Unmani Yoga Retreat
Meditation, Sound Healing & Yoga Retreat in Pokhara
Come to Your True Self
Yoga Retreats · Meditation Retreats · Sound Healing · Yogic Lifestyle · Training
✓ Mountain views
✓ Sunrise
✓ fresh mountain air
✓ Quiet surroundings
✓ Family Environment
A Place to Come Back to Yourself
Modern life can keep the mind constantly occupied.
At Unmani, we create space to slow down.
Come back to your breath, body and present moment.
Practice yoga. Sit in meditation. Listen to sound. Eat simply. Walk in nature. Rest.
Our intention is not simply to teach physical postures, but to offer a broader experience of yoga, awareness, meditation and conscious living.
Less distraction. More presence.
FEEL THE UNMANI EXPERIENCE
SWIPE TO EXPLORE UNMANI YOGA RETREAT IN POKHARA, NEPAL
Short on Time? Experience a Single Session in Pokhara
Staying in Pokhara for a short time? You can book individual sessions and experiences from the programs below—perfect for travelers who want to experience Himalayan yoga, meditation, sound healing, or other practices without joining a full retreat.
PRIVATE SOUND HEALING / SINGING BOWL THERAPY 60 Minutes · Pokhara
60 Minutes · Pokhara
GROUP SINGING BOWL SOUND BATH
Singing Bowls · Group Experience
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GUIDED MEDITATION
45 Minutes · Pokhara
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FREE SOUND EXPERIENCE
THERAPEUTIC SOUND HEALING
Private · Pokhara
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MORNING WELLNESS
Movement · Sound · Juice · Lunch
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45-Min Naturopathy Lifestyle Consultation
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60-Min Vedic Astrology Consultation in Pokhara
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The Unmani Approach
YOGA BEYOND ASANA
Yoga is more than physical exercise.
Our teaching is inspired by classical yogic traditions and texts including the Patanjali Yoga Sutras and Shiva Samhita, with particular emphasis on the wider eight-limbed path:
Yama · Niyama · Asana · Pranayama · Pratyahara · Dharana · Dhyana · Samadhi
Our retreats may bring together:
Hatha Yoga · Pranayama · Meditation · Yogic Philosophy · Chanting · Sound Practices · Mindful Living
The purpose is not to rush toward an experience, but to develop greater awareness through practice.
On the top of that hill is Sarangkot, Where Unmani Yoga Retreat is located
Why Unmani Yoga Retreat?
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Traditional Foundations
Our programs are rooted in classical yogic teachings, Hatha Yoga, meditation and traditional Himalayan practices rather than focusing only on physical asana.
Yoga is more than physical exercise.
Our teaching is inspired by classical yogic traditions and texts including the Patanjali Yoga Sutras and Shiva Samhita, with particular emphasis on the wider eight-limbed path:
Yama · Niyama · Asana · Pranayama · Pratyahara · Dharana · Dhyana · Samadhi
Our retreats may bring together:
Hatha Yoga · Pranayama · Meditation · Yogic Philosophy · Chanting · Sound Practices · Mindful Living
The purpose is not to rush toward an experience, but to develop greater awareness through practice.
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Experienced Teachers
Learn with teachers who bring years of personal practice, teaching experience, traditional study and work with students from Nepal and around the world.
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Himalayan Environment
Practice at approximately 1,600 metres above sea level, surrounded by mountain landscapes, nature and views toward the Annapurna range.
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Family Environment
Solo travellers, couples, friends and families are welcome in a simple, personal and supportive retreat environment.
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Simple Yogic Living
Yoga practice is complemented by vegetarian food, mindful daily rhythms, nature, rest and time for reflection.
Our Retreats & Trainings
FIND THE PRACTICE THAT FITS YOUR JOURNEY
YOGA
3-Day, 5 Day & 7-Day Yoga Retreats
Experience traditional Hatha Yoga, pranayama, meditation, yogic philosophy and conscious living in the mountains of Pokhara.
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MEDITATION
Meditation Retreats
Step away from everyday distractions and create dedicated time for meditation, awareness and inner observation.
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SILENCE
Silent Vipassana Meditation Retreats
A quiet retreat experience centred on silence, meditation, self-observation and reduced external distraction.
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TANTRA
Tantra Meditation Retreats
Explore traditional meditation practices within a grounded Himalayan yogic setting.
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SOUND
Himalayan Sound Healing
Experience hand-hammered Himalayan singing bowls, tingshas and gong practices through individual and group sessions.
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TRAINING
Himalayan Sound Healing Training
Learn practical Himalayan singing bowl, tingsha and gong techniques for personal practice or professional development.
