100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Pokhara, Nepal

Welcome to the Himalayas, the start of your journey. You've come to the correct place if you've always wanted to be a yoga instructor but weren't sure how to make it work in your life. This is the first half of your 200-hour certification, which is made just for folks like you who can't drop everything for months but are ready to start. Our 100-hour Yoga Alliance USA-certified instruction in Pokhara gives you 11 life-changing days in the mountains. You can then come back within 24 months to get your certification.

This program is flexible enough to fit your needs, whether you're a complete new or have been practising for years and finally feel ready to teach. It's for people who want to deepen their practice, find their teaching voice, and do it without giving up the life they've built.

Who Is This Course For?

This 100-hour yoga teacher training is perfect for:

1. Working professionals who can't take a full month off work.
2. Travellers and digital nomads who want flexibility in their yoga certification journey.
3. Career changers who want to try teaching yoga before committing to 200 hours.
4. Beginners who have been practising yoga for 6 to 12 months and want proper foundational training.
5. Individuals who want to change themselves without the stress of intensive month-long classes.

You can take this course whenever you want throughout the year if you want to practice yoga, get certified to teach, grow personally and mentally, or just feel refreshed and renewed.

Why Choose Pokhara, Nepal for Your Yoga Teacher Training?

Every yogi knows what Pokhara is like as a feeling, not just a place to visit. This city naturally draws you in because it is surrounded by the Himalayas and the calm waters of Phewa Lake. In this place, noise, cars, and other things don't get in the way of yoga. The calm pace of Pokhara, on the other hand, helps your practice from the moment you get there.

Pokhara has something that few other places do for yogis:

• A strong but peaceful Himalayan energy that calms the mind and grounds the body
• A calm, clear space where everyday practice comes naturally, not because you have to
• Space to grow beyond the mat, where stillness, nature, and thinking about what you've learned become part of your learning.

We choose Pokhara because it gives yogis what they really need: peace, clarity, and a place where change happens easily.

Course Curriculum: 100 Hour Yoga TTC in Pokhara, Nepal

In 11 days, what will you really acquire? Everything you need to teach yoga with confidence and follow your own yoga practice. Through organic Sattvic meals and planned daily routines, our 100-hour Yoga Teacher Training program heals your body, teaches you the basics of yoga, and creates habits that you'll keep up long after you leave .The full course of study is as follows:

1. Philosophy: Learning about the history of yoga

Yoga is not just about stretching. Find out what it really means. It talks about the history of yoga, the different routes (Bhakti, Karma, Jnana, Raja), the eight limbs of Ashtanga (Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi), problems that can come up during practice, Panch Kosha (five layers of self), and the philosophies of Sankhya and Vedanta.

2. Asana: Getting Good at Physical Practice

Learn how to teach and practice with confidence.

• Hatha Yoga: traditional positions, correct form, and safe practice
• Alignment and Adjustment: Getting pupils into the right positions without injuring them
• Ashtanga Vinyasa: moving, flowing sequences

3. Meditation and mantra chanting

They are two ways to really calm your mind. Different ways to meditate and chant mantras to help with attention, concentration, and letting go of emotions. Mantras include Om chanting, Maha Mrityunjaya, Gayatri, Guru Vandana, and prayers to open and close.

4. Pranayama: Learning to Control Your Breath and Energy

Pranayama doesn't just manage breath; it also controls prana (life force).

Study: Overview, advantages, pranic anatomy, prana and lifestyle, respiration and well-being.

Techniques: Nadi Shodhana, Sheetali, Sheetkari, Bhramari, Ujjayi, Bhastrika, Kapalbhati, and Surya Bheda.

Bandha Energy Locks: Lock muscles to control the flow of energy.

Learn: How to get ready, the perks, Mula Bandha (root lock), Jalandhara Bandha (throat lock), and Uddiyana Bandha (abdominal lock) are all types of locks.

