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"Transform yourself and inspire others with the power of yoga."
If you are considering becoming a certified yoga instructor or simply want to deepen your yoga practice, Nepal is a wonderful destination to pursue your goals.
In this guide, we will explore the benefits of taking a 200-hour yoga teacher training in Nepal, what to expect from a typical training program, and how to choose the right program for your needs.
Why Choose shivalaya yoga ashram Nepal for your 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training?
Nepal is a country with a rich cultural heritage and a long-standing tradition of yoga practice. The country is home to some of the most spectacular mountain ranges in the world, including Mount Everest and Annapurna mountain range which we have the pleasure of having the view of. Annapurna is the god of nourishment and we feel the symbolism of having her watch over us everyday while we practise to nourish our mind, body and spirit.
This setting offers a serene and tranquil environment that is ideal for practising yoga. Additionally, Nepal is home to many experienced yoga instructors and certified teacher training programs, which makes it an ideal destination for those looking to immerse themselves in the practice and culture of yoga.
According to mythology Nepal was the place where Gorakhnath and Matsyendranath did their sadhana which is the foundation of the practice we follow to this day! They improved their discipline, grew understanding of Seva(unconditional love) in the very mountains we live in. The energy from their practice is lingering in the atmosphere supporting the practitioners to internalise.
What to Expect from a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program in Nepal?
A 200-hour yoga teacher training program in Nepal typically lasts for about 21 days, during which time you will learn the fundamentals of yoga, including asanas (yoga postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), meditation, and philosophy. In addition, you will learn how to teach these practices to others and will gain hands-on experience teaching classes to your peers. Getting comfortable speaking in front of a group while in a safe loving environment created by teachers and fellow students.The curriculum for a typical 200-hour yoga teacher training program in Nepal is usually broken down into the following categories:
Asana practice –
Learn and practise the physical postures of yoga to gain flexibility, strength, and balance.Adjustment and alignment –
to make you understand the feeling of the posture so yon can continue to improve your posture after leaving us, at the same time you can better cue others to learn after knowing how it feels inside you. We normally recommend only to teach what you have mastered.Pranayama and meditation –
Learn to focus and calm your mind through breathing and meditation techniques.Chanting –
we encourage people to learn the mantras we use to keep our focus and as a devotional tool to surrenderAnatomy and physiology –
Understand the human body and how it relates to yoga practice.Yoga philosophy and ethics –
Study the history, mythology and philosophy of yoga and how to incorporate these principles into your teaching.Teaching methodology –
Learn how to structure and lead a yoga class, including sequencing, cueing, and modifications.Discover Your Ideal Stay at Shivalaya Yoga Ashram
Dormitory
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800
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For Per Person
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3 Persons Per Room
Shared Room
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1200
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2 Persons Per Room
Private Room
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1500
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1 Persons Per Room
How to Choose the Right 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program in Nepal?
Choosing the right 200-hour yoga teacher training program in Nepal can be a daunting task, given the number of options available. Here are some factors to consider when selecting a program:
Accreditation – Choose a program that is accredited by a reputable yoga organisation, such as Yoga Alliance.
Instructors – Look for experienced and qualified instructors who are passionate about teaching yoga. And who you can relate to as that will enhance your learning experience.
Location – Choose a program that is held in a peaceful and serene location that is conducive to yoga practice. Hereby you really have the chance of challenging yourself to dive deep into the practice, and actually feel the difference it creates mentally, physically and spiritually.
Curriculum – Look for a program that covers all the necessary topics and has a well-structured curriculum.
Cost – Consider the cost of the program and ensure that it is within your budget.
Teachers
Aman Nougain
India, Rishikesh
Rebekka Dahl Thomsen
Faroe Island
Rishi Raj Lamsal
Nepal
In Conclusion
A 200-hour yoga teacher training program in Nepal is an excellent way to deepen your yoga practice and become a certified yoga instructor. With its rich cultural heritage, serene environment, and experienced instructors, Nepal is an ideal destination for yoga enthusiasts. By considering the factors outlined above, you can choose the right program that will help you achieve your goals and set you on the path to fulfilling your purpose or career in yoga.
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My stay at Shivalaya has been a significant chapter on my travels, whose depths I only came to understand years later. Being welcomed to this new home and given the opportunity to deepen my yoga practice as well as the space to explore inner realms, has been a milestone for my spiritual growth. I am dearly grateful for everyone I crossed paths with as each one of them is having their part in making this whole experience so magical. Therefore one of my favorite memories is the week of meditation assignments. Each one of us being asked to offer a guided meditation to fellow students. For me it was giving and receiving unique and very personal pieces of creation which has been heartwarming and an incredibly inspiring journey.
