- Bank
- Nepal bank — details shared on enquiry
- Account name
- Bodhidham Yoga School and Spiritual Retreat
- Account number
- Provided on booking confirmation
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- Branch
- Pokhara, Nepal
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Nepal, Pokhara
Duration21 days
IncludedAll-inclusive
Focus200 hrs YYT
Overview
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Nepal, Pokhara
The 200-hour course is Bodhidham's core teacher training and the standard route into teaching yoga. It runs for 21 residential days in Ghachowk village and is Yoga Alliance RYS 200 registered.
Over the three weeks you cover the full practice: Hatha and Ashtanga asana, pranayama, meditation and yoga nidra, mantra, philosophy and ethics, anatomy, and teaching methodology with supervised teaching practice. Small groups mean every trainee gets real attention. You finish able to plan and lead a class, and registered to teach as an RYT 200.
Our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training is a comprehensive, Yoga Alliance RYS 200-certified program set in the peaceful village of Ghachowk, Nepal. Over 21 intensive days, students immerse themselves in the full spectrum of yoga: asana (Hatha, Ashtanga), pranayama, meditation, yoga nidra, mantra, yoga philosophy and ethics, anatomy and physiology, teaching methodology and practicum. The curriculum is structured to provide both the theoretical foundation and the practical confidence needed to teach yoga professionally. Our small group sizes (maximum 8 students) ensure each participant receives personalised attention and genuine teacher mentorship. All meals, accommodation, study materials, and certification are included.
Why the 200-hour course?
A complete grounding in asana, alignment, breath, and how to teach them.
The reasoning behind the practice, through philosophy and anatomy.
Hands-on correction and teaching practice in a small group.
A Yoga Alliance registered certificate, so you can register as an RYT 200.
Teachers trained in the Himalayan and Rishikesh traditions.
20 nights on the ashram, three organic meals a day, course materials, and Pokhara pickup.
Kirtan and cultural evenings in the Ghachowk Village.
Daily plan
Your week, spelled out
The shape of every day at Bodhidham is the same as it has been for over a decade.
Day by day
open any day for the full scheduleDay 1Arrival and orientation. – Welcome ceremony.
Day 1 schedule Arrival and orientation. A transfer from Pokhara to the ashram.Ashram introduction. An introduction to the ashram and its surroundings.Schedule overview. An overview of the daily schedule.Welcome ceremony. A welcome ceremony to mark the start of the retreat.Week 1:Foundation. – Teaching principles.
Week 1: schedule Foundation. The foundational elements of the practice, covered in depth.Hatha Yoga fundamentals. The core fundamentals of Hatha Yoga.Pranayama basics. The basics of pranayama.Introduction to yoga philosophy. An introduction to yoga philosophy, based on the teachings of Patanjali.Anatomy of the spine and major joints. A look at the anatomy of the spine and the major joints.Teaching principles. The core principles of teaching yoga.Week 2:Deepening. – Adjustment and alignment workshop.
Week 2: schedule Deepening. The second week focused on going deeper into the practice.Ashtanga primary series. The Ashtanga primary series.Advanced pranayama. Advanced pranayama techniques.Meditation techniques. A range of meditation techniques, including concentration, mindfulness, and yoga nidra.Yoga philosophy. Yoga philosophy, covering the Bhagavad Gita and the chakra system.Adjustment and alignment workshop. A workshop on adjustment and alignment.Week 3:Integration and teaching practice. – Final assessments.
Week 3: schedule Integration and teaching practice. The third week focused on integrating everything learned and applying it through teaching.Student teaching practicum. A hands-on teaching practicum for students.Class sequencing. Guidance on how to sequence a class.Yoga business and ethics. An overview of yoga business practices and ethics.Mantras and kirtan. A session on mantras and kirtan.Final assessments. Final assessments to close out the course.Day 21Graduation. – Farewell gathering.
Day 21 schedule Graduation. The closing day of the course, marking its completion.Certificate ceremony. A ceremony to award certificates of completion.Closing puja. A closing puja to mark the end of the journey.Farewell gathering. A farewell gathering to say goodbye.
