebellious and independent child of his family who questions about all social, religious, and philosophical beliefs. As he grew up he started reading and listening to Osho and was inspired by him. His quest for knowledge about one-self in solving problems pushed him to experiment with different meditation techniques. He met Osho in Kathmandu in 1986 and received initiation from Osho, becoming neo-sannyasin at the age of 19. He's always eager to learn. In 2009 he completed Reiki Master's level. Today he is the best healer and spiritual yogi in Nepal.
Vishnu Joshi
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Yoga Guru Vishnu was born at Dev Bhumi Uttarakhand and he completed his study and learned yoga from Rishikesh (world capital of Yoga). He had a deep-rooted passion for Indian Vedic Philosophies, Occult Sciences and more particularly in the disciplines of yoga and Naturopathy from his childhood days. He has studied and trained with Yogiraj Dr Vishvapal Jayant Ji at Vedic Gurukul MahavidhyalayaKanvashram, Kotdwar and reached of full understanding of Yoga Science of Body and Mind.
Retreat location
Mandala Yoga Retreat is located in Matatirtha Chandragiri Hills, a 30 to 45-minute drive from the tourism city Thamel and the international Kathmandu airport.
There are amazing views of the capital city of Nepal and mountains that rise to 2,000 meters above sea level from the location between two hills. This is the perfect location for your 200-hour YTT if you enjoy the outdoors and wish to get away from a busy, polluted metropolis. You will study an original and authentic style of yoga during these three weeks, and in your free time, you will have fun exploring, dining, hiking, sightseeing, and shopping. You may go for a week, using the days you have off to tour Nepal.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
The kitchen team will prepare healthy, fresh meals from ingredients from a local organic farm in a nearby village. They order fresh vegetables directly from the farmers whenever available.
All meals are vegetarian food for all yoga practitioners. Vegetarianism is believed to be the most beneficial system of nutrition. They provide every morning fresh seasonable fruits for your better health.
The kitchen is open and attached to the canteen (you can always see what’s going on). All food is served buffet-style. There is always cold and hot water and different herbal tea, and coffee in the dining hall.
If you are in any dietary, it's a good idea to bring your own diet. Mandala Yoga school also provide simple Nepali style vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free food.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
- Diploma in Massage therapy course
- Reiki healing therapy courses
- Sound healing therapy courses
- Mount Everest trekking
- Annapurna base camp Trekking
- Trekking in the mountains
- Yoga retreat
- Spa packages
Spa treatments
Anyone can enjoy the steam and sauna, and massage therapy at the school for an extra charge.
What's included
- Singing bowl therapy
- Sight-seeing trip
- 19 nights accommodation
- 3 Vegetarian meals a day
- Pick up from the airport and Thamel
- All yoga materials and yoga manual book
- Daily yogasana, meditation, and pranayama practice
- International certified USA Yoga Alliance certification after the completion course
What's not included
- Drop-off
- Personal expenses
- Laundry services
- Food during an outdoor trip
- Entrance costs in Bhaktapur, Pashupatinath, Swayambhu, Chandragiri hills etc.
- Outdoor hiking on a leisure day (pay to local guide)
- Extra activities which are not mentioned under the inclusion
How to get there
Recommended Airports
KTM
Tribhuvan International Airport
13 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Tribhuvan International Kathmandu Airport (KTM). Provide an accurate time of arrival to the Mandala Yoga Retreat team in advance. They will be there to pick up you at the right time. The course starts every 1st of the month, therefore, book an air ticket one day before the course start and there is no extra cost for one night stay.
Airport: Tribhuvan International Airport
Airport transfer included: Tribhuvan International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20.07% 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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