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About our yoga

Early morning yoga session with Kamala Yoga Nepal, Poon Hill Yoga Trek

Yoga is all those practices that enable us to discover health – which is not the absence of the symptoms of sickness, but which is wholeness and holiness, an inner state of being in which there is no division at all.” — Swami Venkatesananda 

What is yoga, and how is it related to Nepal?

Since ancient times, the dramatic, breathtaking landscapes of Nepal have been considered deeply sacred. Sages and saints have wandered the Himalayas, immersed in their spiritual practices, and the Lord Buddha was born in the famous gardens of Lumbini (a UNESCO World Heritage site and a place of pilgrimage).

Yoga originated an estimated 5000 years ago, and although it is interwoven with Hinduism and Buddhism, it is not a religion, but a philosophy. The earliest testament to Yoga are Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, a collection of 195 statements that serve as a philosophical guidebook, and a framework for spiritual growth and mastery over the physical and mental body.

The Yoga Sutras outline the eight limbs of yoga: the yamas (restraints), niyamas (observances), asana (postures), pranayama (breathing), pratyahara (withdrawal of senses), dharana (concentration), dhyani (meditation), and samadhi (absorption). In a nutshell, exploring these eight limbs leads us to refine our behaviour in the outer world, after which our focus turns inward until we reach samadhi (liberation, enlightenment).

Yoga is a powerful tool for self-transformation. It asks us to bring our attention to our breath, thus helping us to still the fluctuations of the mind and be more present in the unfolding of each moment.

Today, yoga has spread around the world. It has become widely commercialised, often diluted to mere physical exercise.

Our founder, Karnesh Rajthala, has studied yoga in various forms and traditions: He holds a yoga and naturopathy diploma from Sanskrit University in Kathmandu, is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance, and has studied with internationally renowned teachers such as David Garrigues. He has also spent time in ashrams, and met with a number of gurus and sages, who initiated him into sacred disciplines such as Kriya Yoga and Kundalini Yoga. The authenticity of the yoga we teach at Kamala Yoga Nepal is important to him.

Why practice yoga with Kamala Yoga Nepal?

  • By practicing with Kamala Yoga Nepal, you connect to the original meaning of yoga, in one of the holiest places on earth. Our practice is firmly grounded in the timeless, universal, and sacred philosophy and principles of yoga.
  • Our yoga is accessible: we offer clear and simple guidance for practitioners at all levels.
  • All classes are offered by qualified yoga teachers — individuals who have been immersed in this philosophy since childhood days.

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Trekking routes

  • Annapurna Base Camp Yoga Trek (8-11 days)
  • Annapurna Circuit Yoga Trek (13 days)
  • Everest Basecamp Yoga Trek (12 days)
  • Jomsom Mukthinath Yoga Trek (5-8 days)
  • Khopra Ridge Yoga Trek (7-10 days)
  • Mardi Himal Yoga Trek (6-8 days)
  • Panchassee Yoga Trek (5 days)
  • Poon Hill Yoga Trek (5-7 days)

Important trekking information

  • Yoga Trek Booking Terms & Conditions

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Nacho Guisado Sanchez
Nacho Guisado Sanchez
2018-04-03T10:27:31+0000
There are no words that can truly describe how happy we are to have chosen Kamala Yoga Nepal for our trekking experience. We have done a 5 days trek to Poonhill, from the very start with the briefing the day before, Karnesh showed us how very professional, friendly, efficient and worthy the experience was going to be. We set off and from the start the trek proved to be very well organised, the pace accommodated to us, Divash being also a big support as he carried our daily staff. The Guest Houses cannot be any better, welcoming, friendly and charming. The stretch at the end of each trekking session was soul healing as well as fantastic on the muscles. The itinerary is breathtaking. All in all we highly recommend Kamala Yoga Trekking to everybody and everyone. We hope we will have another chance in the future to enjoy another experience with Karnesh and his company on Nepali soil. Namaste!!read more
Aleksandra Borowicz
Aleksandra Borowicz
2018-01-09T22:18:45+0000
if you want to know more just ask. We did Annapurna BC! An extraordinary experience and it is worth everything! It was just f. amazing <3read more
Jacqueline Copini
Jacqueline Copini
2017-11-25T11:35:55+0000
Amazing experience! Lovely trek, well organised, excellent guide! We did the Panchassee Trek, which was very beautifull & not that many tourists. The scenery was beautiful and very diverse. To start every morning with yoga, gave the trek a good flow and was good for the muscles. Would definitely recommand this!!read more
Alice Scaletti
Alice Scaletti
2017-11-10T06:44:40+0000
Early wake up with tibetan bells, a cup of ginger tea and stunning views. Yoga every day with a different scenery. Yoga that helps you not to feel the pain after the walks, even after the hardest ones. Breakfast with extra healthy and good things added from the magic bags of our guide and porter. Let's go, ready for a new fantastic day, for new and unexpected landscapes, villages and smiles, for a new guest house waiting for us at the end of the walk, for a fire and a guitar to warm up both bones and souls. With Kamala Yoga Nepal nothing is left to chance: every place has surely been chosen for a reason and all the needs of the guest are taken into consideration, from food issues to health problems. Moreover, yoga was something new for me and thanks to the small dimension of the group and to the patience of Karnesh I could enjoy the classes feeling comfrotable. So, in all its aspects the Poon Hill trek was a fantastic experience that I definitely recommend and I will always remember my 30th birthday as one of the best in my whole life! Thank you and namaste :)read more
Elisabeth Käser
Elisabeth Käser
2017-05-18T14:41:23+0000
If you dream of an unbelievable trekking with an excellent service you can contact without hesitation Kamala Yoga Nepal. I fully recommend this reliable agency. I really enjoyed Mardi Himal trekking in the Anapurna area in March 2017. Practicing yoga when trekking helps to have a better physical condition and a better physical recovery after efforts.read more
Kasia Zmokla
Kasia Zmokla
2017-05-11T16:58:00+0000
I’ve enjoyed a section of the Annapurna Circuit trek with KYN in spring 2017. Very professional service tailored to meet traveller’s expectations. A truly great, unforgettable experience. Highly recommended to anyone who wants to explore the amazing Himalayas.read more
Sandra Groom
Sandra Groom
2017-04-29T01:04:21+0000
I highly recommend this company if you are visiting Nepal.
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