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Inside the retreat
A glimpse of our days
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Pricing & what’s included
Everything in. Nothing hidden.
Every plan includes sessions, sattvic meals, accommodation and free Pokhara pickup. Pick the room that fits you.
Available start dates1st to 21th Every month through out the year
Shared / Couple
Sharing room
€1300per person
- Best for couples & solo travellers
- Twin beds, shared bath
€1380 private room / €1280 shared room
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Included in your fee
- Basic Principles of Yoga Therapy ( IAYT )
- Twice daily yoga practical session
- Daily Kriya (yogic cleaning) and Pranayama
- Daily meditation, Mantra Chanting, and Bhajan session
- Yoga Alliance Certificate upon completing the course
- 3 daily organic healthy meals per day
- 20 nights accommodation
- 200 hour – Yoga Alliance Certificate
- YTT manuals and materials
- Use of campus facilities such as free Wi-Fi Weekly outdoor excursions that Include some of the caves, temples, waterfalls, or local mountain villages
- Guidance of senior experienced and dedicated faculty
- Opportunity to voluntary work at Ashram
Not included
- Optional massage or spa treatments
- International and domestic flights
- Nepal visa fee
- Personal expenses and shopping
- Optional excursions
- Travel insurance
The teaching team
Taught by 3 Yogis
SwamiFounder & Spiritual Head
DeepikaYoga & Anatomy Teacher
RatheeshGuest Yoga Teacher
Why Bodhidham
Why choose Bodhidham?
- i.Traditional lineage-based teaching from experienced yogis
- ii.Family Environment
- iii.Organic food grown on a local farm.
- iv.Away from the city. At the height of 1320 m, Ghachowk Village.
- v.Pollution-Free Location, Best AQI.
- vi.In a lap of the holy mountain, Machhapuchhre.
Bank details & booking
How to reserve your seat.
To confirm your booking, a 25% advance of the total program fee is required. The remaining 75% is due on arrival, before the program begins.
Bank transfer
Exact bank details are shared by WhatsApp/email once your dates are confirmed.
Before you book
Frequently asked
What yoga styles are covered?
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The curriculum covers Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa, pranayama, meditation, yoga nidra, mantra chanting, and yoga philosophy.
Are the certificates internationally recognised?
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Yes. Our RYS 200 certification is registered with Yoga Alliance USA and internationally recognised.
Our kitchen
Three sattvic meals, mostly from the farm.
All meals at Bodhidham are organic, freshly prepared and vegetarian, following Sattvic (yogic) dietary principles. Breakfast includes oats, fruits and herbal teas. Lunch is the main meal, dal bhat with seasonal vegetables.
Dinner is lighter with soups, bread or rice with vegetables. Special dietary requirements (vegan, gluten-free, allergies), accommodated with advance notice.
- Herbal Tea: Provided With Each Meal.
- Source: Mostly own organic farm
- Meals: Three a day, included
- Special diets: Vegan & gluten-free on request
Around Bodhidham
Ashram premises and Accommodation
We offer you both private and twin sharing rooms by allowing you to choose what best suits for your comfort and budget.
Guided by the principle that cleanliness is next to godliness, our rooms are kept clean, simple, and comfortable with all basic amenities provided.
- Hot Water: 24/7 hot water is available in the bathrooms.
- Beds: Bedsheets and towels are changed regularly.
- Toiletreies: Basic toiletries are provided by the Ashram.
- Room: Rooms are cleaned routinely to maintain a peaceful and hygienic living space.
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The practical side of it.
A few honest notes before you book. Most students fly into Kathmandu and either fly or bus to Pokhara, and we collect you from the airport or the bus park, free.
Visa on arrival at Kathmandu (Tribhuvan) for 80+ nationalities. USD 30 (15 days) / 50 (30 days) / 125 (90 days). Bring 2 passport photos and USD cash.
September to November and February to May are the clearest. Monsoon (June to August) is quieter and often better priced. We run year-round.
Modest yoga clothes, warm layer (mornings are cool), refillable water bottle, journal. Mat, blanket and bolster are provided.
No mandatory vaccines. If on prescription medication, bring a supply. Pokhara has good clinics; we are 20 minutes from the city hospital.
