Retreat Overview

The Yoga Holiday Retreat at Nepal Yoga Academy offers a tranquil escape tailored to your unique needs, allowing you to rejuvenate amidst nature’s beauty.

Ideal for those looking to break free from the pressures of daily life, our Yoga Holiday Retreat combines flexibility and structure, letting you choose which classes to join. While we encourage participation for maximum spiritual and relaxation benefits, there’s no pressure to attend every session.

Enjoy our nourishing meals, unwind with gentle asana and pranayama practices, or simply find solace in our garden spaces. This retreat is a perfect balance of guided practice and personal freedom, providing the restorative experience you need to return refreshed and reenergized.

Yoga Holiday Retreat Breakfast

Level Beginner, Advanced
Yoga Style Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa
Availability Throughout the Year
Food Vegetarian and Vegan (on request)
Price Starting From USD 70/Night
Spa Service Massage, Steam, Healing

Why Choose this Retreat?

Freedom and Exploration

The yoga holiday retreat can be designed to suit your time-schedule, and preferences. With its relaxed yoga, meditation and relaxation sessions fitting around your schedule at a flexible pace that does not require anyone to fully commit the entire time.

Supportive Guidance

For those wanting a relaxed holiday with supportive guidance, this retreat offers the ideal balance. Join group activities for a structured experience or simply rest and recharge in a peaceful environment that fully respects your personal choices.

Restorative Experience

This yoga holiday retreat offers a variety of rejuvenating activities—from yoga and pranayama to meditation, mantra chanting, and massages—creating a comprehensive wellness experience designed to relax the body and mind.

Nourishing Meals

From fresh fruits and vegetables to nourishing grains and aromatic herbs, each meal is an invitation to experience the joy of mindful eating.

Key Retreat Highlights

Delicious Vegetarian/Vegan Meals

Support physical health and spiritual wellness

Nature Hiking and Sightseeing

Discover the natural beauty and cultural sights

Meditation and Chanting

Cultivate mental focus and inner peace

Daily Asana Practice

Improve flexibility, strength, and physical balance

Jala Neti (nasal cleansing)

Clear sinus area and improve respiratory health

Pranayama (breath control)

Calm the mind, boost energy, and improve mental clarity

Rest in comfortable accommodation

Relax in a restful environment for rejuvenation

Cost includes and excludes

Includes

  • Daily Morning and Evening yogic practices such as Nasal Cleansing (Jala Neti), Asana, Pranayama, Yoga Nidra, and Meditation/Relaxation sessions
  • Sound Healing session
  • Everyday 3 Healthy Vegetarian/Vegan meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
  • Spa Service (Steam/Sauna/Massage)
  • Unlimited Herbal Tea
  • Filtered Drinking Water
  • Free Internet

Excludes

  • Transportation to and from the airport
  • Laundry (available for extra charge)
  • Spending the money on traveling, hiking and day trips, food outside the academy
  • Travel and medical insurance is also recommended
  • Extra nights at the retreat are not part of the package

Note: Sirodhara (Oil pouring onto the head), and Deep Tissue Massage (90minutes) can be arranged on request with an additional charge.

Retreat Schedule

Morning Activities

6:30 to 7:00 : Meditation & Chanting

7:00 to 7:15 : Tea break

7:15 to 8:00 : Pranayama (breathing practice)

8:00 to 8:15 : Tea break

8:15 to 9:30 : Asana practice

9:30 to 10:30 : Breakfast

Midday Activities

Your midday (10:30 am to 5:00 pm) will be enriched with a range of spa and Ayurvedic activities tailored for your comfort and enjoyment, with lunch served at 1:00 pm. Each day we will offer something new, keeping your experience fresh and truly enjoyable.

Evening Activities

5:15 to 5:30 : Tea break

5:30 to 6:30 : Evening asana, relaxation/meditation

6:30 onward : Dinner & rest

Please note: The schedule may be adjusted by the management if needed.

