yogi-nomad.org : Yoga in Nepal and India - contact us for yoga TTC, workshops and retreats
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"Those things that nature denied to human sight she revealed to the eyes of the soul." Ovid Yoga Teacher Training YA 200H and 500H 29th September – 10th November 2012 – Registration Open Transcend your Limits / Grow as a Confident Instructor / Inspire Others |
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Kanodada Village The best option is to get the three-month tourist visa 90 days at arrival, so you don’t have to worry about it during the whole training. Fees to be paid in USD / Euro or equivalent convertible currency. A tourist visa can be issued for a stay of : 15 days: USD 25 / 30 days: USD 40 / 90 days: USD 100 If required and to save your time, Nepali Tourist Visas can be obtained at representations of Nepal established in Australia, Bangladesh, China, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Malaysia, Myanmar, Netherlands, Pakistan, Russian Fed., Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom and U.S.A. If you choose to apply in advance for a tourist visa from your home country, avoid mentioning that you are coming for a course. This delays your visa application and fees might be more expensive than a regular tourist visa. APPLY FOR A TOURIST VISA. The above information is subject to change, it is your responsibility to consult the Embassy of Nepal in your own country to get the latest information about visa fees and conditions for your specific nationality. If you are traveling before the training to Nepal, make sure your visa covers the dates of the training. Visa can be extended in Katmandu; it takes up to 1-2 working days. Visa extension fee for 15 days or less is US $ 30 and for more than 15 days is US $ 2 per day. Tourist visa can be extended for a maximum period of 150 days in a single visa year (Jan-Dec). Gratis visa for 30 days available only for tourists of SAARC countries. Indian nationals do not require visa to enter into Nepal. For further information: Department of Immigration Maitighar, Impact Building, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu Before the immigration, you will find an ATM, a money exchange stand. After picking up your luggage you will find the Hotel Association of Nepal stand and another money exchange stand and after the door exit of the arrival section, you will find the airport's pre-paid taxi service counter and pre-paid phones. |
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If you are coming from far away bear in mind that you will be jet lagged and you may want to arrive a few days early to be fit from day one. |
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Sundays are free. We realize that for many a trip to Nepal is a unique opportunity and it would be unfortunate not to take advantage of it. Nevertheless a yoga training is intense in nature and the day off (Sundays) are mostly meant to rest and study. You are advised to plan any visit or trek before or after the training. The 6 weeks Yoga Teacher Training will take place at the Namo Buddha Resort. The place is located about 2.5h from the city of Kathmandu and airport; surrounded by nature, offer mountain views and an escape form the noise and the pollution of the “big city”. Yogi-nomad has selected this venue for its quality, the convenience of the facilities and has negotiated reasonable prices. It is mandatory to stay at the Namo Buddha Resort to participate to the training. Note that Yogi-nomad is only facilitating the booking process for the participants but is not in charge of specific requests. Please send your flight details and arrival and room booking to Val, who is the focal point between you and Namo Buddha Resort. Three vegetarian meals are included in the negotiated price. Nepali and Western style good vegetarian food. The accommodation is simple, clean and comfortable and on shared basis with shared or private bathroom. If you want to stay alone or come with a non-participating friend, please contact Val for the price. |
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| Practical Information about your stay with Namo Buddha Resort: Does the room have hot shower? the 6 small houses have no shower, the guests have to use the showerhouse. The medium houses have shower. How often towels and bed linens are changed? As per request when the guest likes it. Does Namo Buddha Resort offer laundry services? yes Wifi access: yes |
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From Europe, the best and most practical is with Qatar Airlines through Doha to Kathmndu round trip for 690 Euro. Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian Airlines and Turkish have sometimes interesting rates to New Delhi, worth checking. From Asia: fly through Bangkok, Thailand From America: fly through Hong Kong with Cathay Pacific and get Dragon Air Hong Kong-Katmandu. You have to wait many hours in HK Airport to get the connection to Nepal. Or take Royal Nepal Airlines from Hong-Kong-Katmandu. Or fly from LA with Thai Airways through Bangkok. Airport Pick Up Yogi-nomad recommends you take care of your Carbon offsetting with Sustainable Travel International: http://www.sustainabletravelinternational.org |
