10-Daagse Annapurna Base Camp yoga trek in Nepal

Program highlights

• Spectacular Mountain Amphitheater - The climax is standing at ABC surrounded by a breathtaking 360 degree circle of towering giants including Annapurna 8091 M Macchapuchre Hiunchuli
• Diverse Landscapes - The trail takes you through ever changing scenery - from lush rice terraces and vibrant rhododendron forests to dramatic gorges and high altitude , glacial moraine landscape of the sanctuary itself.
• Rich culture experience - Walk through the traditional villages of gurung and Magar communities enjoy their warm hospitality visit the museum in Ghandruk to learn about the region's famous Gorkha heritage.
• Natural Hot Spring - Well deserved reward at the end of Trek is a relaxing soak springs at Jhinu Danda, perfect for soothing tired muscles.
• Iconic View points - Pass through famous spots like Poon Hill which offers one of the most Spectacular sunrise views over the entire Annapurna Dhaulagiri Mountain ranges.
• In a nutshell - It's a perfect blend of natural beauty and culture immersion, often considered more varied and accessible than some higher altitude Treks making a classic and unforgettable Himalayan Adventure.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

As per your confirmed booking, our staff l will arrange either pick-up from the airport accommodation at Hotel Tradition and Spa. Rest and briefing about the program, followed by dinner and early rest overnight.

Day 2: Kathmandu - Pokhara

• Morning yoga class
• Breakfast and drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara for 6 hours. If there is traffic, it can be more hours.
• Transfer to hotel rest one hour
• Rest and preparation for trekking
• Dinner
• Overnight
• Elevation: 1,527 meters / 5,010 feet

Day 3: Trekking from Nayapul trek to Tikhedhunga / Ulleri

• Wake up and get fresh
• Yoga and meditation
• After breakfast at the hotel, drive to the Nayapul trek to Tikhedhunga / Ulleri
• Dinner overnight at tea house

Day 4: Trek to Ghorepani

• Wake up
• Yoga and meditation
• Breakfast
• 08:30 Trek to Ghorepani walking through the village and jungle
• 13:00 Lunch on the way, stay at tea house
• 17:00 Rest for one hour and have tea and coffee
• 18:30 - 19:30 Meditation
• 20:00 Dinner
• 21:30 Go to bed
• Elevation: 2,775 meters / 9,104 feet

Day 5: Hiking to Poonhill

• Hiking to Poonhill early in the morning to see the sunrise and mountain view. On a clear day, you have a panoramic view of 10 different peaks. Trek back to Ghorepani – after breakfast trek to Tadapani through the jungle for a nice walk. Overnight stay at tea house. Meditation evening and morning one hour as per above mention time
• Elevation: 2,700 meters / 8,858 feet

Day 6: Trek down to Chomorong

• Trek down to Chomoron – a beautiful Gurung Village or walk down to Jhinu (for a natural hot spring bath). Stay in Chomorong's tea house. The day includes one hour of evening and morning one hour of yoga and meditation.
• Elevation: 2,060 meters / 6,759 feet

Day 7: Trek to Syaulibazzar - Pokhara

• Trek to Syaulibazzar and then to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara by van or bus. Overnight at hotel. This day will be free time in the evening.

Day 8: Free Day in Pokhara

• Enjoy one full day in Pokhara for optional sightseeing, boating of Fewa Lake, if you also can do paragliding, jeep flyer in an optional tour(evening 18:00; Joyti meditation), and overnight at the hotel.

Day 9: Back to Kathmandu

• After breakfast drive back to Kathmandu
• 18:00 - 19:00 Soft and relaxing massage therapy, using Ayurvedic oil to balance the doshas Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Massage starts with a dry warm-up massage for a few minutes to the whole body followed by oil massage from the feet upwards. You are recommended to take a shower before the massage so that the oil can remain on your body and fully absorb. Dinner and overnight.

Day 10

Morning yoga class

Onward journey to the airport

The itinerary given above are just for an idea. Goniyore Yog ashram Nepal may alter the itinerary according to your time schedule, requirements, budget, weather, political situation and other circumstances beyond their control.

What you will learn:

Warm up your body Surya Namaskar (sun salutation) - Stretching body and various posture

Pranayama is a core yogic practice that involves the regulation and control of breath. It originates from the Sanskrit words.

Prana - Life force or vital energy

Ayama - Extension, expansion or control

So, Pranayama means expanding or controlling the life. It is considered a bridge between physical body and the mind - (mental and spiritual) and is one of the eight limbs of Ashtanga yoga as outlined by Patangali yoga sutra.

Benefits of pranayama

• Improve lung capacity and respiratory health
• Balance the Nervous system ( Reduce street, anxiety)
• Purifies nadis ( energy channels )
• Enhance concentration and clarity
• Balance seven chakra of human body
• Boosts immune function
• Supports emotional and mental stability
• Prepare the mind for meditation.

Types of Pranayama

• Nadi Sodhana (alternate nostril breathing) - Cleanses nadis - energy channels (balance the left and right brain), calms the mind, relieves stress and anxiety.
• Anulom Vilom - Inhale breath through one nostril exhale through the other. Balances energy and reduces mental tension
• Bhastrika - Bellows Breath - Technique - Slowly but forceful inhalation and exhalation using abdominal muscles. Effect:- Energizing remove toxins , Improve Oxygen flow
• Kapalbhati - Technique- Passive inhale-forceful exhale through the nose - Effects - Detoxifies body. activates brain and digestive fire.
• Bharamari (Humming Bee Breath - Inner Om chanting) Inhale deeply and exhale with humming sound like Bee.-- it makes Calms nervous system . helps insomnia and emotional tension.
• Uijayi (Victorious Breath) slight constriction of the throat during slow, deep breathing - Builds heat helps focus during meditation and asanas .
• Sheetali and Shitkari -Inhaling through a rolled tongue or through teeth and exhaling through nose- Cools body and mind reduces anger and stress.
• Om Chanting - chanting start from Muladhar chakra continue to sahsradhar Chakra--Active all nervous system includes body and mind

Steps of Practicing Pranayama

• Sit is a comfortable meditation posture --Padmasana or Sukhasana
• Keep spine erect and eyes closed
• Relax your body and bring attention to your natural breath
• Begin with basic techniques like Anulom Vilom or Nadi Sodhana
• Gradually increase the duration and intensity under guidance
• Practice on an empty stomach and in well verified space.

Precautions

Always practice under the guidance of a train teacher if new

Avoid forceful breathing if high blood pressure heart disease or pregnancy

Start slowly and build gradually

Finally, Pranayama is more then breathing technique - It's a way to harmonize body, mind, and soul with consistent practice it leads inner peace, clarity, Spiritual growth and better health.

You can adopt a yogic lifestyle and help them in doing practice rightly. So later when they pursue yoga teaching as a career or just teaching part-time, they should be able to teach correctly to deliver the optimum benefits of yoga science.