Welcome to Swadharma Yogshala in Pokhara
Join Swadharma Yogshala’s 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Pokhara, Nepal, and take the next step on your journey to becoming a certified yoga teacher. This comprehensive, Yoga Alliance-certified course is designed to deepen your understanding of yoga, both as a practitioner and a teacher. Whether you are advancing from a 100-hour training or starting your yoga journey, this immersive program will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to teach with confidence.
The 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training includes traditional Hatha and Vinyasa styles providing a sensible method of practicing yoga. In this course, you will learn more Asana practice and Yoga practice with an emphasis on alignment, and Sequencing of Asanas, Integration and Modification, Pranayama and Meditation, the Study of Yoga Philosophy. Our curriculum also consists in anatomy, teaching technique, adjustment and the art of class facilitation to make sure you are ready to effectively lead yoga classes.
Undertaken in a beautiful background at Pokhara: in the foothills of the Himalayas, such a course ensures that interferences from your normal life are greatly minimized. The calm and serene environment in and around Pokhara along with great nature all around the place provides the right environment for a person to meditate and for the soul to find its surrender in God.
Yogic training in Swadharma Yogshala is offered by experienced teachers who are always ready to accompany the trainee, giving necessary feedback all through the course. The tremendous experience of this course is that you not only significantly develop your own practice, but at the end of this 200 hours, you will receive certification and become a confident instructor for yoga teachers.
If you’re looking for a life-changing experience in one of the most beautiful and spiritual locations in the world, our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Pokhara is the perfect opportunity to elevate your practice and start your teaching career.
Swadharma Yogshala is unique from the other yoga schools in Nepal and this Yoga Teacher Training School is reputed as the best yoga teacher training school in Pokhara area. What it lack in technology and infrastructural endowment differentiates us from other institutions of higher learning and a place that offers a well-rounded experience that empowers humanity through detail and proper nurturing of the soul. In our classes, particularly the ones taught at Curtis, small class sizes implies that instructors get to know the students individually and deliver his or her lessons in a manner best suited for the students.
We provide our students with a complete course schedule that encompasses both Hatha and our unique integration of Vinyasa with instructor contact and practical approaches to posture and cues. It is thus not only a pragmatic process whereby students are coached to be competent teachers but it also develops ones personal practice.
Located in the fairly balanced environment in Pokhara city with magnificent mountains to provide natural energy to the school, we add the mountain energy to your learning. We at Swadharma Yogshala come to empower people: To stand tall with us support you get tools to discover self as a yoga teacher and future generations of yoga teachers.
Here’s why our program stands out:
Comprehensive Curriculum
Experienced & Knowledgeable Instructors
Personalized Attention
Community and Connection
Holistic Approach
Professional Certification
Here at Swadharma Yogshala our daily timetable is strictly organized to include yoga classes, meditation sessions and free time. Your day starts with yoga exercise session in the morning, which concentrates on awakening yoga positions and breathing exercises. Following a healthy meal, you will have an opportunity to take yoga philosophy or anatomy classes to enhance your knowledge. Midday, there is some time for contemplation or walking through Pokhara, which is very quiet. Some of the afternoon classes include yoga, a class aimed at letting the participant’s body heal and their mind find inner peace. Ganga Aarti is performed during the evening or individuals can spend their evenings in rituals and prayers before the river or feel the serene end of the day.
05:00 AM
Wake Up
06:00 AM
Tea Time
06:30 AM - 08:00 AM
Asana
08:00 AM - 08:45 AM
Pranayama
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Breakfast
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Mantra / Alignment & Adjustment
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Yoga Philosophy
12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Lunch & Rest
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Anatomy / Teaching Methodology
04:15 PM - 05:45 PM
Asana Practice With Alignment
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Meditation
07:30 P.M
Dinner
The curriculum at Swadharma Yogshala has been organized with the aim of offering full-fledged understanding of yoga, as it is embraced by modernity. It is an extensive topic that encompasses the physical postures, known as asanas, pranayama, which is the breathing exercises, and meditation and yoga philosophy. Students will be learning about anatomy and physiology to know how yoga works on the physical and psychological aspects of individuals. It also covers teaching technique, which enables you to teach other people with confidence and precision. All the sessions are very much supported with the theoretical aspects of Yoga-making the practice much more deeper than what exists on the surface. The program is very much designed in a way that prepares a student to be a good Yoga Savior for life.
This module will include the core principles of Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. Emphasis is laid upon balancing asana movements with breath for an immersive practice. Forward bending, standing poses, twisting, meditative, kneeling, backward bending, inverted, balancing and relaxing poses are introduced. Joint exercises and structuring the asanas are taught. Sun Salutations and Moon salutations are introduced in this module. Lessons also include the significance of Sanskrit as the language of yoga with respect to its various terms.
Pranayama or yogic breathing as a means to relieve stress is introduced in yoga class. Different aspects of breath control such as significance of breath retention and its various benefits are discussed. The classes also delve into the concept and significance of Rhythmic and Diaphragmatic breathing. Furthermore, various techniques of Pranayama like Bhastrika, Kapalbhati, Anulom Vilom, Suryabhedi, Chandrabhedi and more such techniques are taught and practiced.
We all understand the fact that yoga is predominantly practiced for its stress relieving and relaxing potential. The 200 Hours Yoga Teacher Training in Pokhara lays emphasis on deep relaxation techniques of Yoga Nidra. Minor and major Chakra relaxation in terms of energy centers and energy flow are taught for purposes of achieving relaxation. Lastly, different yogic practices are discussed to achieve deep, emotional and full body relaxation.
