Mahalaya Your Journey Nepal

In Sanskrit, the language which shaped the Himalayan paths towards fulfilment and happiness, “Mahalaya” means sanctuary or pilgrimage. This is what we hope to offer to those taking steps on their journey with us, by creating spaces to map the path to your true self and to a deeper contentment. Through yoga retreats, yoga journeys, holistic courses and Yoga teacher trainings in Nepal, step away from daily life and take time to explore yourself, your values and your potential, immersing in a physical, mindful and spiritual practice that will have a profound impact on your life and on those around you. Mahalaya offers various approaches to achieve a space: in our lives, minds and hearts, by stepping away from daily life in order to look at it more clearly. Many of us struggle to cultivate a harmony between our heart (what we truly want to do), our head (what we think we should do), and our hands (what we actually do). Stress, strained relationships, constant busyness, feeling trapped or unfulfilled, depression, exhaustion, and loneliness are shadows which can obscure life’s joy. Looking outward and relying on external circumstances rarely provides sustained comfort. Yoga helps us to change this pattern, by waking us up to a better understanding of ourselves and our potential. The retreat is an opportunity to adjust your pace and perspective, to slow down, to experience life more fully through mindfulness, and to feel supported in your practice by dedicated teachers, by the sacredness of the place and by teaching in the complementary philosophies of Yoga and Buddhist Dharma. The retreat is aimed at those with an existing Ashtanga Vinyasa practice (newer practitioners are welcome, but the retreat isn’t suitable for absolute beginners). We expect to be a splendidly full community, so the practice space will be “Mysore-style”, both in terms of the practice and in the occupation of the space! Each day will begin with optional meditation with the monks, under the calming and inspiring gaze of the temple’s 60-foot Buddha. Mysore-style self practice will bring us together each morning (plus one led led class during the week, and extra support to those with a less-established practice), followed by a varied schedule each day to share ideas, philosophies, techniques and places that add texture and depth to your practice and personal journey. We will also protect time for your own space to restore, connect and simply be.