COURSE DETAILS

 Best Yoga Teacher Training in Nepal.

Join Us to Become a Complete Yoga and Meditation Teacher

Welcome to Pragya Yoga School, a Yoga Alliance–registered institution located at the foothills of the sacred Shivapuri Mountain in Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu, Nepal. Our 500-Hour Advanced Yoga and meditation Teacher Training Course is designed to transform your passion for yoga and meditation into a meaningful and impactful teaching career. We offer a globally recognized certification to support your international Yoga teaching journey.

Through the integration of multi-style yoga, Functional yoga Anatomy, intensive meditation, yoga therapy, Ayurveda and naturopathy, this program goes far beyond general teacher training—you will gain the skills to guide students in holistic living, prevent and manage lifestyle-related conditions, and support emotional resilience and overall wellbeing. This comprehensive training deepens your personal practice, sharpens your teaching skills, and expands your wisdom to the highest professional and spiritual standards. By the end of the course, you will not only graduate as a certified RYT-500 Yoga Teacher, but also as a true yogic practitioner, healer, and guide—ready to share the timeless wisdom of yoga, meditation, Ayurveda and naturopathy with the world.

✅Yoga style- 13 types of yoga style

✅Duration: 29 Days (2nd to 30 th of each month)

✅Certification: Yoga Alliance Certification (globally recognized)

✅Level: Basic,Intermediate and Advanced

✅Module: Residential program with meals included

✅Group Size: Maximum of 10 participants for personalized attention

This program welcomes beginners, experienced practitioners, therapists and aspiring teachers from all walks of life who are ready to deepen their practice and grow physically, mentally and spiritually. We also welcome yoga teachers who have already completed a 200-hour training and wish to upgrade with an additional 300 hours to become a Yoga Alliance RYT-500, as well as dedicated practitioners who may not have completed any training before but wish to pursue a direct 500-hour certification.

The core of this training is to embrace a fully yogic lifestyle, helping you experience inner bliss and balance. Each day offers immersive practice in asana, pranayama, meditation, bandha, and mudra, supported by comfortable air-conditioned accommodation and nourishing sattvic meals to energies and refresh your body. Mornings begin with dynamic yoga flows like Vinyasa or Ashtanga, followed by alignment, pranayama, and cleansing techniques. Midday sessions focus on anatomy, teaching methodology, and yogic philosophy, while evenings deepen strength, flexibility, and relaxation with Hatha or advanced asana and meditation. Daily teaching practice ensures you graduate confident, skilled, and ready to lead your own yoga classes.

Applied Learning: Everything you study will be practiced in real time on the mat. Feel the difference, observe the impact, and integrate your understanding.

Immersive Audio-Visual Support: Access engaging 3D animated videos to visually grasp complex anatomical and biomechanical concepts.

What You Will Learn?

Authentic kmowledge • Proven Practice • Empowered Teaching

Guided by teachers holding Master’s degrees in Yoga Therapy, you’ll receive a spirituality-rooted, university-level, and research-based yoga education.

Yoga Sequencing

Design safe, effective, and transformative yoga classes using both structured and creative approaches.

1. Basic Yoga Sequence               2.  Intermediate Yoga Sequence              3.Advanced Power Yoga Sequence

Sequences are based on anatomy, energy flow, and chakra alignment.

 Multi-Style Yoga Training

Become a versatile teacher by learning various yoga styles:

1. Hatha Yoga  2. Ashtanga Yoga  3. Kundalini Yoga   4. Restorative Yoga  5. Iyengar Yoga   6. Vinyasa Yoga   7. Yin Yoga   8. Power Yoga                    9.Aerial Yoga   10. Acro Yoga  11. Pre & Postnatal Yoga   12. Yoga for Seniors (Old Age Yoga)   13. kids yoga

Intensive Meditation Training

Go deep—from the foundations to spiritual mastery.

✅Vipassana Meditation                ✅Cyclic Meditation                 ✅Yoga Nidra

 Learn to guide meditation authentically, scientifically, and effectively.

Yoga Anatomy & Biomechanics

Understand the human body in motion to teach yoga safely and intelligently.

