Part II: Why Yoga Training in Nepal?
“Yogen chittasya padena vaachaam, malam sarirasya cha vaidyakena!
Yo’paakarottam pravaram muneenaam, patanjalim praanjaliraanato’smi!!
I salute Maharshi Patanjali, the highest among the sages, who has presented the remedies for removing the impurities of the body through his treatise on Aayurveda named Charaka Samhitaa. The impurities of speech through his treatise on Grammar named Paatanjala Mahavhaasya, and the impurities of chitta (more about mind) through his treatise on Yoga named Paatanjala Yoga Darshana. Furthermore, about Yoga Training in Nepal.
Nepal: A Unique and Pinnacle country of
- Shiva Civilization, Shiva is known by the names of Aadiguru, Aadiyogi, Aadinaatha, Yogeshwora in Himavat Kshetra (Himalayan region)
- Parvati (Wife and first Disciple of Shiva) known as Shakti (energy, will and action),
- Pashupat, as Yogashaalaaa (first School of Pashupat or Shiva Yoga, is known as Yoga Chaturtha, i.e., Hatha Yoga (Physical Balance), Mantra Yoga (Sound Energy), Laya Yoga (Rhythm), and Raja Yoga (Eternal)
- Sapta Rishis (Seven Sages), a country of sages and seers
- Maharshi Kapil in Kapildhaama
- Buddha in Lumbini
- King Janaka (Father of Goddess Sita and Yogi King as Yoga Saadhaka and convener of the First ancient Yoga workshop) in Janakapur
- Veda-vyasa In Tanahu
- the Third Pole of the world (Mount Everest in Sagaramathaa, a country of Natural and Cultural Beauty, a country of Temples, and an origin place of Yoga, whole eastern Epics and Novels
When somebody first hears these above very wonderful, interesting and secret truths were mostly hidden and shaded after the British left Bharat, they are surprised.
Now another Surprise is given here that recently one of Nepalese Sanskrit Intellect, who is a great researcher. Especially in historical, religious, spiritual, philosophical fields has given more than one hundreds facts and truths about Maharshi Patanjali, who were also born in Nepal. The birth place of Patanjali is located around 60 km West- North direction of Buddha Birth Place, Lumbini.
Another fact is that almost all Sages and Seers, Yogins and Holy persons, in the latter half of their lives, have stayed and practiced in the land of Nepal. Even wherever they were born, because of Sadhanaa Bhoomi (Land of spiritual Practice). The science behind is high altitudes, junction of Rivers like Dobhan, Triveni, Bank of Holy Rivers from the Himalayas, Land of God and Goddess, Less gravitational force for Kundalini awakening, and due to all the features mentioned above.
Karma Yoga Theory is ‘Effect and Cause’; it means if there is an effect, there is the cause. It will be the golden moments to grab the chance for yoga Teacher Training, Yoga Retreat, and even Yoga Saadhaanaa (Spiritual Practice). Get full experiences of Nepali cultures, lifestyle, traditions, Customs, in Nepal, and also be so grateful to learn this pure, sacred wisdom in such a pure and organic land.
Here in Nepal, Yoga Masters (Yoga Gurus) come from strong academic backgrounds, not just from traditional lineages. They also follow the path of spiritual Saadhana rather than approaching yoga from a strictly religious perspective. Yoga is not a religion—it is a pure spiritual science: a science of life, an art of happiness, and a science of consciousness. So, let’s walk this journey of the self together, with the broad vision of an International Commune.
Welcome to Nepal with lots of love, peace, and light.
To be continued……
Diet for Health in Yoga and Ayurveda
The word “yoga” means union. Yoga brings union or balance to the body, primarily through the asanas that we are familiar with in yoga classes. Yoga also brings balance to the mind and body. After yoga sessions, we feel more integrated, relaxed, clearer, stronger, and healthier. Learn further about Diet for Health in Yoga and Ayurveda.
