1 Week Shamanic Healing Retreat in Kathmandu

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive and Holy Welcome
1 stop
1
Kathmandu
You will be picked up from the airport (KTM). You will go to your retreat center. This is a calm place outside the busy city. After you get settled, you will join a welcome group. You will have a traditional Nepali dinner. Then, there is a first meeting. Your shaman guide will talk about the retreat. They will set goals for the week. You will feel a sense of calm as you begin this important journey.
Day 2
Learn About Nepali Shamanism (Jhankri)
1 stop
2
Kathmandu
The day starts with quiet time in the morning. This is a chance to clear your mind. After breakfast, you will have your first lesson. You will learn about the history of Hindu shamanism in Nepal. You will learn about Jhankri's job. You will learn about the spirit world. You will also learn about the tools they use. One main tool is the dhyangro, which is a shaman's drum. In the afternoon, you will have your first private talk with the shaman. You can talk about your healing goals. This talk helps the shaman understand your needs.
Day 3
Healing Acts and Temple Visits
1 stop
3
Kathmandu
Today, you will go into the heart of Kathmandu's spiritual world. You will visit Pashupatinath Temple. This is the most holy Hindu temple in Nepal. It sits by the Bagmati River. Here, you will see old holy acts. You will feel the deep spiritual energy. Many people come here to pray. Later, you will visit Boudhanath Stupa. This is one of the biggest stupas in the world. You will join pilgrims walking around the big dome. This walk is called a kora. It is a calm, deep experience. The day ends with a group healing act back at the center. This act helps everyone connect.
Day 4
Deep Look into Old Healing Ways
1 stop
4
Kathmandu
This day is about learning by doing. You will be shown different ways used in old healing in Kathmandu. These might include using plants for medicine. They might also include cleaning energy. You might learn about chanting holy sounds. The main idea is to see how your body, mind, and spirit are all linked. In the evening, there is a strong shamanic drumming session. This session helps you go deep inside yourself. It helps you find hidden thoughts and ideas.
Day 5
Nature Time and Soul Healing
1 stop
5
Kathmandu
You will take a day trip to Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park. This is a clean forest in the hills near Kathmandu. Shamans believe nature has strong healing power. You will go on a calm walk. You will connect with the earth, air, and water. You will also take part in a soul healing act. This is a main shamanic practice. It aims to bring back parts of your spirit that were lost. This can happen because of hard times or pain. Being in nature helps this process.
Day 6
Putting Things Together and Thinking
1 stop
6
Kathmandu
As the retreat nears its end, you will focus on making sense of the week's experiences. The day includes gentle yoga. There will be time for writing in a journal. You will have a last one-on-one talk with the shaman. You can talk about how you have changed. You can also talk about how to keep healing at home. A farewell dinner celebrates the changes and new friendships made. This is a time to share stories and feelings.
Day 7
Farewell and Go Home
1 stop
7
Kathmandu
After a last breakfast and closing act, you will go to the airport. You will leave with more than just gifts. You will feel new peace, clear thoughts, and a sense of purpose. The journey inside yourself will stay with you.

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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