Purna Yoga Retreat, Pokhara: Hours, Address, Purna Yoga Retreat Reviews: 5/5
Purna Yoga Retreat
Purna Yoga Retreat
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6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
About
Purna Yoga Retreat is a dedicated residential yoga retreat center with comfortably furnished en-suite rooms, a spectacular glass walled yoga hall with panoramic views over the lake with surrounding hills and a lush garden grounds featuring swings, hammocks and hanging chairs. We offer yoga retreat programs as well as special retreats with yogic detox, juice cleanse, Himalayan singing bowl sound healing and mandala making workshops. Our yoga hall features highest quality yoga mats as well as original local art of mud sculpture and woven mandalas. Our daily retreat program includes meditation, two yoga classes, aromatherapy steam bath or foot bath, guided relaxation, sound healing with gong and singing bowls as well as chanting. Our food is cooked with local organic ingredients, with accordance to ayurvedic principles and under care of our on-site nutrition specialist. We welcome guests from all walks of life and various levels of yoga experience, sharing our passion for yoga and natural health is our greatest joy.
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Christina
1 contribution
May 2022 • Solo
Spending a few days at the Purna Yoga Retreat Center was a big pleasure. It‘s a beautiful place nestled in the lush green hills of Pokhara with an amazing view over the lake, a very welcoming and passionate team as well as great yoga, sound healing, kirtan and meditation sessions.
I had an amazing stay, you instantly feel that the team puts their whole heart and soul into this place, making you feel at ease and at home straightaway. It‘s the perfect place to find stillness, peace of mind and great conversations. As well as for recharging your batteries after some intense trekking tours :)
Another plus: very good, varied and fresh vegetarian cuisine.
I had an amazing stay, you instantly feel that the team puts their whole heart and soul into this place, making you feel at ease and at home straightaway. It‘s the perfect place to find stillness, peace of mind and great conversations. As well as for recharging your batteries after some intense trekking tours :)
Another plus: very good, varied and fresh vegetarian cuisine.
Written May 11, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Ali P
7 contributions
Mar 2022 • Solo
I'm so glad I booked here while staying in Nepal. I loved the atmosphere and it was just far enough away from the city to feel connected while still having privacy. I felt like I had friends within an hour of arrival and was a little surprised when I left just a week later to feel so close to everyone and so sad about leaving! I learned and loved a lot in that week - including my new favorite kind of yoga (Bhakti). I'll definitely be back.
Written March 22, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
TimeaK
17 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
Purna Yoga Retreat is an amazing place with wonderful people. I spent there 2 weeks as a start of my spiritual journey towards gaining inner peace and balance and I can definitely say that I could not make better decision. Pokhara has very good energies, the city is lovely. At the retreat center, there is a complex daily schedule including hatha yoga and different kinds of meditation focusing on body, mind and spirit. The classes are held by lovely professionals, the food is delicious and healthy, they also pay attention to the personal needs (e.g allergies), everyone is nice and caring. I can recommend to spend some time at this place whatever the reason for coming here.
Written June 5, 2022
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az v
1 contribution
Apr 2022
Purna is located it a magnificant setting on a hill with a breathtaking view over Pokhara. The people there make this wonderful place even better. The teachers provide a wholesome yoga and meditation experience, that was inspiring. these teachers became friends. Also the food is incredible. highly recommended. Thank you Purna
Written May 9, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
BecWorrom
7 contributions
Jan 2020
I stayed at Purna for 7 days, and honestly this was one of the most moving and influential experience of my life. I have come home with a brand new perspective on the way that I want to live my life. I learnt how meaningful yoga practice can be, the benefits and importance of meditation, how to live without coffee, sugar and alcohol (and how reliant I was before this!), and how a simple life can be so wonderful. I am so motivated after this experience to continue to meditate every day and take time for myself, especially first thing in the morning to start the day off right.
The food was amazing, so nourishing, delicious and plentiful! I just felt SO good all the time that I was at Purna. The location is stunning, the connections that I made with other retreat participants were some that I will never forget, and the staff were absolutely amazing. The yoga teachers were so warm and friendly, and so so so good at what they do. Raaj, Yogesh & BJ are all so obviously passionate about sharing their knowledge and making people smile - and they do it so well!
Every day was wonderful and heart-fillied and I really can't wait to go back.
If you're looking for a yoga retreat that is relaxing, flexible, fun, healthy and in a beautiful location with beautiful people - then choose Purna.
