ABOUT US
About founders
Mandala Yoga Retreat is run by a sweet Nepali family, Mr. Biren and Guru Kriti, husband and wife. Biren is a famous Nepali actor who fell in love with a yogini Kriti a great yoga teacher(ask them about the story of dialing the wrong phone number).
After marriage, Biren became devoted to yoga and together they started a yoga shala in Kathmandu. Biren is fully involved in Mandala Yoga Retreat as a sound healer and as a great school manager who will help you with anything you need. Maybe even sign your DVD copy of his movie :)
Biren and Kriti both lives in the Yoga school in a separate building with a same compound together with their wonderful daughter. They truly make the Mandala feel like your own home.
Thanks to them, their big hearts and sweet smiles, you will never miss home and your family – you will be treated with all the love and respect a Nepali family can give.
About the School
Mandala Yoga Retreat is situated in nature, 2000 meters above sea level in Chandragiri hill, offering a peaceful sanctuary for self-discovery with breathtaking views . Our location is 30-40 minutes away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The retreat offers unique programs in yoga, meditation, massage, healing and training fostering spiritual growth and well-being. The small shop, Gym, swimming pool and mini mart are just 15 minutes walk and a 5 minutes driving distance from our location. We also have our own vehicle, lets us know incase if you need to explore Nepal. Step in our school with an open heart and imagine entering a heavenly sanctuary that feels like your second home. Here, you’ll leave with an abundance of love and happiness. Our mission is to create a friendly environment with no judgment where everyone is seen as equal.
OUR TEACHERS
Mandala Yoga Retreat have carefully selected the teachers who are highly skilled and professionals teachers over 18 years of teaching experience. Each teacher is dedicated in providing personalized guidance by making sure that each students receive better knowledge and better understanding. The organization believes in teamwork rather than just giving a course by a teacher. Their goal is to develop mutual understanding and bonding among those who come to them for various programs. All the teacher are professional expert from traditional healing background who has undergone studying from academy and spiritual sadhana in ashram with their unique practices and international award winning.
The school team maintain the school's values of warmth, inclusivity and authenticity, creating a nurturing environment where students feel safe and inspired. At Mandala Yoga School we emphasize a holistic, community-centered approach that goes beyond individual instruction to build lasting relationships.
Kriti Karki
Yogi Karki is the owner and a yoga teacher of Mandala Yoga Retreat. Her story of dedication and love for yoga and how she came to this field is truly inspiring. As a five-year-old girl, Kriti became ill with very serious asthma – an illness (asthma) to which her grandparents eventually died. Her father, Dr. SB Karki decided to teach her yoga, meditation, breathing exercises and started her on a healthy yogic food routine. Dr. SB Karki specializes in Naturopathy and is a great yogic of Nepal.
With all the efforts and determination of both Kriti and her father, Kriti started recovering at the age of 10. Yoga not only saved her life but she eventually fell in love with yoga and it became her daily routine. At the age of 14, she was sent to a Yoga Ashram where she spent 2 years of her life doing yoga sadhana. She also went to yoga university for her master degree in yoga where she achieved the knowledge and skills to lead a yogic life. She believes in both scientific and spiritual yoga practices as she has experience in both. She is also a master in reiki healing, sound healing and diploma holder in massage therapy.
Note: Yogi Kriti is not offering any sessions until further notice. However, her skilled teachers and team will lead the professional classes. Living at the school, Kriti is happy to answer any questions about her programs and she is always eager to share her knowledge during your free time as she will be around you.
Vishnu Joshi
Yoga Guru Vishnu was Born at Dev Bhumi Uttarakhand and he Completed His study and learned Yoga from Rishikesh (word capital of Yoga) and he had a deep-rooted passion In Indian Vedic Philosophies, Occult Sciences and more particularly in the disciplines of yoga and Naturopathy from his childhood Day’s.He has study and trained with Yogiraj Dr. Vishvapal Jayant Ji at Vedic Gurukul MahavidhyalayaKanvashram, Kotdwar and reached of full understanding of Yoga Science of Body and Mind.