I left Shivalaya 3 years ago, filled with love and unaware of all the seeds being planted within. Over the years it’s sprouting was always compelling me towards my purpose.
Thank you for this safe container to playfully discover, learn and be. Namaste.
Jeane Norma
Germany
My stay at Shivalaya has been a significant chapter on my travels, whose depths I only came to understand years later. Being welcomed to this new home and given the opportunity to deepen my yoga practice as well as the space to explore inner realms, has been a milestone for my spiritual growth. I am dearly grateful for everyone I crossed paths with as each one of them is having their part in making this whole experience so magical. Therefore one of my favorite memories is the week of meditation assignments. Each one of us being asked to offer a guided meditation to fellow students. For me it was giving and receiving unique and very personal pieces of creation which has been heartwarming and an incredibly inspiring journey.
I left Shivalaya 3 years ago, filled with love and unaware of all the seeds being planted within. Over the years it’s sprouting was always compelling me towards my purpose.
Thank you for this safe container to playfully discover, learn and be. Namaste.
Jeane Norma
Germany
When I think about Shivalaya my heart is full of joy and I have happy tears in my eyes and a big smile on my face. The money I spent for that course was the best money I ever spent. I would highly recommend Shivalaya to everyone who thinks about doing yoga teacher training!
Shivalaya school is located in a small village next to the beautiful lake Begnas surrounded by breathtaking Mountains.
Teachers I've met at Shivalaya: Rebekka, Aman, Rishi are very inspiring. Their knowledge and passion about yoga, anatomy and ayurveda was mind-blowing. It was a real pleasure to listen to them and to practise with them. They all inspire others. It's a big gift they have and thankfully they decided to share that gift with the world.
I'm so thankful that I could be their student 😌
Beautiful place with very dedicated teachers. What else are you going to look for while searching for a yoga school?
Are you wondering about the food there? You don't have to worry about that part either because the food at Shivalaya is amazing. Epsha(the mother of the Ashram) will make sure that the food which is landing on your plate is healthy, delicious and prepared with fun and so much love. I feel like Epsha followed that sentence while making a food for us: "cooking with love provides food for the soul".
My first morning at Shivalaya I woke up very early. Just before sunrise, I went to the terrace and suddenly I got tears in my eyes. The view was breathtaking. I felt nothing but love, gratitude and peace in my heart and soul. On that very first morning I knew I'm in the right place at the right time. I knew that this coming month would be unforgettable and I was so right !!
I also remember that day for the first time I heard Rishi. I haven't met him before. I was on the terrace when suddenly I heard a very joyful, beautiful "Namaste". It turned out it came from Rishi, our philosophy and Pranayama teacher. You could feel such a beautiful energy when he was next to you. His eyes were smiling and my soul knew that we are in the right place surrounded by beautiful people💙❤️🙏
I truly believe that how you start your day is how you live your life...
Just imagine the morning at Shivalaya. You are waking up to an unbelievably beautiful view of Mountains, having warm tea or warm water with lemon, slowly getting ready for your first class of the day and at that moment nothing else matters.
Shivalaya and people I've met there will forever stay in my heart. Experience you cannot buy with money.
Namaste 🙏❤️💙
Monika
Polen
It seems impossible to describe the change I experienced during my stay in Shivalaya. And how to choose one unique moment, when this whole time was just a succession of moments. Each one of which had its importance in building myself.
During the training we are kept busy from dawn to dark : practice, learn, study, eat and sleep. Without any other matter to focus on or worry for. Our only task was to absorb the seeds of knowledge our teachers were planting into our body, mind and soul. I was absorbing, minute after minute, day after day, without choosing what sink and what not, without even knowing the treasure that was growing inside of me.
I am really happy that our schedule was so full. My rational mind always tries to find limits to things, try to order them. But considering this training, considering yoga, it is vain.
Yoga is too huge to be compartmentalised into boxes. And the very few studying moments where my mind had the time to analyse, I was diving into a cloud of “datas”. “how could my memory ever absorb all of this?”. “how can i do anything correctly if i don't fully understand it” It was kind of overwhelming.
The end of the 200h month arrived so fast. And it was time to teach our own hatha yoga class. I was stressed and unconfident. I knew it was only teaching to my fellow classmates and they would definitely be understanding but my body had all the fear symptoms : heartbeat racing, hand shaking and a huge ball blocking my throat.
