Himalayan Yoga Academy

Meditation and Yoga Retreat in Nepal

Himalayan Yoga Academy provides yoga packages to those who want to learn original or traditional yoga with its fundamental principles and some cleansing packages from each nook and corner of the world, as well as short or long holiday packages. People who come to Nepal for tours and treks also visit and stay with them for a few days for yoga practice and relaxation programs.

Highlights

• 2 yoga sessions per day
• Meditation and pranayama sessions
• Daily therapy session on main retreat days
• Evening walks and sightseeing visits included
• Library of yoga literature at your disposal
• Daily herbal tea and drinking water
• 3 vegetarian or vegan meals daily
• 3 nights accommodation

Skill level

• Beginner

Yoga styles

• Nidra
• Bhakti

Accommodation

Facilities

•  Spa
•  Dining area
•  Environmentally friendly
•  Garden
•  Kitchen
•  Lobby
•  Terrace
•  Yoga shala
•  Yoga studio
•  Free parking
•  Free Wi-Fi
•  Internet access
•  Library
•  Wireless internet

You will be accommodated at Himalayan Yoga Academy. At Himalayan Yoga Academy they have twelve rooms with attached bathrooms, hot and cold shower, yoga hall, comfortable and hygienic kitchen, herbal tea, organic food, spa chambers, tiny beautiful gardens, meditation zones, library, music instruments, yoga mats, and Wi-Fi.

Facilities

• Aarogya-griha: Healing chamber which is for deep relaxation healing, therapy, and spa treatments in order to get healthy
• Anna-griha: House of food where the food is prepared and you will eat. The dining facility serves 25 people.
• Chaitanya-griha: House of supreme consciousness which is for prathana (prayer), yogasana (postures), pranayama (breath control), and dhyana (meditation)
• First aid box with normal dressing and medications
• Shuddi-griha: House of six cleansing acts (shatakarma) which is for cleansing the different gates of the body
• Svadhyaya-griha: Self study room with yoga and different yoga related books
• Swagat-griha: Reception hall which is for welcoming guests where you will be greeted with a warm and friendly welcome
• Wi-Fi Internet and print on request

Program

Himalayan Yoga Academy provides standard services with cleansing acts, yoga asana, pranayama, and meditation, some theoretical lessons, wellbeing packages like massage, Shirodhara, hiking yoga, sauna, steam bath, swimming, music, reiki practice, reflexology, herbal tea, all food, and accommodation.

Why join this retreat

• Relaxation
• Physical and mental detoxification
• Stress-free life
• Develop vitality and strengthen the body
• Connect yourself and self-realization
• Connect to nature and free from technology
• Next level of yoga meditation practice
• Connect with a positive source

Therapy schedule

• Full body oil massage
• Shirodhara (oil treatment)
• Steam day
• Reiki / Bowl Music Healing
• Sample schedule

Day 1: Arrival day

• Before 14:00 Check-in, room arrangement, and rest
• 15:30 - 16:30 Relax
• 17:00 - 17:15 Herbal tea
• 17:15 - 18:45 Bhakti yoga (prayer / chants), spinal asana / Suryanamaskar, yoga Nidra, Mudra, Dhyana yoga (meditation)
• 19:00 - 19:30 Dinner and herbal tea
• 19:30 - 20:30 Bhakti yoga (prayer / chants), Trataka (concentrated gaze), and discussion (optional)
• 20:30 - 21:45 Evening walk, Vajrasana, self-study, and practice
• 22:00 Bedtime (lights out)

Days 2 - 3: Main retreat days

• 06:00 Wake up and ushapan (early drinking water)
• 06:30 - 07:00 Jala Neti (nasal cleansing) and herbal tea
• 07:00 - 08:45 Bhakti yoga (prayer / chants), warm-up exercise, Suryanamaskar, yogasana, Bandha, pranayama, Shanty Path (peace mantra)
• 09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast and herbal tea
• 10:00 - 13:00 Therapy session, helping and cooking in the kitchen, and self-study
• 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and herbal tea
• 14:00 - 17:00 Nature / village / temple / monastery visit, jungle visit, or self-practice
• 17:00 - 17:15 Herbal tea
• 17:15 - 18:45 Bhakti yoga (prayer / chants), spinal asana / Suryanamaskar, yoga Nidra, Mudra, Dhyana yoga (meditation)
• 19:00 - 19:30 Dinner and herbal tea
• 19:30 - 20:30 Bhakti yoga (prayer / chants), Trataka (concentrated gaze), and discussion (optional)
• 20:30 - 21:45 Evening walk, Vajrasana, self-study, and practice
• 22:00 Bedtime (lights out)

Day 4: Check-out day

• 06:00 Wake up and ushapan (early drinking water)
• 06:30 - 07:00 Jala Neti (nasal cleansing) and herbal tea
• 07:00 - 08:45 Bhakti yoga (prayer / chants), warm-up exercise, Suryanamaskar, yogasana, Bandha, pranayama, Shanty Path (peace mantra)
• 09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast and herbal tea
• 10:00 - 13:00 Rest / pack, city visit walk / shower / rest
• 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and herbal tea
• 14:00 Check-out

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