Movement-Based Anatomy:

✅Forward Bending                     ✅Back Bending              ✅Core Activation             ✅Hip Opening        ✅Twisting Poses

System-Based Understanding:

✅Digestive, Respiratory, Circulatory, Nervous Systems           ✅Psychophysiological Effects of Yoga          ✅Neuroscience of Meditation

Technical Anatomy:

✅Anatomical Terminology for Yoga           ✅Planes of Motion         ✅Muscle Contractions & Mechanisms         ✅Bones, Muscles & Joint Actions                      ✅Targeted Stretches             ✅Anatomical Yoga Sequencing

Yoga Therapy Training

Learn holistic healing for psychosomatic disorders through a scientific and spiritual lens.

Apply Yoga for:

✅Stress, Anxiety & Depression

✅PTSD & Emotional Trauma

✅Women’s Health (Menstruation, Menopause)

✅Asthma & COPD

✅High Blood Pressure

✅Headaches, Insomnia, Migraine

✅Ego, Anger, Greed Issues

 Ideal for careers in hospitals, wellness centers, spas, or private therapy practices.

 Yoga as a Way of Life

Live yoga on and off the mat with traditional practices and spiritual depth.

✅Mantra Chanting

✅Shatkarma (Yogic Cleansing)

✅Pranayama & Pranic Science

✅Yogic Nutrition & Food

✅Chakra, Nadi, and Granthi System

✅Bandhas, Mudras & Nada Yoga

Yoga Philosophy & Spirituality

Explore the heart of yoga through ancient texts and modern application.

Core Scriptures:

✅Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

✅Bhagavad Gita

✅Upanishads

✅Hatha Yoga Pradipika

Additional Wisdom:

✅Ramayana & Mahabharata

✅Streams of Yoga

✅Pancha Kosha (5 Sheaths)

✅Yoga Mythology (Spiritual Stories)

✅Spirituality & the End of Suffering

 Ayurveda & Naturopathy

Learn how to integrate yoga with holistic health sciences.

Ayurveda Essentials:

✅Purpose & Philosophy of Ayurveda

✅Tridosha Theory (Vata, Pitta, Kapha)

✅Diet & Lifestyle by Dosha

✅Dhatus & Malas (Body Tissues & Waste)

✅Nepali Kitchen Herbs & Medicinal Plants

Fundamentals of Naturopathy:

✅History & Philosophy of Nature Cure

✅Enervation: Root Cause of Disease

✅Detoxification & Elimination Methods

✅Healing Techniques: Fasting, Mud Therapy, Hydrotherapy

This Multi-Style Yoga and Meditation Teacher Training Course in Nepal is a life-changing journey designed to transform your pass

​​​​​​​Daily Schedule

Each morning begins with dynamic yoga practices like Vinyasa or Ashtanga, followed by asana alignment, pranayama, and shatkarma techniques to energize and purify. Midday sessions are focused on scientific understanding, covering yoga anatomy, teaching methodology, and deep yogic philosophy. Evenings are reserved for deeper flexibility and strength work, with Hatha or advanced asana, and conclude with restorative practices and meditation to relax the body and calm the mind.

6:30 – 8:30 AM: Astanga / Vinyasa Yoga / alignment
8:30 – 9:30 AM: Shatkarma, Pranayama, Bandha, Mudra
9:30 – 10:30 AM: Breakfast
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM: anatomy/teaching methodology/philosophy
1:00 – 2:15 PM: Lunch
2:15 – 3:15 PM: Rest
3:30 – 5:00 PM: Hatha / advance asana Practice
6:00 – 7:00 PM: Meditation /kundalini/ Restorative Yoga
7:00 – 8:00 PM: Dinner

Why Join This Course?

Study at the Home. Live the Yogic Life.  Learn and Teach with Confidence.
Pragya Yoga School offers a deeply transformative experience that blends authentic tradition with academic excellence, all in a spiritually charged environment.

1. For High-Quality Yoga Education

A complete, scientific, and spiritual approach to yoga.

