Bodhidham
Yoga Teacher Training
YTT in Nepal

Yoga Teacher Trainingin Nepal

Residential, Yoga Alliance registered teacher training at Bodhidham, on an ashram near Pokhara, Nepal. 100, 200, and 300 hour courses. Learn yoga with roots from the Indian Himalayas, with view of Himalayas, from the Bodhidham Ashram

4.9★160+ reviews
50+Taught Teachers
RYSYoga Alliance
Yoga RootsHimalayan Linage
YTT with Real Yogis

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Yoga teacher training here is residential, you stay on the ashram grounds in Ghachowk village, eat three vegetarian meals from the farm, and sleep in a shared or private room.

Days are full and structured, study and teaching practice through the day, and mantra and meditation in the evening. You are not fitting a course around a holiday. For two to four weeks, the training is the day.

By the end of a course here, you can plan and sequence a class, cue it clearly, and give hands-on adjustments. You will know the reasoning behind the practice, its anatomy, breath, and philosophy, well enough to answer a student's question and not only demonstrate a pose.

On the 200 and 300 hour courses you also finish with a Yoga Alliance registered certificate that lets you register as an RYT and teach internationally.

That comes from practising teaching, not watching it. The course is residential and full time for three to four weeks, so you teach real sessions, get observed, and fix things while a teacher is standing next to you. You leave having already taught a class, which is the difference between holding a certificate and being ready to use it.

Yoga Alliance registered · taught in English

YTT Courses

Where to Start

Three courses, one teaching method. New to teaching, start at 100 or 200 hour. Already a 200 hour teacher, the 300 hour is your next step.

300 Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings25 days
€1500

300 Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings

Duration25 days
Group sizeSmall group
Focus300 hrs YTT
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Nepal, Pokhara21 days
€1300

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Nepal, Pokhara

Duration21 days
Focus200 hrs YYT
IncludedAll-inclusive
100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Pokhara, Nepal11 days
€690

100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Pokhara, Nepal

Duration11 days
FocusYTT
IncludedAll-inclusive
Why train here

What sets Bodhidham apart.

A handful of things you will not find at most schools, small cohorts, lifelong access, and the ashram that becomes a second home.

Lineage, not franchise.

Swami Ananda trained in the Himalayan tradition. The teachings come from a line of teachers, not a corporate manual.

Small cohorts, real attention.

Maximum 14 students per cohort. Every asana correction is hands-on.

Philosophy-first, asana-deep.

Patanjali, the Bhagavad Gita, Hatha Yoga Pradipika. The frameworks first, the postures second.

Yoga Alliance verified.

RYS-200 and RYS-300 registered. Your certificate is recognised worldwide.

Lifelong access, lifelong family.

Ask or Ping Swami Ananda for any queries months/year after you took the classes.

All-inclusive, no extras.

Yoga Teaching, accommodation, three meals a day, manual, pokhara pickup, certificate.

Your YTT teachers

Taught by Yogis, lineage holders.

Every session is led by Swami Ananda, Yogi Deepika, or a senior teacher. No drop-in staff.

What's included

One price, nothing hidden.

Tuition, accommodation, three vegetarian meals a day, materials and airport pickup. No extras.

What's includedSharedPrivate
AccommodationShared or private room✓✓
Three meals a dayOrganic, vegetarian✓✓
All sessionsEvery class & workshop✓✓
Airport pickupFree, from Pokhara✓✓
Flights & visaNot included——
TripAdvisor4.9★ from 160+ reviews