As a professional yoga devotee, he holds the renowned Yoga Master 200/300/500hr E-RYTcertification and is registered at Yoga Alliance USA And he brings his own unique and dynamic yoga Teaching Program. He Has 1 Year Experience in Ayurveda & Panchakarma, 6 Month Certificate Course in Yoga, 1-year Diploma Course In yoga, 2 Year Master in Yogic Science and 3.5 Year Diploma in Yoga and Naturopathy.He has acquired an-in-depth knowledge in Yogic Philosophy, Breathing techniques, Yogasana and Spiritual element of yoga teaching.Yoga Guru Vishnu Joshi is an International Registered Yoga Teacher with More than 10 Years of professional experienced in Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Pranayama, Sat karma Etc.
Through he is inspiring work, he leads people and students to experience a joyful connection to himself and their essential aliveness. Student’s tap into a reserve power, clarity and freedom like never before. His teaching style which is simple, logical with a knowledge of eastern techniques makes him one of the most highly sought - after mind and body- spirit teacher’s today
Swami Yog Abhinav (Shanta Shakya)
Swami Yog Abhinav (Shanta Shakya) was born in Kathmandu on February 10, 1967. He is his family rebellious and independent child who questions all social, religious, and philosophical ideas. As he grew older, he began reading and listening to Osho and other spiritual leaders who had inspired him. His desire to learn more about himself and how to solve difficulties prompted him
to explore with various yoga, meditation, healing practices on reiki, sound healing therapy, which culminated to his ordination as a neo sannyasin at the age of 19 in 1986.
According to his knowledge and long experience on this spiritual path, he is teaching aura healing, Reiki healing, self healing , sound
healing and meditation in mandala yoga retreat. Join him, you will not be disappointed; he is the most lovable, decent, and kind
guru in Mandala.
Yogesh Pokharel
Yogesh Pokhrel is a yoga therapist and yoga instructor who has extensive training in yoga and a specialist in ashtanga principles. Enjoy motivating people to achieve long-term physical, mental, and spiritual fitness objectives. Yogesh Pokhrel is a sound healing therapist and yoga therapist who specializes in neurological illnesses, hypertension, cardiology, psychiatric
problems, arthritis, back pain, diabetes, and many other conditions. He will treat your physical and mental stress through yoga treatment, sound healing therapy, and other techniques.
Yogesh is the lead teacher of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, Yoga therapy, Yoga anatomy, and Yoga philosophy at Mandala. Yogesh is a skilled yoga instructor and sound healer with 7 years of experience teaching national and international students.
Manhal Tousis
Swami ji Manhal Tousis is not only a Reiki master, he is also an experienced Yoga instructor who has conducted many „Train the Trainer“ courses. Among many others, he is a certified Mantra, Nada yoga and singing bowls healer or numerology, tarot and crystal healer. He is trained and certified by a number institutions and schools in India, China and Nepal to conduct training in several other wellness healing techniques.
Swami ji Manhal Tousis is from Jordan in the Middle East, his family however originally hailed from the Balkan Peninsula in the South East of Europe. He has been living in Nepal for almost 10 years, and considers Nepal to be his second home. Swami ji Manhal Tousis is a spiritual man who strongly believes in spirituality, and loves nothing more than to lead a life of total freedom. A strong personal trait of Swami ji Manhal is his limitless drive and passion for learning and mastering new skills and techniques, both for self development and to benefit others.
Location
Our location offers the best you can hope for. We are located at the foothills in Chandragiri, a 30 -40 minute drive from Thamel and airport. We sit cosily between two hills at 2000 meters above sea level in Chandragiri Hill. Our location guarantees you peace and silence, stunning views of Kathmandu valley as well as the Himalayan ranges of Annapurna and other mountains.
What is quite incredible is that after only 3-4 hours of hiking you can see the Mount Everest clearly! When the weather is clear. Especially in the winter and rainy season, when the Kathmandu valley is fully covered with clouds, we gaze down from the School feeling like we share the skies with Gods.