Learn different positions or hand gestures of Mudra that aid in an effective yoga and meditation practice. Different types of Mudras like the eye mudra, internal mudra, finger mudra and more are delved into. Sessions are also dedicated towards understanding the importance of root lock in yogic science. Other types of locks or Bandhas such as Jalandhara , Moola, Uddiyana are discussed. Other aspects relating to pranic energy like Pranic gestures , bandha for energy leakage are discussed as part of foundational principles of an effective yoga practice.
The 200 Hours Yoga Teacher Training in Pokhara course participants are introduced to yoga philosophy where the six Nepaln philosophies of yoga are discussed. Besides, discussions also revolve around tracing the origins and history of yoga. Students are introduced to Hatha yoga, Ashtanga yoga( the eight limbs of yoga), Raja Yoga, Vinyasa alongwith 4 foundational principles of life. The philosophy classes also touch upon conceptual yogic philosophy of the 3 states and 5 layers of body in Yogic science. The 200 hours yoga ttc in Pokhara at Swadharma Yogshala lays emphasis on connecting with your inner light by introducing students to foundational principles and practices of Kundalini yoga, chakra, karma and Nadi.
Swadharma Yogshala’s 200 Hours Yoga Teacher Training in Pokhara inculcates various meditative techniques and practices for purposes of achieving focus and self-awareness. The meditation sessions include teaching techniques of self-observation and delving into meditation of breath awareness. Other meditation techniques of Body less, Third eye, Full moon and Inner light meditation are introduced. Besides, Mantra sessions invariably discuss Mantra awareness and Chakra awareness.
The Anatomy and Physiology classes introduce students to the benefits and contraindications of yoga vis-a-vis the interplay of various muscles, joints, respiratory system, nervous system in yogic exercise. Introductory classes pertaining to posture alignments, adjustments and modifications for achieving optimal posture and preventing injuries are taken. Sessions are also dedicated to looking at yoga as a therapy for treating chronic problems of the spine, endocrine system and obesity.
Our 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Swadharma Yogshala offers a comprehensive and enriching experience. Here’s what’s included in your package:
For yoga practitioners and 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training students, Swadharma Yogshala offers a beautiful venue nestled in the midst of the Himalayan forest of Pokhara. Our serene location is designed to provide a peaceful and rejuvenating environment for your yoga journey.
Room Features:
Our venue combines the tranquility of nature with the comfort of modern facilities, making it one of the best accommodations in town. This perfect blend ensures that your stay is both comfortable and inspiring, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in your yoga practice and training.
At Swadharma Yogshala, we take pride in providing our yoga guests with delicious and healthy meals prepared in our beautiful in-house kitchen by experienced Nepaln Ayurveda cooks. Our food is cooked with love and utmost hygiene to ensure the best quality for our guests.
Our Culinary Specialties Include:
Quality Ingredients: We source fresh fruits, vegetables, and other ingredients from organic vendors, ensuring that every meal is both nutritious and delicious.
Beverages: In addition to our three daily vegetable-based meals, we offer herbal tea and traditional Nepaln Masala chai twice a day, providing a perfect blend of taste and wellness.
Our commitment to healthy and tasty food enhances your overall yoga experience, nourishing both body and soul during your stay at Swadharma Yogshala.
People who have interest in Asana, pranayama, meditation, physics of yoga techniques, breath concentration, alignment of the body, the anatomy of the self-body, can join 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Pokhara. The course is designed for students also who are beginners in yoga and want to learn the yogic practices with or without prior knowledge and experience of same.
The course is designed for Students also who are the beginner in yoga and want to learn the yogic practices with or without a prior knowledge and experience of same.
Who have less time and not ready for the whole month course. They can attend the first two weeks of 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course in Pokhara, and complete this 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course in Pokhara, Nepal. Whenever they are ready, they can come and complete 200-hour teacher training course with the last two weeks by attending final exams of 200-hour YTTC and they will get 200 hours Yoga Alliance certification. This 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Pokhara, Nepal is certified by the school, but if you want to become RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher by Yoga Alliance), have to complete a 200 Hour Yoga TTC.
The purpose of the 200 Hour Yoga TTC in Pokhara is to introduce you to the world of Yoga. This Yoga Teacher Training course Pokhara is designed to acquaint the potential yoga enthusiast on a journey of a fulfilling life, happiness and multi-dimensional thought process. With deep insight on practical and theoretical knowledge attained in the course of this 200 hours in an interactive atmosphere, this Yoga Teacher Training Pokhara Nepal is the stepping stone of your and yoga’s love affair.
Hey there! We're Swadharma Yogashala Rishikesh. Our yoga teachers are here to help you find peace inside and boost your body's health. Our instructors have lots of experience. They combine old practices with new ideas to give you a life-changing yoga experience. Each teacher at Swadharma Yogashala has unique skills. They are well versed in all sorts of yoga styles, including Hatha, Vinyasa Flow more restorative and therapeutic Yoga practices. Perhaps you wish to learn more about yoga, find balance in your life or get started with a Yoga practice. No matter where you are trying to get to, we have the teachers who will take you there and keep your fire burning as you go from here.
Swadhrama Yogashala’s Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh is transformative! The instructors are knowledgeable and supportive, blending ancient techniques with modern practices. The serene environment enhances the experience, making it perfect for deepening your practice and teaching skills. Highly recommended!
Sophia Miller
Exceptional training at Swadhrama Yogashala! The course offers a comprehensive approach to yoga, with expert guidance and personal attention. The peaceful setting in Rishikesh is ideal for self-discovery and growth. An enriching experience that builds confidence in both practice and teaching.
Liam O'Connor
Swadhrama Yogashala’s Yoga Teacher Training is a profound journey. The program combines traditional wisdom with practical techniques, led by experienced teachers. The tranquil Rishikesh backdrop adds to the immersive experience. Perfect for anyone serious about deepening their practice and teaching.
Mia Johansson
