29-Day 500-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training in Kathmandu, Nepal

The course runs for 29 days in Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal. Days typically start early with pranayama and meditation, followed by an asana session, then theory classes on philosophy, anatomy and teaching methodology. Afternoons usually hold another practical session and study time, with the evening left for self-practice or rest. The exact timetable is confirmed by the retreat leader before you arrive.

What separates this from a standard 200-hour training is the depth. Over the month you cover advanced postures, the mechanics of breath, meditation techniques and the classical texts that underpin yoga. The course is designed so that you leave able to teach at an advanced level, not just hold a certificate.

The training is led by Adi Yogpeeth, a school based in India that also runs a 300-hour Hatha, Ashtanga and Kundalini training in Nepal, a 100-hour Kundalini teacher training in Rishikesh, and an 8-day yoga and meditation retreat near Kathmandu. The facilitator team for each intake is confirmed before the course starts.

Kathmandu itself is a working city with temples, stupas and old neighbourhoods, and the surrounding valley has mountain views on clear days. It is not a beach resort or a quiet ashram in the forest, but the city's religious and cultural life gives the training a context that a studio at home cannot.

Accommodation, meals and the full list of what is included are confirmed per booking. The packages listed are room-based, so what you pay depends on whether you take a shared or private room and whether you choose standard or deluxe.

What's included

- 29-day 500-hour advanced yoga teacher training course - Accommodation (shared or private room, depending on package) - Meals tailored to the group, including dietary needs - Advanced asana, meditation, pranayama and philosophy classes - Teaching methodology and anatomy sessions - Teaching practice and assessment - 500-hour certification on completion

What's not included

- International flights - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Airport transfers (not stated as included) - Optional excursions and upgrades - Anything else not confirmed by the retreat leader for your dates