Shivalaya Yoga Ashram began with a vision to provide a truly meditative and spiritual experience to people from all around the world.
Mr. Vishnu Lamichhane, the founder of Shivalaya Ashram, laid the foundation in 2015 under the blessings of Lord Shiva with a vision to spread the essence of spirituality.
Let’s walk through the journey of Shivalaya Yoga Ashram and find out the unheard story behind its foundation and growth till date.
We will also discuss various aspects of the ashram and the peoples who are the backbone of the ashram.
The Untold Story of Shivalaya Ashram: Beginning
The untold story behind Shivalaya reveals that initially, Mr. Vishnu established the statue of Lord Buddha, inspired by the fact that Lumbini was historically recognized as the birthplace of Lord Buddha.
But one time he is in deep meditation and something amazing happens. During his intense meditation a vision of Lord Shiva appeared in front of him with loud chanting of mantra “Om Namah Shivaya.” The vision was so powerful it changed the vision of Mr. Vishnu with a new purpose.
After waking up he decided to follow his calling and laid the statue Lord Shiva that we now recognise as Shivalaya Yoga Ashram.
The Backbones of Shivalaya Yoga Ashram: Members
Many people have contributed towards building the infrastructure and foundation of Shivalaya, some of the core members are:
Mr. Vishnu Lamichhane (Founder)
Vishnu Lamichhane started his journey at 15; he left his home to find some direction in life. Well, he never had interest and knowledge in yoga literally. Later, on his journeys, he discovered the transformative power of yoga and meditation. This scene has changed his circumstances entirely. With his dedication and practice, he found peace, purpose, and success in yoga. Thereafter, he founded Shivalaya Yoga Ashram to teach his students from around the globe. He has taught over 10,000 people until now and continues to impart knowledge on the benefits of yoga and meditation even today.
Mr. Sonu Kumar Sah (Teacher)
Hatha Yoga and asana alignment, Mysore-style Ashtanga Vinyasa, Yoga Therapy, pranayama, meditation techniques, and yoga anatomy and adjustments are all part of his expertise. Sonu is also a teacher trainer who conducts teacher training programs by providing 200- and 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training Courses (YTTC). He has also taken 80 hours of training in Aerial Yoga which has awarded him certification.
Mr. Rishi Raj Lamsal (Teacher)
Rishi Raj Lamsal ji was born and raised in Dhading in Nepal, where he first got introduced to Yoga in 1997 at Ananda Yoga, in Kathmandu. His journey went deeper in 1998 with Hatha Yoga and Naturopathy at Arogya Ashram, awakening a curiosity that led him to study alternative medicine under the Open University Alternative Medicine Council of India in 1999. He went on to take further training at the Gandhi National Academy of Naturopathy in 2000, fully embracing the Sanyasi path under the teachings of Osho. His healing specialization is Tantric healing and Reiki, with a mission to empower others.
Rishiji has been healing clients at Yeti Healing Temple in Pokhara and has accumulated over 12 years of experience in teaching the eight limbs of yoga. He has taught Yoga Philosophy and Pranayama and led Meditation and Mantra Chanting into Yoga Teacher Training Courses for over 6 years. Further, he teaches at Yeti Yoga Center, Rishikul Yogshala, and Shivalaya Yoga Ashram. With various certificates in several Reiki systems, including Mikao Ushui, Scheim, and Osho Neo Reiki, he continues to share his healing expertise at Osho Divine Zone in Pokhara and current teaching at Shivalaya Yoga Ashram.
Yoga And Wellness: Services Overview
Acknowledged as the best yoga studio in Nepal, we offer an affordable yoga teacher training course in Pokhara Nepal with retreats and yoga workshops options. We are specialized in 200-hour, 300-hour and 500 hour teacher training programs. With more into it we also provide custom retreat options so students can customize their retreats as per his preferences.
On the other hand we also have sound healing, aerial yoga, and trekking in the Himalayas options you can choose from. We have the best offers on yoga teacher training programs if you come with a group we will provide you with 10% – 20% discounts on overall cost. At last our ashram is situated beside the famous Begnas lake giving it the best view and environment to practice yoga and meditation with stunning views of the lake and nature.
Achievements And Testimonials of Our Ashram
Since its foundation, Shivalaya has achieved various milestone and benchmarks those are as follows:
1. Till date Shivalaya has successfully taught yoga to over 10,000+ students and the number is still growing year by year.
2. The majority of them are now very successful in his/her life; they are now teaching others through various sources to make the yoga community even stronger internationally.
3. On top of this Shivalay is the oldest yoga ashram in Pokhara Nepal, serving as the best yoga studio in Nepal Kathmandu region and recognized by the global yoga community.
Genuine Testimonials From Students:
Summary
Till date Shivalaya is contributing as much as possible to the yoga communities by promoting the yoga culture throughout various nations. Once a dream now becomes a responsibility to make the life of the people more purposeful and meaningful.
Shivalaya Ashram will try its best to give as much as possible to the community to make Pokhara Nepal as the new hub for yoga and spirituality.
Founder’s Message
Till date shivalaya has treated everyone equally as we live as a family, stay as a family, and eat as a family together.
