Shiva Tatwa Yogshala is a yoga school in Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu, and the residential programme is built around its regular classes. Instead of a one-off week with a fixed group, you choose how long to stay and pick accommodation to match, either a private room or a shared one, near the Budhanilkantha temple.

A typical day centres on asana practice drawn from hatha, vinyasa and ashtanga styles, along with pranayama and meditation. The school pitches the practice at reducing stress and anxiety, improving flexibility, balance and posture, and helping with sleep and focus. In plain terms, you move, breathe and sit quietly every day, with teachers who adjust the level to where you are.

The main difference from many retreats is that this is a working yoga school rather than a resort. The teaching team has taught in Budhanilkantha for over 11 years and also runs teacher trainings, so the classes come from people who train teachers. Beginners are explicitly welcome: the school's starting advice is to begin with basic poses and build regular practice.

Budhanilkantha sits at the northern edge of the Kathmandu Valley, below the Shivapuri hills. It is known for the Budhanilkantha temple, with its large reclining Vishnu statue lying in a water tank. It's quieter and greener than central Kathmandu and still close enough for trips into the city.

The source page doesn't give exact dates, prices, group sizes or a fixed schedule, so contact the school directly to confirm what's included for the length of stay you have in mind.

What's included

- Residential accommodation near Budhanilkantha temple (private or shared room) - Daily yoga classes (hatha, vinyasa, ashtanga) - Pranayama sessions - Meditation sessions - Teaching from an experienced local team

What's not included

- International flights - Nepal visa - Travel insurance - Airport transfers (unless confirmed with the school) - Teacher training and sound healing courses (separate programmes) - Personal expenses