✅ Yoga Alliance Certification and Curriculum
✅ University-Level, Evidence-Based Yoga Education (Led by M.Sc. in Yoga Therapy)
✅ In-Depth Yoga Anatomy, Physiology & Biomechanics with audio visual classes.
✅ Advanced Yoga & Spiritual Philosophy
✅ Nine-Step Asana Mastery Methodology
✅ Basic to Advanced Asana Practice — All in One Course
✅ Pre-Designed Sequences: Basic, Intermediate & Advanced
✅ Holistic Yoga Curriculum
✅ Integrated Ayurveda & Naturopathy
✅ Intensive Meditation Teacher Training

 2. For Authentic Yogic Experience

Live yoga—Beyond mat. Immerse in daily practice, ritual, and wisdom.

✅Personal Guidance from Authentic Yoga Gurus
✅ Daily Yoga Practice & Teaching Methodology
✅ Sattvic Vegetarian Diet for Clarity & Vitality
✅ Daily Pranayama, Shatkarma & Meditation Practice
✅ One-on-One Ayurveda & Naturopathy Consultations
✅ Daily Mantra Chanting, Fire Ceremonies & Yogic Rituals
✅ Yoga Therapy for Healing & Growth
✅ Live the Spiritual Yogic Lifestyle
✅ Connect to a Traditional Yogic Lineage

 3.For Supportive Living Environment

A peaceful space to grow, heal, and connect.

✅ Homely, Welcoming Environment
✅ Small Group Size with Personal Guidance
✅ 24/7 High-Speed Wi-Fi
✅ Private, Air-Conditioned Rooms with En-Suite Bathrooms
✅ Fresh, Nutrient-Rich Yogic Meals
✅ Serene Atmosphere Ideal for Learning & Self-Reflection

5. For Excellent Amenities

We provide everything you need to feel safe, nourished, and focused during your training:

✅ Air-Conditioned Private Rooms
✅ Spacious Yoga Hall
✅ Dedicated Meditation Hall
✅ Garden & Green Spaces
✅ Yogic Dining Hall
✅ Beautiful Mountain Views & Clean Air

4. For Spiritual environment in Nepal

Study yoga in its Home.
Pragya Yoga School is located at the foot of the holy Shivapuri Mountain, just outside Kathmandu.

✅ Peaceful Location Surrounded by Forest, Mountains and Monasteries
✅ Perfect Environment for Deep Practice
✅ Far from Noise, Close to Self
✅ Cultural Immersion into Nepal’s Spiritual Traditions

OUR UNIQUENESS

Agility, Tranquility, and Equanimity

Our 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training Program is designed to cultivate agility, tranquility, and equanimity—key pillars of a balanced yoga practice. Agility empowers you with the adaptability to master diverse yoga styles and create dynamic, inclusive classes. Tranquility helps you deepen inner peace through meditative techniques and restorative practices, a core focus of our meditation teacher training in Nepal, fostering calmness and harmony. Equanimity builds resilience, emotional balance, and mindfulness, allowing you to teach with confidence and compassion. These qualities will transform your practice and prepare you to inspire others as a globally recognized yoga professional.

Be and Make

 Be a Yoga Sadhaka and Make Yoga Sadhakas. Immerse yourself in this transformative yoga journey in Nepal, where you will deepen your practice, cultivate teaching expertise, and become an authentic teacher. Inspire others by sharing the true essence of yoga while enhancing your own spiritual growth.

Outstanding Teaching Methodology 

"Become a Versatile Instructor with Our Outstanding Teaching Methodology."Our teaching methodology equips you with the skills to confidently lead group and private yoga classes, catering to a variety of student needs. Learn how to:

• Design structured and engaging yoga sequences.
• Adapt poses for beginners and offer advanced variations.
• Use props effectively and teach mindful integration of breath and movement.
• Deliver clear, impactful instructions that ensure safety and satisfaction.

This training emphasizes personalized attention, class management, and the ability to address the unique needs of your students, making you a sought-after yoga instructor.

