Vedic Arogya Ashram is situated at very spiritual land of Godawari in the foothills of Tapeshwor pilgrims with serene nature, mountain and river. Tapeshwor is believed where the Adiyogi (the first yogi) practice yoga and austerity. Our Ashram is more than a Yoga Retreat center, it is a complete healing ashram. Our teaching is not only limited to Asana practice, we aim to provide a holistic and rich experience for our guests including Yoga, Body Cleansing, Ayurveda, Naturopathy, Manipulative Therapy (Massage and spa), sound healing and energy therapies (pranic and reiki healing) and Buddhist meditation. We believe that all the knowledge that heals the mind and the body is welcome to serve our guests. We are lucky to be able to enjoy the Himalayas from our Ashram in the early morning.
Vedic Arogya Ashram is the perfect place to rebalance your mind, body and soul, in an authentic Nepali culture.
8-Day Holistic Yoga Retreat: Heal Your Body, Mind and Soul
Yoga is the science to unite individual soul with cosmic consciousness. Here in this course you can discover a transformative journey of rejuvenation and self-discovery at our peaceful ashram. The course will help to unfold your yogic wisdom taking you into the inner journey of spirituality and well-being. We focus on asana, pranayama, meditation and also ayurveda and naturopathy. The course gives you a holistic approach of inner harmony and well-being.
Why Choose Our Yoga Retreat:
Yoga Sessions: This course is focused on Hatha yoga and Ashtanga yoga. Hatha yoga include different Satkarma (body detox and cleansing practices), Asana, Pranayama and Meditation as described by ancient hatha yogic lineage. Astanga Yoga is focused on eightfold paths of ancient book Yoga Sutra. You will also get to learn different styles of yoga like Astanga Vinyasa Yoga, Yin Yoga and Iyengar Yoga, etc.
Meditation & Mindfulness: Meditation according to ancient yogic text is referred as the unwavering steadiness of mind. Through learning meditation techniques you can have a lot of benefits in your daily from curing physical ailments to inner peace, mental well-being & spiritual awakening. In this course we are focused to deliver different scientifically researched ancient hatha yogic meditation, Buddhist meditation and Kundalini meditation. Our meditation techniques are mainly based on Patanjali Yoga Darshan and the teachings of Buddha.
Yogic Lifestyle: In our Ashram you will experience yogic way of life from waking up at Brahma muhurta (the divine hour) to eating Satvik food, yoga nindra, Antar mouna Practice (Inner Silence). Each day we will practice two times yoga, meditation and pranayama. This helps to bring you more awareness into your life transforming your consciousness.
Nature Immersion: From our ashram you can view the Great Himalayas in the early morning when the sky is clear. The environment itself in our ashram is very serene and meditative. You can view the foggy hill and a Tapeshwar Mahadev temple from the ashram. Icchyashwor Temple is also located nearby the ashram. Fulchowki Hill which has the spiritual mythology and is also one of the highest point in Kathmandu Valley is nearby the ashram.
Who can Join?
We warmly welcome individuals of all ages from beginner to the advanced seeker of yoga and spiritual practitioners who are in search of the course and journey of self-discovery. Our teachers are well experienced to fit the students irrespective of their limits and levels.
Whether you seek to enhance your spiritual connection, relieve stress, develop your physical flexibility and strength or simply enjoy the tranquility amidst mountain life, our 8-Days yoga retreat offers you a complete package for everyone seeking inner harmony and profound sense of well being.
We welcome you to this life transformative 8-Days yoga retreat where you will experience a holistic journey of self-discovery, finding balance and embracing a yogic lifestyle.
Grab this opportunity to live and learn yoga! You will experience different aspects of a yogic life, such as a vegetarian diet, practice of yogic cleansing exercises, yoga asanas, meditation, and pranayama. You will learn how to listen to your body and how to slow down your mind. It’s a unique opportunity to connect with the nature and explore a deeper level of the mind through the practice of silence and inner observation!
Contact us for more information!
DAILY ASHRAM SCHEDULE
|
Time |
Activity |
| 5.30 | Wake up |
| 6.00 to 6.30 AM | Yogic cleansing (Satkarma) / Yogic Walk |
| 6.30 | Herbal Tea |
| 6.45am to 8.45AM | Chanting / Hatha Yoga / Liberation / Meditation |
| 9am | Arni (Breakfast) |
| 10am | Self Study |
| 11am to 12 am | Relaxation |
| 12 am to 1pm | Pranayama and Meditation |
| 1pm | Prasadam ( Lunch) |
| 2pm – 2.30 | Digestive breathing |
| 2.30pm to 3.30pm | Recreation time ( self ) |
| 3.30 to 4.30 pm | Nature walk / Philosophy / Yoga Nindra |
| 4.30 to 5.30 | Yoga |
| 5.30 to 5.45 | Tea Break |
| 5.45 to 6.45 | Kundalini Meditation |
| 7pm to 7.45 pm | Prasadam (Dinner) |
| 7.45 to 8.45 | Aarati / Sangati / Celebration / Meditation |
| 9 pm to 10 pm | Yoga Nindra Time ( Bed Time ) |
YOGA RETREAT
Our Ashram is more than a Yoga Retreat center, it is a complete healing ashram. We don’t focus our retreats on asanas only, we aim to provide an holistic and rich experience for our guests including yoga, body cleansing, ayurveda, body therapy through massages, but also reiki healing, and buddhist meditation. We believe that all the knowledge that heals the mind and the body is welcome to serve our guests.
The atmosphere and the location of the ashram enhance peace and relaxation. We are located in the middle of a green area without cars or motorbikes, clean and quite natural setting. We are lucky to be able to enjoy the Himalayas from our Ashram in the early morning.
Vedic Arogya Ashram is the perfect place to rebalance your mind, body and soul, in an authentic Nepali culture.
The Ashram Yoga Style
The main yoga style at the ashram is based on Hatha Yoga in the way recommended by Swami Sivananda and Swami Vishnudevananda.
Sivananda yoga style suggests a daily practice of the 12 Basic Asanas, 2 Pranayamas and Sun Salutation together with proper relaxation, awareness of the breath, body sensations and a focused mind. Proper exercise should be pleasant to the practitioner and beneficial to the body, mind and spiritual life.
In addition to this, we offer traditional hatha yoga practices, yoga nidra, a variety of pranayamas (breathing exercises), and meditation.
Some of our teachers offer different yoga styles such as vinyasa yoga, yin yoga, acro yoga and additional master classes or workshop. Contact us for more specific details!
PRICES
- 8 Days Yoga Retreat in Dormitory 180$
- 8 Days Yoga Retreat in Private Room 230$ per person
- Price per extra day in Dormitory 25$
- Note this new price will be applicable from September 2024.
What is included
- 7 nights’ accommodation
- 3 meals a day, snacks, tea and fruits
- 2 daily asanas classes
- 1 daily pranayama class
- 1 daily philosophy class
- 3 daily meditation class
- Workshops
- Daily guide walk around the hills, gardens, temples of Godawari
What is not included
- Airport pick up and drop off (15$ from the airport)
- Ayurvedic treatments and massage
- Workshops on different subjects from invited teachers
What to bring
- Comfortable clothes
- Sandals
- Toiletries
- Meditation shawl for cool evenings
- Towels
- Umbrella
- Torch light
- Washing powder
- Yoga asana mat is provided, and you are also welcome to bring your own.