Maa Nisha Kabir
Founder & Spiritual Healer
Founder of Jivan Parivartan, Reiki Master and spiritual healer with 12+ years of sadhana, including two years in Himalayan cave retreat.
45 minutes from central Kathmandu
Weekend Yoga Retreat near Kathmandu
A 2 to 3 day reset in the green foothills of the Kathmandu Valley, near the Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park. Daily yoga and meditation, one sound healing session, sattvic food and forest air. From $250 all-inclusive.
Suitable for complete beginners and experienced practitioners. Solo travellers welcome.
What does a weekend yoga retreat near Kathmandu actually involve?
A weekend retreat is a 2 to 3 day all-inclusive programme held in a quiet property in the Kathmandu Valley foothills, approximately 45 minutes from the central tourist district. You stay at the property, eat sattvic vegetarian meals, practise yoga and meditation twice daily, receive one Tibetan singing bowl sound healing session, and spend time outdoors in the forest near the Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park.
We chose the location deliberately. The Kathmandu Valley itself can be loud, polluted and intense. Stepping just a few kilometres north toward the forest changes the air quality, the noise level, and the quality of attention that becomes possible. Practitioners who have lived in central Kathmandu for years often comment that they forgot what silence felt like until the first night of a weekend retreat. That is the point of the format.
The teaching follows the same Himalayan tradition used throughout Jivan Parivartan: classical Hatha and Ashtanga yoga, pranayama, meditation grounded in the Yoga Sutras, and a Tibetan singing bowl sound bath on one of the days. There is no fitness yoga, no influencer poses, no rush. The faculty rotates across weekends but typically includes Yogi Awdaitmani for the asana work and Swami Anish or Maa Nisha Kabir for meditation and sound work.
You leave on Sunday afternoon or Monday morning carrying something the city had not been letting you carry: a slower breath, a settled gut, a couple of nights of real sleep, and a body that remembers how to be quiet.
A sample day on a weekend retreat
The rhythm is what does the work. Days are full but not packed; there is real rest in the middle, and the early sleep makes the early start possible.
06:00Pranayama and silent meditation
07:30Morning yoga practice (classical Hatha)
09:00Sattvic breakfast
10:30Teaching: a single Yoga Sutra explained, applied
13:00Lunch
14:00Quiet time: rest, journal or walk in the forest
16:30Sound healing or restorative yoga
19:00Light dinner
20:00Closing meditation, candle reflection
21:30Lights out
Sample upcoming weekend dates
Weekends fill up early in October to November and March to April. Reserve at least three to four weeks ahead for those windows.
Reset weekend
Fri 12 Jun to Sun 14 Jun 2026
2 nights · From $250 per person
Yoga + meditation deep dive
Fri 17 Jul to Mon 20 Jul 2026
3 nights · From $250 per person
Post-monsoon reset
Fri 11 Sep to Sun 13 Sep 2026
2 nights · From $250 per person
Autumn clarity
Fri 23 Oct to Sun 25 Oct 2026
2 nights · From $250 per person
These are representative; we run roughly two weekends per month. Message us with your preferred dates and we will confirm availability and a detailed itinerary.
Who comes on a weekend retreat?
Valley professionals
Kathmandu residents who need a reset without taking a full week off work. Friday evening to Sunday afternoon works around most office schedules.
First-time retreatants
People who have never done a structured yoga retreat and want a small, low-commitment introduction before booking a longer programme.
Short-stay travellers
International visitors with one to two weeks in Nepal who want one genuine retreat experience alongside Kathmandu sightseeing.
Couples
Two days of quiet shared practice together, with private accommodation available. A genuine alternative to a typical city-break weekend.
YTT alumni
Graduates of our 200-hour training who want to return briefly to refresh practice.
Pre or post trekkers
A lighter alternative to our 3-day pre and post trekking retreat for those with shorter timelines.
Who teaches the weekend
Swami Anish
Co-Founder & Meditation Guide
Co-founder of Jivan Parivartan, meditation teacher, Reiki Master, sound healer and clinical hypnotherapist.
Yogi Awdaitmani frequently leads the asana sessions. Faculty rotates by weekend depending on which programs are running at the centre that month.
Frequently Asked Questions
A 2 to 3 day weekend retreat includes accommodation in a quiet Kathmandu Valley property (45 minutes from central Kathmandu), all sattvic vegetarian meals, twice-daily yoga and meditation sessions, one Tibetan singing bowl sound healing session, and one optional cultural visit to a nearby temple or stupa. Transport from central Kathmandu to the retreat property is included.
Most weekend retreats are held in green properties on the northern edge of the Kathmandu Valley, near the Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park. The location is roughly 45 minutes by road from Thamel and the central tourist district. The property is quiet, low-rise, surrounded by forest, and far enough from the city for the air and the night sky to be noticeably different.
A single-day retreat runs from $250 (day-only) to $380 (single deluxe occupancy), with a $350 double-sharing option in between. A 3-day residential retreat is $1,050 per person on a sharing basis and $1,200 single occupancy. All-inclusive of meals, sessions, accommodation and transport. Solo travellers welcome; we will not pair you with strangers in a shared room without your consent.
Kathmandu Valley residents who want a reset without taking a full week off work; first-time retreat-goers who want a small commitment before committing to a longer programme; international visitors with limited time in Nepal who want one genuine retreat experience; couples who want a quiet two days together; and graduates of our 200-hour yoga teacher training who want to maintain practice as alumni.
Yes. Sessions are taught at multiple levels and modifications are offered throughout. The meditation is guided and requires no prior experience. The sound healing requires nothing of you at all. If anything, beginners often get more from a weekend retreat than experienced practitioners, because the contrast with normal life is greater.
We run weekend retreats roughly twice a month, usually Friday evening to Sunday afternoon or Saturday morning to Monday morning. Recent and upcoming dates have included weekends in June, July, August, September and October 2026. Contact us with your preferred month and we will share the confirmed dates and a short itinerary.
A typical day begins with 6:00 AM meditation and pranayama, followed by a morning yoga practice and breakfast around 9 AM. Mid-morning is a teaching or cultural session. Lunch around 1 PM. A quiet afternoon with optional rest, journaling or a walk in the forest. Late afternoon yoga or a sound healing session. Light dinner around 7 PM. Reflective time and early sleep. Sundays are lighter.
Yes. Many guests book a one-to-one Reiki session, sound healing session or hypnotherapy slot with Swami Anish at our Tarkeshwor centre on the day before or after the retreat. We can coordinate the booking when you confirm your retreat. Combined packages are sometimes available at a small discount.
Reserve a Weekend in the Valley
A small, all-inclusive reset 45 minutes from central Kathmandu. Tell us your preferred dates and we will confirm availability.
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