3 Days Shamanic Healing Tour and Yoga Retreat in Kathmandu, Nepal

What is Shamanic healing therapy?

Shamanic healing therapy is a traditional healing practice that has been used in many cultures around the world for thousands of years. In Nepal, shamanic healing is still an important part of many people's lives, and there are many different techniques and approaches used by Nepalese shamans to help their clients heal physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

A typical shamanic healing therapy session in Nepal might include the following activities:

1. Grounding and centering

The shaman will guide the client through a process of grounding and centering themselves, using breathing techniques and meditation to help them become more relaxed and focused.

2. Drumming and chanting

The shaman will often use drumming and chanting to create a meditative and healing atmosphere during the session. The rhythmic sound of the drum and the vibrations of the shaman's voice can help the client to relax and enter a deeper state of consciousness.

3. Journeying

The shaman may guide the client on a shamanic journey, where they will explore their inner world and connect with their spirit guides or power animals. This can be a powerful experience that can provide insights and guidance for the client's healing journey.

4. Energy healing

The shaman may use various techniques to balance and clear the client's energy field, including smudging with sage or other herbs, using crystals or stones, and performing hands-on healing.

5. Soul retrieval

One of the most common techniques used in shamanic healing therapy is soul retrieval. This involves the shaman journeying to retrieve lost parts of the client's soul that have been fragmented due to trauma or other life experiences. The shaman will then help the client integrate these parts back into their being, which can bring about profound healing.

6. Closing ceremony

At the end of the session, the shaman will often perform a closing ceremony to seal in the healing energy and offer gratitude to the spirits and ancestors who have assisted in the healing process.

Itinerary

Day 1

• Pick up from the airport and transfer to hotel
• Evening: Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley

Day 2

• Early morning: Breakfast
• 08:00 - 11:00 Shamanic healing therapy session workshop
• 11:30 - 17:00 Sightseeing in Kathmandu and nature hike
• 18:00 - 19:00 Ayurveda massage
• Dinner then overnight at the hotel

Day 3

• 07:00 - 09:00 Hatha Yoga and meditation at the Yoga Center
• Departure

What you will learn:

Warm up your body Surya Namaskar (sun salutation) - Stretching body and various posture

Pranayama is a core yogic practice that involves the regulation and control of breath. It originates from the Sanskrit words.

Prana - Life force or vital energy

Ayama - Extension, expansion or control

So, Pranayama means expanding or controlling the life. It is considered a bridge between physical body and the mind - (mental and spiritual) and is one of the eight limbs of Ashtanga yoga as outlined by Patangali yoga sutra.

Benefits of pranayama

• Improve lung capacity and respiratory health
• Balance the Nervous system ( Reduce street, anxiety)
• Purifies nadis ( energy channels )
• Enhance concentration and clarity
• Balance seven chakra of human body
• Boosts immune function
• Supports emotional and mental stability
• Prepare the mind for meditation.

Types of Pranayama

• Nadi Sodhana (alternate nostril breathing) - Cleanses nadis - energy channels (balance the left and right brain), calms the mind, relieves stress and anxiety.
• Anulom Vilom - Inhale breath through one nostril exhale through the other. Balances energy and reduces mental tension
• Bhastrika - Bellows Breath - Technique - Slowly but forceful inhalation and exhalation using abdominal muscles. Effect:- Energizing remove toxins , Improve Oxygen flow
• Kapalbhati - Technique- Passive inhale-forceful exhale through the nose - Effects - Detoxifies body. activates brain and digestive fire.
• Bharamari (Humming Bee Breath - Inner Om chanting) Inhale deeply and exhale with humming sound like Bee.-- it makes Calms nervous system . helps insomnia and emotional tension.
• Uijayi (Victorious Breath) slight constriction of the throat during slow, deep breathing - Builds heat helps focus during meditation and asanas .
• Sheetali and Shitkari -Inhaling through a rolled tongue or through teeth and exhaling through nose- Cools body and mind reduces anger and stress.
• Om Chanting - chanting start from Muladhar chakra continue to sahsradhar Chakra--Active all nervous system includes body and mind

Steps of Practicing Pranayama

• Sit is a comfortable meditation posture --Padmasana or Sukhasana
• Keep spine erect and eyes closed
• Relax your body and bring attention to your natural breath
• Begin with basic techniques like Anulom Vilom or Nadi Sodhana
• Gradually increase the duration and intensity under guidance
• Practice on an empty stomach and in well verified space.

Precautions

Always practice under the guidance of a train teacher if new

Avoid forceful breathing if high blood pressure heart disease or pregnancy

Start slowly and build gradually

Finally, Pranayama is more then breathing technique - It's a way to harmonize body, mind, and soul with consistent practice it leads inner peace, clarity, Spiritual growth and better health.

You can adopt a yogic lifestyle and help them in doing practice rightly. So later when they pursue yoga teaching as a career or just teaching part-time, they should be able to teach correctly to deliver the optimum benefits of yoga science.