3 days of World Tantra Yoga Festival - 18th February till 20th February 2023
8 days of Sacred Pilgrimage - 21st February till 1st March 2023
Total package: 18th February till 1st March 2023
8 days of Sacred Pilgrimage - 21st February till 1st March 2023
Total package: 18th February till 1st March 2023
Join us for this once in a lifetime journey in the foothills of the Himalayas
Experience the mysticism of Nepal; the land of Yoga, birthplace of Shiva and Buddha.
This festival will encompass the most consecrated sites throughout Nepal, while sharing the teachings from respected yoga masters of different lineages; providing a divine opportunity to share, learn and practice. It promises to be a truly unique event drawing together cultures, traditions and teachings from across the world. It is an opportunity to evolve spiritually by going deep into the essence of yoga in the land in which yoga itself is born.
You are welcome to join us for the first three days of Festival or for the entire Sacred Pilgrimage, including the festival.
You are welcome to join us for the first three days of Festival or for the entire Sacred Pilgrimage, including the festival.
* Itinerary
Day 1 (18th February) Opening Ceremony and celebrating Shivaratri at Shanti Yoga Ashram
Day 2 (19th February) Visit + sadhana in Bhaktapur
Day 3 (20th February) Visit + sadhana in Pashupathinath
Day 4 (21th February) Drive to Pokhara and temple visit
Day 5 (22th February) Activities in Pokhara – Morning yoga at temple – visiting pagoda - Shiva statue
Day 6 (23rd February) Activity Pokhara
Day 7 (24th February) Drive to Damauli, visit Ved Vyas cave, bath in Ganga.
Day 8 (25th February) Morning yoga in Damauli, drive to Gorkha
Day 9 (26th February) Morning yoga in Gorkha, drive to Chitwan
Day 10 (27th February) Devghat visit, return back to Kathmandu
Day 11 (28th February) Closing Ceremony at Shanti Yoga Ashram
What's Included?
11 nights of accommodations.
All the transportation from hotel to sites and in between cities.
All sattwic meals. All meals during the first day at the Ashram are included, while the rest of the days all meals will be given except for dinner. There will be restaurants in the area to choose from.
All entrance fees - Yoga programs - Sightseeing in the mentioned places.
What's Not Included?
Personal expenses and equipment.
Boiled or bottled water during the trip.
TIPS for guides, drivers and others.
Yoga in all its pure form and variety
Tantra Yoga * Hatha Yoga * Ashtanga Yoga * Mantra Yoga * Kundalini Yoga * Bhakti Yoga * Karma Yoga * Jnana Yoga*
At all locations we perform yoga, meditation and satsang to carry the divine energy of the siddha peeths within.
2 Participation Options:
11 Days - FULL PROGRAM (FESTIVAL & PILGRIMAGE )
February 18th - February 29th
Kathmandu & sacred places throughout Nepal.
3 Days KATHMANDU PROGRAM
February 18th - February 20th
Shivaratri program, Bhaktapur, Pashupathinath, Boudhanath
Price 11-day pilgrimage:
Shared room: 700$
Private room: 900$
Package option! World Tantra Yoga Festival + 200-hour Teacher Training Course
This package contains two of our separate programs:
World Tantra Yoga Festival 2023
&
200-Hour Tantra Yoga Teacher Training Course
And combines them into one package.
Find out here about our Teacher Training Course.
Date:
Festival 18th February - 1st March 2023 + 200-hour Teacher Training Course March 5th - April 3rd 2023.
Price TTC + Festival package:
Shared room: 2000$
Private room: 2400$
This package contains two of our separate programs:
World Tantra Yoga Festival 2023
&
200-Hour Tantra Yoga Teacher Training Course
And combines them into one package.
Find out here about our Teacher Training Course.
Date:
Festival 18th February - 1st March 2023 + 200-hour Teacher Training Course March 5th - April 3rd 2023.
Price TTC + Festival package:
Shared room: 2000$
Private room: 2400$
Photo albums previous editions:
Summary 7th World Tantra Yoga Festival 2022:
Day 1: Shivaratri
From the auspicious day of Maha Shivaratri, our festival officially started. We performed a comprehensive Shiva puja in the morning in our Shiva temple, as we all made an offering and chanted many stotram and mantra for Shiva, to invoke the Shiva consciousness from inside. After, we performed Havana (fire ceremony).
After noon, over 100 guests arrived to enjoy our program. There were many performances of dance, kirtan, bajan, mantra and speech. The Machhegaun band performed traditional Nepali music on which everyone danced together. After, everyone could enjoy delicious Prasad, prepared by the ashram.
‘Shiva’ represents the higher consciousness and ‘ratri’ refers to the night. Thus, the sadhana on Shivaratri happens throughout the whole day and night. At our Havana kunda, the whole night there was a fire so our guests could meditate around.
Day 2: Boudhanath & Pashupathinath
In the morning, our regular sadhana continued with morning chanting, Havana and yoga practice. In the morning, we took some time for relaxing after a busy previous day.
After lunch, we left the ashram to visit Boudhanath stupa. Boudhanath stupa is a Tibetan stupa, of which its massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in Nepal and the world. We spent some time at Boudhanath, visiting the area and then left for our evening program at Pashupathinath.
Pashupathinath is the main temple of Shiva, and therefore the main temple for yogis. It is the location in which the discourse between Shiva and Parvati took place. In this discourse, Shiva gave the science of yoga to Parvati. From this moment, yoga was introduced to the world.
We walked around the big temple area and visited the place where Goraknath (direct disciple of Matsyendranath and Shiva, establisher of Hatha yoga), used to meditate. We visited a few other powerful spots and then joined the aarti (big worship to Shiva).
