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Enlightening Yoga Teacher Training Nepal

Expert tip: This is one of the most popular yoga retreats offered in Nepal.

Yoga is a process of replacing an old pattern with a new more appropriate pattern. This yoga teacher training course by Shivalaya Yoga Ashram which is registered with Yoga Alliance, USA, is the best introduction to the Hatha yoga tradition or for anyone looking to renew their practice of Hatha yoga. This course will take your practice to the next level to gain the ability to share it. Located on a great energy point, Shivalaya Yoga and Meditation and Retreats Center will help you become more relaxed and happier in your life. The center is located only one hour from Pokhara airport.

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Bishnu Hari, Cecilie, Aman, & 1 More…

Highlights

Surrounded by stunning organic nature
View of Annapurna range and Begnas lake
Home grown organic food for all meals
Home grown and made herbal tea
Experienced and professional teachers
Previous students state that they feel at home immedialty
Daily Hatha and Ashtanga practice
Pranayama practice and Mantra chanting
Yoga philosophy - 8 limbs of Yoga
Basic principle of yoga therapy
Basic principles of Ayurveda
27 nights' accommodation

Skill level

Beginner

Yoga styles

27 days with instruction in English

Spoken languages: English

The maximum participants in the group is 20

Airport transfer included: Pokhara Airport

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Accommodation

Facilities

Café
Environmentally friendly
Restaurant
Special menu request
Terrace
Yoga deck
Yoga shala
Yoga studio
Tour assistance
Wireless internet

Shivalaya Yoga & Meditation & Retreats Center offers a rustic accommodation with both attached and common rooms, set in an attractive natural garden. It is the perfect location for those who wish to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse themselves in the natural beauty and peace which this quite village offers. This is an ideal location for those wanting to deepen their practice of yoga and meditation.

Shivalaya Yoga & Meditation & Retreats Center offers you a range of rooms, with double or twin beds, either with attached or shared bathrooms. The retreat center has a spectacular yoga shala with the view over the Himalayas and Begnas Lake, in which 15 people can practice very comfortably, but could fit up to 20. It also has a closed meditation hall. The yoga and meditation center is surrounded by the beautiful, quiet, and freshwater Begnas Lake.

The living is close to the mountains and forests, quiets the mind and recharges your energy. They have well-furnished guest rooms with attached bathroom. There’s also a restaurant with a wide selection of food, all freshly prepared, and available throughout the day. The center is basically encircled with the jungle, although there are some other tourist buildings around it.

Program

Certifications

%Students who complete their subsequent trainings are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®). Registration with Yoga Alliance provides a globally recognized credential.

Program

This course is taught in a group size with a maximum of 10 participants. This will give Shivalaya Yoga & Meditation & Retreats Center the opportunity to guide you in a very personal way. You will study on and practice with:

Yoga Postures (asanas)
Breathing exercises (pranayama)
Mudra and Bandha
Yogic cleansing (Kriya)
Yogic relaxation techniques (yoga Nidra and cyclic meditation)
Yoga philosophy and psychology
Anatomy and physiology
Aligment, adjustment, and modification
Mantra chanting or Bhakti yoga
Basic principle of yoga therapy (IAYT)
Guided meditation
Safety
How to teach different level of students

Typical daily schedule

05:30 Herbal tea
06:00 Hatha yoga
08:00 Pranayama
09:00 Breakfast
10:00 Philosophy
11:00 Anatomy
12:00 Optional time (personal coaching)
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Self-study
16:00 Ashtanga
18:00 Meditation
19:00 Dinner
20:00 Assignments and self-study

Rest and recovery

Sunday is for digesting the knowledge and resting the body.

Retreat location

Shivalaya Yoga and Meditation Center is located on hilltop overlooking Begnas Lake, Nepal. The unique gem is a great hideaway, offering a chance to break away from it all. No roads, cars, bikes, or shops and a spectacular view point with stunning sunrise and sunsets over the Annapurna.

Shivalaya Yoga & Meditation & Retreats Center is only 5 minutes' walk away from the lake shore, so daily swimming is easily possible. There are also several options for daily hikes on which you will have a panoramic view of the Himalayan Annapurna range.

Nearby place

Begnas Lake shore - 5 minutes' walk

Unique features

Activities

Boating
Hiking
Shopping
Swimming

General

Café
Environmentally friendly
Garden
Lake
Restaurant
Special menu request
Terrace
Yoga deck
Yoga shala
Yoga studio

Services

Tour assistance

Food

This teacher training course includes organic meals three times a day and herbal tea or coffee. Shivalaya Yoga & Meditation & Retreats Center offers a healthy and balanced vegetarian diet based on Asian cuisine and tea prepared from several species of Nepal. Most of the vegetables, fruits, and ingredients come from the local farmers.

The following meals are included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Drinks

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)

Begnas Lake visit
Hiking trails
Rupa Lake visit
Shopping at the markets
Swimming and boating in the lake
Visit to local villages
Voluntary work at the farm house or retreat center
Walking trails

What's included

3 daily organic meals
27 nights’ accommodation
A course manual and 2 pairs of uniform
Aligment, adjustment, and modification classes
An expert and experienced yoga teacher
Anatomy and physiology classes
Basic principle of yoga therapy
Complementary pickup or drop off service from the Pokhara Airport (PKR) or bus station
Daily asana and pranayama practice
Daily guided meditation session
Herbal teas or coffees
Lesson on how to teach different level of students
Mantra chanting or Bhakti yoga session
Mudra and Bandha classes
Yoga philosophy and theory classes
Yogic cleansing (kriya) classes
Yogic relaxation techniques (yoga Nidra and cyclic meditation)

How to get there

Recommended Airports

PKR

Pokhara Airport

11 km

Transfer included

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Pokhara Airport (PKR). Transfer from and to the airport is included. Shivalaya Yoga & Meditation & Retreats Center will pick you up from the airport.

You should arrive on the first day before 10 p.m. and leave on the last day after 11 a.m. anytime.

Arrival by bus

The complimentary pickup and drop off service is also available at bus station. In addition, there's local bus to Begnas Lake. This will take approximately 60 minutes and the cost are 50 INR. Around 15 minute walk from the bus stop, go over the Begnas valley dam and then the second set of stairs on the hill. Once you reach the top of the stairs, head up to Shivalaya Yoga & Meditation & Retreats Center.

Arrival by taxi

There's also taxi to Begnas Lake. You can request to be dropped off at the bottom of Piple Village. This will take approximately 25 minutes and the cost are around 1,000 INR.

Airport: Pokhara Airport Airport transfer included: Pokhara Airport No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.

Cancellation Policy

A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
The deposit is fully refundable if the booking is cancelled up to 7 days before the arrival date.
The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.

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28 Days 200-Hours Yoga Teacher Training at Begnas Lake, Nepal

Retreat organizer: Shivalaya Yoga Ashram

Shivalaya Yoga Ashram offers an ideal location for those wanting to deepen their practice of yoga and meditation.

Pokhara Lekhnath, Nepal

Spoken languages: English

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