13 Day Spiritual Yoga, Meditation, and Pranayama Retreat in Simalchour Syampati, Nepal
Yoga, Meditation, and Pranayama Retreat in Nepal
Nepal is a magical place, with a deep and rich spiritual energy. With the Himalayan mountains on your doorstep, this retreat is a chance to immerse yourself in that energy - to find a connection to something truly meaningful. To see and experience the path of yogis, old and new, and discover for yourself the essence of the clear, awakened mind.
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Highlights
- Daily yoga practice
- Daily meditation session
- Daily pranayama session
- Trip to various exciting places
- 12 nights accommodation
- Daily vegetarian meals
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Yoga studio
The resort is built in a traditional Newari style, surrounded by organic farmland, flower gardens, and forest, where they encourage sustainable methods of cultivation as well as preserving the natural wildlife habitat.
On your last night, you will stay at Boudhanath, one of the most sacred places for Buddhists. This accommodation is a little more simple, and only a 15-minute drive from the airport.
All shared accommodation has single beds. The large and medium cottages are very spacious.
Program
Yoga
Most mornings will begin with 60-75 minute Vinyasa (flow) practice to get the body moving and the mind awake and ready for the day. In the afternoons, you will practice a lighter Yin class.
Meditation
Your meditation sessions will follow the teachings on compassion and kindness, which come from the Mahayana Buddhist school of thought training. These will be in the morning and evening.
Tantra
The Buddha of compassion – Chenrezig – holds a special place in Tibetan Buddhism. You will learn and practice the tantra associated with this deity at the Resort and then utilize aspects when you go to visit holy places.
Note
On this retreat, you will practice yoga, meditation, and pranayama - the usual things - but you will also take the practice to very special places. Ancient places are full of the energy of past and present yogis.
Each location has some spiritual meaning and benefit. Your focus will be to develop an inner awareness of compassion and kindness towards yourselves and others. Through this practice, you will come to know more happiness and ease in life.
Be prepared to meditate mindfully and allow the beauty of these places to infuse inspiration to propel you further on your yogic journey.
This retreat has a strong spiritual focus but rest assured, you will still have the opportunity to relax, explore, and buy those perfect little gifts for yourself and others.
Included excursions
Day trips to practice yoga, meditation, and more at different locations. You will visit seven places in total:
- Kopan Monastery: You will receive teachings, enjoy a monastic lunch, and stroll through the beautiful gardens
- Swayambhunath: This sacred temple is one of the oldest in Nepal – over 1500 years old
- Buddha Par: As you walk around, you will say mantra for each deity and take in their beauty
- Thamel: Lunch, shopping, traditional Buddhist artwork (Thangkas), and the best lassi of your life
- Pharping: You will practice mantra inside the cave where Padmasambhava attained his enlightenment
- Namo Buddha: This is one of the three main stupas of the Kathmandu Valley, a very sacred place
- Boudhanath: Here, you will spend time walking around the stupa, performing virtuous action through body, speech, and mind (and a little shopping!)
Instructors
Sanjay Lavoipierre
Sanjay has always been a teacher, starting at the young age of 14, teaching music. He began exploring consciousness development and the healing arts at the age of 15 and on completing his university degree dove straight into yoga studies and teaching. Sanjay began teaching in 2003 and has taught in many places around the world including Australia, Canada, the UK, Nepal, and India. He offers workshops and retreats throughout the year to further his students’ knowledge and provide the opportunity to find inner peace and happiness.
Ritu Babbar
Ritu has a special connection with the Himalayas and ancient Indian teachings. As a support teacher, she will be available to assist your yoga and meditation practice, answer your questions and ensure you are comfortable and enjoying your retreat experience. Ritu Babbar has taught postural yoga in every corner of the globe, from South Asia to the South Pacific and beyond. After being traveling teaching for nearly a decade, she is currently the lead teacher and director of Yoga Tree Elsternwick. The Yoga Tree is her home studio, the same place where her postural yoga practice began in 2002.
Retreat location
Perched on a hilltop at 1800 meters, just outside the Kathmandu Valley, Namo Buddha Resort is an oasis of peace and tranquility, offering spectacular views of the Himalayan mountain range on clear days. The stunning Namo Buddha Resort is 1 hour and 45 minutes from central Kathmandu.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
On this retreat all meals at Namo Buddha Resort are vegetarian, made fresh, and where possible using organic produce from their farm. Main meals on pilgrimage trips are included in the retreat price and will also be vegetarian. Please inform Yoga Sanjay Retreats if you have any special dietary requirements, they will try to accommodate these.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
Spa treatments
Treatments and services available at an additional cost:
- Massage in your room: (1 hour) 40 USD and (1.5 hours) 55 USD
- Sauna: (1.5 hours) 30 USD
What's included
- Yoga sessions
- Meditation and pranayama sessions
- Teaching and practice sessions
- Day trips to sacred sites
- 11 nights accommodation
- Daily delicious meals
What's not included
- Airfare
- Travel insurance
- Airport transfers
- Tourist visa
- Additional expenses
- Massages
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Tribhuvan International Airport
26 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport. Transfer from and to the airport is not included.
Arrival by taxi
You can take a taxi directly from inside the airport to the resort for around 50 USD. The taxi ride from the airport takes approximately 90 minutes.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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