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Tarkeshwor, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

Yoga in KathmanduReiki, Sound Healing, Meditation & Yoga Teacher Trainingby Jivan Parivartan

A women-led yoga and healing centre in Tarkeshwor, founded in 2021 by Maa Nisha Kabir. Over a thousand guests have come to us for healing, training and retreats.

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Est. 2021 • Usui Reiki • Tibetan singing bowls • 5.0 from 19 Google reviews • Mustang retreat, max 10 guests

A Yoga and Healing Centre in the Kathmandu Valley

At one centre in Tarkeshwor, Kathmandu, we teach 200-hour yoga teacher training, Reiki healing and Reiki training, singing bowl sound healing and singing bowl courses, meditation, short healing sessions, and wellness retreats from one to five days. We also run a 5-day retreat in lower Mustang.

Three teachers run the centre's programs. Maa Nisha Kabir, the founder, teaches every Reiki level and guides the meditation programs. Swami Anish Ji, our Sound Healing Therapist, teaches the singing bowl courses. Anupam Chidananda teaches the 200-hour course. Healing sessions are one to one or in groups of up to four. The teacher training and the wellness retreats are taught in small groups.

Who You Will Learn From

Our Founder and Sound Healing Therapist

Maa Nisha Kabir, Founder, Swamini & Lead Instructor

Maa Nisha Kabir

Founder, Swamini & Lead Instructor

20+ years of practice in Vipassana, Ashtanga Mahayoga, Pranayama and silent meditation

Maa Nisha Kabir left home at fourteen, and her search led first to her guru, Santa Kabir Das, and later to other teachers and traditions. She kept a Vipassana practice for six years, then spent two years alone in a cave in Mustang in silence and meditation. In 2021 she registered Jivan Parivartan in Tarkeshwor, starting with one-to-one sessions in a single rented room. She trained in Usui Reiki in 2017, has taught it at the centre since 2021 to more than 70 students, and still teaches every Reiki level and meditation intensive herself.

  • •Reiki in the Usui lineage: trained 2017, teaching since 2021, 70+ students
  • •Founder of Jivan Parivartan (registered 2021)
  • •Two years of solitary cave meditation in Mustang
Swami Anish Ji, Sound Healing Therapist

Swami Anish Ji

Sound Healing Therapist

A decade of experience; 25+ singing bowl training sessions since 2021

Swami Anish Ji is the sound healing therapist at Jivan Parivartan and teaches its Singing Bowl Training, both the 3-day basic and the 7-day advanced course. He learned singing bowl work with Maa Nisha Kabir in 2021 and has led more than 25 training sessions since, teaching in Nepali, English and Hindi. With a decade of experience, he also works on programme development and yoga philosophy at the centre.

  • •Teacher of the 3-day and 7-day Singing Bowl Training
  • •Trained in singing bowl with Maa Nisha Kabir (2021)
  • •Runs 60-minute sound healing sessions
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Programs and Prices

Every Program We Run

Prices are in US dollars, except the stress management programs. Programs at the centre include airport pickup and drop to your hotel, except single Reiki healing sessions.

Healing Sessions

Training

Meditation

Retreats

Our Programs & Services

Teacher training, Reiki, sound healing, meditation and retreats, run by Jivan Parivartan from Tarkeshwor, Kathmandu

Yoga teacher training in Kathmandu

Yoga Teacher Training

Fee on enquiry, non-residential

A 200-hour course over 21 days, starting on the 1st of every month. Hatha, Ashtanga and Vinyasa, with a certificate of completion from Jivan Parivartan.

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Reiki healing and training in Kathmandu

Reiki Healing & Training

From $45

60-minute Reiki sessions, one to one or in a group of up to 4, and Usui Reiki training at Level 1, Level 2 and Master, all taught by Maa Nisha Kabir.

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Singing bowls used in a sound healing session

Sound Healing

From $40

60-minute singing bowl sessions, a 15-minute sound massage, and 3-day and 7-day singing bowl training with Swami Anish Ji.