Day 3: Bhaktapur
In the morning we performed our regular sadhana with morning chanting in the temple, Havana and yoga practice.
After breakfast, we drove to Bhaktapur. Bhaktapur is known for its Durbar square and area full of ancient temples and ancient wood carving. We spent the day visiting the Durbar Square and visiting various temples around the area.
We took darshan at the temple of Dattatreya and were invited inside the property of a traditional wood carver. He showed us his work, as he carved the stories of all incarnations of Buddha, the 64 yoginis, Avataras and Gods into wood.
We took some Dahi (famous curd from Bhaktapur), ended with a meditation and returned to the ashram.
Day 4: Drive to Pokhara
After our daily morning sadhana with chanting, Havana and yoga practice, we headed to Pokhara in our minivan. Arrived in Pokhara, we checked in the hotel and made an evening walk throughout the city.
Day 5: Visiting temples in Pokhara
The morning started with our regular yoga sadhana, on the roof of the hotel, with a clear Himalayan view. After, we enjoyed breakfast at our favorite vegetarian restaurant, who is already providing food for our Pokhara program for many years!
We visited the Tal Barahi temple on the middle of the lake, where we went by boat. We took darshan and enjoyed satsang, surrounded by the peaceful water, beautiful mountains and sound of the temple bells.
After the Tal Barahi temple, we took lunch and continued to the next temple: Hanuman mandir. We visited the local ashram and sang the Hanuman chalisa and kirtan in front of the Hanuman shrine.
Day 6: Hike to World Peace Pagoda and Shiva statue
In the morning, we performed our regular morning yoga on the roof of the hotel. After, we took a big brunch as we had a big hike on our program. Through the forest, we hiked to the World Peace Pagoda, established by Japanese Buddhist monks. After, we hiked further towards a big Shiva Statue, still partly in construction. Again, we were very lucky with the clear Himalayan view and the view from the top was beyond beautiful. The whole project of this big statue is established by a small community of locals, who were very dedicated. It has more than 216 Shivalingams and is 54 feet high. We performed a meditation at the location and then descended down to enjoy a well-deserved dinner.
Day 7: Paragliding and continuing to Damauli
In the morning, those who were interested to fly went for paragliding. They were lucky with the clear Himalayan view and had an unforgettable experience.
After the paragliding, we enjoyed our last meal at our favorite vegetarian restaurant and continued our journey towards Damauli.
In Damauli, we visited the Ved Vyas cave, where the rishi Ved Vyas meditated, who composed the Vedas. A special place with a beautiful energy. We visited the local ashrams at either side of the Ganga, and enjoyed kirtan, aarti, satsang and Prasad.
Day 8: Program in Damauli and drive to Gorkha
This day we had an early wake up to perform yoga sadhana together with the local ashram at the side of the Ganga. After this collective sadhana, we took a bath in the Ganga and everyone had the opportunity to perform his own meditation/mantra sadhana at the side of the river, as its effect amplifies in this holy environment.
We received Prasad from the ashram and their disciples took us to another cave and temple, where Ved Vyas and other rishis used to meditate.
Full of good energy, we continued our journey towards Gorkha, where Bibas Shrestha and Bharti Thapa organized the program and accommodation. After checking in the hotel, we went to the royal palace of Gorkha, where the cave is located where Goraknath appeared (establisher Hatha yoga). We enjoyed the powerful energy of the place and hiked further upwards to the shrine of Bajra Bhairav. Here, we meditated at sunset.
Day 9: Program in Gorkha and drive to Chitwan
In Gorkha, we enjoyed morning sadhana. The morning yoga felt extra strong as the energy of Saint Goraknath was around. After, we received a tour from Bibas, showing us the national museum and local temples, showing the history of Nepal. We returned to the royal palace to once more feel the strong energy of Goraknath, and arrived exactly at the moment in which they were performing rituals in his cave. To receive his energy, we stayed on the location to perform meditation.
We are very grateful for our hosts Bibas and Bharti, for taking care of our program in Gorkha. After a delicious lunch, we continued our journey towards Chitwan.
Day 10: Safari in Chitwan
After busy previous days, we enjoyed a relaxed morning in which everyone was free to do his own practice. Surrounded by rice fields, one could enjoyed the stillness and morning peace.
We gathered together for brunch and went for a four-hour jeep safari. We were very lucky and saw three rinos, a bear, deer, wild pigs, peacocks, crocodiles, an elephant and various colorful birds!
Day 11: Devghat and return to Kathmandu
An early wake up to go to Devghat, the place where the Trisuli and the Kali Gandaki rivers merge to form the Narayani, a major tributary of the Ganga (Ganges). This place is known for its spiritual power and welcoming everyone to perform their practice towards realization. It is one of the major places people visit when they are on pilgrimage. Is has various ashrams with many gurukul students, who grow up to become an instrument for god. We were blessed to have satsang with one aghore, who introduced us his mantra and taught us about chakra practices.
One of his teachings: “It does not matter from which background you are and what you did in the past, it is all to be left behind. All what matters is your sadhana, your practice, that you are doing right now”.
After, we joined the brunch together with all other gurukul students of the ashram. The whole dining hall was filled with yogis, chanting mantra before eating.
After brunch, we continued exploring the place and came to the cave of guru Vasishta (the guru of Rama). We got darshan and continued to another cave where Sita (the spouse of Rama) disappeared from the world. At this location lives a female sadhu, who already lives in the cave for 17 years. We were blessed to have satsang with her and we left with a baggage full of true wisdom.
Lastly, we took a dive in the Ganga and departed back to Kathmandu.
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