Sambodhi Yoga Home in Kathmandu is a respected and long-established yoga teacher training center, offering a serene learning environment in Budhanilakantha, Kathmandu. Set within a peaceful private yoga home with a garden, this 500-hour training is designed to share deep yogic knowledge with students from around the world. Over 35 days, participants are introduced to a rich blend of yoga and meditation practices that support both personal growth and spiritual exploration. The course is suitable for beginners, intermediate students, and advanced practitioners alike.

Highlights

Complete 500-hour integrated yoga teacher certification
Intensive study of asana, pranayama, meditation, and sequencing
In-depth philosophy covering Samkhya, Vedanta, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, and Patanjali Yoga Sutras
Advanced teaching methodology and adjustments
Anatomy, biomechanics, and therapeutic yoga practices
Daily guided practice, satsang, and yogic lifestyle immersion
Small group training with a maximum of 7 students
Live-in study experience in a peaceful private yoga home with a garden
Guidance from experienced teachers and gurus with decades of experience

What is included / not included

Includes

500-hour complete yoga teacher training
Certificate of completion
Asana pranayama mudra bandha yoga book
Jala neti pot
Accommodation for the full course duration (34 nights)
Daily vegetarian/vegan meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Anatomy and biomechanics sessions
Philosophy and theory classes with guru, including PPT projector sessions
Advanced teaching methodology and practicum
Meditation, pranayama, and yogic lifestyle guidance
Certification upon completion
Access to teachers for mentorship
Use of the yoga studio, props, garden, and meditation spaces

Excludes

Transport to and from Kathmandu
Airfare tickets
Visa fees
Entry tickets for national park entrance and heritage sites

This comprehensive and transformative training combines 200-hour foundational study with 300-hour advanced training in one complete journey. Students explore classical Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa, Ashtanga principles, pranayama, meditation, yoga nidra, mantras, kriya practices, and yogic lifestyle. The program also places strong emphasis on modern anatomy, biomechanics, injury prevention, posture analysis, sequencing, and therapeutic applications to support safe and effective teaching.

Each day includes guided practice, philosophy lectures, discussions, teaching practicums, and personal mentorship, allowing students to develop a deeper understanding of the yogic system from physical practice to subtle energy work. The schedule begins with morning practice and continues with a balanced rhythm of study, self-practice, and teaching experience throughout the day.

Program: Certification - Yoga Alliance

Upon successful completion of the 500-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training at Sambodhi Yoga Home, students are eligible to register as RYT-500 with Yoga Alliance. This certification confirms that graduates have met the standards required for advanced yoga teaching and are qualified to teach globally.

Design:

The course is structured to challenge and develop students at every level through academically trained teachers and researchers. With its focus on Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga, the training emphasizes breath, movement synchronization, alignment, and adjustments. By studying these core styles, participants gain a strong foundation in practices widely followed around the world while connecting with the deeper essence of yoga science.

Yoga teacher training syllabus:

Yogasana (yoga pose):

100 yoga postures covering standing, sitting, supine, and prone asanas
Breathing, awareness, benefits, and contraindications for each pose
Progression from simple and effective poses to advanced postures such as headstand, king pigeon pose, and arm balances
Modifications, variations, and advanced variations of asana

Yoga philosophy:

Etymology and definitions of yoga in classical texts
Origin, history, and development of yoga
Different streams of yoga
Purification of thoughts and emotions
Stress management
Ashtanga yoga according to Patanjali
Yoga Sutra
Bhagavad Gita and its life-changing teachings
Layers of human existence from the Upanishads

Yoga Anatomy:

Anatomy and biomechanics for safe, stable alignment and deeper understanding of posture practice

Sample Schedule:

06:30 - 08:30 Hatha yoga class with pranayama, mudra, bandha, and meditation
08:30 - 09:30 Breakfast
09:30 - 11:00 Analysis of asanas, adjustments, and teaching methods
11:00 - 12:00 Anatomy / philosophy class
12:00 - 01:00 Free time / self-study / self-practice
01:00 - 02:00 Lunch
03:00 - 04:00 Yoga Nidra / Reiki healing
04:00 - 05:00 Ashtanga Vinyasa class
05:00 - 05:30 Himalayan herbal tea / coffee
05:30 - 06:30 Practicum with teacher guidance
07:00 - 08:00 Dinner
08:00 - 08:30 Mantra chanting / celebration

Hatha yoga retreat in Budhanilkantha