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Please note that tap water is not safe to drink in Nepal; always check the seal is intact when buying bottled water. It is preferable to bring your own bottle (or buy it locally) and refill with filtered water. You can refill your water bottle with Namo Buddha Resort clean water from their spring. Free of charge both in rooms and during yoga sessions. If you need specific medical advice please consult your practitioner before leaving. There are many options of western standards for medical treatment in Katmandu and at very good prices. Most standard drugs are available in stores. The closest hospital from the resort is in Dhulikhel. |
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| What will the weather be like? At 1500 meters above sea level, mornings and evenings can be chilly and days are mostly sunny and warm. From October to November the temperature will vary from 10°c low (50 F) to 25°c high (77 F) and from April to May it varies from 15°c low (59 F) to 30°c high (86 F). |
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How shall I prepare? A Yoga Teacher Training is an intense experience, you need to do your best come prepared and rested to make the most of it. If possible, practice every day (not only asana), adopt a life style close to the training life style, a month in advance, to avoid difficulty to adapt: wake up around 05h AM and go to bed early, eat vegetarian and healthy, stop smoking, refrain from too many coffees, teas and alcohol, read lots of yoga books. |
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What to bring?
RECOMMENDED BUT IT IS REALLY UP TO YOU..
Note that you can buy all the above (except shoes) at very competitive prices in Kathmandu. Shoes: Comfortable walking shoes or sandals are very important. You will have to take off your shoes to enter temples, regardless of the cleanliness of the temple floor. Bring shoes that are easy to wear and remove. Camera: It is easier to carry a compact camera than an imposing reflex; in many places cameras are not allowed or attract touts. You can take picture during classes. Jewelry and valuables: It is recommended you leave all valuables and jewels at home. Electricity: 220 volts/50 Hz. Most plugs are European style double round pin but sizes vary. British and Australasian plugs need an adaptor; North American appliances need a transformer too, unless multi-voltage. Power cuts are regular in Katmandu. The resort has their own generator that it is used during power cuts. Books: You do not have to bring all the books of the reading list; most of them are available in Katmandu at excellent prices and available in the Yogi-nomad library for reading during the 6 week training. Best is to read before the training commences, the training is intense and from experience you have little time to read during the course. Laptops: Many students in recent years come to the training with laptops computers, apart from the inherent risk and precautions links to travel with a laptop, there are allowed in class and we provide many materials under soft format. If you chose that option, USB keys and external hard disk are useful to share materials. If you choose to carry your laptop during the theory courses, checking emails and/or Facebook (on laptop or phones) is not allowed during classes and may result in being suspended from class. Please note that you might find useful to have your laptop with you and only restrict it to your own yoga research to do your homework during study times in the TTC. And for those who don't have laptops, please write to Gaby so we can find you a suitable options for your research papers. |
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What is the exchange rate? Namo Buddha Resort can provide you with money exchange if needed. There is no nearest ATM facilities around the Resort, the closest is about one hour drive located in Banepa. Katmandu has many ATMs and money change offices. |
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How to communicate from Namo Buddha Resort? Phone: The telephone country code for Nepal is +977. Local mobile phone operators have roaming agreements with major operators. When dialing from a local booth then you just dial 0 instead of +977. Mobile phones are not allowed in classes. |
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From Namo Buddha Resort to Kathmandu City? For those who want, Namo Buddha Resort can organise it. The drive to Kathmandu city is about 2.5h. The price depends on the kind of car, it starts with 2.500 NRs (~23 Euro) per car per ride, note that prices can go up max- to 3.000 NRs (~28 Euro). Sometimes you can share the price among 3-4 people; which is quite a reasonable price for the time ride. |
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What about safety in Kathmandu? Violent crime is rare, but be careful after dark. Carry a torch, as power outages are extremely common. Women need to dress conservatively and to be careful. |
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What is the refund policy? If you have paid in full and withdraw from the course: Special cases: Important notice: |
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What is the contact information from the facilitators? The material above is from personal experience; it is updated frequently and is not to be taken as final. Yogi-nomad.org |
