Himalayan Yoga & Sound Healing Retreat in Nepal's Annapurna Foothills

Astam is the kind of village where farmers still grow everything by hand and nobody's in a hurry. The retreat centre—Annapurna Eco Village Resort—sits in a big garden with a newly built yoga hall, queen-bed rooms with attached bathrooms, and unobstructed Himalayan views from every angle. It's not a luxury resort; it's comfortable, quiet, and very much part of the village.

Each morning starts before the sun clears the peaks: pranayama first, then a hatha yoga class while the light comes up. Breakfast is vegetarian, cooked from whatever the local farms have that week. Afternoons vary—one day you hike through jungle with a local guide, another you spend in the kitchen learning ayurvedic cooking, another you go through yoga philosophy with Madan. Every afternoon ends with a second yoga session, sometimes paired with meditation, yoga nidra, or a sound bowl healing.

The sound healing is a standout. Madan trained in it alongside his 500-hour yoga certification and uses Tibetan singing bowls to guide a 45-minute session that leaves most guests deeply relaxed—some fall asleep. Reviews mention it repeatedly as a highlight.

You also get to choose the theme for your asana workshop: hip openers, backbending, or arm balances. Madan watches how you move in the regular classes and tailors the workshop to what will actually help your practice. Beginners get foundations; more experienced students get variations they can take home.

The retreat runs year-round—monsoon season (June–September) brings rain and lush green; winter brings clearer skies and colder mornings. Either way, the views are there, the village is quiet, and the pace is slow enough to actually feel rested by the end.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation in a private room with attached bathroom and balcony - 3 daily vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Daily morning yoga and pranayama sessions - Daily afternoon yoga sessions - Daily meditation classes - Welcome drink on arrival - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day - One specialized yoga asana workshop (hip openers, backbending, or arm balances) - Sound bowl healing session - Yoga nidra session - Ayurvedic cooking class - Local farm and village tour - Jungle hike with guide - Jeep transport from Pokhara to Astam on Day 1 - Jeep transport from Astam to Pokhara on Day 5 - Free wifi - Luggage storage - Pre and post retreat support from the team

What's not included

- International or domestic flights - Airport transfers in Pokhara or Kathmandu - Bus station pickup in Pokhara - Travel insurance - Nepal visa fees - Personal expenses - Optional extra nights