Ready to Transform Your Yoga Practice & Teaching Skills?

Guided by expert teachers, this Yoga Alliance-certified program blends traditional asana practice, pranayama, meditation, philosophy, and anatomy, providing a comprehensive foundation for both personal practice and professional teaching. If you aspire to become a certified yoga instructor or want to immerse yourself in authentic yogic traditions, this training is for you.

Next Training Date: Starts on the 15th of every month!
Limited spots available—secure yours today

A Life-Changing 200-Hour Yoga Training Experience

Over 25 days, you will explore yoga on a physical, mental, and spiritual level. This in-depth training is designed to cultivate self-awareness, enhance body flexibility, and detoxify the mind and body, while preparing you to confidently guide others in their yoga journey.

Upon completion, you will receive a Yoga Teacher Certification registered under Yoga Alliance US, allowing you to teach yoga worldwide and deepen your practice.

A Course Designed to::

  • Provide in-depth yogic training that enriches both personal and professional growth
  • Offer immersive learning in an authentic Himalayan environment
  • Equip you with practical teaching methodology for global certification
  • Develop a deeper understanding of asana, pranayama, meditation, and philosophy
  • Train in small group sizes for personalized attention and mentorship

This 200-hour YTTC is suitable for:

  • Beginners & Intermediate Practitioners looking to deepen their yoga knowledge
  • Aspiring Yoga Teachers who want to become internationally certified instructors
  • Holistic Health & Wellness Seekers interested in personal transformation
  • Spiritual Explorers who want to experience authentic yoga in Nepal. There are no prerequisitesall levels are welcome!
This 200-hour YTTC is suitable for:

Highlights of Yoga Teacher Training – 200 hours

  • Classical knowledge and history of yoga
  • Traditional understanding of yoga practice
  • Theoretical and practical skill enhancement
  • Developing teaching styles & methodology
  • Mantra chanting and regular prayer
  • Guided meditation
  • Yogic philosophy
  • Yogic diet and lifestyle
  • Social ethics and values
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Personalized yoga and lifestyle consultation
  • Satsang (the company of truth)

Program Objectives

  • To learn the best method for an authentic and balanced practice
  • To learn the correct methods for adjusting and aligning poses
  • To learn how to teach yoga to others safely and sincerely
  • To learn and understand the safest method to get into the advanced asanas.
  • To learn breathing techniques (pranayama) and understand how they increase energy level and control the mind
  • To learn yoga philosophy in depth to enhance your quality of life and understanding of yoga­­­ from a teacher’s perspective
  • To become a qualified, confident, and inspiring teacher
  • To gain a deeper understanding of your body type and create a suitable practice for yourself
  • To create a joyful and accepting environment that deepens your love for yoga and its importance.

Course and Curriculum

Practice

  • Asanas: Modifications, variations, applied anatomy, proper alignment & adjustments, health benefits & precautions, cueing, sequencing, key tips for all levels.
  • Intensive Practice: Core exercises, arm balances, inversions, hip & chest openers, advanced asanas, partner poses, and fun activities.
  • Pranayama: History, benefits, precautions, various techniques, and understanding different prana energies.
  • Meditation: Fundamental principles, practice of different techniques.
  • Prayer and Mantra Chanting
  • Satkarma (Cleansing Techniques)
  • Mudra and Bandhas
  • Yoga Safety Guidelines

Philosophy

  • Wisdom of Yoga: History and philosophy, ancient wisdom for today, and satkarma (cleansing techniques), dhyan, mudra, and bandha.
  • Types of Yoga: Understanding and comparing traditional yoga to modern styles, detailed study of Ashtanga and Hatha, and an overview of Bhakti, Gyana, Karma, Mantra, and Kundalini.
  • Shakti: Inner power types, Anatomy of Energy, Koshas, Gunas, Chakras, yogic bodies, and Nadis.
  • Yoga Philosophy and Traditional Texts
  • Introduction to Patanjali’s Ashtanga Yoga and Hatha Yoga
  • Yogic Diet, Lifestyle, and Ethics of a Yoga Teacher
  • Applying Yoga Principles: For individual health, social harmony, and spiritual prosperity.

