Join a transformative journey with Bodhidham Yoga and Spiritual Retreat Ashram in the serene city of Pokhara, Nepal. Our Vedic Mantra Chanting Practice & Yoga Meditation Retreat is designed for those who wish to explore the ancient science of sacred sound, deepen their yoga practice, and experience the transformative power of mantra. This program provides authentic Vedic teachings from practitioners rooted in the Himalayan tradition, guiding students to work with sound as a path to healing, clarity, and spiritual awakening.
The 4 Nights 5 Days Vedic Mantra Chanting Practice & Yoga Meditation Retreat at Bodhidham Yoga and Spiritual Retreat Ashram offers a focused and immersive introduction to the living science of Vedic mantras. Mantras are sacred sound formulas that carry specific vibrational frequencies, and they have been used in the Himalayan tradition for thousands of years as tools for healing, concentration, devotion, and spiritual transformation.
Over five days, participants learn the correct pronunciation, intonation, and meaning of core Vedic mantras including the Gayatri Mantra, the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra, and traditional Shanti (peace) mantras. Each mantra is taught with care, ensuring that students not only recite the sounds correctly but understand their significance and experience their effect directly. Alongside mantra study, the retreat includes daily hatha yoga, pranayama, and meditation — creating a complete and integrated practice.
The program includes a traditional Vedic fire ceremony (Havan), kirtan (devotional group chanting), and bhajan sessions that bring the teachings alive through collective practice and joyful participation. Participants leave with audio recordings of all mantras taught, a full course manual in Devanagari and transliteration, and clear guidance for establishing a personal mantra practice at home.
Rooted in Pokhara, Nepal — a land where these mantras have been chanted continuously for millennia — Bodhidham provides an ideal environment for this sacred study. Limited enrollment ensures personal attention and a genuinely supportive learning experience.
Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and holistic well-being at Bodhidham Yoga Retreat.
At Bodhidham Ashram, we believe that you are what you eat, so that we take care to prepare each meal. The food that will be offered is entirely vegetarian with the majority of foods purchased organically from local farms. Meals are cooked in a clean, sanitary setting and are accompanied by the chanting of God’s holy names, which infuse spiritual force into every dish.We ensure that each meal is pleasant, sattvic (clean), and nutritious, benefiting both bodily and spiritual wellbeing.
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.
