31 Day 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Beautiful Begnas Lake, Pokhara
Shivalaya Yoga & Meditation Centre, Begnas Canal Road, Lekhnath, Kaski District, Gandaki Zone, Western Development Region, Nepal
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 the old pattern with a new more appropriate pattern. This yoga teacher training course, is the best introduction to yoga therapy 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. It is located only one hour from Pokhara airport.
Highlights
- Surrounded by stunning organic nature
- View of Annapurna range and Begnas lake
- 3 daily homegrown organic food and herbal tea
- Experienced and professional teachers
- Previous students state that they feel at home immediately
- Daily Hatha and Ashtanga practice
- Daily yoga philosophy class
- How to teach a different level of students
- Mantra chanting
- Daily anatomy and guided meditation
- 30 nights’ accommodation
Skill level
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
30 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 10 participants
Airport transfer included:
Pokhara Airport
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 quiet 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 of 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
Program
This course is taught in a group size with a maximum of 15 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:
- Ashtanga
- Vinyasa
- Mysore Style
- Hatha yoga
- Breathing exercises (pranayama)
- Mudra and Bandha Yogic cleansing (Kriya)
- Yogic relaxation techniques (yoga Nidra and cyclic meditation)
- Yoga philosophy and psychology
- Anatomy and physiology alignment, adjustment, and modification
- Mantra chanting or Bhakti yoga
- Yoga therapy (IAYT)
- Guided meditation
- Safety
- How to teach different level of students
Typical daily schedule
- 06:00 Meditation, Kriya, and tea
- 07:00 Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Mysore style, and pranayama
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 10:30 Theory and philosophy
- 12:30 Optional time (personal coaching)
- 13:30 Lunch
- 14:30 Self-study
- 16:30 Hatha Yoga and pranayama
- 18:30 Mantra chanting or Bhakti yoga
- 19:00 Dinner
- 20:00 Meditation
Retreat location
Shivalaya Yoga and Meditation Center is located on a 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 viewpoint with stunning sunrise and sunsets over the Annapurna. Shivalaya Yoga & Meditation & Retreats Center is only five 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
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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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 farmhouse or retreat center
- Walking trails
What's included
- Mantra chanting or Bhakti yoga session
- Mudra and Bandha classes
- Yoga philosophy and theory classes
- Yogic cleansing (kriya) classes
- Anatomy and physiology classes
- Principle of yoga therapy
- Alignment, adjustment, and modification classes
- Yogic relaxation techniques (yoga Nidra and cyclic meditation)
- A course manual and 2 pairs of uniform
- An expert and experienced yoga teacher
- Lesson on how to teach different level of students
- Daily guided meditation session
- Daily asana and pranayama practice
- 30 nights’ accommodation
- 3 daily organic meals
- Herbal teas or coffees
- Complimentary pickup or drop off service from the Pokhara Airport (PKR) or bus station
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 dropoff 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 minutes' 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 non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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