Yoga Styles We Teach at Our Pokhara Retreat
Authentic yoga styles taught in the Indian Himalayan tradition. Every retreat integrates multiple styles so you experience the full yogic path — asana, breath, meditation, and philosophy as one practice.
Hatha Yoga
All LevelsThe foundational style taught in our retreats. Hatha emphasizes holding poses, alignment, and breath awareness — making it ideal for beginners and the ground floor of more advanced practice. Most retreat days begin with a Hatha session.
StrengthFlexibilityAlignmentCalm focus
Vinyasa Flow
IntermediateBreath-synchronized flowing sequences. Vinyasa builds heat, cardiovascular fitness, and meditative focus through movement. Offered in afternoon sessions for those wanting more dynamic practice.
CardiovascularMovement meditationStrengthCoordination
Ashtanga Yoga
Intermediate-AdvancedTraditional Ashtanga primary series following the structured sequence developed by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. Builds discipline, focus, and serious physical capacity. Available during longer retreats.
DisciplinePhysical capacityTraditionRoutine
Yin Yoga
All LevelsLong-held passive poses targeting deep connective tissue and fascia. Yin sessions slow you down and access stillness that active practice cannot. Often paired with restorative breath work in evening retreat sessions.
Deep releaseStress reductionJoint mobilityStillness
Pranayama (Breath Work)
All LevelsYogic breathing practices that regulate prana (life force). Pranayama is core to our tradition and a defining feature of authentic ashram-style retreats. Included in every retreat, taught with care by our lineage-trained instructors.
Nervous system regulationMental claritySpiritual practice
Traditional Himalayan Yoga
All LevelsThe integrated practice taught in Himalayan ashrams: asana, pranayama, meditation, mantra, and philosophy as one path. This is the framework that holds our entire retreat program together — the eight limbs of yoga lived daily.
Complete practiceSpiritual depthTradition
Meditation & Mantra
All LevelsGuided meditation sessions and mantra chanting (kirtan) close most retreat days. These practices balance the physical work of asana and open the inward dimension that distinguishes a retreat from a yoga workout.
Mental quietSpiritual practiceGroup bonding
Yoga Nidra
All LevelsA guided deep-relaxation practice often called "yogic sleep." Yoga Nidra produces measurable nervous system reset and is included in detox, healing, and meditation-focused retreats.
Deep restStress recoverySleep quality
Choose a Retreat by Practice Style
Different retreat programs emphasize different combinations of these styles.