5. Hatha Yoga: A Traditional Deep Practice

One of the best ways to work out in the world. Learned the right way with help from an expert.Includes joint motions, Surya and Chandra Namaskara (sun and moon salutations), and ancient postures such as Yoga Mudrasana, Matsyasana, Padmasana variants, Lolasana, Kukkutasana, and Garbhasana.

6. Ashtanga Vinyasa

It is a moving meditation that flows. Introduction, parts, importance of breath, and practice of the Primary Series.

7. Shatkarma: Yogic Cleansing

Six traditional ways to clean the body that get rid of sickness and unblock it. Agni Saar, Jala Neti, Rubber Neti, Sutra Neti, and Danda are some of the things you can do.

8. Human Anatomy: Safe Teaching

Knowing how the body works keeps you from getting hurt. Learn structure, function, and how to keep students safe.

Covers: Bone types, skeletal system, circulatory system, heart function, joints, range of motion, injury prevention.

Accommodation & Facilities in Pankaj Yogpeeth 100 Hour Teacher Training

After an intense yoga session, where will you rest? It's not a crowded hostel or a fancy lodge that doesn't feel right. You will stay in a normal but comfortable lakeside retreat that is just what you need, a place to rest your mind and spirit without taking your attention away from your trip. Your 11-day home is next to Phewa Lake and has views of Fishtail Mountain that make you forget about your phone. The lake is not far from the yoga school. Do some drills and then walk right to the water. When you see these sunsets, you can see why people relax.

We offer shared rooms (if you want community) or private rooms (if you need your own space). Every room is clean and cosy, and it's set up so you can learn without having to worry about the little things.

What you get:

• Bathroom with a hot shower right next to the bedroom - necessary after a sweaty workout.
• Towels, sheets, blankets, and pillows that are clean and ready to use
• Views of the lake and mountains - Every morning, wake up to this: WiFi on every floor.
• Stay in touch when you need to.
• Laundry service: Just pack light, and we'll take care of the rest.
• Lounge and outdoor areas: for writing, talking, and breathing
• Five minutes to the water from here, therefore it's easy to walk there.
• It is Clean and Safe in a beautiful place. Not extravagance that feels out of place, but simple comfort that helps you practice.

When you have some spare time, go to traditional monasteries where monks still meditate, Buddhist shrines where residents go to get blessings, shops that sell handmade handicrafts, and real Nepali restaurants. You're not living in a bubble of tourists; you're living in a real community.

Location: Lakeside, Pokhara, Nepal - Right beside Phewa Lake.

Nutritious Yogic Food in 100-hour Nepal YTTC 

Have you ever noticed that some foods give you energy and others make you sleepy? That's not by chance. Food has an effect on everything, including your meditation, your practice, and your mood. A skilled chef makes each meal here using only organic ingredients, and all vegetarian meals are included in your 100-hour yoga teacher training course in Nepal.

What you'll be eating:

1. Three organic, vegetarian meals made at home every day, plus drinks that give you energy

2. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available

3. Fresh Sattvic meals made to help you practice and feel good

Yogic Food Philosophy - Why What You Eat Matters

Yoga practitioners don't count calories or macros. We look at how it makes you feel and how it affects your energy. There are three kinds:

Sattvic (pure, light) means fresh fruits, vegetables, cereals, and nuts. It makes you feel light and gives you energy. It makes it simpler to meditate and makes your body more flexible. This is what you'll eat here.

Rajasic (stimulating) means spicy, fried, or too much caffeine. It makes your mind race and makes it tougher to meditate.

Tamasic (heavy, bland) foods include meat, old food, and processed foods. Slows you down and stops your energy.

Traditional Vegetarian Foods You'll Experience in Nepal

You're not simply eating; you're tasting the heart of Nepal.

1. Dal Bhat

The most fundamental meal in Nepal. Rice, lentils, achar (pickles), and tarkari (vegetable curry) are all things that go well together. Easy, full, and satisfying. You'll understand the power of it after a week.