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SOUND RETREAT
Himalayan Sound Healing Retreats
Combine meditation, sound practices, relaxation, nature and conscious living in a dedicated retreat environment.
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WELLNESS
Yogic Lifestyle & Detox Retreats
A structured experience combining yoga, meditation, conscious food, nature and mindful daily living.
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Detox and fasting practices, where offered, are approached as wellness practices and are not a substitute for medical treatment.
Most Popular Training and retreat in Pokhara at Unmani
5-Day Himalayan Sound Healing Training
Learn the traditional art of Himalayan singing bowl sound healing in Sarangkot, Pokhara, Nepal.
5-Day Silent Meditation Retreat
Step into silence, mindfulness, breath awareness and meditation in the peaceful hills of Sarangkot, Pokhara.
3 / 5-Day Authentic Yoga Retreat
Experience traditional Himalayan yoga, meditation and mindful living in the serene surroundings of Pokhara.
5-Day Tantra Meditation Retreat
Explore traditional Tantra meditation, awareness and inner practice in a quiet Himalayan setting.
A Day at Unmani
PRACTICE IN RHYTHM WITH NATURE
Each retreat has its own schedule, but a typical day may include:
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Morning
Shatkarma / Neti · Gentle Yoga · Chanting · Sound Practice
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Midday
Vegetarian Lunch · Rest · Herbal Tea · Quiet Time
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Evening
Yoga · Meditation · Dinner · Candlelight Meditation
There is also time to walk, rest, enjoy the surroundings and simply be.
Food
FRESH. VEGETARIAN. SIMPLE.
We believe conscious living includes how we eat.
Our kitchen follows a vegetarian and egg-free approach, with meals influenced by yogic, Ayurvedic and naturopathic principles.
Where available, ingredients are connected to our organic farm and honeybee farm, creating a simple farm-to-table experience.
Vegetarian · Egg-Free · Fresh Ingredients · Yogic Approach
Experience Mountain Life
MORE THAN A YOGA CLASS
Unmani is located in the hills of Sarangkot, where retreat life can be connected with the surrounding landscape and local environment.
Depending on your retreat, your experience may include:
Mountain walks · Sunrise · Local villages · Temples · Nature · Local food · Organic farming · Quiet time
The setting allows you to step away from the busier parts of Pokhara without being far from the city.
Why Sarangkot, Pokhara?
A HIMALAYAN SETTING FOR DEEPER PRACTICE
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Approximately 1,600 Metres
Sarangkot sits in the hills above Pokhara, offering a cooler mountain environment and a different rhythm from the city below.
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Annapurna Views
On clear days, the surrounding Himalayan landscape provides views toward the Annapurna range.
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Sunrise
Sarangkot is known for its panoramic sunrise views over the mountains.
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Nature & Quiet
The retreat is away from the busier atmosphere of central Lakeside, offering more space for walking, reflection and practice.
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Local Experience
Explore the surrounding mountain environment, villages, temples and local culture.
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Gateway to the Himalayas
Pokhara is a starting point for journeys toward destinations and trekking routes including Annapurna Base Camp, Annapurna Circuit and Poon Hill.
Why Practice Yoga in Nepal?
Nepal is home to a living tradition of yoga, meditation, spirituality and Himalayan culture.
Here, practice can happen alongside:
Mountain landscapes · Temples · Traditional communities · Local food · Himalayan culture · Nature
For many visitors, the environment itself becomes part of the retreat experience.
Meet the Teachers
KNOWLEDGE ROOTED IN PRACTICE
Our teachers bring different areas of traditional and contemporary education together, including Hatha Yoga, meditation, yogic philosophy, Vedic astrology, naturopathy, therapeutic yoga and Himalayan sound healing.
Sudhan Bashyal
YOGA · MEDITATION · HIMALAYAN SOUND HEALING
Sudhan works with yoga, meditation and Himalayan sound practices, with experience teaching students from different countries.
Sarad Bashyal
YOGIC PHILOSOPHY · CLASSICAL HATHA YOGA · VEDIC ASTROLOGY · TRADITIONAL RITUAL
Sarad’s background includes traditional study, ashram life, classical Hatha Yoga, Sanskrit practices and Vedic astrology.
His education and training include study in Vedic Astrology at Nepal Sanskrit University, Valmiki Campus, as well as yoga and traditional practices.
Shudarshan
NATUROPATHY · THERAPEUTIC YOGA · SOUND HEALING
Shudarshan brings together education in science and naturopathy with yoga, wellness practices and Himalayan sound work.
His background includes B.Sc. Science Education and formal study in Yoga & Naturopathy.
Our Teaching Experience
Our teachers bring 6+ years of teaching experience and 10+ years of personal practice, alongside traditional study and continuing practice.
