It was a great stay indeed!! Not only the Yoga teachings is great, they have nice food, massage treatments and all the staffs are very friendly!! My stay there was indeed very happy and a pleasant one!! Whatever you want to go, Dr Subodh will make arrangements for you. I will go back again... I am missing the place already.. More

After a rough time at my past job I needed a place to relax and I wanted to be near Kathmandu. So I found the Yoga Academy and went for four nights and five days. I can't say enough good things about the Academy. The grounds are beautiful, the yoga and meditation classes were excellent, and the food was fantastic.... More

I had the most amazing time at HIYA! Coming here was exactly what I needed after trekking and exploring the jungle for one month. I stayed for 9 days and enjoyed various therapies, lots of yoga and meditation, delicious organic vegetarian food, and the time to rest and relax. Dr. Subodh and his team are dedicated to making your stay... More

I recently spent 3 weeks in Nepal and during my stay, I hoped to spend some time at a yoga retreat or center. The Himalayan Int'l Yoga Academy was recommended in the Lonely Planet guide and after having visited the academy's website, I felt confident that the place would meet my need for reflection, solitude and quiet for a little... More

Following my 2 week trekking tour, I spent some days in Pokhara and Kathmandu shopping and sightseeing. It did not long time to realize that I rather wanted to go to a quiet, peaceful place. I was very happy that I made this arrangement for then 4-day-Package in HIYA. It is a small oasis in a well-kept garden. I had... More

Hi! Happy Sharing from Hong Kong! I enjoyed very much my 3 days stay at HIYA, though it was short, it's beneficial enough to feel rejuvenating in body, mind & soul.I said it's A TOTAL DELIGHTFUL GETAWAY FROM CITY LIFE. I recommended anyone to have a taste of the nurturing environment, delicious vegetarian food, relaxing massage, the comfortable room and... More

I spent three nights at HIYA in September 2010, shortly after trekking the Anupurna Sanctuary trail. It was for a review I was writing for a travel guide, and I was able to spend some time talking with the founder ... a lovely man with a compelling story. You can read my review on Green Traveler Guides (dot) com -... More

It is difficult to find peace just outside Khatmandu but this place does manage to achieve this somewhat. It is an excellent place to escape the chaos of Khatmandu. The yoga is mostly for beginners and people new to yoga. However, Dr. Subodh has extensive experience in yoga and it is possible for more advanced practitioners to learn new knowledge... More

With views to the Monkey Temple and luscious, well-tended gardens, this is a delightful escape from the tourist areas of the city, though it's not free of some noise disturbance from the tuneless police band nearby, the occasional jumbo jet overhead and the local dogs strangling each other in the early morning. The early morning yoga class from 7-9am is... More