Then we sat down for the class and suddenly all went quiet. Suddenly all I needed to know was here. I didn't sort anything out but my body remembered everything and it was coming out naturally. It felt good.
This class was a real revelation to me. All of what I needed was printed in my cells. I can’t tell at what moment it happened but it was there and I didnt want to stop digging.
It’s been 3 years since : 300 H ttc at shivalaya, other short training sessions, thousands hours practising and teaching. I still go back to my class notes and regularly find what I need. Something old, I needed to remember or something new, a new layer of understanding of the same notes. How many times I have been practising and just realised “oh!! that is what he/she meant!!!”.
Yoga is huge! I sometimes worry again. Sometimes my old demons come back and whisper to my ears that “you don’t know enough”, or “how can you teach if you know so little”. But now instead of anxiety, those little demons of mine just create more hunger for knowledge.
Thanks to Shivalaya I have a good knowledge base to dig-in in those moments. A knowledge base that opens doors to a lifetime of studies. Also good for me, you don’t have to know everything to teach. You just have to be willing to share what you actually know.
Love from Spain
Amber
Spain
I learned so much with Harpreet Seva and Rebekka - Parvati Giri. They are great teachers, philosophers, healers. Life will be different now.
Theo
France
"Harpreet Seva not only holds space but empowers space in such a way that every student feels supported and encouraged in every movement on or off the mat, at least that’s what we all agreed after completing their course in Rishikesh, India, in 2020, and we all continue to stay connected through her friendship. Harpreet is 5 stars. The gold medal. A+. All the love. Love. Love.
Rebekka is a western embodiment of yoga: she’s from the west but her soul is yogic, incredibly so. In fact, despite her cool humility and extraordinary kindness, her wise regard for the ancient ways feels sage-like. Meeting her is like encountering a master in their younger years. The grace of Rebekka will take your breath away every day. Honestly honoured to have studied under such a human, a true friend of humanity. Hari Om."
Garret
USA
"A life-changing and deeply transformative experience. Harpreet Seva and Rebekka guided the experience and supported everyone in our journeys with their full hearts and deep and broad knowledge. I’m forever grateful to have been a part of the experience."
Klaudia
Slovakia
"I was in the most fulfilling course I have been. I met Harpreet Seva at the first moment. She received us with a big smile and a warm prayer as soon as I entered. Later on I met Rebekka always trying to help, to serve, to share.
Both of their classes were very different and unique. With Harpreet Seva we worked to discipline our mind and with Rebekka our physical frame.
I can’t thank them enough for their teachings, their support, their attention, their love. I couldn’t be in better hands! I have no doubt of their knowledge and practices and I assure that every of their projects is made with consciousness and porpoise."
Eva
Costa Rica
"Harpreet Seva has been my first teacher and introduction to the wonderful practice of Kundalini yoga through a yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, India. Her deep knowledge of this powerful practice helped me clear old energies and connect with my higher self in ways I wouldn't have imagined possible before. She helped me through physical and spiritual teachings to tune in with my intuition and connect with the higher powers of this plane in divine ways. Infinitely grateful for the light you spread so beautifully and powerfully into this world 🙏
Rebekka has been an amazingly professional teacher that helped me greatly in my practice of Hatha yoga. She's so knowledgeable of this ancient art and gave me all the keys to sustain a powerful core and meditative state during this physical practice as well as the knowledge necessary to make the best out of it. Deeply grateful for your wisdom and dedication to this practice 🙏"
Timothy
France
"When I think back of the time I spent with Harpreet Seva Kaur and Rebeka during the yoga coursein Rishikesh, it was the best days of my life. These amazing beautiful beings are full of love, compassion, freedom and hope. They created a warm and magical space which can’t really be explained in words. It will need to be experienced. I highly recommend studying yoga with Harpreet and Rebekka."
Rishen
South Africa
Bio dynamic kundalini was fantastic.
An amazing intro into yogi buhjans yogic philosophy, which has become a staple of the kundalini practices performed in western culture.
Ana Harpreet is a grounded and fierce teacher with lots of energy and clear purpose. She presents as a fearless beacon of hope, happiness, and unadulterated determination.
Long story short she’s Uber cool with extra nice sprinkled on top
Rebekka is a teacher of great calm and serenity. Her attraction to Yogic values and traditions of Vedic teachings have made her an invaluable Hatha instructor. She’s understanding, open to questions/suggestions, and always looking for innovative ways to support her students.
As an instructor she is not known for wild displays of emotion; yet, she possesses a powerful smile that adds a genuine light to any group she shares it with.
Rebekka is a woman of the classics and a true embodiment of Satya.
