Kathmandu: 1, or 3-Day Yoga, Meditation & Reiki Retreat

The most useful thing about this Kathmandu retreat is its mix of Himalayan yoga, meditation, and Reiki in one short program. You can choose a focused one-day visit or stay three days, with hotel pickup, guided practice, vegetarian meals, and a Reiki session included.

I like the quiet mountain setting and the kind, welcoming staff. I also like the chance to slow down between sessions, especially on the three-day plan, when you can rest in your room, garden, or balcony instead of rushing from one activity to the next. The main drawback is that the one-day schedule is crowded, and the listed price of $4.90 per person is so low that you should confirm exactly which plan and inclusions you are booking.

Key points

• Choose one day or three days: The shorter plan gives you a compact introduction, while the longer plan includes two nights in a deluxe room.
• A full wellness mix: Yoga asanas, pranayama, breathing practice, chanting, meditation, Reiki, and basic yogic philosophy are all part of the program.
• Sattvic food included: Vegetarian meals, herbal tea, and water support the retreat’s simple, health-focused approach.
• Hotel pickup and drop-off: You are collected from your Kathmandu hotel or apartment and returned after the program.
• Friendly, international setting: The yoga center also hosts training programs, so you may find people from several countries taking part in different courses.
• The one-day schedule is busy: It includes yoga, lunch, Reiki, meditation, and another yoga session before a 7 PM return.

A mountain reset close to Kathmandu

This is not a silent monastery stay or an advanced teacher-training course. It is a short introduction to several practices that work together: physical yoga, controlled breathing, meditation, chanting, Reiki, and simple yogic ideas.

That makes it a practical choice if you have only a little time in Nepal but want more than a standard sightseeing day. The setting away from the city gives the program its main appeal. Kathmandu can be noisy and tiring, so even a few hours in a quieter mountain environment may help you change pace.

You begin with pickup from your hotel or apartment. The driver asks you to wait in the lobby five minutes before the scheduled time, which is a small but useful detail in Kathmandu, where traffic can make timing less exact than it looks on paper.

At the center, staff provide a short introduction and explain the activities available. The welcome is personal rather than grand, and the tone is gentle. You are not expected to arrive as an experienced yoga student.

What the one-day retreat really includes

The one-day plan starts with an 11 AM pickup and finishes with drop-off at about 7 PM. That gives you roughly eight hours at the retreat, including food and several sessions.

Your first formal activity is a briefing and introduction at 11:30 AM. This helps you understand the day and get comfortable with the center before practice begins. At noon, you join a yoga asana session, which focuses on physical postures and movement.

Lunch follows at 2 PM. The meal is Sattvic and vegetarian, matching the retreat’s approach to calm, balanced living. The food is not treated as a side detail. It is part of the program, and a full meal makes the long afternoon easier than trying to continue on snacks or tea.

At 3 PM, you receive a Reiki healing session. Reiki is described here as life-force energy work intended to encourage relaxation, release tension, and settle an overactive mind. It is a gentle practice, not a strenuous treatment, so it gives your body a break after yoga.

Meditation begins at 4 PM. The schedule also includes breathing techniques, and the wider program introduces pranayama, chanting, and yogic philosophy. Exactly how much of each practice fits into your day may depend on the chosen plan and the center’s availability.

At 5 PM, you return to yoga for an asana flow. This second physical session gives the day a clear rhythm: movement, food, quiet treatment, meditation, then movement again.

I like the range of activities, but you should be realistic about the pace. One person found that fitting so many sessions into one day felt like too much and questioned the value of the packed format. If you want a relaxed wellness day, the three-day choice makes more sense. If you want a sampler of Himalayan yoga and Reiki before committing to a longer stay, one day is useful.

Why the three-day plan feels more settled

The three-day program uses the same basic practices but gives you more room to adjust. Day one follows the one-day schedule, with pickup at 11 AM, an introduction, yoga, Sattvic lunch, Reiki, meditation, an evening yoga flow, and dinner.

The important change is what happens after the first day. You stay at the center in a deluxe room rather than returning to Kathmandu. Two nights of accommodation are included in the three-day plan, and the room was described as a higher standard than a basic retreat room.