Scientific Approach to Yoga Education

Under the guidance of Yogesh Pokhrel, a Master of Science in Yoga Therapy, this yoga therapy course integrates ancient yoga knowledge with modern scientific insights. Learn how yoga influences the mind and body, exploring its effects on psychology, neurology, endocrinology, emotions, and overall health. This deeper understanding will empower you to teach with credibility and professionalism, offering a truly transformative experience for your students.

Comprehensive Anatomy and Physiology 

Develop a solid foundation in anatomy and physiology to enhance your teaching and ensure safe practices for your students. Topics include:

• Understanding joint actions, muscle functions, and biomechanics.
• Exploring the role of the autonomic nervous system in yoga.
• Preventing injuries and promoting physical harmony through correct alignment.

Inclusivity and Accessibility for All Learners

This training is designed to welcome yoga enthusiasts from all backgrounds, emphasizing inclusivity, gender equality, and respect for physical limitations. By adopting a non-religious, science-based approach, this program ensures a supportive and enriching environment for all participants.

Experience Classical Yoga in Nepal

Learn from native teachers deeply rooted in Nepal’s spiritual traditions. Grounded in Samkhya Philosophy, Hatha Yoga, and the Patanjali Yoga Sutras, our instructors bring life-changing wisdom to every session. Set against the serene backdrop of Shivapuri Mountain in Kathmandu, you’ll experience yoga in its purest form while surrounded by yoga ashrams and Buddhist monasteries.

 Master Yoga Asanas with Our Nine-Step Method.

This program provides a structured approach to mastering yoga poses, covering:

• Etymology and historical background.
• Proper alignment and anatomy insights.
• Modifications and advanced variations.
• The use of props, benefits, and safety precautions.

By following this method, you will build the confidence to teach yoga poses with mindfulness and respect for their cultural significance.

Naturopathy and Ayurveda for Holistic Health

Discover the ancient wisdom of Naturopathy and Ayurveda to create a balanced, healthy lifestyle. Learn:

• Dosha assessments and Ayurvedic diets tailored to your body type.
• Therapeutic practices like mud baths, sound therapy, and Reiki.
• Detoxification techniques, including fasting and silent meditation.
• Rejuvenating Ayurvedic steam baths and massages.

These practices integrate ancient healing traditions with practical tools to enhance physical, mental, and emotional harmony,forming the foundation of our deeper ayurveda retreat in Nepal programs..

A Transformative Journey Awaits You

This program combines ancient yogic wisdom, modern teaching techniques, and holistic wellness practices to prepare you as a professional yoga instructor. Whether you're looking to deepen your personal practice or build a rewarding career, our training offers the skills, confidence, and global recognition to help you succeed.

Experience the spiritual and cultural richness of Nepal while transforming your passion for yoga into a life-changing journey for yourself and others.

COURSE CURRICULUM

1. Practical Yoga 

Astanga Vinyasa Yoga Primary Series

Deepen your yoga practice with the Astanga Vinyasa Yoga Primary Series and master the art of ujjayi breath, bandhas (energy locks), and drishti (focused gaze) to elevate your practice. Explore the traditional sequence of 92 poses with the Sanskrit Vinyasa count, preserving its authentic rhythm and structure. Gain skills to teach impactful classes using a clear, easy-to-follow teaching methodology, and enrich your practice with a study of the etymology, historical origins, and background of each pose. Learn proper alignment, principles of anatomy and biomechanics, effective modifications, and advanced variations to make the practice accessible to all. Incorporate props, understand the benefits and precautions of each posture, and develop the confidence to guide students safely and effectively on their Astanga Vinyasa journey.

Hatha Yoga

Immerse yourself in classical Hatha Yoga as part of our yoga teacher training in nepal at the foothills of Shivapuri Mountain, Kathmandu, Nepal—the sacred land of Adiyogi Shiva, the inventor of yoga. This transformative training connects kundalini energy, body, and mind with consciousness through a carefully crafted Hatha Yoga sequence. Explore Preliminary Practices to prepare the body and mind, Sukshma Vyayama for physical readiness, and Shakti Vikashaka techniques to awaken divine feminine energy. Learn Hatha Yoga asanas to activate the seven chakras, and cooling-down poses to balance feminine energy. This program also covers pranayama, bandhas, and mudras, empowering you to deliver a realistic and holistic Hatha Yoga practice with impactful teaching methodologies.