 

Anatomy & Physiology

  • Physical Anatomy & Physiology:
    • Musculoskeletal system
    • Typical areas of injury and prevention
    • Spinal movement and health
    • Movement limitations for certain conditions
  • Spiritual Anatomy & Physiology:
    • Nadis, Chakras, and Koshas

Teaching Methodology

  • Art of Sequencing: Creating sequences for personal practice and teaching individuals or groups.
  • Teaching Tools: Develop your skills in using your voice, language, and instructional techniques. Learn how to encourage and modify students’ practices effectively. Understand the principles of demonstration, and master hands-on adjustments, verbal cues, and providing effective assistance.
  • Teaching Practice: Gain experience in creating a safe and effective curriculum and sequence. Lead asana workshops, pranayama sessions, and guided meditations, while understanding the learning process of your students.
  • Guided Teaching Practice: Focus on perfecting asana alignment, learning tips for adjustments, and improving postures.
  • Teaching Skills: Setting up classes, observation, assisting, and correction.

Additional Teaching

  • Yogic Lifestyle: Understanding the lifestyle of a yogi through food, daily rituals, social and individual ethics.
  • Yogic Sanskrit Terms: Learning asana names, pranayamas, mantras within the Sanatan system.
  • Mentoring: Observing, assisting, personal guidance, communication skills, and principles of adjustment and correction.

Value of Certification

After finishing the 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Nepal Yoga Academy, you’ll receive a Yoga Alliance Registered certification, enabling you to teach yoga anywhere in the world. This globally recognized certificate, accredited by Yoga Alliance USA, opens doors for you to register with any yoga alliance and start your international yoga teaching journey.

Evaluation and Certification Process

Assessment Preparation

Assessment Preparation

  • Participate in numerous workshops on teaching methodology, working in pairs and small groups to enhance teaching qualities and reduce nervousness.
  • Engage in verbal questions and answers on topics such as Sanskrit terminology, keywords, asanas, pranayamas, sequencing, benefits, and precautions throughout the classes.
  • Practice spontaneous teaching of any mantra, pranayama, or asana without preparation.
  • Teach in small groups to prepare for leading an entire class, with feedback from both students and teachers.
Assessment Evaluation

Assessment Evaluation

  • Each student is evaluated based on a set of course criteria. Assessments are primarily practical evaluations.
  • Students are assessed on their involvement in class (minimum of 90% attendance), lesson preparation, practicum, asana sequence and alignments, verbal and physical adjustments, counter poses, relaxation, modification and communication, chanting, workshop techniques, philosophy, comprehension, and other relevant skills.
  • Teachers and fellow students provide constructive feedback to trainees to enhance their skills. If a student appears unprepared for any evaluation, they may be asked to repeat it.

Achievement Ceremony

  • Physical Graduation

    Complete the 108 Sun Salutations (suggested only for those without any physical injury or illness).

  • Academic Graduation

    Receive the certification of course completion. Our YTT 200 Hours course is recognized by the US Yoga Alliance. After completing this course with us, you will be internationally recognized as a Certified Yoga Teacher and qualified to be registered with any Yoga Alliance anywhere in the world.

  • Spiritual Graduation

    Participate in a Vedic Hawan (fire ceremony) with traditional costumes, symbolizing the taking of a spiritual oath to live a yogic life and teach authentic yoga.

After these three graduations, you will build confidence and make a commitment to continue these yogic teachings in your life and pass them onto others as a teacher.

Cost includes and excludes

Includes

  • Accommodation for 24 nights
  • Nutritious vegetarian or vegan (on request) meals provided three times a day, along with herbal teas
  • Classical yoga book, training manual, and stationary
  • Accessing the Library
  • Certificate affiliated with the Yoga Alliance USA upon course completion
  • Complimentary one Ayurveda massage and sauna session included
  • Special sacred fire ceremony (vedic hawan) with traditional costumes on the graduation day
  • 200 hours of in-depth teacher training sessions
  • One day forest trail hiking to the nature
  • Participate in 108 sun salutations at a temple located in the hills
  • Spacial Acro Yoga (partner yoga) session
  • Personalized spiritual consultation session

Excludes

  • Travel Expenses to and from the retreat including airfare, airport transfers
  • Laundry (available for extra charge)
  • Spending the money on traveling, hiking and day trips, food outside the academy
  • Travel and medical insurance is also recommended

