Bodhidham
Detox Yoga Retreat

Detox Yoga Retreat

Duration6 nights / 7 days
Group capSmall group
IncludedAll-inclusive
Overview

6 Nights 7 Days Detox Yoga Retreat in Nepal

This is a calm, simple retreat for stepping back from a busy routine. The week pairs gentle classical Hatha yoga and daily yogic cleansing with a light Ayurvedic diet, sound healing, massage, and plenty of rest.

It is unhurried by design. The point is not effort or intensity, it is a slower pace, simple food, and time to feel rested. It suits all levels, including people new to yoga.

The Detox Yoga Retreat at Bodhidham is a holistic cleansing program designed to remove physical toxins, mental stress, and emotional blockages. The 7-day program is structured around the yogic concept of Shuddhi (purification) and draws on the detoxifying practices of Shatkriyas (cleansing kriyas), pranayama, specific asana sequences for organ stimulation, Ayurvedic dietary principles, and herbal supplementation.

Why this Detox Retreat?

  • A genuinely gentle, restful week, with no demanding or advanced practice

  • Daily classical Hatha yoga and traditional yogic cleansing

  • A light, simple Ayurvedic diet for the week

  • Sound healing sessions and an Ayurvedic massage included

  • A boat trip and temple visit, for a calm change of scene

  • One-to-one spiritual counselling and quiet time for reflection

  • 6 nights on the ashram, daily meals, and pickup from Pokhara

Daily plan

Your week, spelled out

Pick a length to see the day-by-day plan. The shape of every day at Bodhidham is the same as it has been for over a decade.

Daily curriculum

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  • 6:15 AM Morning yogic cleansing
  • 6:30 AM Classical Hatha yoga
  • 9:00 AM Breakfast with a detox juice
  • Late morning: the day's main activity (see below)
  • Journaling and self-study time
  • 1:00 PM Lunch, prepared the Ayurvedic way
  • Afternoon: self-study and rest
  • 5:30 PM Herbal tea
  • 6:00 PM Guided meditation
  • 7:00 PM Dinner, then a briefing for the next day and rest

Daily Programme

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  1. Day 01
    Arrival, welcome drink, briefing, lunch, and an Ayurvedic massage.
  2. Day 02
    Sound healing.
  3. Day 03
    A boat trip with a temple visit.
  4. Day 04
    A holistic therapy treatment and massage.
  5. Day 05
    A one-to-one spiritual counselling session.
  6. Day 06
    Sound healing.
  7. Day 07
    Morning practice and a farewell.

Detox Retreat Details:

The 7 day Detox Yoga Retreat at Bodhidham, in Ghachowk near Pokhara, is a gentle, restful retreat for anyone who wants to slow down and simplify for a week. Rather than an intensive programme, it is built around a calm daily rhythm: gentle classical Hatha yoga, traditional yogic cleansing, a light Ayurvedic diet, meditation, and rest.

The week also includes sound healing, an Ayurvedic massage, a boat trip with a temple visit, and a one-to-one counselling session, so there is variety alongside the quiet. The light, simple diet and unhurried pace are what make the week feel refreshing.

It is suitable for all levels, including complete beginners. It is best understood as a gentle reset and a proper rest, a chance to eat simply and live slowly for a week, rather than a medical detox.

What the week includes:

  • Classical Hatha yoga. Gentle daily yoga, paced for rest rather than intensity, suitable for all levels.
  • Yogic cleansing. Traditional morning cleansing practices, taught and guided.
  • A light Ayurvedic diet. Simple, mostly organic meals and a daily juice, light on the system.
  • Sound healing. Restful guided sessions with singing bowls.
  • Ayurvedic and holistic treatments. A massage and a holistic therapy session during the week.
  • Meditation and counselling. Daily guided meditation, and a one-to-one counselling session.
  • A boat trip and temple visit. A calm half-day away from the ashram.
Ready to step out of the noise?