Ayurveda is a wellness practice that originated in South Asia, especially the western-north part of Nepal, around 5,000 years ago. The word “Ayurveda” is a combination of two Sanskrit words that mean life (Ayur) and science (Veda), so the literal translation of Ayurveda is “the science of life.”
We know that food affects our moods and general health. Ayurveda has taught us that by balancing our diet we can maintain balance in our body, in our physical functioning. According to Ayurveda, it is essential to eat daily from all the six tastes: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, astringent and pungent. Each taste performs a unique energy efficiency upon the body that is vital for body functioning.
The main difference between the ayurvedic and yogic diets is that Ayurveda aims to restore the body in a state of health and balance, while yogic diets are aimed at facilitating higher practices of yoga assuming a base level of health has already been reached.
Eating a well-balanced diet, according to the Ayurvedic principles, naturally brings balance to the mind and body and will only make your yoga practice more effective and in tune with the goal of yoga, which is union, health, wholeness – all really one concept.
The diets here in our Himalayan Yoga Academy are highly based on Ayurvedic wellness systems that date back thousands of years. Also, Some studies shown that these types of diets highly help in improving your health.
So if you want to learn about these foodies, you may come here in our academy (school) to learn more. So learn about Diet for Health in Yoga and Ayurveda.
Benefits of Cat Cow Pose
Cat Cow pose is considered a beginner’s yoga pose. This name, Marjari and Bitila, comes from the Sanskrit script, where ‘marjari’ means ‘cat’ and ‘bitila’ means ‘cow’. The pose Marjaryasana- Bitilasana is a combination of two poses practiced together to gently warm up the spine and the abdomen for more challenging postures, or is sometimes also practiced as a simple restorative pose. There are several benefits of cat cow pose. This pose stretches the lower spine, hips, back, and core muscles. This helps to open the chest and lungs, allowing for easier breathing. During this pose, moving the spine this way creates space in between every vertebra, regenerating the bone marrow and strengthening the back muscles, and improving the flexibility of the spine.
Level: Beginner
Position: Prone
Type: Stretch, Forward-Bend, Back-Bend
Elements: Fire, water, & earth
How To Do Cat Cow Pose
First of all, Come onto your hands and knees. Check if your knees are under your hips and your wrists under your shoulders. Then, begin in a neutral spine position, with your back flat and your abs engaged.
As you inhale, let your belly soften, arch your back, and lift your head and tailbone. This part of the stretch is called Cow. With an exhale, round your spine up to the ceiling, pulling your abs toward your spine, and simultaneously tuck your tailbone and chin in. This part is known as Cat.
Breathing deeply, continue flowing back and forth from Cat to Cow. Repeat for a minute or so. This is very good fundamental practice before trekking.
Benefits of Cat Cow Pose
- Improves posture and balance
- Strengthens and stretches the spine and neck
- Stretches the hips, abdomen and back
- Increases coordination
- Massages and stimulates organs in the belly, like the kidneys and adrenal glands
- Creates emotional balance
- Relieves stress and calms the mind
Cat Cow Pose yoga sequences
- Yin Yoga
- Postnatal yoga sequences
- Kids yoga sequences
- Core yoga sequences
- Hip opening yoga sequences
Cat Cow Pose Contraindications
- People with shoulder injuries
- People with Weak or injured knees
- Pregnant women should seek guidance
Benefits of Massage Therapy
In Naturopathy, Massage Therapy is widely used for the treatment of many disorders and for maintaining good general health. For many centuries, Massage has been used as a therapy to cure different ailments. Hippocrates used to use massage therapy to treat many of his patients. While doing massage therapy on a patient, the massage helps in manipulating the soft tissues of body to restore health of a patient.
Benefits of Massage Therapy
- Massage therapy is very effective on the nervous system.
- It eliminates body waste/poison through the kidneys, bowel, skin, and lungs, and improves respiration.
