Nepal is the quintessential place for achieving inner peace, practicing meditation, and embodying the yoga philosophy and practice. In Nepal, traditional Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga are taught on true yogic patterns among acclaimed yoga gurus. And Pokhara is the perfect choice if you are looking to combine a yoga teacher course with nature or cultural activities. It is the number one destination for adventure and leisure travel in Nepal. This is the place to be for a Yoga Teacher Training Course, here are the reasons why:
1. Pokhara offers a spectacular view of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna mountain ranges, 2 of the world’s highest mountain ranges, imagine doing Yoga with the mountain as background view
2. In between all of these peaks are lots of bright blue lakes, like the infamous Phewa Lake in Pokhara Nepal
3. Pokhara is surrounded by a lush green hill, dense forest and river make the place more tranquil to enjoy life
4. Wake up early to do a sun salutation for the sunrise from Sarangkot mountain, located just outside the center of Pokhara.
5. Breath a pure air
6. Be introduced by the nicest welcoming people
7. Enjoy a delicious Nepalese cuisine during your training
8. Learn Yoga with an immersive peaceful culture
9. Find out yoga on the land of Shiva and Shakti, Maharshi Kapil (Sankhya Yoga), Patanjali ( Yoga Philosophy), Buddha (Peace and love) then on
10. Feel in a safe environment, the crime rate is almost negligible in Nepal
11. Pokhara is the best tourist destination in Nepal, it is rich in culture, temples, unique history, and gastronomical delights
12. Pokhara is packed with nice restaurants, bars and coffee shops
13. Pokhara is also famous for boating, trekking, rafting and extreme sports like rafting, canoeing and bungee jumping
14. Visit some temples like The World Peace Pagoda
15. Enjoy crazy activities like a Helicopter Tour to Annapurna Base Camp or a Hot Air Balloon on the top of Pokhara
16. Pokhara is full of Spa place, enjoy a massage to relax your muscle after training
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