The food was amazing, so nourishing, delicious and plentiful! I just felt SO good all the time that I was at Purna. The location is stunning, the connections that I made with other retreat participants were some that I will never forget, and the staff were absolutely amazing. The yoga teachers were so warm and friendly, and so so so good at what they do. Raaj, Yogesh & BJ are all so obviously passionate about sharing their knowledge and making people smile - and they do it so well!
Every day was wonderful and heart-fillied and I really can't wait to go back.
If you're looking for a yoga retreat that is relaxing, flexible, fun, healthy and in a beautiful location with beautiful people - then choose Purna.
Written February 9, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Auroradrb
Winchester, UK14 contributions
Dec 2019
So this was my third stay at Purna so you could say I'm biased but there is a reason why I keep coming back. The team at Purna deliver a retreat experience with love and care for all the people who travel here.
The yoga teachers are amazing including Maheshwar, Manohar and Yogesh who are true yogis who teach from the heart. The food is delicious and plentiful and I would recommend doing the Hatha cleanse as part of the experience if you have time. The sound immersion and yoga nidra are a nurturing and very relaxing. The bhakti yoga practice is always joyful and uplifting and brings a smile to my face every time.
If you are looking for a nurturing, loving space to refresh and renew I would highly recommend a stay at Purna, I know I will be back again sometime!
Thanks everyone.
David
The yoga teachers are amazing including Maheshwar, Manohar and Yogesh who are true yogis who teach from the heart. The food is delicious and plentiful and I would recommend doing the Hatha cleanse as part of the experience if you have time. The sound immersion and yoga nidra are a nurturing and very relaxing. The bhakti yoga practice is always joyful and uplifting and brings a smile to my face every time.
If you are looking for a nurturing, loving space to refresh and renew I would highly recommend a stay at Purna, I know I will be back again sometime!
Thanks everyone.
David
Written January 18, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Laura Cabizza C
3 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
I initially booked a 3 nights/4days retreat that were easily extended because it was simply so hard to leave this place! Great location surrended by nature, on a hill overlooking Pokhara and the lake the retreat offers cozy accommodations and comfortable common outside areas and terrace with stunning views.
The food is delicious, various abundant and very well balanced for a proper yogi diet and the house herbal tea always available.
I had a wonderful time and finally understood the real meaning of yoga! The physical practice,meditation, the sound immersion experience and the chanting sessions are perfectly scheduled so that you are experiencing every aspect of the yoga life. Thanks to the teachers who make it so special, Yogesh, Raaj, BJ led by Manohar.
Looking forward to enjoying another and longer experience with you again!
The food is delicious, various abundant and very well balanced for a proper yogi diet and the house herbal tea always available.
I had a wonderful time and finally understood the real meaning of yoga! The physical practice,meditation, the sound immersion experience and the chanting sessions are perfectly scheduled so that you are experiencing every aspect of the yoga life. Thanks to the teachers who make it so special, Yogesh, Raaj, BJ led by Manohar.
Looking forward to enjoying another and longer experience with you again!
Written February 13, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Tiff
California3 contributions
Nov 2021 • Solo
An absolute wonderful experience!This is a breathtaking yoga studio with amazing views.
The accommodations were perfect. Was easy to feel at home here.
The perfect medicine needed to take a breather & remember to incorporate some self-care, offering a great combo of physical practice adaptable for all levels, wellness activities, meditation, all of it!
Each instructor was fantastic & wonderful in helping adjust to each individuals needs to practice yoga.
The food was also phenomenal!
Would absolutely stay again & recommend anyone to come experience Purna Yoga Retreat!
The accommodations were perfect. Was easy to feel at home here.
The perfect medicine needed to take a breather & remember to incorporate some self-care, offering a great combo of physical practice adaptable for all levels, wellness activities, meditation, all of it!
Each instructor was fantastic & wonderful in helping adjust to each individuals needs to practice yoga.
The food was also phenomenal!
Would absolutely stay again & recommend anyone to come experience Purna Yoga Retreat!
Written November 21, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Jihanou
Singapore, Singapore9 contributions
Dec 2019 • Solo
I stayed at Purna for 8 nights as I was doing the Ultimate Detox Program.
I loved it all the time. The program is very exhaustive and well organised: yoga, meditation, wellness activities and massage, chanting etc.
The staff is great, friendly and helpful!
The food is extremely good.
I was looking for a quite and relaxing stay and it was beyond my expectations.
I was also surrounded by very nice people during my stay and I made few friends!
Moreover, we had the chance to go for sunrise yoga and I also experienced paragliding the 31st of December 2019, both the same day. Perfect way to end the year!! And unforgettable experience.
I am looking forward to going back :)
Thanks Purna for the my happy stay.