- Improves blood circulation, relieving pain, and fastening metabolic rate.
- Delays the appearance of facial wrinkles.
- It eases the stiffness of the body and tones muscles.
Process of Massage Therapy Steps
- Stroking (Effleurage)
- Rubbing (Friction)
- Kneading (Petrissage)
- Percussion (Topotment)
- Shaking/trembling (Vibration)
While performing a massage, a therapist could use oil depending on the condition of the patient. Therapists usually use cottonseed oil for massage, as it is the most common choice. If someone feels uncomfortable with oil, they can use talcum powder instead. People with a lot of body hair may also prefer to avoid using oil during massage. Ideally, therapists massage the whole body for about forty-five minutes, followed by a ten-minute focus on specific areas. After finishing the massage, they wash off the oil thoroughly.
Although massage effectively helps treat several disorders, therapists must avoid using it for serious inflammatory or tubercular joint conditions. For milder cases like stiff or swollen joints, they can safely apply massage therapy. Therapists should also avoid massage in cases of gonorrhea and diphtheria, as it can spread pus throughout the body and worsen the condition.
Muscular tissues hold half of the body’s weight, and muscles circulate about a quarter of the blood. When you receive a massage, your blood circulation improves, allowing muscles to regenerate and accommodate more blood. As a result, the muscles receive better nourishment and grow stronger. Various massage techniques also enhance the muscles’ contractile power. Massage therapy effectively treats many ailments, but therapists must first assess each patient’s condition before beginning treatment.
Source : http://www.naturopathycure.com/Massage-Therapy-Benefits.php
Spiritual Yoga Ashrams in Nepal for Yoga Teacher Training
Welcome to Nepal, the country of a spiritual hub for people in the world. In Nepal, Meditation retreats and yoga centers catering to foreigners have proliferated in the majority-Hindu country where Buddha was born. Nepal isn’t a normal country. It’s filled with ancient history, ruins, and a rich culture that would intrigue anyone. Here are several spiritual yoga ashrams in Nepal for Yoga Teacher Training.
Nepal consists of mysterious energy, and that energy of Nepal embodies compassion. It is healing and nurturing on all levels, mentally, emotionally & of course spiritually. Ashram in the holy land of Nepal, the birthplace of yoga, refers to being a perfect destination for your needs in holistic spirituality.
Spiritual Yoga Ashrams in Nepal
Here in our yoga ashram, we conduct the following programs.
Yoga teacher training course
So, you may come and learn the skills to teach yoga asana, gain a solid grounding in the classical yoga tradition. At the same time, deepen your spiritual connection to yoga and open yourself to profound inner transformation. In this four-week course, you will establish a firm foundation of discipline that promotes physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual growth and build a strong base from which to teach others naturally and with confidence.
Yoga Retreats Nepal
Where you will feel relief from the stresses and strains of daily life and rediscover the joy of living in the idyllic setting of a traditional Nepali Ashram. We will make sure you receive spirituality during your stay here with us, our yoga family. So, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, increase your vitality and positivity with daily yoga practice, healthy vegetarian meals, silent meditation sessions, inspirational teachings, and devotional practices.
We are humbled to invite and to learn from the traditional monks/teachers from various spiritual traditions within India, including Buddhism, Sufism, and Christian Mysticism. We show our respect and take inspiration from the ancient yogis of Nepal to all modern spiritual mystics. Nevertheless, the main purpose of the ashram is to create a suitable environment to practice spiritual sadhana, irrespective of the personal beliefs students may follow.
How to Use Mud Therapy
Mud Therapy is the use of natural clay from the earth for therapeutic purposes. Most are familiar with Pelotherapy in the form of a facial “mud” mask, but the applications include any form of external poultice. Clay has a long, worldwide history of outstanding, health-promoting effects and has been used extensively by many cultures for thousands of years. Generally speaking, when activated with moisture, clay has a unique drawing capacity that provides its detoxifying benefits. Below, you will learn How to Use Mud Therapy.