Vinyasa Yoga

Discover the core essence of Vinyasa Yoga by connecting breath with movement in a seamless, meditative flow. This training teaches you to synchronize breath and movement, creating dynamic asana flows that transform into moving meditations. Develop the skills to design and teach inclusive Vinyasa Yoga flows suitable for all levels, from half Vinyasa flows for beginners to full Vinyasa sequences for advanced practitioners. Learn to create scientific yoga flows based on anatomical spinal movement, incorporating poses that activate the chakras. Gain deeper knowledge of alignment, anatomy, and biomechanics, while mastering effective modifications, advanced variations, and prop usage to meet students' diverse needs. Build confidence to guide students on their Vinyasa Yoga journey safely and effectively.

Restorative Yoga

This program focuses on restorative yoga techniques to enhance physical and mental health, particularly for beginners, aging populations, or those needing a gentler approach. Improve flexibility, strength, balance, and relaxation, addressing issues like joint stiffness, reduced mobility, and stress while promoting overall well-being. Learn techniques such as loosening yoga, strength-building postures, restorative poses with props, breathwork for lung capacity, relaxation practices, meditative techniques, and vibrational therapy using singing bowls, a foundational technique explored in our dedicated sound healing training in Nepal. Rooted in scientific research, this holistic approach cultivates mental clarity, emotional balance, and physical vitality, empowering participants to reduce stress, enjoy restful sleep, and build emotional resilience for a healthier, more balanced life.

Kundalini Yoga

Learn traditional Kundalini Yoga techniques to awaken spiritual consciousness by raising Kundalini energy from the root chakra. This program emphasizes specific asanas, breathing techniques, mantra chanting, and the use of singing bowls, a core instrument taught in our singing bowl training in Nepal, to activate and guide energy upward.. Under the guidance of experienced teachers, master techniques for bandhas, mudras, and breathwork to channel energy effectively. Additionally, you will learn asanas and mantra chanting for each chakra, designed to boost and balance Kundalini energy flow. This training offers a path to higher awareness and inner transformation, allowing participants to teach Kundalini techniques to those seeking true spirituality in their lives.

2. Yoga Consciousness

Yoga Consciousness,a cornerstone of our meditation teacher training in Nepal, offers a profound understanding of yoga’s philosophical roots and spiritual dimensions, tracing its evolution from ancient traditions to modern practices.  This concept explores the four streams of yoga—Raja Yoga, Gyana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, and Karma Yoga, each offering a unique path to self-realization and inner transformation. At the heart of this study lies the Patanjali Yoga Sutras, which provide practical guidance through the Eight Limbs of Yoga to cultivate balance, clarity, and a purposeful life.

An essential component of yoga consciousness is the Pancha Kosha (five sheaths of existence)—physical, energetic, mental, intellectual, and blissful—and how yoga harmonizes these layers for holistic well-being. Participants will also examine the Five Elements of Life (earth, water, fire, air, and space) and their vital role in maintaining health and harmony. The journey extends into the Hatha Yoga tradition, where knowledge of chakras, mudras, bandhas, and mantras is applied for spiritual and energetic transformation.

Moreover, yoga consciousness emphasizes the importance of yogic food principles, teaching how to prepare meals that nourish the body, mind, and soul. Participants will also learn Shatkarma (cleansing techniques), such as Neti and Dhauti, to detoxify and rejuvenate the body, enhancing vitality and mental clarity. By integrating these elements, yoga consciousness provides a holistic framework to deepen spiritual awareness while fostering mental, emotional, and physical harmony.

3. Scientific Yoga

Scientific Yoga bridges the timeless wisdom of yoga with modern scientific insights, offering a comprehensive understanding of its effects on the body and mind. The module covers Yoga Anatomy and Physiology, focusing on how yoga enhances the functioning of muscles, joints, and internal organs, promoting optimal physical health. Participants will also explore biomechanics, learning safe and effective movement patterns that prevent injuries, improve posture, and align the body for better function.