Course Schedule

Morning Activities

6:30 to 7:00 : Meditation & Chanting

7:00 to 7:15 : Tea break

7:15 to 8:00 : Pranayama (breathing practice)

8:00 to 8:15 : Tea break

8:15 to 9:30 : Asana practice

9:30 to 11:30 : Breakfast & rest

Midday Activities

11:30 to 1:00 : Philosophy Lecture

1:00 to 2:00 : Lunch

2:00 to 3:30 : Self-study

Afternoon Activities

3:30 to 5:00 : Workshop

5:00 to 5:15 : Tea break

5:15 to 6:30 : Evening asana, relaxation/meditation

6:30 onward : Dinner & rest

Please note: This schedule is changeable upon any required circumstances by the management. Students will have one day off per week (typically Sunday), though this may be adjusted.

Accommodation & facilities

We offer three accommodation options: Panoramic Deluxe Rooms, Standard Rooms, and Bamboo Cottage Rooms. All rooms include essential amenities such as towels, comfortable beds, and hot water in attached bathrooms.

Panoramic Deluxe Rooms

  • Air Conditioning System
  • Breathtaking Panoramic Views
  • King-Size Bed with Double Balcony / Dual Large Beds with Balcony
  • Tea Making Facility
  • Ergonomic Workspace
  • Luxuriously Appointed Bathrooms
  • Hot/Cold Shower
  • Free Internet

Standard Rooms

  • Expansive Room Layout
  • Dual Large Beds
  • Spacious Bathrooms
  • Hot/Cold Shower
  • Dedicated Workspace
  • Scenic Panoramic Views
  • Free Internet

Bamboo Rooms

  • Spacious Rooms
  • Two Separate Single Beds
  • Attached Spacious Bathrooms
  • Hot/Cold Shower
  • Scenic Panoramic Views
  • Free Internet

Arrival and Departure

Check-In
  • Check-in starts the day of the course induction.
  • The course begins on the 15th of every month.
  • If you wish to arrive before the check-in day, confirm with the management. Extra nights are usually chargeable.
Last Day
  • Departure can be at your convenience after 2:00 pm.

Pricing & Start Dates

The YTT 200-hour Course cost begins at $1400. A $200 advance fee is needed at the time of booking, which is non-refundable in the case of a later cancellation.

Every month on the 15th, the course begins. The YTT 200-hour course takes 25 days to complete.

Bamboo Cottage
Single Occupancy
Double Occupancy
USD 1600
USD 1400
Standard Room
Single Occupancy
Double Occupancy
USD 1800
USD 1550
Panoramic Deluxe Room
Single Occupancy
Double Occupancy
USD 2350
USD 1750

Note: All prices are inclusive of taxes.

To book

Begin Your Sound Healing Journey

Secure your place in this transformative course with a simple and hassle-free booking process. Follow these steps to confirm your enrollment today!

Fill Out the Online Booking Form

  • Submit the booking form on our website
  • You will get a confirmation email after submitting the form

Pay the Deposit

  • Deposit in advance to confirm your booking.
  • After we receive your deposit, a confirmation email will be sent to you.
  • The remaining balance is due upon your arrival at Nepal Yoga Academy.
  • Payment methods include:
    • Bank Transfer
    • Debit and Credit Card
    • Cash (accepted in USD, Euro, and Nepali Rupees)
  • The rate mentioned here is in USD for you to understand easily. We will charge the equivalent amount in Nepali rupee, applying the currency rate of the day on your arrival

Contact Us if Needed

  • If you do not receive our confirmation email, please contact us through our social media platforms.
  • We will reply to you as soon as possible.

WhatApp: +977 9823319511

Email: nepalyogaacademy@gmail.com

Instagram: @nepalyogaacademy

REMIND
STEP 1: Fill out the Online Registration Form on our website
STEP 2: Pay the €200 deposit to confirm your spot
STEP 3: Plan your trip to Nepal & prepare for your sound healing journey
Have Questions? Chat with our team on WhatsApp or Email for assistance.

Payment Methods:

  • Bank Transfer – Secure and reliable.
  • Debit & Credit Cards – We accept all major cards.
  • Cash – Pay in USD, Euro, or Nepalese Rupees upon arrival.

