“Raise your energy with classical Tantra yoga”
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Shanti Yoga Ashram, Machhegaun, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Tantra Yoga Retreat in Nepal
Submerge yourself in the yogic lifestyle while absorbing the powerful Himalayan energy, the place that yogis have been practicing since the beginning of time. Learn the depths of classical Tantra yoga in a traditional ashram setting. Shanti Yoga Ashram is open 365 days a year for spiritual seekers who wish to start or deepen a spiritual practice. Through the Tantra lifestyle program, you will be introduced to classical Tantra yoga, where you will have the opportunity to learn old-age tantric practices in order to discover your inner energy and use it for expansion and sublimation.
Meet the instructors
Yogi Prakash, Yogini Rama, & Lisanne
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Highlights
- Engage in morning and afternoon Tantra yoga classes
- Participate in Tantric asana practice and Tantric meditations
- Explore Kundalini and Kriya practices, chakra balancing, and mantra initiation
- Enjoy accommodation with hot water and Wi-Fi facilities
- Experience a traditional Nepali ashram evening
- Savor three vegetarian and home-cooked meals
- 29 nights accommodation
Yoga styles
29 days with instruction
Accommodation
Shanti Yoga Ashram provides guests with an ashram environment in a homestay setting, surrounded by the splendor of nature. Yogi Prakash and his family welcome guests into their kitchen and living space, creating a cozy environment conducive to spiritual practice. Staying at the ashram can get a taste of an authentic yogic lifestyle along with traditional Nepalese culture.
The ashram provides a few private rooms and shared dormitory facilities, with availability based on current occupancy. There is warm running water for bathing, powered by solar energy, and unlimited fresh drinking water. While electrical outages are a part of life in Nepal, Shanti Yoga has adapted with solar energy for heating water and gas or fire for cooking. The ashram have 24-hour Wi-Fi and battery-powered lights, not depending on the coming and going of electricity.
Program
Experience the ashram lifestyle!
Life in the East flows with the rhythms of nature instead of by the numbers on a watch. While you do your best to keep to your daily routine, you also believe in remaining flexible, going with the flow, and accepting what each day brings.
Tantra Yoga is the integrated practice of all Yoga systems. It is a complete science which heals and balances the physical, vital and mental body through the practice of asana, pranayama, mantra, meditation and lifestyle. Through these teachings, people are able to raise their level of energy and consciousness and use it for the benefit of all humanity.
Shanti Yog Ashram provide you the environment and the tools to grow together as a spiritual family.
What you will learn?
- Asana: Combined with chakra awareness and bija mantra meditation.
- Pranayama: To activate and regulate prana (life energy).
- Chakras meditations: To balance and open the chakras (depending on length of stay)
- Meditations: Different meditation techniques as taught by a guru to disciple.
- Kriya and Kundalini practices: To awaken the sacred energy (Kundalini) (depending on length of stay).
- Ayurveda lifestyle and diet: To come back in harmony with nature.
- Mantra: To create ripples the the inner and outer cosmos and let the individual mind dissolve in the cosmic mind.
- Tantric rituals: To connect ourselves with the universe and show devotion.
- Spiritual philosophy: To integrate Tantra yoga into daily life.
One-day ashram experience
If you are not sure whether the ashram is something for you, or you are just curious about the lifestyle and program, from the morning till the evening, Shanti Yoga Ashram guides you through the day in the ashram.
The day will start at 05:00 am, with morning chanting in the temple. Throughout the whole morning, there will be a comprehensive sadhana with Sanskrit chanting, mantra, Havana (ritual), and yoga (asana, pranayama, mudra, bandha).
Later in the morning, there will be satsang, and after lunch, you will go for a short hike up to the Buddhist monastery. In the afternoon, there will be a meditation class, an aarti ceremony (ritual worship), and end the day at 8:00 with Kirtan.
Below is your typical day at Shanti Yoga Ashram.
