YOGA IN THE HIMALAYAS
Highlights
- Unique combination of yoga, culture, adventure, and nature
- Sight-seeing in various tourism spots and short hiking
- In-depth explorations of the spirituality
- Regular Yoga practice with local yoga instructor
- Enough time for self-exploration
Overview
Yoga literally means “union”, “connections”, or “oneness” and it is not a religion but a universal concept that brings things scattered together. That maybe people, ideas or simply the exercises that help one to bring him/her together.
Theologically speaking, there are four divisions of Yoga. In Sanskrit, they are called Raja-Yoga, Karma-Yoga, Bhakti-Yoga and Jnana Yoga. And the person who seeks this kind of a union is called a Yogi. The worker is called the Karma-Yogi. One who seeks this union through mysticism is called a Raja-Yogi. One who searches for this union in love is a Bhakti-Yogi. And one who seeks this Yoga through philosophy is called the Jnana-Yogi.
Nepal is a peaceful and beautiful country of spiritual delights. The historical places, temples, stupas all are linked with the spiritual traditions of Hindus and Buddhist. Being here is the best way to explore spiritual places is no doubt to have compassion with others. Enjoy your spiritual holiday in Nepal by exploring these beautiful spiritual places.
Yoga originates from the East. The earliest writings about Yoga appear in the Bhagavad-Gita about 10,000 years ago. From India, the Yogic techniques were taught to the monks in the Himalayas and they in turn (with some changes) taught it to the villagers who needed to learn how to protect themselves evolved these teachings and became what we know today as Martial Arts.
In the second century C.E., the Indian yogi Patanjali – who is sometimes referred to as the Father of Yoga – codified the millennia-old yoga tradition in his Yoga Sutra. Patanjali outlined eight specific principles, each of which is an entire practice path intended to reunite the seeker with the divine.
The Asanas’ we practice (postures) stimulate nerve energy. Of course, we all know that nerve energy passes along the spine and sends impulses to our brain and throughout the body. Stimulating and increasing nerve energy throughout the body gives us more energy, clarity, and awareness (heightened consciousness).
- Day 1 - Arrival in Kathmandu-
30 minutes’ drive from the airport Overnight in Hotel centrally Located- Dinner included
- Day 2 - Kathmandu Cultural City Tours
Drive 20 minutes to Swayambhunath stupa famously known as Monkey Temple followed by the visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square home of living Goddess Kumari - Overnight in Hotel in Deluxe room
- Day 3 - Guided tour in Bhaktapur Durbar Square and drive to Yoga centre
Bhaktapur Durbar Square is the royal palace of the old Bhaktapur Kingdom, 1,400 metres above sea level. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Bhaktapur Durbar Square is located in the current town of Bhaktapur, also known as Khwopa, which lies 13 km east of Kathmandu.
After the tour we will drive to the Yoga centre.
- Day 4 - Day 04 - 05 Yoga Retreats
Day 04-05: Tentative daily routine of the Yoga and Meditation
6:30- 7:00 Satkarma and Tea
7:00-8:00 Chanting and Pranayama (Breathing Exercise)
8:00 -9:30 Asana practice
9:30-10:30 Breakfast
10:30-13:00 Massage / Sirodhara/Steam bath/Self-study/ Hiking/Yoga Philosophy discourse
13:00-14:00 Lunch
14:00-16:30 Massage Therapy/Steam bath/Self-study/ Hiking/ Yoga Philosophy discourse/ Free time- check out our library for a good read
16:30-17:00 Tea break
17:00-18:30 Asana and Meditation practice
18:30-19:30 Vegetarian dinner made with local fresh products
19:30-21:00 Self Study, Discussion, Chanting, Star Gazing
21:00 Bedtime- lights out - Day 6 - Yoga Center program continues
Day trip- Hike to Local Community and Changunarayan or take free time at Yoga Center with Spa.
This is the oldest temple of Vishnu built in early 5th century AD situated at the end of a long ridge which runs well into the valley. This place is to the northeast 20 km from Kathmandu through the countryside. It commands the most magnificent views of Kathmandu valley and the Himalayas ranges in the background. This is also a most important historical, religious place where one can see the largest number of finest stone sculptures dating back to 5th-9th century AD. This is also known as a living monumental garden.
- Day 7 - Drive to Trishuli River and visit Nepalese Community and Yoga in the Evening at Resort or River Bank
The Trishuli is named after the trishula or trident of Shiva, the most powerful god in the Hindu pantheon, There is a legend that says high in the Himalayas at Gosaikunda, Shiva drove his trident into the ground to create three springs – the source of the river and hence its name Trishuli.
- Day 8 - Yoga in the Morning in the bank of Trishuli River and drive to Pokhara and drive to Sarangkot
Yogic practices give their best results during sunrise. Sarangkot is a wonderful piece of nature to view the sunrise over the Himalayas. Thus today you are driving to the hill station of Pokhara city. Tomorrow morning is going to be a divine morning of your life as you are going to practice Yoga direct in the base of the Himalayas. Experience yoga in the place where it originated.
- Day 9 - Sunrise Yoga and drive to Pokhara city:
Having been blessed with Yoga in the Himalayas, now you can have some other adventure activities in Pokhara.
Pokhara, Nepal’s second-largest city, offers a beautiful and tranquil change from Kathmandu. As the gateway to the Annapurna region, it boasts amazing views of the mountain range and is surrounded by lush green forests that lead to the foothills. At the heart of the city is Phewa Lake. Enjoy strolling along its shoreline that is dotted with picnic areas and delicious restaurants, or rent a small rowboat to visit the Taal Barahi Temple sitting on its own small island.The surrounding area offers great day hikes up to Shanti Stupa overlooking Phewa Lake, or Sarangkot where the paragliders can be seen soaring as they begin their initial descent. Within the city limits, the underground Devi’s waterfall is a beautiful temple, surrounded by ornately carved stairs.
- Day 10 - Free day at Pokhara
Your morning yoga session will go ahead in the hotel courtyard and there is an evening yoga session also. You have enough free time in the day time for a leisure walk around the community or the forest.
- Day 11 - Fly to Kathmandu
Today you return back to Pokhara. You can enjoy your free time during day around Thamel and at 6 PM we have Nepali Dinner with Cultural Dance and the chance to recap the program
- Day 12 - Departure from Nepal
We will check out of the hotel at 11 a.m. We will be transferred to the airport. Departure to the next destination.
- All Airport Transfers
- Twin / Double Hotel Accommodation
- All Vegetarian meals included in Ashram and River Banks
- All Entrance Fees
- All Ground Private Transportation
- Personal Tour Guide
- 4 nights Yoga retreat Camp (Moderate Accommodation)
- Yoga in the base of Himalayas & River Banks
- Sunrise Yoga from Sarangkot
- All government taxes.
- Any bar bills (alcoholic drinks, mineral water, and cold drinks), cigarettes
- Natural Calamities beyond our control and expenses incurred during rescue services.
- Any Private Expenses
- Travel/Medical Insurance
- International flights & Visas
- Kathmandu & Pokhara - Lunch & Dinner not included
- Client’s personal insurance and any kind of unforeseen expenses.
Important Information
OTHER ADD-ON PROGRAMS
Chitwan 2 Nights 3 Days Program
Poonhill Trekking 4 nights 5 days
Paragliding
Other Trekking
Cultural Tour around Kathmandu