Nepal Yoga Retreat – A Spiritual Voyage.

Sunday 18 – Friday 30 September 2022

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.

16 places remaining

Pay a $500 deposit to secure your place.

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Our Pilgrimage

Kopan Monastery

We will receive teachings, enjoy a monastic lunch and stroll through the beautiful gardens.

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Swayambhunath

This sacred temple is one of the oldest in Nepal – over 1500 years old.

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Buddha Par

As we walk around we 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.

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Pharping

We will practice mantra inside the cave where Padmasambhava attained his enligthenment.

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Namo Buddha

This is one of the three main stupas of the Kathmandu valley, a very sacred place.

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Boudhanath

Here we will spend time walking around the stupa, performing virtuous action through body, speech and mind (and a little shopping!)

Each location has some spiritual meaning and benefit. Our focus will be to develop an inner awareness of compassion and kindness towards ourselves and others. Through this practice we 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. nepal yoga retreat

Our Practice

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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 we will practice a lighter yin class.

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Meditation

Our meditation sessions will follow the teachings on compassion and kindness, which come form the Mahayana Buddhist school of thought training. These will be in the morning and evenings.

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Mantra

The mantras we will practice will be Tibetan Buddhist mantras. We will practice these at the Resort and then use these when we go to visit holy places as part of our practice.

Accommodation

Namo Buddha Resort – Traditional Nepalese Luxury

Perched on a hilltop at 1800m, 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. nepal yoga retreat

The resort is built in 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. nepal yoga retreat

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On our last night we will stay at Boudhanath, one of the most sacred places for Buddhists. This accommodation is a little more simple, and only 15 minute drive from the airport. nepal yoga retreat

Meals

On this retreat all meals at Namo Buddha Resort are vegetarian, made fresh, and where possible using organic produce from their own farm. nepal yoga retreat

Main meals on pilgrimage trips are included in the retreat price and will also be vegetarian.

Please inform us if you have any special dietary requirements, we will try to accommodate these.

Treatments

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Pamper Yourself

• Massage in your room: 1hr $40, 1.5hr $55

• Sauna: 1.5hr $30

Please bring extra money if you wish to enjoy these services.
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Guidelines

The guidelines for the yoga retreat are to assist your practice and facilitate a deeper experience.

Simple Guidelines

• Attendance at all sessions is required. If you are sick, or cannot attend for any other reasons, please inform Sanjay.
• You must attend each session promptly.
• Sometimes we will observe silence.
• No visitors will be allowed during the yoga retreat.

Keep the five Mahayana Precepts

• no killing
• no stealing
• no lying
• no sexual misconduct
• no tobacco, alcohol or other mind altering substances.

What not to Bring

• Do not bring any non-yogic reading material. A journal is ok.

Pricing

The prices for the this Yoga Retreat cover your Yoga, Meditation, Pranayama, teaching and practice sessions, luxurious accommodation, delicious meals and day trips.

Prices do not include tourist visa ($40*), taxi from Kathmandu airport ($50*), airfaires ($1000*), insurance ($250*), spending money, massages ($40-$55*) * indicates approximate price.

All share accommodation is single beds. The large and medium cottages are very spacious.

Large Cottage 4 Share

$2450 pp

8 places remaining

2 single beds downstairs and 2 upstairs, sharing 1 bathroom.

Medium Cottage 2 Share

$2650 pp

4 places remaining

Each have private bathrooms.

Small Cottage Single

$2850 pp

2 rooms remaining

Double bed with private toilet, shared shower facility (in separate building).

Small Cottage 2 Share

$2350 pp

2 rooms remaining

Double bed and 1 single loft bed with private toilet, shared shower facility (in separate building).

Travel: After landing in Kathmandu you will need to take a taxi from the airport to the retreat centre which takes approximately 90mins.

Bookings

A $500 deposit is required to confirm your booking, full payment to secure your place. Full payment is required within 30 days of the retreat. All payments are refundable up to 30 days before the commencement of the retreat, minus booking fees of 5%. Full cost of the retreat will be forfeited if participant cancels within 30 days and the start of the retreat.

Please note that bookings are subject to covid-19 regulations as stated by the Victorian/Australian government.

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Teachers

This retreat is a Phoenix and Yoga Tree collaboration.

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Sanjay

Your Lead Guide and Teacher

Sanjay has been leading retreats since 2006. He has travelled to Nepal many times for personal practice, and spent approximately 8 months in retreat and study at Kopan Monastery. His knowledge and experience in Mahayana Buddhist teachings and the physical yoga practices makes him a unique spiritual Nepal guide.
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Ritu

Support Teacher

Ritu has a special connection with the Himalayas and ancient Indian teachings. As 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.
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