2. Roti Tarkari

A thin, circular bread made from wheat that is served with yoghurt and veggies. Good for you and tasty. People sometimes confuse roti with naan; roti is lighter and has a different taste and ingredients.

3. Dhido

A traditional porridge made from buckwheat or millet. It has a lot of nutrients and fewer carbs than Dal Bhat. People who want to stay at a healthy weight eat this.

The truth is, you'll want to eat these dishes again and again after you leave Nepal. Not because they're fancy, but because they make you feel good. Light but full. Clear but down-to-earth. That's what authentic yogic food accomplishes.

Certification & Yoga Alliance USA Accreditation in Pankaj Yogpeeth

Will your certificate really signify something? Yes. Yoga Alliance USA, the world's top organisation for yoga certification, recognises our 100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training. This means you can teach in any country, not just Nepal.

This is how it works: We don't think that certification is the sole thing that makes a successful yoga teacher. Your heart, your practice, and your dedication are what really count. But certification does show that you have completed training and are dedicated.Pankaj Yogpeeth will give you your certificate after you finish the program. This lets you keep on with our 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training at any time within 24 months. You'll study more advanced techniques and become a better yoga teacher.

People all over the world appreciate your certification. You can teach in your own country, in New York, London, Bali, or anywhere else. This isn't just a piece of paper; it's your ticket to teach yoga all over the world.

100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Pokhara, Nepal FEES

Course	Dates	Shared Room	Private Room	Spots Available
100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training	7 April to 17 April	$800	$1,100 / NPR 146,300	7/15
100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training	7 May to 17 May	$800	$1,100 / NPR 146,300	7/15
100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training	7 Sep to 17 Sep	$800	$1,100 / NPR 146,300	7/15
100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training	7 Oct to 17 Oct	$800	$1,100 / NPR 146,300	7/15

Pankaj Yogpeeth: Daily Schedule in 100 Hour Teacher Training Course

Start Time	End Time	What You're Doing
06:00 AM	07:30 AM	Hatha Yoga (gentle wake-up)
08:00 AM	09:00 AM	Pranayama (breathwork that centers you)
09:00 AM	10:30 AM	Breakfast (fuel up, laugh with new friends)
10:30 AM	12:00 PM	Philosophy (finally understand what yoga means)
12:00 PM	01:00 PM	Adjustment/Alignment (learn to teach safely)
01:00 PM	03:00 PM	Lunch & Rest (digest, nap, journal by the lake)
03:15 PM	04:15 PM	Mantra / Teaching / Yoga Nidra (varies daily)
04:30 PM	06:00 PM	Ashtanga Vinyasa (sweat, flow, feel alive)
06:15 PM	07:15 PM	Meditation (settle everything down)
07:30 PM	08:30 PM	Dinner (best conversations happen here)

What Do We Expect From Students

Let's be clear: we're not being strict just because. However, change needs the right conditions. To make this work, we need the following from you:

• Be polite and follow the rules at school. This is a holy place to learn.
• You can't drink, smoke, or consume meat on campus. You're here to clean up, not make things worse.
• Don't drink or use drugs while you're taking the course. Your clarification is important.
• To get your Yoga Alliance certificate, you must attend at least 85% of the classes. You have just shown up to get certified. It's that easy.
• Any misbehaviour during the course on campus or in classes will lead to cancellation of your certificate or even forceful removal from campus. We've never had to do this, but we will if needed.
• A $250 non-refundable deposit is charged to book your seat before the course begins.
• If you have to leave in the middle of the event because of an emergency, you won't get your money back. You can, however, go to the same course at the same place at a different time with the organiser's consent.
• The institution doesn't offer health insurance or coverage for damage during the training. It's your job.
• You are in charge of your own health. Tell your teacher about your specific needs and follow their advice to stay safe. Don't keep problems to yourself; let us know so we can help.
• During orientation, everyone will get a copy of the schedule that they must follow.

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