Typical daily schedule
- 04:00 Morning chanting in temple (sanskrit mantra)*
- 05:30 - Havana (fire ceremony, tantric ritual)
- 07:00/07:30 - Yoga class (asana, pranayama, mudra, bandha)
- 09:30 - Breakfast
- Free time/ satsang /Karma yoga /Self study
- 14:00 - Lunch
- Karma yoga /free time /self study
- 17:00 - Meditation class
- 18:00 - Aarti (temple ceremony)
- 18:30 - Dinner
- 19:00 - Kirtan (chanting) or retire to bed.
What will be covered depends on the length of the stay.
Instructors
Yogi Prakash
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Prakash is the founder of Shanti Yoga Ashram, has been dedicated to yoga since childhood. He studied at the Bihar School of Yoga where he received initiation from Swami Niranjanananda. For the past 10 years, he has continued to deepen his knowledge in Nepal with Swami Shivalingam, Tantra Yoga Master. For the past 18 years, he has been fully immersed in teaching yoga both at home and abroad. He has circled the globe introducing the deeper aspect of yoga practice.
Yogini Rama
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Yogini Rama, co-founder of Shanti Yoga Ashram and naturopathic doctor, began her study of yoga at Bihar School of Yoga in 2001. She then continued studying under the guidance of Swami Shivalingham. She has been teaching since then, totally dedicated to the development of the ashram project. She is in charge of the Divine Yoga School. She loves the chant kirtan and shares the bhakti with the guests who come. Her practical class is meditative and full of yogic energy.
Lisanne Wille
Lisanne Wille is a long-term student and member of the ashram team, getting established in all teachings of Guru Yogi Prakash to transmit it to the west. With her Sanskrit teacher Prakriti, she learned how to read Sanskrit fluently. She shows her dedication and devotion to karma yoga and Sanskrit chanting and will stay forever connected to the ashram as she is preparing to establish a Shanti Yoga Ashram in the Netherlands.
Retreat location
You will be staying in Shanti Yoga Ashram Machhegaun, Kathmandu, Nepal. They'll welcome you to discover how Shanti Yoga Ashram can lead you deep into the purity of your heart, the hidden peace of your mind, and the natural blissfulness of your spirit.
Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas with a picturesque view, less than one hour from Kathmandu, Shanti Yoga Ashram is the perfect sanctuary to go deeply into the essence of yoga.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Shanti Yoga Ashram provides its guests with traditional Nepalese food, including Nepal’s famous dal bhat (rice and legumes), fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade yogurt, a pickle dish, and traditional roti (handmade flatbread).
The kitchen is a cozy, family-sized room with a welcoming atmosphere that reflects the generosity of the family who runs the ashram. The diet is strictly vegetarian.
Much of the produce used for meals comes from the family’s organic garden. Some items you can find in the field include cauliflower, cabbage, a variety of greens, persimmons, oranges, plums, kiwis, spices, and herbs, as well as chilies, radishes, and much more.
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
- Organic
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)
In your free time, you can visit Machchhgaun village, experience Nepali culture, explore nearby sites or enjoy nature walks in the neighboring forest.
You can also practice the art of Karma yoga, deepen your knowledge by browsing the yoga library or just relax and take in the stunning view of the Himalayas.
What's included
- 29 nights accommodation
- Daily yoga session
- Daily meditation class
- Hot water and 24 hours Wi-Fi
- 3 home cooked fresh meals
- Daily morning and afternoon Tantra yoga classes
- Karma yoga (selfless service)
- Kirtan and mantra
What's not included
- Roundtrip flight
- Airport transfer
- Additional activities
- Personal expenses
How to get there
Recommended Airports
KTM
Tribhuvan International Airport
11 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
You can book your flight to arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
Arrival by bus
You can take a bus from Kathmandu city to arrive at the ashram. Tell the driver to go towards Kirtipur on the way to Machchhegaun.
Arrival by taxi
You can call Shanti Yoga Ashram and they will give further directions.
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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