7-Day Yoga and Fasting Detox Retreat in Pokhara, Nepal

This isn't a typical retreat where you do yoga in the morning and then have a gourmet lunch. It's a serious, structured cleanse. For the first three days, you'll ease in with daily yoga, meditation, and normal meals. Starting on day four, you begin a guided fast that tapers from six apples a day down to just herbal drinks. On the final morning, you do the flushing – drinking lukewarm water and performing specific yoga postures to move toxins through your system. After the flush, you get khichadi, a light, traditional yogic meal, and then rest for the day. The approach is grounded in traditional yogic practices – jala neti (nasal cleansing), nauli (abdominal churning), kapalbhati breath, and shankhaprakshalana (the intestinal wash).

The benefits are concrete: it's designed to clear excess mucus, tone the liver and digestive organs, and support immune function. The food during the non-fasting days is organic, and much of it comes from the center's own garden. Meals are simple, seasonal, and prepared fresh. The yoga classes, led by the team at Yatri Yoga Retreat, follow your energy – they're not intense power sessions but steady, supportive hatha that matches what your body is going through. There's also an Ayurvedic massage and steam bath as part of the program, which is a welcome relief during the fast.

The location is part of the experience. The center is in Sedi Village, a peaceful spot on a hillside overlooking Phewa Lake. It's a 10-minute walk down to the lake and about 30 minutes on foot to the Lakeside tourist area – or a 10-minute taxi ride. The air is fresh, and you're surrounded by forest. Pokhara itself is the gateway to the Annapurna range, so the mountain views are spectacular. The center has a garden, a library, a terrace, and free wifi, though the encouragement is to put the phone away.

The week ends with you feeling like you've truly reset. It's not a pampering holiday – it takes discipline – but guests consistently leave feeling lighter, clearer-headed, and with a renewed sense of control over their eating habits. If you're dealing with digestive issues, brain fog, or just the heaviness of a not-great diet, this retreat gives you a structured way to hit pause and start fresh.

What's included

- Airport pickup - 6 nights accommodation in a private room with bathroom - 3 daily meals during the first 3 days (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Guided fasting program with herbal teas and diluted juices - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - 30-minute massage - Steam bath - Transportation during the retreat - Pre- and post-retreat support from our team - Luggage storage - Free wifi

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Airport drop-off (€9 per person) - Optional upgrades (extra nights, laundry, childcare)