OUR MISSION IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO THEMSELVES, EACH OTHER AND THE EARTH THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE WORK AROUND THE WORLD.

Highlights

➥ Complete immersion into the culture and tradition of Nepal

➥ Practice organic agriculture, natural building and youth empowerment in service to Takure

➥ A unique combination of Hatha, Karma, and Bhakti yoga

➥ 2 Yoga Classes Daily

➥ Delicious Vegetarian Meals

➥ Morning Meditation and traditional Chanting

➥ Evening kirtan and satsang

➥ Dinner in community homes

➥ Day hikes into the Himalaya

➥ Airport Pickup and Transportation to Takure

➥ All food, accommodations and transportation provided

yoga and service - the connection

Following the April 25th, 2015 earthquake in Nepal, Conscious Impact began supporting the community of Takure to rebuild their homes, their schools and their lives. But to serve others, we must first care for ourselves, and there is no better way to connect inwardly and build our own strength than through the practice of yoga. For this reason, each year we invite passionate yogis (of every level of experience) from around the world to join us in Nepal to study with international teachers and to learn from the ancient Hindu and Buddhist traditions practiced in the Himalaya.

a different kind of yoga

This retreat uniquely combines hatha yoga with karma yoga (the yoga of service) and bhakti yoga (the yoga of devotion). We spend our mornings chanting traditional Hindu mantras or in silent meditations. Our days are filled with service work, such as: sustainable construction, helping in the garden, cooking meals or teaching kids at the school. Additionally, we will have two 90 minute yoga sessions each day.

putting yoga into action - the rice harvest

All retreat participants will work hand-in-hand with local community members to support the harvest of rice from the terraces surrounding the community. This includes harvesting, threshing and carrying rice to the families’ homes. All physical abilities are welcome. In addition to the rice harvest, you may also get the chance to build with sustainable building materials, work with children at the local schools and explore organic farming practices that support the community and the land. 

CELEbrating tihar - an ancient tradition

To add even more to this week-long experience, we will end the retreat by celebrating Tihar alongside the families of Takure. On this holiday, all family members return to their village homes to receive “tika” from their brothers and sisters - a blessing of love and respect. We will be invited to family homes to share in this beautiful blessing.

EvEryone is welcome

This retreat is open to all people of all backgrounds; no experience necessary. We ask only that you come with a passion for service, to yourself and to others. Please register soon as spots are filling up. We look forward to seeing you in Nepal!

Give back

70% of your program contributions for the yoga retreat will go directly into supporting the non-profit to implement sustainable agriculture, youth empowerment and community infrastructure projects. The remaining 30% of the contribution goes to food, accommodations, transport and teacher fees.