The course delves into the psychophysiology of yoga, examining its influence on the nervous system to foster mental resilience, reduce stress, and enhance emotional stability. Participants will also uncover the biochemical effects of yoga, including its impact on hormones, stress markers, and immunity. The module concludes with insights into the neuroscience of yoga, demonstrating how consistent practice can reshape the brain to enhance focus, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. By integrating ancient practices with scientific principles, this module equips participants with a balanced and evidence-based approach to yoga, ensuring both safety and effectiveness in their teaching and personal practice.

4. Psychosomatic Yoga

Psychosomatic Yoga is a therapeutic approach designed to address both physical and mental health challenges through yoga and Meditation. Participants will learn specific Yoga and Meditation techniques to manage stress, anxiety, and depression, promoting emotional stability and mental well-being. This module also includes methods to improve respiratory health in conditions like asthma and techniques to alleviate back pain safely and effectively.

The program incorporates trauma-informed approaches to support individuals with PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), ensuring care and sensitivity. Additionally, it addresses women’s health issues, such as menstrual disorders, menopause, and prenatal and postnatal care. Participants will also gain tools to manage emotional imbalances like anger and greed, fostering a state of inner peace and harmony.

5. Naturopathy and Ayurveda for Holistic Health

This training offers a comprehensive exploration of Naturopathy and Ayurveda, designed to enhance your understanding of holistic health and wellness. You will begin by learning the Fundamentals of Naturopathy and Ayurveda, including a Dosha Test to identify your unique body type (Vata, Pitta, or Kapha). From this foundation, you’ll discover Ayurvedic Dietary Guidelines tailored to your dosha, supporting balance and optimal health.

The course also includes therapeutic practices such as Mud Baths, Full Moon Night Sound Baths, and Vibrational Sound Therapy, which combine the healing power of nature and sound to promote deep relaxation and inner harmony. You will also participate in Fasting and Silent Meditation to detoxify the body and calm the mind, as well as Ayurvedic Steam Baths and Ayurvedic Massages to rejuvenate and restore balance. The curriculum introduces the healing energy of Reiki, providing tools to channel energy for holistic well-being.

6. Yoga Alliance Curriculum

To align with international teaching standards, this module follows the Yoga Alliance Curriculum, providing a solid foundation for professional yoga teaching. Key components include:

• Techniques, Training, and Practice: Mastering asanas, pranayama, and meditation techniques for personal and professional application.
• Anatomy and Physiology: Applying scientific principles to understand the body’s mechanics and optimize yoga’s benefits.
• Yoga Humanities: Exploring yoga’s philosophy, ethics, and cultural history to enrich teaching authenticity.
• Professional Essentials: Developing effective teaching methodologies, communication skills, and career-building strategies to create impactful and sustainable yoga classes.

This curriculum empowers participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to excel as yoga professionals, meeting global standards with expertise and authenticity.

FOOD & ACCOMODATION

Meals: We provide delicious sattvic vegetarian food, served three times a day.

Drinks: Enjoy refreshing beverages like honey ginger lemon, mint water, and seasonal herbal drinks.

Accommodation

We offer a total of 10 rooms, thoughtfully designed to cater to a variety of preferences, ensuring comfort and convenience for every guest.

Rooms: Our rooms are located in a separate house, perfect for those who appreciate modern comforts. Guests can choose between single rooms or private rooms, depending on their preference.

Facilities: Many of our Private and shared rooms come with attached bathrooms. For few shared rooms, the bathroom door is located just outside the room but is exclusively shared between two people, maintaining privacy and convenience. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, hot and cold water, a comfortable bed with a mattress, and a cupboard for storage.

Additional Features: Every room offers internet access and a private balcony with stunning views of the Shivpuri Mountain and Kathmandu Valley.

Options: Whether you seek a traditional Nepali experience or the comfort of modern Western amenities, we strive to make your stay enjoyable and memorable.

Shared Room

Private Room

Guest Room

City and mountain View

Our Garden 

Our garden and Forest Area