SADHANA COURSES 2010

Sadhana Yoga retreat centre has been offering a variety of courses according to our participant’s requests and needs for more than a decade. Anyone who is interested in these life transforming courses can attend according to the time table mentioned below. The main benefits of these different courses and the yogic lifestyles they lead to are:

• You can experience a yogic, family environment in Nepal
• De-stress, relieve any digestive problems and reduce obesity
• Relieve long-term depression and fatigue
• Stretch the whole body, and relieve long-term neck and back pain
• They will help you to quit smoking or any other unhealthy addictions
• Relax, rejuvenate and refresh the body and mind
• Improve clarity of mind
• Feel spiritually uplifted

We offer an ideal location, systematic teachings on Hatha Yoga and meditation, nutritious Ayurvedic and organic meals and a warm and nurturing environment. We also offer ancient techniques of gastro-intestinal cleansing which are very beneficial and fruitful for everyone. Anyone from the age of 8 to 80 can attend these courses and finish with the feeling of completeness and fulfillment.

You can find out more information through our website, in the Lonely Planet guide book or by word of mouth. Whichever way you hear about us, please do not miss out on this great opportunity to experience a yoga/meditation retreat at Sadhana Yoga in Nepal – the country with a vibrant culture and beautiful mountain ranges. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to meeting you.

Pre-Teachers Training Course – 45 Days
This course is for anyone wishing to deepen their knowledge and practice of Yoga, with a view to becoming a Yoga teacher. Participants will be shown how to teach in a systematic way with opportunities for practical teaching practice. One can attend this course only after attending the 10 day “Yoga Holiday in Nepal” (see below) in which participants will do a yogic cleanse and be introduced to the program. You can then begin your teachers training course after this 10 day preparation at Sadhana.

Intensive Hatha Yoga – 21 Days
Through this course the mind, the emotions and the whole personality are cleansed of all the complexes and the patterns of behavior which cause pain and suffering. One can attend this course after completing the 10 day “Yoga Holiday in Nepal” (see below) in which participants will do a yogic cleanse and be introduced to the basic program.

Yoga Holiday in Nepal – 10 days
Holiday is essential in everyone's life. The way we spend our holidays is even more important than the holidays themselves. They should help to relax, rejuvenate, revitalize and lift us up spiritually. To meet this need of everyone from around the world, Sadhana Yoga / Meditation Retreat Centre offers many different courses. The 10 Day Yoga Holiday can be tailor made just for you. The program will help release tension in both the mind & body in order to allow complete rest and revitalization. We have been offering this course for the last 12 years. The course includes meditation, yoga and almost all the yogic techniques to cleanse and revitalize the body and mind. You drop in any day you want for this course. You must arrive on the afternoon the day before the course begins to reserve your place and for orientation.

Standard 6 Day Course
Six days at Sadhana Yoga is ideal for those seeking a spiritually uplifting experience. This course will prepare you for a life of Yoga and positive psychological well being. You will learn and practice over 30 asanas (postures) and many breathing techniques combined with Yogic Cleansing and deep relaxation.

Fasting & Shakhaprakshalana (gastro-intestinal cleansing)
– 6 Days
The purpose of this course is to eliminate the accumulations of toxic waste matter in the intestines, thereby purifying the digestive system and the whole body. Yogic science believes that most problems are caused by a contaminated digestive track, so one can prevent many physical disorders by attending this course. This course can be included in 10 Days of Yoga Holiday or in the Standard 6 Day Course on request. Another option is to start the gastro-intestinal cleansing after 3 days of Introductory Hatha Yoga. Please inquire if you are interested in this program, as we are very flexible and will easily fit it into your schedule.

Introduction to Hatha Yoga – 3 Days
This is an excellent introduction to the principles of Hatha Yoga. You will learn many pre-asana (pre-posture) practices and more than 20 different asanas (postures) and breathing techniques. You will also get to experience Yogic Cleansing and deep relaxation. This is one of the tailor-made courses especially for trekkers. Trekkers can come before trekking to stretch and strengthen muscles and joints or to learn breathing exercises to help with acclimatization. Sadhana Yoga is also a great place to come after trekking for relaxation and soothing of sore muscles and joints. Steam baths, mud baths and muscle and joint stretches are wonderful ways to relax the whole body after much strenuous climbing up and down. Ayurvedic massage is provided on request which heals the pains and aches of the body. You are most welcome to visit before and after your trek.

Sadhana’s Cookery Course – 1 Day
Asanga’s wife, Durga, is trained as a cook and beautician. On the request of our participants, she has been teaching participants how to cook many Nepali dishes based on Ayurveda every Saturday. In this course, you will learn more than 10 different healthy dishes along with all the details of Nepali spices and cooking methods.

Yogic Cleansing and Stretching – 1 Day 2 Nights
(Available every day)
For people who are looking for a short course on Yoga and Meditation, this one day course at Sadhana Yoga is designed for you. You can drop in any day you like for this course and experience the wonderful teachings of Hatha Yoga in a nurturing environment. If you like, you can continue for another day as well.

Daily Hatha Yoga Classes
For those who have limited time and would like to experience the benefits of Yoga we also offer daily classes. This includes Yogic Cleansing, Hatha Yoga and breakfast or lunch. Classes begin at 8:30 am each morning.

Other services at Sadhana Yoga
Durga is trained as a beautician; she provides these services for female participants:
• Ayurvedic Oil massage
• Neck and shoulder massage
• Threading
• Facials
• Hair treatment
• Waxing
• Manicure pedicure services

In addition, she provides these services for your convenience:
• Booking of trekking guides and porters
• Domestic air tickets
• Paragliding
• Laundry services
• Taxi services