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4 Days of Sound, Oil & Deep Rest

Sound Healing & Ayurvedic Retreat

Tibetan singing bowls, crystal bowls and gong, warm herbal oil massage chosen to suit your dosha, gentle yoga and sattvic food. A short, unhurried reset in Ghachowk village near Pokhara.

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Two Old Healing Traditions, Four Quiet Days

The Sound Healing and Ayurvedic Retreat is a short, restful stay in Ghachowk, near Pokhara, drawing on two traditional practices. Sound therapy uses the tones of Tibetan singing bowls, crystal bowls and gongs to help release tension and guide the mind into stillness. Ayurvedic massage works alongside it, using warm herbal oils and techniques chosen to suit your individual constitution, or dosha.

Over four days you are guided through an unhurried rhythm of healing practices, gentle yoga, sattvic meals and rest. The retreat is intentionally small, with limited places, so each person receives proper individual care from the practitioners.

It suits both newcomers to sound healing and Ayurveda and those who already know these practices and want a calm few days to return to them. The ashram sits away from the city at 1,320 m in Ghachowk village, in the lap of the holy mountain Machhapuchhre, with food grown mostly on a local organic farm.

4
Days
3
Nights
3
Organic Meals Daily
1320m
Village Altitude

What You Experience

Daily Sound Healing

Sessions with Tibetan singing bowls, crystal bowls and gong, used to ease tension and settle the mind. You lie down comfortably while the practitioner plays around the room.

Ayurvedic Massage (Abhyanga)

One personalised warm herbal oil massage, with techniques chosen to suit your dosha after a personal consultation.

Dosha Consultation

A personal Ayurvedic assessment of your body-mind constitution, with simple recommendations to take home.

Gentle Yoga & Pranayama

Classical asana practice morning and afternoon, with gentle breath work to support the rest of the programme.

Mantra Chanting & Meditation

Guided chanting, group sound circles and a daily guided meditation session to close the day.

Ayurvedic Sattvic Meals

Three organic vegetarian meals a day, prepared the Ayurvedic way, with herbal teas throughout the retreat.

A Typical Day

The rhythm of days two and three. Day one begins with pickup in Pokhara at 11:00 am, and day four closes after breakfast.

5:00 am - Wake up in silence, shower and personal preparation
5:30 am - Self-meditation practice
6:00 am - Morning tea
6:30 am - Classical yoga asana practice (75 minutes)
8:00 am - Introspection and mindful self-reflection
9:00 am - Healthy breakfast
10:00 am - Self-study, journaling and quiet personal time
11:00 am - Nature walk in the peaceful surroundings
12:00 pm - Free time for rest and personal reflection
1:00 pm - Lunch
2:00 pm - Journaling, quiet self-time and sound healing session
4:00 pm - Core yoga asana practice (1.5 hours)
5:30 pm - Tea break and relaxation time
5:45 pm - Guided meditation session (45 minutes)
7:00 pm - Healthy dinner

Retreat Fees

Sharing Room (Couple)

€210

per person (4 days / 3 nights)

  • 3 nights on the ashram, twin beds with shared bath
  • Daily sound healing with Tibetan singing bowls, crystal bowls and gong
  • One personalised Ayurvedic massage treatment (Abhyanga)
  • Dosha consultation
  • Daily pranayama and guided meditation
  • Mantra chanting and group sound circles
  • Three organic vegetarian meals a day, prepared the Ayurvedic way
  • Herbal teas throughout the retreat
  • Course materials and handouts
  • Complementary Ayurvedic medicine
  • Free pickup and drop-off in Pokhara
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Private Room

€240

per person (4 days / 3 nights)

  • 3 nights on the ashram in a quiet, south-facing room with private bath and hot water
  • Daily sound healing with Tibetan singing bowls, crystal bowls and gong
  • One personalised Ayurvedic massage treatment (Abhyanga)
  • Dosha consultation
  • Daily pranayama and guided meditation
  • Mantra chanting and group sound circles
  • Three organic vegetarian meals a day, prepared the Ayurvedic way
  • Herbal teas throughout the retreat
  • Course materials and handouts
  • Complementary Ayurvedic medicine
  • Free pickup and drop-off in Pokhara

Not included: international and domestic flights, Nepal visa, personal expenses, travel insurance, and additional Ayurvedic treatments. A 20% advance of the total fee confirms your booking, with the remaining 80% due on arrival before the programme begins. Group bookings are quoted individually.