Day two begins early, at 7 AM, with yoga asanas. The early start matters because the retreat is built around a steady daily routine, not simply a collection of classes. At 8 AM, chanting and relaxation follow. Chanting can feel unfamiliar if you have not practiced it before, but it provides a slower transition between physical work and breakfast.

A healthy Sattvic breakfast is served at 9 AM. Lunch comes at noon, followed by meditation at 4 PM and another yoga flow at 6 PM. Dinner is served at 7 PM.

Day three repeats the morning pattern with a 7 AM yoga session, then chanting and relaxation at 8 AM, followed by breakfast at 9 AM. The planned drop-off to your hotel is at noon.

This schedule gives you quiet periods in the middle of the day. You can use that time to rest in the deluxe room, garden, or balcony. That is one of the strongest reasons to choose three days. The program remains active, but you are not asked to treat every hour as a class.

The longer stay also gives Reiki more space. The experience includes Reiki healing therapy, and the three-day plan has been described as including two Reiki sessions. Confirm this detail when booking, since the general description refers to a Reiki session while the three-day schedule does not list each treatment separately.

Yoga, breathing, chanting, and basic philosophy

The yoga portion is intended for beginners and mixed ability levels. You work through asanas, or postures, with guidance from an experienced yoga guru and instructors. The point is not to perform difficult shapes. It is to learn how breath, movement, and attention fit together.

The program also introduces pranayama and breathing techniques. These practices can be especially useful if you spend the rest of your Nepal trip walking, sightseeing, or dealing with city noise. Slow, deliberate breathing gives you a simple tool to take home, even if you never follow a full yoga routine.

Chanting and yogic philosophy add context to the physical exercises. That makes this more than a stretch class, though you should not expect a detailed academic course in three days. The philosophy component is introductory and supports the wider theme of finding balance in body, mind, and spirit.

The instructors are described as helpful with new students. That matters because the class may include people already taking longer yoga or cleansing programs at the center. You should feel comfortable asking for guidance, but personalized attention does not mean a private instructor is assigned only to you.

Reiki as a quiet pause in the day

Reiki is likely to be the least familiar part of the retreat for many people. The session is presented as an energy-based healing practice that can encourage relaxation, reduce stress, and clear mental fatigue.

You should approach it as a calm wellness treatment rather than a medical service. The supplied information makes no claim that Reiki treats illness, and personal expenses or medical care are not included.

Its place in the schedule makes sense. After yoga and before meditation, Reiki gives you a quiet pause. Some people may connect strongly with the spiritual side of it, while others may simply appreciate lying still in a peaceful room.

The three-day plan is the better choice if you want time to decide how you feel about the practice. A single session can seem brief, especially when it is one item in a busy day. The longer option allows more space for reflection and, according to the program details, may include two Reiki treatments.

Sattvic meals and the simple retreat routine

Food is included in both the daily program and the three-day stay. You receive vegetarian Sattvic meals, along with herbal tea and water.

Sattvic cooking is associated with clean, balanced food intended to support calm and focus. You should not book this program expecting a menu of meat, heavy restaurant dishes, or a food tour. The appeal is the steady, uncomplicated routine: practice, eat, rest, and practice again.

The three-day plan includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the center. The meals are described as tasty, and full board adds real value to the overnight option because you do not need to arrange food between sessions.

Tea and water are included, but personal expenses are not. Bring some cash for anything outside the supplied program. A camera is also recommended, and you should carry your passport or a copy.

The setting, rooms, and social atmosphere

The retreat center is set in a serene mountain environment outside the main pressure of Kathmandu. The surroundings are intended to support quiet time, and the program gives you chances to sit in the garden or on a balcony.

The three-day accommodation is a deluxe room. The room has been described as comfortable and of a higher standard, which is useful to know if you are comparing this with a basic yoga camp. Still, the supplied details do not specify every room feature, so confirm what your booking includes if private-room details matter to you.

This is not necessarily an isolated retreat. Yoga training programs take place at the same center, and people from different countries may be present. That gives the place a social, international feel. It also means you may hear activity around the center rather than spending three days in complete silence.

I see that as a benefit for many first-time visitors. You can take part in a shared yoga setting without needing to arrange a separate class. If your ideal retreat means no contact with anyone else, this may feel less private than expected.