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Healing session at the centre in Kathmandu

Healing Sessions

From $30

30-minute 5 elements balancing and mantra, mudra and yantra sessions, plus private stress management programs for one person or a couple.

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Meditation programs in Kathmandu

Meditation

Rates on enquiry

A daily online morning meditation from 6:00 to 8:00 AM Nepal time, and a 10-day online meditation retreat with Maa Nisha Kabir.

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Retreat group meditating below snow peaks

Retreats

From $250

1, 3 and 5-day wellness and spiritual retreats at our centre, custom corporate programs, and a 5-day retreat in lower Mustang.

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200-Hour Teacher Training

Yoga Teacher Training in Kathmandu, Nepal

A 200-hour course over 21 days at our centre in Tarkeshwor, taught by Anupam Chidananda. You study asana, pranayama, meditation, philosophy, anatomy and how to teach, in English and Hindi.

21 days, 200 hours

200-Hour Certification

Enquire for the current feeStarts on the 1st of every month. Accommodation and meals are not included.
  • Hatha, Ashtanga and Vinyasa
  • Teaching methodology and practice teaching
  • Certificate of completion from Jivan Parivartan
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What You'll Study

Meditation & Mantra
200-Hour Certificate
Asana & Pranayama
Anatomy & Philosophy
Teaching Methodology
Practice Teaching
Your training includes:Course Manual & 2 TextbooksMats & PropsCertification FeesSinging Bowl Intro SessionMonastery Visit & Silent WalkAirport Pickup & Drop
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Why Practise Yoga With Us in Kathmandu

What to expect at our centre in Tarkeshwor, Kathmandu

A Women-Led Centre

Maa Nisha Kabir founded Jivan Parivartan in 2021 and is its lead instructor. The centre has been women-led since it opened.

Three Teachers, Named

Maa Nisha Kabir teaches Reiki and meditation, Swami Anish Ji teaches sound healing, and Anupam Chidananda teaches yoga philosophy and meditation.

Small Groups

Healing sessions are one to one or in groups of up to 4. Training and retreats are kept small so each student gets attention.

A Quiet Setting in Tarkeshwor

The centre is in Goldhunga, Tarkeshwor, on the north-western edge of the Kathmandu Valley beside the Nagarjun forest. Thamel is about 30 minutes away.

Clear, Upfront Pricing

Fixed prices are published in US dollars, such as $45 for a Reiki session and $50 for sound healing. Airport pickup is included on programs at the centre.

Retreats in Kathmandu and Mustang

1, 3 and 5-day retreats at the centre, and a 5-day retreat at a lodge in lower Mustang led by Maa Nisha Kabir and Swami Anish Ji.

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Guest Reviews

What Guests Say About Their Sessions

Rated 5.0 from 19 Google reviews. Guests write about their Reiki, sound healing and meditation sessions with Maa Nisha Kabir, Swami Anish Ji and the team.

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Zhila Eshratabady

This was much more than a course for me. It was a journey of learning, healing, and self-discovery. I learned Reiki, meditation, and sound healing in a warm and supportive environment. I met wonderful people and gained valuable experiences that I will carry with me. Thank you for everything.

Reiki, Meditation & Sound Healing
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Myriam Andrea Ramírez González

Best place for learning meditation, Reiki and sound healing with the best teachers in Nepal. Absolutely love my experience.

Meditation, Reiki & Sound Healing
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Sid Harth

The online meditation session was beautifully guided, and I genuinely felt more relaxed and positive after the session… Highly recommended for anyone who wants to learn meditation, sound healing and bring more peace and positivity into their daily life.

Online Meditation (translated from Nepali)
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Bishnu Timilsina

Maa Nisha Kabir is the best. Her meditation guidance is truly wonderful.

Meditation guidance (translated from Nepali)
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Naran BK

Had a wonderful sound healing and Reiki session, best place in Kathmandu for singing bowl sound healing. Thank you for a wonderful session.

