Everyone looks for an escape which is away from the stress, deadlines, and daily chores. The escape maybe utilized to sit at home and relax or for a holiday break. But if you want to have a life-changing experience through self-transformation or want to become a certified yoga teacher, then you should consider enrolling in a yoga school. Travel satisfies the adventure junkie in you and yoga helps in connecting you with your body, mind, and soul. 

An amalgamation of travel and yoga give you new ways how to lead your life by managing stress. Nobody is untouched by stress and it is the main cause of a gamut of diseases. Yoga will help you in providing a work-life balance. Practicing yoga in Nepal will provide an integrated and holistic approach of yoga under the pure energy of Himalayas and jungle that will give you a peaceful balance of body, mind, and soul. 

If you want to practice yoga in the lap of the Himalayas, here are the top 5 yoga schools in Pokhara, Nepal:

Rishikul Yogshala  

Rishikul Yogshala is situated in a valley surrounded by the mountains in Pokhara. The setting of the centre encourages meditation and reflection which are important pillars to complete yoga teacher training. While being there, you can also enjoy Ayurvedic massage with qualified therapists and cleansing rituals that complete the experience. The team includes meditation, inspiration and spiritual guides and experienced accredited instructors. 

Rishikul Yogshala also provides the best yoga teacher training certification in Nepal. The 200 hour yoga teacher training course offered is accredited by Yoga Alliance. Here, you can find furnished rooms and suites with all the basic amenities. You can book a room for yourself or share it with another preson. 

Mahalaya

In Sanskrit, “Mahalaya” means sanctuary or pilgrimage. This is what this center hope to offer to those who take steps on their journey with them, to realize their true self and to a deeper contentment. Yoga training in Nepal is a unique experience in itself, but if you do so with Mahalaya, you will also have the opportunity to spend your time at a Tibetan monastery. 

You will be able to visit sacred sites and temples along with the interaction with and support from the monks there. You will have holistic self-reflection that would reveal your journey to becoming an instructor. Mahalaya’s home is the monastery and during the retreat, they make contributions in order to preserve and share the Buddhist teachings, and by staying there you help to fund education for young monks who are from remote areas of Nepal. The guest accommodation has spacious rooms including comfortable beds with attached bathrooms built in Tibetan style. From the yoga hall, you will be able to have a view of the main monastery hall. 

Nepal Yoga Academy

Nepal Yoga Academy focuses on teaching the classical Sanatan yoga system. This yoga science is developed with centuries of practice and development. The Nepal Yoga Academy is nestled in the natural beauty of the Himalayan forests with traditional villages. Their focus is on authentic teachings, practice and research based on the traditional scientific yogic way.

If you wish to learn yoga in the classical form, then this place is for you. The location of the academy provides a clean, pure and sacred atmosphere within gardens flowing with prana. The facilities offered here are a blend of modern amenities and traditional and spiritual simplicity. Nepal Yoga Academy teaches a rhythmic style of Hatha Yoga. A combination of their teachings and your practice will allow you to live a happier, healthier, more focused and productive life. With classical tradition and an experienced Guru will help you bring a new awareness within you and have a deeper connection to self.   

Himalayan Yoga Resort

Himalayan Yoga Resort follows the sage tradition by starting their day with Yagya; fire ritual and mantras. These spiritual practices result in the expansion of desired energy in the infinite domains of consciousness.

According to the Vedic scriptures, fire is regarded as the messenger between the people and their Gods. Vedic fire ceremonies are performed for many occasions to ward off any obstacles in our lives, and it is also an expression of gratitude, helps in healing, purifying the environment and achievement of our goals. 

he pure oxygen-rich fresh air coming from the nearby Nagarjun Green hill range invigorates your whole being. Other than yoga, meditation and spa, they offer health and wellness related services like Panchakarma and integrative yoga, Yoga retreat packages, Yoga teacher training and many more. 

Purna Yoga Retreat

Purna Yoga Retreat is a residential centre for yoga and meditation programs. This place is for both yoga beginners and experienced yogis. Purna means "complete" and yoga means "unity" and this is what this place strive to achieve - a complete union of the body, mind and spirit through a wide range of yoga and meditation practices. 

Yoga is a mind-set, a way of living and a state of deep inner connection with us and the world around us. Their primary yoga style is traditional Hatha but they combine many variations and elements from different yoga styles – Ashtanga, Vinyasa Flow and Kundalini for a more diverse and holistic yoga experience. They practice asanas, breathing exercises, various meditation techniques and other forms of yoga – the healing sounds of yoga nada, soothing chants of bhakti-yoga and deep relaxation through yoga nidra.