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Reviews from our students

★★★★★Google · Verified
Bodhidham is a truly special place. I joined the 200-hour YTT and it was the best decision of my life. Swami Ananda is an extraordinary teacher — knowledgeable, kind, and deeply committed to authentic yoga. The ashram environment, the organic food, the mountain views... everything was perfect. I left with skills, confidence, and a profound inner shift. Highly recommend to anyone serious about yoga.
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Christina TreiberGermanyYoga Teacher Training
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Attended the Silent Meditation Retreat and it exceeded all expectations. The silence was challenging at first but became deeply nourishing. The structure was perfect — yoga, meditation, philosophy, walks in nature. Swami Ananda's dharma talks were the highlight. I have attended many retreats in India and Europe and Bodhidham stands out for authenticity, warmth, and the incredible natural setting.
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Jogi BishwanathNepalYoga Retreats
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The 100-hour YTT at Bodhidham was an incredible experience. Despite being shorter than a full 200-hour program, the depth of teaching was remarkable. I learned more about real yoga in 11 days at Bodhidham than in years of studio classes back home. The environment — the village, the mountains, the organic farm, the community — creates the perfect conditions for deep learning. Already planning to return for the 200-hour.
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Binaya ChaurasiyaNepalYoga Treks
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Bodhidham exceeded all my expectations. The Yoga Trek was an incredible combination of physical challenge, natural beauty, and deep inner practice. Doing yoga at sunrise on Poon Hill with the Annapurna range in front of you is an experience that defies description. The guide was expert and the daily yoga sessions were adapted perfectly to our physical state after trekking. Absolutely magical.
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Blue MarinaItalyWellness & Healing
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I came in thinking mantra was a bit esoteric. By day four I was chanting on the bus back to the airport. The most practical meditation tool I've ever been given.
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Marion LeclercLyon · March 2025Mantra & meditation retreat
★★★★★Google · Verified
I spent 3 weeks doing the 200hr YTT at Bodhidham and it was truly life-changing. The teaching is authentic and deep — not just postures but the full philosophical and spiritual dimension of yoga. The location in Ghachowk is stunning. Waking up every morning to Himalayan views and birdsong sets the perfect tone for practice. The food is delicious and healing. I returned home a different person.
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Manvi MishraIndiaYoga Teacher Training
★★★★★Google · Verified
Best retreat experience I've had. The ashram has a beautiful family atmosphere. Teachers are genuinely experienced and caring. The food is outstanding — all organic, freshly prepared, and absolutely delicious. The mountain views are unreal. I came for a 7-day retreat and extended by another week because I didn't want to leave. Will definitely return.
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Prakash BhusalNepalYoga Retreats
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I came to Bodhidham for the singing bowl and sound healing course and it was one of the most extraordinary experiences of my life. The instructor's knowledge is encyclopedic — history, technique, therapeutic application, the spiritual dimension. The sessions in the ashram garden at dusk with the Himalayan backdrop were genuinely magical. I left with a professional-level skill and a beautiful Nepali hand-hammered bowl. Unforgettable.
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Benoit RidardFranceYoga Treks
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I attended the Detox Yoga Retreat and felt genuinely renewed by the end of the 7 days. The Ayurvedic diet, the daily yoga and pranayama, the kriyas, the mountain walks — it all worked together seamlessly to produce a sense of lightness and clarity I haven't felt in years. The teachers are knowledgeable, caring, and genuinely invested in each participant's wellbeing. The ashram is beautiful and peaceful. Highly recommend.
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Liz VKDBelgiumWellness & Healing
★★★★★TripAdvisor · Verified
I'd tried Vipassana once and struggled. Mantra gave me something for the mind to do — the first time concentration felt accessible rather than a test I was failing.
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Kei TanakaTokyo · September 2025Mantra & meditation retreat
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The two nights of silence landed me somewhere I haven't been since childhood. Not mystical — just genuinely quiet. Came home unable to small-talk for a week.
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Sofia AlvarezBarcelona · January 2026Mantra & meditation retreat
★★★★★Google · Verified
This is the real thing. Not a yoga resort or a wellness hotel, but a genuine ashram with genuine teachers in a genuinely beautiful natural setting. The 300-hour advanced YTT was rigorous, comprehensive, and transformative. Swami Ananda and the team pushed us hard and supported us completely. I left as a significantly more capable and confident teacher. Best professional development investment I have ever made.
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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 datesYear-round, weekly start
Shared / Couple

