5-Day Gentle Wellness and Yoga Retreat in Pokhara, Nepal

The retreat runs on a simple daily loop that keeps you moving without pushing you hard. Mornings start with meditation and a nasal-cleansing practice, followed by a 30-minute guided nature hike. Then comes pranayama and a yoga session, breakfast, and a steam bath. Afternoons are lighter: lunch, some karma yoga and games, kirtan chanting, and an evening restorative Hatha yoga class. Dinner is followed by candlelight meditation. It's a full but gentle schedule.

What sets this place apart is the family atmosphere. The owner, Yam, and his family live on the premises, and guests repeatedly describe being welcomed like family within the day. Meals are eaten together, and the team joins in with the games and evening chanting. It doesn't feel like a retreat centre — it feels like staying with people who happen to be very good at running a yoga retreat.

The yoga is taught by Yogi Acharya, who trained from age nine and is certified in Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, and Yoga Nidra, and by Prakriti, a Yoga Alliance certified instructor. The teaching emphasis is on alignment and adjustment, with a philosophy that yoga without meditation is just exercise — so every session includes a mental or meditative component.

The retreat sits near Pokhara, Nepal's lakeside town, tucked between green hills with views of the Annapurna Himalayas. The location is peaceful and free from city disturbance, yet it's short taxi ride from the town's cafés and the lakefront. A portion of the retreat fee also goes to supporting school children in rural Nepali villages.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - Daily Ayurvedic massage followed by steam bath - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Wifi connection - Luggage storage

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional activities not included in the itinerary