200-Hour Yoga & Ayurveda Teacher Training in the Hills of Pokhara

The core of the program is the 200-hour syllabus, taught across 24 days rather than the usual three-week crunch. You arrive on day one and begin with traditional yogic detox practices—which one reviewer describes as a powerful way to enter the training—before diving into the curriculum. Over the following weeks, you study Patanjali's Yoga Sutras and the eight limbs, Hatha and Ashtanga sequences, pranayama and meditation, the chakra and nadi systems, and the principles of Ayurveda: understanding your own constitution (dosha), balancing energy, and using food, herbs, and daily routines for health.

The teaching is by Master Hemu Masant, who brings more than 12 years of disciplined practice and formal study of classical yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, and mantra. Reviewers single him out repeatedly: his alignment corrections, his ability to teach philosophy rather than just postures, and the way he adapts to injuries while still challenging you. The asana work is on the vigorous side—Hatha, Ashtanga, and vinyasa flow—but the emphasis on correct alignment and the small class size means you get personalized attention in every session.

What makes Mukti unusual among teacher trainings is the Ayurveda component. Rather than a token weekend lecture, Ayurveda runs through the whole course: constitution assessment, diet and lifestyle principles, and how to apply them to your own body and future students. The school even offers a separate 300-hour advanced teacher training, which several graduates have completed in person before writing glowing reviews. The two-week (and longer) retreats here are run by the same family, so you can test the waters before committing to the full training.

The location shapes the experience in ways that matter. The retreat center is a simple, family-run property on a hillside in the forest, with a yoga shala that looks out toward the lake. There's no gym, no spa, no boutique touches—instead, there's Ayurvedic massage and steam treatment given on-site rather than outsourced to town, home-cooked sattvic meals, and a daily rhythm that follows the sun and the seasons. Class times vary with the weather and the group's needs, so some days might start earlier to catch clear mountain light, others later if the sky opens up.

By the end of the 24 days, you'll have taught practice classes, learned to sequence and modify for different bodies, and gone through a practical and written assessment. You leave with a certificate, registration paperwork for Yoga Alliance, and—if the reviews are any guide—a fair amount of gratitude and a few new lifelong friends.

What's included

- Airport Pickup & Drop-off (from Pokhara airport) - 23 nights accommodation (private or shared room) - 3 daily delicious and nutritious vegetarian meals - Fruit and snacks available all day - Water, tea served throughout the day - Welcome drink - Teacher training course and certification - Certificate upon successful completion - Registration with Yoga Alliance - Ayurvedic consultation - Specialized workshops - Steam bath - 1 complementary massage - Traditional dance - City excursion - Temple visit - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Weekend/day off excursions - Group excursions/activities - Evening activities/kirtan/movie night - Professional event photos - Course manual - School t-shirt/tote bag - Yoga mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters - Pre and post retreat support from our team - WiFi connection

What's not included

- International flights - Airport transfers from Kathmandu (optional, fee applies) - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional treatments - Additional activities not included in the itinerary