Guides on How to Use Mud Therapy
Mud therapy (How to Use Mud Therapy) could be used in two forms:
1. Mud Packs: This involves frequent application of packs of mud. It helps in improving skin complexion and acts on skin spots and patches to reduce them.
2. Mud Baths: This involves application of a special kind of mud rich in natural salts and mineral over the entire body (except the head). Mud baths are useful in many skin diseases such as Psoriasis, Urticaria, leukoderma.
Mudpack Applications in the Body Parts
Mud packs are typically used for local application. The construct and usage of a mudpack is similar for all applications, on the thickness and size vary as per the usage. To make a mud pack first, soak the mud in water for 30 minutes. Now, take a thin wet muslin cloth and apply mud evenly on the muslin cloth to form a uniform thin layer of half to one inch in thickness. Fold all the sides to make it a compact pack.
Mudpack for Eyes
Mud soaked in water is spread to make a half-inch-thick layer. The pack is typically 9 in X 6 in, enough to cover eyes completely. it is placed on the eyes for 20 to 30 minutes. An eye mud pack helps in relaxing the eyes, especially good for those who have to sit in front of a computer for long hours.
Therapeutically, it reduces irritation, itching, or other allergic conditions such as conjunctivitis and hemorrhage of the eyeball. It also helps in correcting refractive errors like short/long long-sightedness. It is effective in Glaucoma, where it works to reduce the eyeball tension.
Mudpack for Head
A head mud pack is normally a thick, narrow band. It is applied over the forehead and helps to heal congestive headaches and relieves pain immediately.
Fine mud is used for face and a smooth paste is first made using cold water. Apply this paste evenly on the face and leave if to dry for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes one must thoroughly wash the face with cold water. It helps in improving the complexion of the skin. In cases of acne it helps by absorbing excess oils and toxins from the skin. It also helps in reducing dark circles around the eyes.
Mudpack for Abdomen
For adults, prepare the abdominal mud pack in the size of 10 in × 6 in × 1 in. Apply the mud pack for 20 to 30 minutes. If the weather is cold, cover both the body and the mud pack with a blanket. An abdominal mud pack helps relieve all kinds of indigestion. It effectively reduces intestinal heat and stimulates peristalsis.
Mudbath: How to Use Mud Therapy
First, soak the mud in water to prepare it. Then apply the mud to the full body, either in a sitting or lying down position. Keep the mud on for 45 to 60 minutes and ideally expose the body to sunlight, at least intermittently. Always cover the head when exposing the body to sunlight. After the application, wash the person thoroughly with cold to lukewarm water. Dry the person quickly and transfer them to a warm bed.
A mud bath increases blood circulation and energizes the skin tissues. It helps cleanse the skin and generally improves its condition. Regular mud baths serve as a natural beauty treatment, as they help improve skin complexion and reduce spots and patches, possibly caused by skin disorders like chickenpox or smallpox.
Use mud baths to treat many skin diseases such as Psoriasis, Urticaria, leukoderma, leprosy, and other allergic skin conditions. Despite the therapeutic benefits of mud for maintaining good health and glowing skin, overusing mud masks may cause excessive dryness. To prevent this, keep the mud pack moistened to avoid dryness and stretching. Also, choose high-quality mud carefully to achieve the desired results and avoid complications.
Mud Therapy & Its Benefits
According to Ayurvedic beliefs, our body is made up of five essential elements-earth, water, air, fire, and ether. Mud is an important element of nature. Mud, clay (or earth), can heal the body from the inside and correct any imbalance. Learn about Mud Therapy & Its Benefits.
What is Pelotherapy (Mud Therapy)?
Mud Therapy is the use of natural clay from the earth for therapeutic purposes. Most are familiar with Pelotherapy in the form of a facial “mud” mask, but the applications include any form of external poultice. Clay has a long, worldwide history of outstanding, health-promoting effects and has been used extensively by many cultures for thousands of years.