Reviews from our students

★★★★★Google
Swami Ananda and Deepika are great Yogis and excellent hosts, radiating love and kindness. They helped us with every request we had and did everything they could to make our stay pleasant. The yoga is profound, authentic and deeply spiritual. A true blessing, being able to stay at Bodhidham and experience their teachings. 🙏🕊️🦋🧘‍♀️
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Christina TreiberAshram Stay
★★★★★Google
Swami Ananda is the most helpful person I have ever met. He has a very good knowledge of yoga. He provided me with free accommodation and respected me. I am blessed to have met him and wish him success. I recommend him to anybody who wants to become a yoga teacher.- Jogi Bishwanath
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Jogi BishwanathAshram Stay
★★★★★Google
Amazing experience with amazing soul.❤️
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Binaya Chaurasiya
★★★★★Google
We had a great 12-day stay at the Yoga Retreat. The teachers there are so kind and helped us a lot getting into the basics of doing yoga. The food was amazing, the people were amazing, we had a great time!
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RobinYoga Retreat
★★★★★Google
Excellent service and humble staff, I booked detox yoga retreat program and it was so amazing. Cannot express my feeling in word. This is my suggestion for everyone at least should try once, it is actually life changing. My heartiest thanks to bodhidham family for pampering and all the efforts they made for me.🙏🏻🌺
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Prakash BhusalDetox Yoga Retreat
★★★★★Google · translated from French
I'm going to Bodhidham to complete my 200-hour yoga training. Whether you're looking for a room for the night, a yoga class, or a training program, don't hesitate. A great team, attentive, and eager to offer and share the best possible experience. Quality is their motto. You'll be accompanied for three weeks by two passionate yogis who strive to share their knowledge and kindness. A very comfortable private room, with vegetarian cuisine prepared in-house with local and organic products. Many shared moments. See you soon!
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Benoit RidardYoga Teacher Training
★★★★★Google
This was a life changing experience to learn and practice yoga on all levels in such a beautiful and authentic setting. The instructors and guides were amazing. Always with kindness and confidence, they led me through my trip in Pokhara. I received constant support and spiritual guidance throughout my entire stay, which made me grow as a person. The food was delicious and everything was made with thought and love. Love and blessings to the beautiful people at Bodhiham Yoga Ashram! I will see you again soon 💚🙏🏻
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LizYoga Retreat
★★★★★Google
While staying in Pokhara the Swami invited us to a wonderful ritual, that happend on full moon in Mai 2024. Because of his great energy we took a Yoga class the next day. His teaching was really high quality and thanks to him we started the day full of great energy. We came back to meditate in the evening and I really wished we could stay longer. Highly recommend a visit. It' s really worth it.
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Joy Victoria WagnerYoga Class
Questions, answered

Before you book

Which course should I choose, the 100, 200, or 300 hour?+
The 200 hour is the standard route into teaching and the right starting point for most people. It is a full Yoga Alliance teacher training and qualifies you to register as an RYT 200. The 100 hour is a shorter 11 day foundation, suitable if you want something deeper than a retreat but are not ready for the full 200 hours; on its own it does not make you a registered teacher. The 300 hour is an advanced course for people who already hold a 200 hour certificate. If you are unsure, message us with your background and we will tell you which fits.
Do I need teaching experience or an advanced practice to enroll?+
For the 100 and 200 hour courses you need neither. A regular personal practice and a genuine interest in learning to teach are enough, and the course is built to take you from practitioner to teacher. The 300 hour course is different: it requires a completed 200 hour certificate, because it builds directly on that foundation.
Is the certificate recognised, and can I teach with it afterwards?+
Bodhidham is a Registered Yoga School with Yoga Alliance at both the 200 and 300 hour levels. After the 200 hour course you can register as an RYT 200, and the 300 hour course, taken after a 200 hour, counts toward RYT 500 registration. That registration is recognised internationally by studios and employers. The 100 hour course is a foundation course and does not lead to RYT registration on its own.
What does the price include?+
The price covers teacher training, your accommodation on the ashram, three vegetarian meals a day, course materials, pickup from Pokhara, and your certificate on completion. It does not cover international flights or your Nepal visa, which you arrange yourself. There are no hidden extras beyond that.
What is the daily schedule like, and how intensive is it?+
A teacher training is full time and demanding, not a holiday with some yoga added on. Days are long and structured, classes and teaching practice through the day, and meditation in the evening, usually six days a week. Most trainees find it intense, especially the first week. It is manageable for anyone with a regular practice, but come expecting real work.
How do I book, and what is the cancellation policy?+
Booking is done directly with us over WhatsApp or the inquiry form. We confirm your course dates and a clear price, usually with a deposit to hold your place. Cancellation and refund terms are set out on our Booking & Refund Policy page, so please read it before you pay, or ask us and we will explain it.
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