Accommodation/Venue & Amenities

Panoramic Suite Rooms

  • Air Conditioning System
  • Breathtaking Panoramic Views from Double Balcony
  • Induction Cooking Facility and Tea Making Set
  • Luxuriously Appointed Bathrooms
  • Hot/Cold Shower
  • Elegant King-Size Bed
  • Ergonomic Study Space
  • Spacious Living Area with Sophisticated Sofa Set
  • Free Internet

Panoramic Deluxe Rooms

  • Air Conditioning System
  • Breathtaking Panoramic Views
  • King-Size Bed with Double Balcony / Dual Large Beds with Balcony
  • Tea Making Facility
  • Ergonomic Workspace
  • Luxuriously Appointed Bathrooms
  • Hot/Cold Shower
  • Free Internet

Standard Rooms

  • Expansive Room Layout
  • Dual Large Beds
  • Spacious Bathrooms
  • Hot/Cold Shower
  • Dedicated Workspace
  • Scenic Panoramic Views
  • Free Internet

Bamboo Rooms

  • Spacious Rooms
  • Two Separate Single Beds
  • Attached Spacious Bathrooms
  • Hot/Cold Shower
  • Scenic Panoramic Views
  • Free Internet

We have four different accommodation options: Panoramic Sweet, Panoramic Deluxe, Standard, and Bamboo Cottage Rooms. All rooms come with essentials like comfortable beds, ergonomic workspace, hot drinking water, towels, and hot/cold showers in attached bathrooms. You can choose the one suits you.

Choose Your Plan

Starts at USD 70

1 Night/2 Day Stay

Includes:

  • 1 Nights Accommodation
  • 1 Ayurveda oil massage
  • 1 steam bath
  • 1 Sound healing
  • Hiking and sightseeing. (Transportation & guide provided)
Starts at USD 210

3 Night/4 Day Stay

Includes:

  • 3 Nights Accommodation
  • 2 Ayurveda oil massage
  • 1 steam bath
  • 2 Sound healing
  • Local Hiking and Temple Visit
  • Waterfall Hiking
Starts at USD 325

5 Night/6 Day Stay

Includes:

  • 5 Nights Accommodation
  • 2 Ayurveda Oil massage
  • 1 Deep Tissue Massage
  • 2 Steam Bath
  • 2 Sound Healing
  • Local Hiking and Temple Visit
  • Waterfall Hiking
  • Buddha Peace Park Visit

Know before you arrive

How to get there?

  • Located between Kathmandu and Nagarkot.
  • 22 km from Tribhuvan International Airport, 10 km from Bhaktapur, 25 km from Thamel, and 1 km from Telkot.
  • Hire a cab from the airport or request us to arrange one for a fee.
  • You can use local public transportation

What to bring?

  • Warm clothing for mornings and evenings (winter)
  • Warm socks, hat, waterproof walking shoes, outdoor wear (winter/rainy season)
  • Headlamp and batteries or flashlight *optional
  • Conservative dress for temple visits; cotton conservative dress for yoga
  • Refillable water bottle/thermos (drinking water and tea are provided on-site).
  • Open mind, personal medical kit, mosquito and bug repellents (summer/rainy season), personal toiletries

Weather

  • Winter (Dec-Feb): Cold mornings and evenings.
  • Summer (Mar-Jun): Warm and breezy.
  • Rainy Season (Jul-Sep): Warm with occasional rain showers.

Additional Exploration (interest-based)

  • Local Shopping and Souvenirs
  • Nearby Spiritual and Historical Sites
  • Spiritual Consultations with Expert Yoga Gurus
  • Sunrise Viewing in Nagarkot
  • Waterfall Hiking
  • Visit Vajrayogini Temple

Health and safety

  • Safety precautions applied during training.
  • Participants are solely responsible for their health conditions.

Insurance information

  • Travel and medical insurance is recommended but not mandatory.

Visa requirements

  • Visa-on-arrival available at Kathmandu airport.
  • Only a few countries require it to apply for a visa before. Contact the local Nepal embassy for more information.

Retreat policies

  • Adherence to terms and conditions required.
  • In case of disruptive behavior or violation of guidelines, you may be asked to leave the retreat.
  • Read more here (terms and condition)

Transportation

  • Airport pick-up available for a fee.

Social norms

  • Follow all rules and discipline as per the retreat; these are the pillars of yoga.

Yoga Style

Hatha, Ashtanga and other contemporary styles

Requirement and Eligibility

Respect and acceptance for different cultures, religions, and personal habits.

Skill Level

Beginner, Advanced

Spoken Language

English (Primary), Nepali, and Hindi

Food

Delicious Vegetarian/Vegan (on request) meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Location

Changu Narayan Municipality, Ward No. 5, Chhaling- Chhayabasti, Bhaktapur, Nepal

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Code of Conduct

Our academy and retreat center is a special place where people come to deepen their practice, connect with others, and find peace and harmony within. To maintain this welcoming and serene environment, we’ve created a few guidelines. Think of them as gentle reminders to help everyone enjoy the best experience. We encourage you to give the love and respect you’d like to receive. We wish you a pleasant stay.

Frequently asked questions

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