Nepal

Retreats in the Kathmandu Valley

The valley is the historical heart of Newar Buddhism. Its monasteries have kept the Prajnaparamita manuscripts for eight centuries — the texts the school takes its name from. The school was founded in Rishikesh in 2020. What it teaches has not changed — the practices stay soft and internal.

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The Annapurna range over Phewa Lake, Nepal
Rishikesh / Kathmandu Valley Vinyasa Flow Retreat Soft continuous movement, breath leading — flow without force. Rishikesh / Kathmandu Valley Yin Yoga Retreat Long holds, deep tissue, stillness — the slowest of the four practices. Rishikesh / Kathmandu Valley Meditation Retreat Sitting practice, in the valley the school's name comes from. Rishikesh / Kathmandu Valley Qigong Retreat Working with internal energy through slow movement and natural breath.

Upcoming

Dates are being confirmed

Pre-registration is open. Write to us and we'll get back to you as soon as dates and details are finalized.

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Why Paramita

A small school with a clear practice

Indian teachersTeachers who have taught on teacher training courses in Rishikesh for years.
A soft approachThe breath leads the practice. Nothing is forced.
Nepal or IndiaPractise in the Kathmandu Valley or in Rishikesh.
Step by stepStart with a retreat, go on to a module or the full teacher training.
Qigong and ShibashiA gentle way in for those who are not ready for the mat.

Teachers

Who leads the classes

Shiva Shankar

Shiva Shankar

Hatha, pranayama, meditation, philosophy

Grew up in ashrams and cave monasteries and left home for the spiritual path at thirteen. Studied the Vedas and trained in the Sivananda and Yogananda ashrams, at the Bihar School of Yoga and the Iyengar Institute. Has taught on teacher training courses in Rishikesh for many years, as well as in Europe and Asia.

Deepak Nainwal

Vinyasa flow

Practising since 2014 · teaching since 2017

Studied ashtanga vinyasa and hatha, and found his love for practice and teaching in vinyasa flow. His classes are fluid and genuinely good. Teaches on teacher training courses in Rishikesh.

Ujjwal Saxena

Yoga therapy, hatha, meditation

A yoga therapist who teaches hatha and meditation. Has taught on teacher training courses in Rishikesh for many years.

Questions

The short version

Where do the retreats and courses take place?

In the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, and in Rishikesh, India.

When are the next dates?

Dates are announced as each programme opens. Write to us on WhatsApp and we will let you know when registration starts.

How much does it cost?

Prices will be announced together with the dates.

Can I start with qigong?

Yes. Qigong and Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi are the same soft internal practice in a Chinese idiom, and a good place to begin.