Price, value, and the one-day versus three-day choice

The advertised price is $4.90 per person, which is remarkably low for pickup, instruction, meals, and, on the three-day plan, two nights of accommodation. Because the description also gives a duration of eight hours while offering a three-day plan, you should check the live booking details carefully before paying.

The real value depends on which option that price applies to. For one day, you receive transport, several guided sessions, lunch, Reiki, and a return to your hotel. That can be worthwhile if you want an easy introduction and do not want to organize separate classes.

The crowded schedule is the main question. You may finish the day feeling that you sampled many practices without giving any one of them much time. The one-day format is best for a first look, not necessarily for a full retreat feeling.

The three-day plan has stronger value if the price truly includes the listed accommodation, full meals, instruction, and Reiki. You gain two nights, breakfast, lunch, dinner, quiet periods, and a more natural daily rhythm. Confirm the exact room arrangement, meal coverage, and Reiki sessions before booking.

The program has a 4.7 rating from six verified bookings, with especially strong praise for the friendly welcome, organized pickup, food, rooms, and the range of activities. One four-star experience found the instructors helpful but questioned the one-day value, which is a fair warning rather than a reason to reject the retreat altogether.

Who should book this Kathmandu retreat?

I would point this experience toward a first-time yoga student, a solo visitor who wants a structured day, or anyone who wants a quiet change from Kathmandu sightseeing. The English and Hindi-speaking staff make the program accessible to many international visitors.

The three-day option suits you if you want rest as well as classes. It also works well if you like having meals and transport arranged, and if you prefer a retreat center where you can meet people from different countries.

The one-day option suits you if your Nepal schedule is tight. Think of it as a sampler: you try yoga, Reiki, meditation, and Sattvic food without giving up several nights of your trip.

This activity is not suitable for children under four, pregnant women, people with mobility impairments, or people over 95. The program requires participation in yoga sessions, and the available information does not describe special mobility adaptations.

Practical details before you go

Wear comfortable clothing suitable for yoga and bring cash, a camera, and your passport or a copy. Wait in your hotel lobby five minutes before pickup.

The schedule is a guideline, not a promise that every session will run at exactly the printed time. The flow and length of activities may change according to the plan selected and availability at the center.

The host or greeter speaks English and Hindi. Pickup and drop-off are included from your hotel or apartment in Kathmandu. Personal expenses are extra.

You can cancel up to 24 hours ahead for a full refund, and the reserve-now, pay-later option keeps your plans flexible. Even so, I would confirm the exact starting time, plan length, accommodation, meals, and Reiki details before final payment.

Should you book it?

Book the one-day retreat if you want a low-cost introduction to several Himalayan wellness practices and accept a busy schedule. It is convenient, friendly, and easy to fit around a Kathmandu visit.

Choose three days if you want the part that makes this feel like a retreat: quiet time, room to rest, full meals, and a slower routine. The center’s warm welcome, comfortable deluxe room, and international atmosphere add to the appeal.

I would not book the one-day plan expecting profound transformation in eight hours. I would book it for a gentle reset and a chance to learn what suits you. For a more settled experience, the three-day plan offers the better balance, provided the final booking confirms all advertised inclusions.

FAQ

Where is the yoga and Reiki retreat located?

The retreat is in Nepal’s Bagmati Zone, in a serene mountain setting reached by pickup from your Kathmandu hotel or apartment.

How long does the experience last?

The one-day plan is scheduled for about eight hours, from an 11 AM pickup to around 7 PM drop-off. A three-day plan is also available and includes two nights of deluxe room accommodation.

What activities are included?

The program includes yoga asanas, yoga flow, meditation, breathing techniques, pranayama, chanting, relaxation, an introduction to yogic philosophy, and Reiki healing therapy.

Are meals included?

Yes. Vegetarian Sattvic meals are included. The three-day plan includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with herbal tea and water provided.

Is hotel transportation included?

Yes. Pickup and drop-off from your Kathmandu hotel or apartment are included. You should wait in the hotel lobby five minutes before the scheduled pickup.

Who cannot take part in this activity?

The retreat is not suitable for children under four, pregnant women, people with mobility impairments, or people over 95 years old.