Singing Bowl Sound Healing
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Umesh B.K.

Best place in Kathmandu for sound healing, Reiki and meditation. Had a wonderful singing bowl session.

Singing Bowl Sound Healing
Meet the Team

Our Teachers & Healers

Three teachers: Maa Nisha Kabir, Swami Anish Ji and Anupam Chidananda. Between them they teach Reiki, sound healing, meditation and yoga.

Maa Nisha Kabir, Founder, Swamini & Lead Instructor

Maa Nisha Kabir

Founder, Swamini & Lead Instructor

20+ years of practice in Vipassana, Ashtanga Mahayoga, Pranayama and silent meditation

Swami Anish Ji, Sound Healing Therapist

Swami Anish Ji

Sound Healing Therapist

A decade of experience; 25+ singing bowl training sessions since 2021

Anupam Chidananda, Yoga Instructor & Meditation Guide

Anupam Chidananda

Yoga Instructor & Meditation Guide

Teaches the 200-hour YTT (philosophy, meditation)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jivan Parivartan is in Goldhunga, Devisthan, Tarkeshwor-5, on the north-western edge of the Kathmandu Valley, beside the Nagarjun forest. Thamel and Tribhuvan International Airport are each about 30 minutes away by taxi. There are no rooms at the centre yet, so most guests stay in Thamel, and we can arrange a hotel there. Message us on WhatsApp at +977 9768590123 for directions.
Maa Nisha Kabir founded Jivan Parivartan in 2021. She has more than 20 years of practice in Vipassana, Ashtanga Mahayoga, pranayama and silent meditation, including two years alone in a cave in Mustang, and she has taught Usui Reiki at the centre since 2021. She teaches with Swami Anish Ji, our Sound Healing Therapist, and Anupam Chidananda, who guides meditation and the 200-hour teacher training. Over a thousand guests have come to us for healing, training and retreats.
No, we do not run drop-in yoga classes. We run healing sessions (Reiki, sound healing, sound massage, 5 elements balancing, and mantra, mudra and yantra healing), Reiki training at Level 1, Level 2 and Master level, 3-day and 7-day singing bowl training, a 200-hour yoga teacher training, a daily online morning meditation, a 10-day online meditation retreat, 1, 3 or 5-day wellness and spiritual retreats at the centre, corporate wellness programs, and a 5-day Himalayan Luxury Retreat in lower Mustang.
No. Healing sessions, Reiki Level 1, the 3-day singing bowl course, the morning meditation, the 10-day online retreat and the wellness retreats all welcome complete beginners. The 200-hour teacher training is open from beginner to advanced. Reiki Level 2 needs Level 1 and three months of practice first, and the 7-day singing bowl course needs our 3-day course first.
The 200-hour yoga teacher training runs for 21 days and is taught by Anupam Chidananda. On completion you receive a 200-hour certificate of completion from Jivan Parivartan. We do not claim Yoga Alliance registration or any outside accreditation, so check the rules of any body you plan to register with.
The teacher training covers Hatha, Ashtanga (Primary Series) and Vinyasa, with an introduction to Kundalini. It also covers pranayama, meditation, mantra, yoga nidra, anatomy and yoga philosophy. The wellness retreats start each day with gentle yoga for all levels.
We run 1, 3 or 5-day Wellness and Spiritual Retreats at our centre, from USD 250, with yoga, meditation, sound healing, a stress management session and vegetarian meals. Maa Nisha Kabir also guides a 10-day meditation retreat online. In the mountains, the Himalayan Luxury Retreat is five days and four nights in lower Mustang, with group departures on 1 to 5 and 20 to 24 November 2026 at USD 4,850 per person (ten guests at most), and private dates on request. Corporate wellness programs are planned around your team.
October to November and March to April are the most comfortable months, with clear skies and stable weather. Healing sessions, training, the wellness retreats and the online meditation run all year. The Mustang retreat has group departures in November 2026 and runs privately on other dates. The 200-hour course starts on the 1st of every month.
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