(Prices are listed in USD for convenience. Payment in NPR will be calculated based on the exchange rate at the time of your arrival.)

General Information

Requirements & Eligibility

  • Open mind, learning attitude, and motivation to become a well-intentioned yoga teacher.
  • Respect and acceptance for different cultures, religions, and personal habits.
  • Suitable for beginner/intermediate practitioners with high self-discipline.
  • Physically fit and mentally stable to handle rigorous training.
  • Minimum age: 16 years.
  • Basic English reading and writing skills.
  • Inform us of any chronic health issues before booking.

How to Get There

  • Located between Kathmandu and Nagarkot.
  • 22 km from Tribhuvan International Airport, 10 km from Bhaktapur, 25 km from Thamel, and 1 km from Telkot.
  • Hire a cab from the airport or request us to arrange one for a fee.
  • You can use local public transportation

What to Bring

  • Warm clothing for mornings and evenings (winter)
  • Warm socks, hat, waterproof walking shoes, outdoor wear (winter/rainy season)
  • Headlamp and batteries or flashlight
  • Conservative dress for temple visits; cotton conservative dress for yoga
  • Refillable water bottle/thermos (drinking water and tea are provided on-site).
  • Open mind, personal medical kit, mosquito and bug repellents (summer/rainy season), personal toiletries

Weather

  • Winter (Dec-Feb): Cold mornings and evenings.
  • Summer (Mar-Jun): Warm and breezy.
  • Rainy Season (Jul-Sep): Warm with occasional rain showers.

Local Attractions

  • Jungle/Countryside Hiking, Temple Hiking, city adventures, World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu and Bhaktapur, Nagarkot sunrise view, morning mountain flights.

Health and Safety

  • Safety precautions applied during training.
  • Participants are solely responsible for their health conditions.

Insurance Requirements

– Travel and medical insurance is recommended but not mandatory.

Visa Requirements

  • Visa-on-arrival available at Kathmandu airport.
  • Only a few countries require it to apply for a visa before. Contact the local Nepal embassy for more information.

Program Policies

  • Adherence to terms and conditions required.
  • In case of disruptive behavior or violation of guidelines, you may be asked to leave the academy.

Read more here (terms and condition)

Transportation

  • Airport pick-up available for a fee.

Social Norms

  • Follow all rules and discipline as per the course; these are the pillars of yoga.

Skill Level

  • Beginner, Intermediate

Prerequisite Knowledge

  • No prior knowledge required; beginner-friendly course.

Yoga Style

Hatha, Ashtanga and other contemporary styles

Spoken Language

English (Primary), Nepali, Hindi

Food

Delicious Vegetarian/Vegan (on request) meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Class Size

Maximum 16 students per batch to ensure individual attention.

Location

Changu Narayan Municipality, Ward No. 5, Chhaling- Chhayabasti, Bhaktapur, Nepal

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Why Study Yoga in Nepal?

Nepal is the birthplace of yoga and meditation, offering a deeply spiritual atmosphere unlike any other place in the world. Practicing yoga here connects you to ancient wisdom, Himalayan energy, and a community of like-minded seekers.

Immerse yourself in nature while learning traditional yoga
Experience
authentic Himalayan spirituality

Join a supportive yogic community

This 200-hour yoga course is not just a certification—it’s a transformative experience that will leave you feeling revitalized, balanced, and ready to take your yoga practice to the next level.

Frequently Asked Questions

From what to expect during your stay, to details about yoga sessions, accommodations, and meal plans, we provide clear and concise information to help you prepare for a rejuvenating experience. Whether you’re new to yoga or an experienced practitioner, this section covers everything you need to know for a seamless retreat.

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Student Experiences

Julia Berger
Vienna, Austria

Julia Berger

I completed the 200h YTT as well as the Foundational Sound Healing Course at the Nepal Yoga Academy and really enjoyed this beautiful journey in a stunning location with incredible classmates and inspiring and kind teachers and academy staff. The 25 day training was filled with interesting discussions, great...

Olga Salugina
Russia

Olga Salugina

Hello everyone! My name is Olga Salugina. Words cannot convey the emotions that I feel. I studied at the Yoga Academy on the RYS 300. The training time flew by very quickly. The class schedule was very busy, we studied pranayama, various meditation techniques, advanced asanas, practiced various types...

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