Generally speaking, when activated with moisture, clay has a unique drawing capacity that provides its detoxifying benefits. The natural detoxifiers in the Medi-Body Pack are highly negatively charged. Toxic, synthetic chemicals are positively charged. When the wetted mixture of the Medi-Body Pack is applied to your skin, an osmotic pulling effect occurs where the positively charged ions of the chemical toxins are attracted to draw them out of the body It is useful to understand a little about the three primary actions or properties of clay.
Mud contains a lot of vital minerals that fight the bad toxins in the body. Since it has so many health benefits, it can also treat a lot many chronic health problems and cure ailments as well. Mud can absorb toxins from the human body; therefore is very useful in preventing many diseases. It is also known for its healing properties. It also helps in cooling and relaxing body as it can hold moisture for a long time.
Benefits of Mud Therapy
Skin Problems
Mud therapy treatment benefits the skin the most. It cools the skin and the blood, helping control the effects of Pitta. It removes dead skin cells and makes the skin softer. Mud therapy also detoxifies the body effectively, as the mud draws out harmful toxins through the skin’s pores.
Improves your digestion
Mud therapy helps in relaxing the digestive system and strengthening all the associated organs. Applying mud packs on abdomen helps in so many digestion problems such as gas, acidity, constipation, and stomach ache. Also, the mud therapy helps in absorbing the intestinal heat boosting metabolism.
Gets rid of stress, a bad headache or fever
Applying mud therapy to the head is a relaxing experience. It reduces stress, depression, and anxiety and helps in getting a good night’s sleep. It is also sometimes prescribed by Naturopathy experts to deal with disorders of the nervous system, such as Neuralgia, Sciatica, Epilepsy, Post-traumatic Paralysis, etc.
Useful in condition of stiff joints
In conditions such as Arthritis, the intense pain and swelling around the affected area can be easily countered by mud therapy. Naturopathy experts also prescribe mud therapy for problems like Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, Peri arthritis, Rheumatism, Gout, etc. It helps a lot in getting relief from stiffness of the joints and restricted movements.
Benefits of Singing Bowl Training
Himalayan Yoga Academy is a registered training school in Nepal. We offer various training and courses to students from all around the world. If you wanna experience holistic wellness and transform your thoughts. The teachings from our great healers and leading teachers will help you achieve the needs and aims of your journey. Below, we will learn the Benefits of Singing Bowl Training in Nepal.
Here in our academy, you will experience and learn teachings to use the power of vibration to clear your emotions and release toxins to bring positive change, through one-on-one work, and group sharing and receiving. We will train your sensitivity to energetic connections and learn how to hold space with positive intention. We will make you do group sound healings and sound baths that will be helpful for your teaching skills. A powerful soundscape in which to immerse and shift your consciousness to another level.
Who can join this Singing Bowl Training in Nepal?
Anyone who has felt the power of sound, healers, musicians, yogis, meditators, mystics, teachers, medical personnel, and many more music enthusiasts can learn from this course. Those who want to explore more about consciousness and stillness. He can explore more in silence.
WHAT WILL YOU ACHIEVE?
Graduates from these Singing Bowl training will have the skills and teachings to confidently give effective sound healing treatments. Those teachings will help them to achieve their aims in their lives.
Benefits of Singing Bowl Training in Nepal
- Rejuvenates your body, and mind and promotes physical, emotional, and spiritual health of your body.
- The sound and vibration of bowls are so relaxing that they help in the healing of several mental and psychological ailments, such as migraine, anxiety, depression, and body and muscle aches.
- Bowl massage, vibrations help in clearing up blockages by increasing mental and emotional clarity.
- Provides deep relaxation to your mind and as a result, many find it promotes sleep, helps stimulate blood flow.
- Chakra Therapy session Cleanses and balances the Chakra and aura.