What Retreat Guests Say

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Marcel Noack

Germany

Apr 2025

Just pay a visit and you will understand why this place is special. Authentic yoga teachings, peaceful environment, and wonderful hosts. A hidden gem in Pokhara.

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Lee Seung-hun

South Korea

Sep 2025

The best yoga class in this city. With teachers who has warm heart.

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Tove Eklund

Sweden

Jun 2025

Such a wonderful and empowering experience. Dedicated, hospitable and knowledgeable leaders. Clean and cozy facilities. Tasty and healthy food.

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Lise Crauwels

Belgium

Jun 2025

Really nice spot to stay some days in Pokhara in between trekkings. Lovely yoga classes from Deepika 2 times a day. Oasis of peace with little garden in the center of Pokhara near the lakeside.

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Retreat FAQs

No. This is a restful retreat open to everyone, and all the sessions are guided. You do not need to know anything about sound healing, Ayurveda or yoga beforehand. It is just as suitable for a complete first-timer as for someone who already knows these practices and wants a calm few days with them.
You lie down comfortably while a practitioner plays Tibetan singing bowls, crystal bowls and gongs around the room. There is nothing for you to do. The tones and vibrations help the mind settle, and most people find it deeply relaxing, similar to a guided rest. It is best understood as a tool for calm and stillness rather than a medical treatment.
The massage is Abhyanga, a warm herbal oil massage, with the approach chosen to suit your dosha after a personal consultation. The oils mean you will want loose, older clothing for the treatment day, and it is worth telling the practitioner in advance about any skin sensitivities, allergies or health conditions.
For a rest-focused retreat, yes. Four days is enough to slow down, sleep well and leave feeling rested, which is what this retreat is designed for. It is intentionally short so it can fit into a longer trip. If you want a deeper or longer reset, our week-long retreats give more time and we are happy to suggest one.
The price covers 3 nights accommodation on the ashram in a shared or private room, three organic vegetarian meals a day, all sound healing, pranayama and guided meditation sessions, one personalised Ayurvedic massage treatment, a dosha consultation, complementary Ayurvedic medicine, course materials, and pickup and drop-off in Pokhara. It does not cover international or domestic flights, your Nepal visa, travel insurance, personal expenses, or additional Ayurvedic treatments.
Day one begins at 11:00 am at the meeting point in the city, with an introduction to the retreat, followed by the drive up to the mountain location, around 40 minutes by cab over 21 km. Lunch at 1:00 pm opens the programme. On day four the retreat closes after breakfast at 9:00 am with a farewell gathering and drop-off back to the city. Most students fly into Kathmandu and either fly or bus to Pokhara, and we collect you from the airport or the bus park free of charge.
We run year-round with weekly start dates. September to November and February to May are the clearest months. Monsoon, June to August, is quieter and often better priced.
Modest yoga clothes, a warm layer as mornings are cool, a refillable water bottle and a journal. Mat, blanket and bolster are provided, along with basic toiletries, and bedsheets and towels are changed regularly. Hot water is available in the bathrooms 24 hours a day.
Yes. All meals are organic, freshly prepared and vegetarian, following sattvic dietary principles: oats, fruits and herbal teas at breakfast, dal bhat with seasonal vegetables at lunch, and a lighter dinner of soups, bread or rice with vegetables. Vegan and gluten-free diets and allergies can be accommodated with advance notice.
Visa on arrival is available at Kathmandu (Tribhuvan) for 80+ nationalities: USD 30 for 15 days, USD 50 for 30 days, or USD 125 for 90 days. Bring 2 passport photos and USD in cash. There are no mandatory vaccines. If you take prescription medication, bring a supply. Pokhara has good clinics and we are 20 minutes from the city hospital.
Swami Ananda

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Swami Ananda

Swami Ananda is the founder of Yoga in Pokhara, with over 10 years of teaching experience. Trained at ashrams in the Himalayas, he brings authentic yoga traditions to Pokhara, Nepal.

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