7 Day Spiritual Yoga & Sightseeing Healing Retreat in Nepal

The retreat is built around a full schedule of traditional yogic practices, designed to detoxify the body and mind. Mornings typically begin with Ushapan (drinking warm water) and Jala Neti (nasal cleansing), followed by a 2-hour Hatha Yoga flow. The main retreat days include an Ayurvedic therapy session in the late morning — often Shirodhara (oil treatment) or a massage — giving your body hands-on attention alongside the asana practice. Evenings are for meditation, prayer, and self-study, with a gentle walk and early bedtime that makes the early starts feel achievable.

What makes this retreat different from a standard yoga holiday is the depth of the spiritual programming. The academy is run by Swami Yog Subodh, who has over 22 years of teaching experience, and the teaching team includes a Kundalini healer and Tantric practitioner. You'll have the chance to participate in mantra chanting, singing bowl healing, and fire rituals (Hawan) — experiences that go beyond the usual vinyasa class. The location itself, next to a Buddhist study center and within walking distance of monasteries, adds to the atmosphere.

Most of your time is spent at the academy, which sits in the Nagarjun foothills about 5 km from Thamel, surrounded by forest and gardens. On the sightseeing day, the group heads out to visit a spiritual site — a monastery or temple — or goes for a hike, giving you a taste of Nepal's cultural and natural beauty. The schedule is structured but not rigid; there's free time most afternoons to rest, read in the garden, or explore nearby paths on your own.

The instructors are all experienced and approachable, and the group sizes stay small, so you get individual attention. Reviews frequently praise the quality of the teaching and the welcoming atmosphere. Guests have described it as a 'spiritual healing retreat indeed' and mentioned feeling that everything was taken care of, which lets you focus on the practice rather than logistics. It's a serious, sincere retreat for anyone wanting to learn real yoga and meditation in an authentic Himalayan setting.

What's included

- Airport Pickup & Drop-off - 6 nights accommodation with attached bathroom (hot & cold shower) - 3 vegetarian or vegan meals daily (cultural food on festivals & rituals) - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Welcome drink - 2 yoga sessions per day including yoga mat - Daily pranayama classes - Daily therapy session on main retreat days only - 30-minute massage - Library of yoga literature - Towel and slippers - Parking - Wifi connection

What's not included

- Travel insurance - Flights costs - Visa fee - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Additional treatments - All excursions out of the centre including meals taken off-site - All personal expenses - Extra meals (available at an extra charge) - Laundry (available at an extra charge) - Extra Therapies (available at an extra charge) - 60 min massage (5) - Extra day/night ($20)