Namaste 🙏🏽
I loved it all the time. The program is very exhaustive and well organised: yoga, meditation, wellness activities and massage, chanting etc.
The staff is great, friendly and helpful!
The food is extremely good.
I was looking for a quite and relaxing stay and it was beyond my expectations.
I was also surrounded by very nice people during my stay and I made few friends!
Moreover, we had the chance to go for sunrise yoga and I also experienced paragliding the 31st of December 2019, both the same day. Perfect way to end the year!! And unforgettable experience.
I am looking forward to going back :)
Thanks Purna for the my happy stay.
Namaste 🙏🏽
Written January 21, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Alaa A
Signagi, Georgia1 contribution
Nov 2019 • Solo
I went to purnayoga for 3 days and I tell you it's NOT enough.. The place was very peaceful and homey.. The staff were amazing.. We started the morning sessions with Mahesh and evening with Raj.. Both instructors were amazing.. I loved each and every session.. The morning meditation with Mahesh was so calming and yet energizing.. The evening yoga session is followed by yoga nindra was absolutely amazing.. Raj did an extremely great job in the guided relaxation ( I miss this session the most)! Also.. Yoga instructors were willing to give help sessions during the breaks.. Raj helped in two poses I was trying to do.. And three months later I'm still following what he taught me to achieve advanced poses.
Staying in purna yoga was a unique experience.. I'm planning to do again this year for a week or more.
Staying in purna yoga was a unique experience.. I'm planning to do again this year for a week or more.
Written January 20, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Daniela S
8 contributions
Hello, anybody who was there at the beginning of February? How was the weather and temperature? Thanks
Good weather's
Morning , evening +8
Day time 20 to 25 degree.
지유
Seoul, South Korea6 contributions
Do you have short time yoga lesson? I leave tomorrow morning. There is only time today.
Ni L
3 contributions
hello! my friend and i are looking to book a retreat for meditation and yoga for 3 nights from Sunday August 20 and checking out Wednesday August 23rd early morning. we are looking for 2 separste rooms with washrooms. Please let us know if you have something like this available.
what is your best discount for this season? and what will it include? if it is a good discount, we will book with you for sure. please let us know. thank you
Ni Lou
hunders
Cabrieres-d'Avignon, France207 contributions
You are not asking the resort here with the Q/A but the other users of tripadvisor like yourself !!!
veroniquechalle
Taipei, Taiwan1 contribution
Bonjour
Je cherche à organiser une retraite avec méditation yoga mais je ne parle pas anglais
Avez vous connu un endroit où cela serait possible ?
hunders
Cabrieres-d'Avignon, France207 contributions
Le mieux est de partir avec un compagnon ou une compagne qui parle bien anglais, et puis pour méditer on laisse le mental au vestiaire ;)
Hi, I´m a spanish girl and I would like to give a surprise to a friend of mine who is visiting Pokhara in these moments. He´ve never practiced yoga and I think that Pokhara is the perfect place for it. I would like to book a class, only a class for him or a day but without stay,only yoga and is it possible to pay with credit card now or how I could do it? Because it´s a gift from me to him. Thank you very much.
Rastnim
Singapore, Singapore529 contributions
Hello, I am wanting to go to a yoga retreat in Nepal in late June/early July for about a week - 10 days. I wanted to know what type of yoga is practised here. I am intermediate to advanced and don't want it to be too basic. Do they tailor it so that those that are more advanced at yoga are still challenged?
wilma zu purnayoga
Berlin, Germany61 contributions
Hi Rastim, Yoga Purna has very experienced Yoga-Teacher and I am sure they will manage it for you. It is really a wonderful place to have a retreat. (I tested some others in Kathmandu ..... ) But to be quite sure, you can ask them if you are booking.
I wish you a wonderful time in Nepal and an refreshing retreat.
Best regards Wilma
Frequently Asked Questions about Purna Yoga Retreat
- Purna Yoga Retreat is open:
- Sun - Sat 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Hotels near Purna Yoga Retreat:
- (0.06 mi) Greenhills Guesthouse
- (0.08 mi) The Castle Resort
- (0.19 mi) Top Choice Guest Home
- (0.16 mi) Pokhara Yoga School And Retreat Center
- (0.17 mi) Infinity Resort
- Restaurants near Purna Yoga Retreat:
- (0.03 mi) Hilltop Monkey Garden Restro And Bar
- (0.31 mi) The Juicery Cafe
- (0.41 mi) You and I
- (0.32 mi) Umbrella Cafe
- (0.49 mi) French Creperie Pokhara