7-Day Yoga Retreat in Pharping, Nepal | Buddhist Monastery

The first full day of practice. Mornings begin with the traditional Ushapan and Jala Neti rituals, then move into a two-hour foundational session covering Bhakti Yoga chanting, Suryanamaskar (sun salutations), Yogasana, Bandha work and Pranayama. After breakfast and rest, the afternoon includes a singing bowl sound healing session and the second Hatha Yoga session of the day. Evenings close with Dhyana meditation and a quiet walk through the monastery grounds.

Daily Schedule:

• 06:00 — Wake up and Ushapan (drinking warm water)
• 06:30–07:00 — Jala Neti (nasal cleansing) and herbal tea
• 07:00–09:00 — Bhakti Yoga (chanting), warm-up, Suryanamaskar, Yogasana, Bandha, Pranayama, Shanti Path
• 09:00–10:00 — Breakfast and herbal tea
• 11:00–13:00 — Therapy and rest
• 13:00–14:00 — Lunch and herbal tea
• 15:00–16:00 — Singing Bowl healing or free time
• 16:30–17:30 — Hatha Yoga asana
• 17:00–17:15 — Herbal tea
• 18:00–19:00 — Dhyana Yoga (meditation)
• 19:00–20:00 — Dinner and herbal tea
• 20:30–21:45 — Evening walk, Vajrasana, self-study and practice
• 22:00 — Bedtime (lights out)

The daily rhythm continues with the same structured flow. Today's emphasis shifts toward deeper alignment work in the morning Yogasana session — your instructor refines your postures and introduces more challenging variations for those ready. The afternoon singing bowl healing session is held in the monastery courtyard. By now, the body is beginning to recognise the rhythm.

Daily Schedule:

• 06:00 — Wake up and Ushapan (drinking warm water)
• 06:30–07:00 — Jala Neti (nasal cleansing) and herbal tea
• 07:00–09:00 — Bhakti Yoga (chanting), warm-up, Suryanamaskar, Yogasana, Bandha, Pranayama, Shanti Path
• 09:00–10:00 — Breakfast and herbal tea
• 11:00–13:00 — Therapy and rest
• 13:00–14:00 — Lunch and herbal tea
• 15:00–16:00 — Singing Bowl healing or free time
• 16:30–17:30 — Hatha Yoga asana
• 17:00–17:15 — Herbal tea
• 18:00–19:00 — Dhyana Yoga (meditation)
• 19:00–20:00 — Dinner and herbal tea
• 20:30–21:45 — Evening walk, Vajrasana, self-study and practice
• 22:00 — Bedtime (lights out)

A full practice day with the same structure as Day 3. The mid-morning therapy and rest window (11:00–13:00) is well used by most participants for self-study, journaling, or a quiet walk along the ridge above the monastery. Today's evening Dhyana meditation extends into a longer silent sit. This is often the day participants begin to feel the cumulative effect of consistent practice.

Daily Schedule:

• 06:00 — Wake up and Ushapan (drinking warm water)
• 06:30–07:00 — Jala Neti (nasal cleansing) and herbal tea
• 07:00–09:00 — Bhakti Yoga (chanting), warm-up, Suryanamaskar, Yogasana, Bandha, Pranayama, Shanti Path
• 09:00–10:00 — Breakfast and herbal tea
• 11:00–13:00 — Therapy and rest
• 13:00–14:00 — Lunch and herbal tea
• 15:00–16:00 — Singing Bowl healing or free time
• 16:30–17:30 — Hatha Yoga asana
• 17:00–17:15 — Herbal tea
• 18:00–19:00 — Dhyana Yoga (meditation)
• 19:00–20:00 — Dinner and herbal tea
• 20:30–21:45 — Evening walk, Vajrasana, self-study and practice
• 22:00 — Bedtime (lights out)

The mid-retreat sightseeing day. After morning yoga and breakfast, your guide leads a full tour of Pharping's sacred sites — the Asura Cave, where Guru Padmasambhava is said to have meditated and left a handprint in stone in the 8th century; Yanglesho Cave, sacred to both Buddhists and Hindus; and the Dakshinkali Temple, one of Nepal's most powerful Shakti shrines. The return to the monastery is in the late afternoon in time for the evening meditation session.

Day 5 Schedule:

• 06:00 — Wake up and Ushapan
• 06:30–07:00 — Jala Neti and herbal tea
• 07:00–08:45 — Bhakti Yoga, Suryanamaskar, Yogasana, Pranayama
• 09:00–10:00 — Breakfast and herbal tea
• 10:00–16:30 — Guided sacred site tour (Asura Cave, Yanglesho, Dakshinkali Temple)
• 17:00–17:15 — Herbal tea
• 18:00–19:00 — Dhyana Yoga (meditation)
• 19:00–20:00 — Dinner and herbal tea
• 20:30–21:45 — Evening walk, Vajrasana, self-study
• 22:00 — Bedtime (lights out)

The final full day of practice. The morning session focuses on integrating everything covered through the week — refined asana, sustained Pranayama and a longer Suryanamaskar sequence. The afternoon includes a deeper singing bowl healing session and an extended evening meditation. Tonight's dinner is shared with the instructor and any monks who would like to join — a quiet closing to the retreat practice.

Daily Schedule:

• 06:00 — Wake up and Ushapan (drinking warm water)
• 06:30–07:00 — Jala Neti (nasal cleansing) and herbal tea
• 07:00–09:00 — Bhakti Yoga (chanting), warm-up, Suryanamaskar, Yogasana, Bandha, Pranayama, Shanti Path
• 09:00–10:00 — Breakfast and herbal tea
• 11:00–13:00 — Therapy and rest
• 13:00–14:00 — Lunch and herbal tea
• 15:00–16:00 — Singing Bowl healing or free time
• 16:30–17:30 — Hatha Yoga asana
• 17:00–17:15 — Herbal tea
• 18:00–19:00 — Dhyana Yoga (meditation)
• 19:00–20:00 — Dinner and herbal tea
• 20:30–21:45 — Evening walk, Vajrasana, self-study and practice
• 22:00 — Bedtime (lights out)

The final day begins with the usual morning ritual and yoga session, followed by a closing ceremony and final breakfast. After packing and a final lunch at the guesthouse, you check out at 14:00. Your driver will transfer you back to Tribhuvan International Airport or your onward Kathmandu hotel.

Day 7 Schedule:

• 06:00 — Wake up and Ushapan
• 06:30–07:00 — Jala Neti and herbal tea
• 07:00–08:45 — Final yoga session — Bhakti Yoga, Suryanamaskar, Yogasana, Pranayama
• 09:00–10:00 — Breakfast, closing ceremony and herbal tea
• 10:00–13:00 — Pack, shower, rest
• 13:00–14:00 — Final lunch and herbal tea
• 14:00 — Check out and transfer to Kathmandu