Spirit of Nepal Yoga Retreat

A Spiritual Voyage – Yoga Retreat Nepal

Friday 11 – Wednesday 23 September 2020

Nepal is a magical place, with a deep and rich spiritual energy. With the Himalayan mountains on your doorstep, this retreat is a chance to immerse yourself in that energy – to find a connection to something truly meaningful. To see and experience the path of yogis, old and new, and discover for yourself the essence of the clear, awakened mind. yoga retreat nepal

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    Our Pilgrimage

    Kopan Monastery

    We will receive teachings, enjoy a monastic lunch and stroll through the beautiful gardens.

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    Swayambhunath

    This sacred temple is one of the oldest in Nepal – over 1500 years old.

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    Buddha Par

    As we walk around we will say mantra for each deity as we take in their beauty.

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    Thamel

    Lunch, shopping, traditional Buddhist artwork (Thangkas) and the best lassi of your life.

    Pharping

    We will practice mantra inside the cave where Padmasambhava attained his enligthenment.

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    Namo Buddha

    This is one of the three main stupas of the Kathmandu valley, a very sacred place.

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    Boudhanath

    Here we will spend time walking around the stupa, performing virtuous action through body, speech and mind (and a little shopping!)

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    Each location has some spiritual meaning and benefit. Our focus will be to develop an inner awareness of compassion and kinds towards ourselves and others. Through this practice we will come to know more happiness and ease in life.

    Be prepared to meditate mindfully and allow the beauty of these places to infuse inspiration to propel you further on your yogic journey.

    This retreat has a strong spiritual focus but rest assured, you will still have the opportunity to relax, explore, and buy those perfect little gifts for yourself and others. yoga retreat nepal

    Our Practice

    Yoga

    Most mornings will begin with 60-75 minute vinyasa (flow) practice to get the body moving and the mind awake and ready for the day.

    In the afternoons we will practice a lighter yin class.

    Meditation

    Our meditation sessions will follow the teachings on compassion and kindness, which come form the Mahayana Buddhist school of thought training. These will be in the morning and evenings.

    Mantra

    The mantras we will practice will be Tibetan Buddhist mantras. We will practice these at the Resort and then use these when we go to visit holy places as part of our practice.

    Accommodation

    Namo Buddha Resort – Traditional Nepalese Luxury

    Perched on a hilltop at 1800m, just outside the Kathmandu Valley, Namo Buddha Resort is an oasis of peace and tranquility, offering spectacular views of the Himalayan mountain range on clear days. yoga retreat nepal

    The resort is built in traditional Newari style, surrounded by organic farmland, flower gardens and forest, where they encourage sustainable methods of cultivation as well as preserving the natural wildlife habitat.

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    Meals

    On this yoga retreat all meals at Namo Buddha Resort are vegetarian, made fresh, and where possible using organic produce from their own farm. yoga retreat nepal

    Main meals on pilgrimage trips are included in the retreat price and will also be vegetarian.

    Please inform us if you have any special dietary requirements, we will try to accommodate these.

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    Guidelines

    The guidelines for the yoga retreat are to assist your practice and facilitate a deeper experience.

    Simple Guidelines

    • Attendance at all sessions is required. If you are sick, or cannot attend for any other reasons, please inform Sanjay.
    • You must attend each session promptly.
    • Sometimes we will observe silence.
    • No visitors will be allowed during the yoga retreat.

    Keep the five Mahayana Precepts

    • no killing
    • no stealing
    • no lying
    • no sexual misconduct
    • no tobacco, alcohol or other mind altering substances.

    What not to Bring

    • Do not bring any non-yogic reading material. A journal is ok.

    Pricing

    The prices for the this Yoga Retreat cover your Yoga, Meditation, Pranayama, teaching and practice sessions, luxurious accommodation, delicious meals and day trips.

    Prices do not include airfares, transfer to and from Kathmandu airport, tourist visa, shopping, snacks and body treatments (if you want them).

    All share accommodation is single beds. yoga retreat nepal

    Large Cottage 4 Share

    USD$1950 pp

    8 places remaining

    2 single beds downstairs and 2 upstairs, sharing 1 bathroom.

    Medium Cottage 2 Share

    USD$2190 pp

    4 places remaining

    Each have private bathrooms.

    Small Cottage Single

    USD$2350

    2 rooms remaining

    Double bed with private toilet, shared shower facility (in separate building).

    Small Cottage 2 Share

    USD$1890 pp

    2 rooms remaining

    Double bed and 1 single loft bed with private toilet, shared shower facility (in separate building).

    Bookings

    Yoga teachers, students and concession card holders receive 10% off these prices.

    Prices are in USD, however payments will be made to an Australian account in AUD. An AUD$500 deposit is required to confirm your booking, full payment to secure your place. Full payment must be made within 30 days of this retreat. All payments are refundable up to 30 days before the commencement of the retreat, minus booking fees of 5%. Full cost of the retreat will be forfeited if participant cancels within 30 days and the start of the retreat.

    You will be redirected to Phoenix Yoga Studios Mindbody for payment.

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      Sanjay

      Your Guide and Teacher

      Sanjay has been leading retreats since 2006. He has travelled to Nepal many times for personal practice, and spent approximately 8 months in retreat and study at Kopan Monastery. His knowledge and experience in Mahayana Buddhist teachings and the physical yoga practices makes him a unique spiritual Nepal guide. yoga retreat nepal

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