Sharing room

420per person
  • Best for couples & solo travellers
  • Twin beds, shared bath
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Single

Private room

480per person
  • Quiet, south-facing rooms
  • Private bath, hot water
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Group booking
Contact usfor a custom quote
  • Special group discounts
  • Flexible dates & rooms
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€480 private room / €420 shared room

Cost includes & excludes

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Included in your fee

  • Daily classical Hatha yoga and yogic cleansing
  • A light Ayurvedic diet with a daily juice
  • Two sound healing sessions
  • An Ayurvedic massage and a holistic therapy treatment
  • Daily guided meditation
  • A one-to-one spiritual counselling session
  • A boat trip with a temple visit
  • 6 nights accommodation on the ashram
  • Daily meals and herbal teas
  • Free pickup from Pokhara

Not included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Nepal visa
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
The teaching team

Taught by 3 Yogis

  • Swami
    SwamiFounder & Spiritual Head
  • Deepika
    DeepikaYoga & Anatomy Teacher
  • Ratheesh
    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 20% advance of the total program fee is required. The remaining 80% is due on arrival, before the program begins.

Bank transfer

Primary account (EUR/USD)
Bank
Nepal bank — details shared on enquiry
Account name
Bodhidham Yoga School and Spiritual Retreat
Account number
Provided on booking confirmation
SWIFT
Provided on booking confirmation
Branch
Pokhara, Nepal

Exact bank details are shared by WhatsApp/email once your dates are confirmed.

Before you book

Frequently asked

Does this retreat actually detox my body?

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We would rather be honest about this. "Detox" here means a gentle reset: a light, simple Ayurvedic diet, calm daily yoga, cleansing practices, and proper rest for a week. That genuinely leaves most people feeling lighter and refreshed. It is not a medical detox, and your body already has organs that do that work. Think of it as a week of eating simply and living slowly, which is reason enough to come.

Do I need yoga experience or a certain fitness level?

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No. This is one of the gentler retreats, suitable for all levels including complete beginners. The daily Hatha yoga is calm and guided, paced for rest rather than effort, so you do not need flexibility, strength, or any prior practice.

What does the food involve, and will I be hungry?

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The diet is light and vegetarian, prepared the Ayurvedic way, with a daily juice and herbal teas. It is intentionally simpler than usual, which is part of the reset, but it is regular, nourishing food, not a fast or a juice-only cleanse. If you have specific dietary needs or health concerns, tell us before booking. Gluten-free and vegan options are available on request.

What is the yogic cleansing each morning?

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Yogic cleansing, or shatkarma, is a set of traditional gentle purification practices from the Hatha yoga tradition. They are taught and guided each morning, and the gentler techniques are used here. Nothing is forced on you, and the teachers will explain each practice before you do it.

What does the price include?

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The retreat includes 6 nights accommodation on the ashram in a shared or private room, all meals and herbal teas, daily yoga and yogic cleansing, guided meditation, two sound healing sessions, an Ayurvedic massage and a holistic therapy treatment, a counselling session, and a boat trip with a temple visit. It does not cover international flights or your Nepal visa.
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) can be 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
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Around Bodhidham

Ashram premises and Accommodation Yoga Ashram

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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Know before you arrive

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

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.

Best season

September to November and February to May are the clearest. Monsoon (June to August) is quieter and often better priced. We run year-round.

What to bring

Modest yoga clothes, warm layer (mornings are cool), refillable water bottle, journal. Mat, blanket and bolster are provided.

Health

No mandatory vaccines. If on prescription medication, bring a supply. Pokhara has good clinics; we are 20 minutes from the city hospital.