- Also used as a tool for clearing up negative energy and cleansing of space whether it’s your own room or office with the practice of a Shamanic session with the bowls by the master.
Best Yoga Retreat School in Nepal
Yoga means the unification of body, mind, and soul for health, happiness, and harmony. Retreat means a quiet private place where we can change our minds about something else. Nepal is the land of striving spirituality, the land of peace, the land of natural and cultural beauty. Below is why best Yoga Retreat School in Nepal.
Nepal is such a place where world people can land for rest and relaxation, a core place for bliss and happiness, People can take a long breath with free body and fresh mind until satisfactory volume. So Nepal is perfect place to renew the energy, emotions, feelings, perception, moral values and positivity.
Himalayan Yoga Academy, an international commune, is perfect umbrella that gives peace of mind, loving kindness and light run by very Professional, Professor, Spiritual Guru and International Yoga Master named Yogacharya Dr. Subodh Simkhada (Swami Yog Subodh) who is the first person in Nepal, introduced Yoga and Spiritualism in tourism faculty for worldly people, started to teach informally since 1997 and institutionally since 2007. In his indefatigable exertion of a few years, a one-year Post-Graduation Diploma in Yogic Science course has been initiated in Tribhuvan University, the first and oldest University in Nepal since 2019.
Under his obvious, we have Yoga retreat packages of few days to few weeks with different packages in need assessment base, regular Yogasana, Pranayama, and Meditation session, Cleansing process like Nasal cleansing, Eyes Gaze, Therapy Massage, Oil treatment, Sauna, Steam, Swimming, Sound healing, Reiki healing, Lifestyle counseling, Food counseling, Fasting, speechless practice as need.
With Yoga Retreat, we provide 3 times vegetarian or Vegan, or Gluten free food as need with fruits and salad, herbal tea, drinking water, Towels, hot shower.
This Academy is located in perfect zones on lap of beautiful typical Vedic pagoda Monastery surrounded by jungles almost 3 sides and one sides city views. So that it is perfect place for refreshing body and mind, regenerating the energy, rejuvenating the life through the retreat packages.
We do discussion session everyday in evening whatever you have questions about health, life, yoga science, spiritual life, stress manage, lifestyle, and sleep quality, etc.
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Nepal
Located in the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains, our pioneering school of Yoga takes a holistic approach to providing you with the best learning environment for your 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification.
Registered with the Yoga Alliance USA, we create bespoke training programs for 200 hours, 300 hours, or 500 hours of Yoga Teacher Training, specializing in Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga. These programs include:
- A foundation in Nutrition
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Psychology
- An overview of the Yogic Lifestyle
Yoga Studio for Yoga Teacher Training
- Reiki Healing– Levels 1 to 3
- Music Meditation
- Ayurveda and Panchakarma
- Singing Bowl Healing
Himalayan Yoga Academy is well known as the best studio for Yoga Teacher Training in Nepal. It has been conducting Yoga Teacher Training in Kathmandu for 10 years. Himalayan Yoga Academy is like a home school and the most favorite place to do Yoga Teacher Training in Nepal. It is a very relaxing place to do a yoga course for people all over the world. Here in the Himalayan Yoga Academy, students find a very friendly environment and comfortable to achieve their aim in life. The studio provides an adaptable course for the basic level, intermediate level, and advanced level.
Our Academy is also a sanctuary for those seeking a respite from life, with our Yoga Retreat and Detox programs, which include daily Yoga practice, use of our spa and swimming pool, full body Massage, shirodhara, and healing therapies. From here, we can arrange Spiritual Yoga Tours and Treks to several destinations using a vetted and experienced team of guides, instructors and porters.
The surroundings in this location remain naturally clean. To the south lies the Shivapuri-Nagarjuna National Park, a mountainous forest. The environment at HYA for the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Nepal is ideal for everyone. The nature in this area is designed to welcome all who wish to enter the field of yoga and spirituality.