5 Day Yoga Lifestyle Retreat at Begnas Lake, Pokhara, Nepal

The daily schedule starts early with a sunrise yoga class focused on gentle stretches, followed by guided meditation and breakfast. Mornings also include a mindful nature walk or hike, letting you take in the lake views and forest trails. After lunch and a long rest period, afternoons feature a sound bath or vibrational healing session, then a restorative yoga class. Evenings wind down with dinner and a candlelight meditation before an early night.

What sets this retreat apart from a standard yoga holiday is the emphasis on the philosophy and lifestyle of yoga. You'll have daily philosophy classes that cover the roots of the practice, the meaning behind the poses, and how to bring mindfulness into everyday life. The teachers, particularly Raj, are steeped in the tradition and share it in a personal, grounded way.

The location by Begnas Lake is calmer and less touristy than the Phewa Lake area in Pokhara itself. The resort, called Sunshine Resort Pokhara (also referred to as Himalayan Deurali Resort & Spa in the room descriptions), is eco-friendly and surrounded by nature. You can swim in the sacred lake, walk through the forest, or simply sit and watch the mountains.

The retreat is hosted at a wellness school that also runs yoga teacher trainings and other programs, so there's a real sense of a working ashram or school rather than just a resort. This adds to the authenticity. The daily rhythm—waking early, practicing, eating sattvic food, and sleeping early—leaves you feeling clearer and more grounded by the end of the week.

What's included

- Airport Pickup & Drop-off - 4 nights accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - Boat transfer

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Personal expenses