Unmani has welcomed students and practitioners from 35+ countries.
Where specific credentials, institutions and certifications apply, they are provided on the individual teacher profiles.
What Makes Unmani Different?
A SMALLER, MORE PERSONAL APPROACH
There are many places where you can practice yoga.
At Unmani, our intention is to create something more personal:
Traditional practice rather than yoga as exercise alone.
Personal connection rather than a purely commercial experience.
Mountain living rather than a city-centre environment.
Practice, food, nature and meditation as parts of one experience.
Our teachers follow their own ongoing path of study and practice, and teaching is offered as an opportunity to share what they have learned.
A Place for Different Journeys
YOU MAY ARRIVE AT UNMANI AS:
A first-time practitioner
An experienced yogi
A solo traveller
A couple
A group of friends
A family
You don’t need to arrive with everything figured out.
Just come with some time for yourself.
International Students & Reviews
A GROWING GLOBAL COMMUNITY
Read what previous guests and students have shared about their experiences.
Students have joined Unmani from 35+ countries, bringing different cultures and life experiences into our retreat community.
5★ Google Rating
Reviews represent individual experiences and should not be understood as guarantees of results.
Our Community Intention
PRACTICE THAT EXTENDS BEYOND THE RETREAT
Unmani aims to make traditional practices more accessible while contributing to the surrounding community.
We direct 2% of proceeds toward community and charitable initiatives, including support for people in need, skills development and spreading awareness of meditation and traditional knowledge.
Specific initiatives and contributions may vary over time.
Practical Information
YOUR STAY IN SARANGKOT
LOCATION
Sarangkot, Pokhara, Nepal
ELEVATION
Approximately 1,600 metres
NEAREST CITY
Pokhara
AIRPORT
Pokhara International Airport / Pokhara Airport
FOOD
Vegetarian · Egg-free
EXPERIENCE
Beginners and experienced practitioners, depending on the program
How to Reach Unmani
FROM KATHMANDU TO SARANGKOT
Travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara by flight or road.
From Pokhara, Sarangkot can be reached by road.
After your booking is confirmed, we can provide practical arrival guidance and information about reaching the retreat from:
Pokhara Airport · Tourist Bus Park · Kathmandu · International arrival
Best Time to Visit
NEPAL THROUGH THE SEASONS
Unmani welcomes guests throughout the year.
Autumn · September–November
Generally popular for pleasant weather and mountain visibility.
Spring · March–May
Winter and monsoon can also offer their own experiences, depending on your retreat goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need previous yoga experience?
No. Many of our retreats welcome beginners. Requirements vary according to the specific program.
Can I travel alone?
Yes. Solo travellers are welcome.
Do you welcome couples and families?
Yes. Unmani welcomes solo travellers, couples, friends and families, depending on accommodation and program arrangements.
What food do you serve?
Our meals are vegetarian with a focus on fresh ingredients and a yogic approach to food.
Are private sessions available?
Yes. Private Himalayan sound healing sessions may be available depending on practitioner and schedule.
Where exactly is the retreat?
Unmani Yoga Retreat is in Sarangkot, Pokhara, Nepal, in the hills above the main Lakeside area.
Is the retreat suitable for complete beginners?
Many programs are. Please check the individual retreat page for the specific experience level and requirements.
What should I bring?
Comfortable practice clothing, warm layers for cooler mountain evenings, personal essentials and any items required for your individual needs.
Can I combine yoga and sound healing?
Yes. Depending on the retreat, yoga, meditation and Himalayan sound practices may be experienced together.
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Your Wellbeing Matters
WELLNESS, EDUCATION & PERSONAL PRACTICE
Our programs are designed for wellness, education, meditation and personal development.
They are not a substitute for diagnosis, treatment or care from a qualified medical or mental-health professional.
If you have a health condition, injury, dietary concern or other circumstance that could affect participation, please discuss it with an appropriate professional and inform us before joining.
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A Real Place. Real Teachers. Real Practice.
COME TO THE MOUNTAINS OF NEPAL
At Unmani, we bring together:
Traditional Yoga
Meditation
Himalayan Sound
Yogic Food
Nature
Mountain Life
Human Connection
All within one peaceful setting above Pokhara.
Ready to Come to Yourself?
Your retreat begins with a little space.
Leave some room between you and the noise.
Breathe.
Move.
Listen.
Rest.
Be present.
Come to your breath.
Come to your body.
Come to yourself.
Find Unmani Yoga Retreat
Unmani Yoga Retreat
Sarangkot, Pokhara, Nepal
Phone: +977 9843085836
WhatsApp: +977 9843085836
Email: info@unmaniyogaretreat.com
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